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The Quickie

by James Patterson and Michael Ledwidge

The Quickie Cover

ISBN13: 9780316117364
ISBN10: 0316117366
Condition: Standard
Dustjacket: Standard
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Lauren Stillwell is not your average damsel in distress. When the NYPD cop discovers her husband leaving a hotel with another woman, she decides to beat him at his own game. But her revenge goes dangerously awry, and she finds her world spiraling into a hell that becomes more terrifying by the hour. In a further twist of fate, Lauren must take on a job that threatens everything she stands for. Now, she's paralyzed by a deadly secret that could tear her life apart. With her job and marriage on the line, Lauren's desire for retribution becomes a lethal inferno as she fights to save her livelihood — and her life. Patterson takes us on a twisting roller-coaster ride of thrills in his most gripping novel yet. This story of love, lust and dangerous secrets will have readers' hearts pounding to the very last page.

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When Lauren Stillwell witnesses her husband leaving a hotel with another woman, she decides to get even. But her revenge goes awry, and she finds her world spiraling into a hell that becomes more terrifying by the hour, in this rollercoaster ride of thrills.
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About the Author

James Patterson is a bestselling author who is considered one of the greatest writers of the thriller genre. He is the author of Along Came a Spider, Cradle and All, Hide and Seek, Kiss the Girls, and The Lake House. He lives in Palm Beach, Florida.

Michael Ledwidge is the author of Bad Connection and The Narrowback. He lives in the Bronx.

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Erica Horne, April 16, 2009 (view all comments by Erica Horne)
Lauren Stillwell is living every woman's dream...she has a loving husband, a beautiful home and a great job. Lauren has it all until the day she surprises her husband for lunch and catches him with another woman. After Lauren casually asks her husband about his lunch, and he lies about it, she decides it's time for her to give him a taste of his own medicine.

Lauren planned on a "quickie," a night of sex with no strings. However, her night of passion turns deadly when she witnesses a brutal murder. Lauren must uncover the truth at all costs if she is to save her job, her marriage, and even her life.

I will not go into any more of the plot in order to keep the surprises intact, but trust me, when it's revealed what Lauren does for a living, who her one night stand is, and who the murderer is you will be floored and propelled to keep reading. Considering all this takes place in the first 60 pages, readers are treated to 300 more twist-filled pages that shock at every turn.

`The Quickie' is not only one of the best Patterson books, it's one of the best thrillers this year. There are so many plots twists and surprises even the most jaded readers will be thrilled

James Patterson has proven, once again, that he is THE master of an un-put-downable read. DO NOT MISS THIS ONE it's excellent.
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wmcarmichael, October 8, 2007 (view all comments by wmcarmichael)
This was my first James Patterson book, WOW the twist and turns kept me reading until my eyes couldn't take anymore, the ending was what I thought predictable but then it changed again! I will be reading more of his books.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780316117364
Author:
James Patterson and Michael Ledwidge
Publisher:
Little Brown and Company
Author:
Patterson, James
Author:
Ledwidge, Michael
Subject:
Murder
Subject:
Thrillers
Subject:
Adultery
Subject:
New york (n.y.)
Subject:
Suspense fiction
Copyright:
2007
Publication Date:
July 2007
Binding:
Hardcover
Language:
English
Pages:
368
Dimensions:
9.40x6.02x1.21 in. 1.28 lbs.
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