THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER

'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...

' 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

Don't miss the thrilling sequel, The Red Book , available now

Review

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 ― Washington Post

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

The mystery is authentic, the lead-up genuinely suspenseful ― Kirkus --This text refers to an alternate kindle_edition edition.

From the Back Cover

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, there's nothing Billy won't give up 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 out for blood. But somehow Billy survives. He remembers nothing about the events leading up to the shootout and is charged with double murder.

Desperate to clear his name, Billy retraces his steps to get to the bottom of what happened. When he discovers the existence of a little black book that everyone who's anyone in Chicago will stop at nothing to get their hands on, Billy suspects it contains the truth that will either set him free... or confirm his worst fears. --This text refers to an alternate kindle_edition edition.

Review

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 ― Washington Post

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

The mystery is authentic, the lead-up genuinely suspenseful ― Kirkus --This text refers to the paperback edition.

Book Description

A gripping stand-alone thriller from bestselling author James Patterson --This text refers to an alternate kindle_edition edition.

From the Artist

James Patterson --This text refers to an alternate kindle_edition edition.

About the Author

James Patterson is the world's bestselling author. The creator of Alex Cross, he has produced more enduring fictional heroes than any other novelist alive. He lives in Florida with his family. --This text refers to the hardcover edition.