Quickie by James Patterson, Michael Ledwidge

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  • Pub. Date: July 2007
  • 368pp
  • Sales Rank: 79,965

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    • Pub. Date: July 2007
    • Publisher: Little, Brown & Company
    • Format: Hardcover, 368pp
    • Sales Rank: 79,965

    Synopsis

    THE #1 BESTSELLING SENSATION

    #1 New York Times
    #1 Chicago Tribune
    #1 Washington Post
    #1 Entertainment Weekly
    #1 USA Today
    #1 Wall Street Journal

    America's most popular thriller writer, James Patterson, presents his most daring-and astonishing-novel ever.

    With the perfect marriage and a great job, Lauren Stillman loves her wonderful life . . . until she sees her husband with another woman. Devastated and lusting for revenge, Lauren has her own affair. It's supposed to be a quickie, but Lauren's night of passion takes a shocking turn when she witnesses an unbelievable and deadly crime.

    Now her horrifying secret threatens to tear her life apart, pitting her need to uncover the truth against her fear that the truth may be too horrible to bear. And whichever choice she makes may cost her dearly-her job, her marriage . . . or even her life.

    Joseph L. Carison - Library Journal

    "Oh, what a tangled web we weave, when first we practice to deceive." NYPD detective Lauren Stillwell finds out the hard way that a lie is the most difficult thing to keep alive. After seeing her husband entering a hotel room with another woman, Lauren jumps to the conclusion that he is cheating on her and, in retaliation, she has a one-night "quickie" with a fellow police officer. If this were the end of the story, it would still qualify as interesting fiction, but Patterson and Ledwidge have no intention of making things easier for Lauren. What begins as a simple act of desperation soon evolves into a complex and often deadly series of cover-ups, lies, and deceptions. Actress Mary Stuart Masterson skillfully keeps the suspense moving, giving each character a distinct personality, and helping listeners overcome the occasional florid prose by pulling us deeper and deeper into the "tangled web" Lauren creates. Highly recommended for all libraries; Patterson is sure to have a large and loyal following.

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    Biography

    Not making any bones about his bid for success, James Patterson once declared he wanted to be known as “the king of the page-turners.” While that may seem like a pretty grand ambition, Patterson is as worthy of that title as any author working today.

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    The title was better than the story line.by crafterjtf

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    October 11, 2009: This book was unbelievable -- one thing happened after another which seemed ridiculous. I was disappointed with Patterson. This was different from the other books I have read.

    quickieby sydsan

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    October 09, 2009: Good story, but not one of his best.


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