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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
All stars
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A great story with many twists and turns. Suspenseful and entertaining to listen to

Gripping, intriguing and entertaining

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I enjoyed “THE LITTLE BLACK BOOK” by James Patterson as I enjoy nearly all books however it didn’t grab me and whisk me away. I think I had high expectations being a James Patterson book and I definitely will read more of his works. It kinda lacked clear continuation for me and I’m sure others will rank it highly but I was kinda lost from time to time.

DIDN’T QUITE REACH MY EXPECTATIONS

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Great story line. Easy to listen to and keeps you guessing all the way. Very well written. Can’t wait to listen to the next book.

Riveting

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With my non stop phone calls interrupting I found I lost track sometimes if I were in present or past

I did enjoy the twist

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This is my first James Patterson book. Sometimes when I listen to audio books my mind tends to wonder off but it's not the case with this book. I highly recommend this book to any reader who likes a good detective mystery book.

Very good book. Very engrossing and hard to put down.

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