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The Black Book

By: James Patterson
Narrated by: Edoardo Ballerini
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Random House presents the unabridged, downloadable audiobook edition of The Black Book by James Patterson, read by Edoardo Ballerini.

'A total page-turner that will keep you guessing from start to terrifying finish' Karin Slaughter
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How can you prove your innocence when you can't remember the crime?

Being a cop runs in Billy Harney's family. The son of Chicago's Chief of Detectives whose twin sister, Patti, also followed in their father's footsteps, Billy would give up everything for the job - including his life.

After a brutal shooting, Billy is left for dead alongside his tempestuous former partner and an ambitious assistant district attorney. But somehow Billy survives - and is charged with double murder.

Billy remembers nothing about the shooting. Retracing his steps to find proof of his innocence, he discovers the existence of a little black book that he suspects contains the truth that will either set him free, or confirm his worst fears...
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'The Black Book has more twists than a Formula One race, and the pace is just as fast. Deeply rooted characters, a touch of humour, and a climax nobody can see coming - it's vintage Patterson.' Brad Taylor, author of the Pike Logan series

'The plot twists will give you whiplash' Washington Post

'Brilliantly twisty . . . Many readers will agree with Patterson that this is the "best book [he's] written in 25 years".' Publisher's Weekly

'The mystery is authentic, the lead-up genuinely suspenseful' Kirkus
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Don't miss the thrilling sequel, The Red Book, available now

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Critic reviews

It's almost as thrilling to see a writer like James Patterson at the top of his game as it is to read The Black Book – a total page-turner that will keep you guessing from start to terrifying finish. (Karin Slaughter)
The Black Book has more twists than a Formula One race, and the pace is just as fast. Deeply rooted characters, a touch of humour, and a climax nobody can see coming – it's vintage Patterson. (Brad Taylor, author of the Pike Logan series)
The plot twists will give you whiplash . . . an engaging read
Brilliantly twisty ... Many readers will agree with Patterson that this is the "best book [he's] written in 25 years".
The mystery is authentic, the lead-up genuinely suspenseful
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Yet again a definite winning story line, with a very unexpected twist at the end, can't wait to listen to the next one

Another winner

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Good story and twist, would have been a bit better with multiple voices like the other ones as a lot of he said, she said that paused the story.

Good story he said.

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I found the plot interesting but very repetitive. Still worth a listen or read though

Good but not outstanding

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Liked the speed of the story, got you hooked early on..the narrator brilliant
Built up the tension.

The twists in the suspects

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This book was fantastic, it's amazingly narrated the story if always making you guess all the way until the very last word. if you like thriller's then this is the book for you! just brilliant!

it's also been brought by CBS as a TV series... I hope they don't ruin it!

FANTASTIC!!

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