The Black Book

James Patterson · David Ellis

Mar 2017 · Sold by Little, Brown

About this ebook

The "thrilling" #1 New York Times and USA Today bestseller (Karin Slaughter): when three bodies are found in a Chicago bedroom, a black book goes missing . . . and the city has never been more dangerous.
Billy Harney was born to be a cop. As the son of Chicago's chief of detectives with a twin sister on the force, Billy plays it by the book. Teaming up with his adrenaline-junkie partner, Detective Kate Fenton, there's nothing he wouldn't sacrifice for his job. Enter Amy Lentini, a hard-charging assistant attorney hell-bent on making a name for herself who suspects Billy isn't the cop he claims to be. They're about to be linked by more than their careers.
A horrifying murder leads investigators to an unexpected address-an exclusive brothel that caters to Chicago's most powerful citizens. There's plenty of incriminating evidence on the scene, but what matters most is what's missing: the madam's black book. Now with shock waves rippling through the city's elite, everyone's desperate to find it.
As Chicago's elite scramble to get their hands on the elusive black book, no one's motives can be trusted. An ingenious, inventive thriller about power, corruption, and the secrets that can destroy a city, The Black Book is James Patterson at his page-turning best.

Ratings and reviews

I love James Patterson's work and have bought and read most of his books but this one I just couldn't get through. I didn't enjoy all the unnecessary and excessive sexual detail and swearing......just not my thing. I wish it would have been toned down a bit because I see from the reviews that most enjoyed the book. Hopefully this was a one time thing. I have several more of his books in my library ready for a read so I will see if it has become a reaccuring pattern. If so, bye bye James.

This was nail biting till the end. The novel contains literally absolutely every element, from romance, to comedy to murder mystery. I could not read the chapters fast enough to get to who the murderer was. I must admit, it took a twist. I did not expect the murderer to be who he/she was. I am shook and in awe of the storyline. I would definitely recommend this novel.

I have a hard time reading books because I find myself getting bored within the first couple chapters. This book on the other hand was different. I was hooked in right away... It's a fantastic read with a great story!

About the author

James Patterson has had more New York Times bestsellers than any other writer, ever, according to Guinness World Records. Since his first novel won the Edgar Award in 1977 James Patterson's books have sold more than 375 million copies. He is the author of the Alex Cross novels, the most popular detective series of the past twenty-five years, including Kiss the Girls and Along Came a Spider. He writes full-time and lives in Florida with his family.