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The Black Book
The Black Book | James Patterson, David Ellis
Three bodies in a beautiful and luxurious bedroom. Billy Harney was born to be a cop. The son of Chicago's chief of detectives, whose twin sister is also on the force, Billy plays it by the book. Alongside Detective Kate Fenton, Billy's tempestuous, adrenaline-junkie partner, there's nothing he wouldn't sacrifice for his job. Enter Amy Lentini, a hard-charging assistant state's 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. One missing black book. 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 shock waves are rippling through the city's elite, and everyone's desperate to find it. Chicago has never been more dangerous. As everyone who's anyone in Chicago scrambles 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 power of secrets to scandalize a city-and possibly destroy a family-The Black Book is James Patterson at his page-turning best.
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MonicaLoves2Read
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So many twists with this one. It was really good.

Billy Harney is a Chicago Cop. He loves his job, but one day he is shot in bed with his girlfriend, assistant DA Amy, and his partner, Kim on the floor dead. He pulls through but can't remember what happened. Soon he is put on trail for murder. Has he been set up or is he really corrupt?

#offtheshelf2024 #readmytbrpile #jamespatterson #theblackbook

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MonicaLoves2Read
The Black Book | James Patterson, David Ellis
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I'm reading 2 books.

📘The Black Book by James Patterson
🧑‍💻 Cruel Deception by Gregg Olsen

#weekendreads @rachelsbrittain

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MonicaLoves2Read
The Black Book | James Patterson, David Ellis
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Patti Harney stops her unmarked sedan two blocks shy of her destination, the narrow streets packed with patrol cars, the light bars on top of the units shooting a chaos of color into the night.

#FirstLineFridays @ShyBookOwl

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Jhullie
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An easy listen with no great surprises or OMG moments for me. It kept me amused while sitting in endless medical appointment waiting rooms and for that I am grateful. This is the first in the series and spent some time building up character development and backgrounds, I might pick up book two and see how it progresses.

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BoleyBooks
The Black Book | James Patterson, David Ellis
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Tackle the TBR 🤓📚 #boleybooks #jamespatterson #davidellis #theblackbook #bookbeast #bookbuds
What are you reading? 😊

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Kshakal
The Black Book | James Patterson, David Ellis
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Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks 🖤📚❤️ 3y
Eggs 🖤❤️🖤👍🏼 3y
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amsu311
The Black Book | James Patterson, David Ellis
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Mehso-so

It was a bit tedious...
#GoodReads2020Challenge

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BookishBelle
Black Book | James Patterson
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I‘m doing some #audiostitching at the airport. Listening to the tagged book with my bf while we travel. It‘s pretty good so far and it‘s fun to listen with someone. #crossstitching #travel

ScientistSam What a cute needlepoint pattern! 5y
BookishBelle @ScientistSam Thanks! It's a kit I picked up from a local craft store. 5y
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JadeBethJ
The Black Book | James Patterson, David Ellis
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This book is one of my favorite books by James Patterson and David Ellis. They are definitely a dynamic duo! The twist to this one really blew my mind! Love it!

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AndreaLove
The Black Book | James Patterson, David Ellis
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SarahHarts_books I always say only one more chapter... Then end up reading about 8 or staying up half the night and just finishing it! Lol 😁😜😲 6y
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kristincatastrophic
The Black Book | James Patterson, David Ellis
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Mehso-so

I didn't think this book was as good as my dad did. He loved it, my mom did too and that's why they lent it to me. I felt longer than it needed to be. There were so many little parts that eventually became relevant, and I was really hoping they would, but way too much time was spent on them.
This was my first Patterson, I'll have to give his better work a try soon.

suzie.reads I love James Patterson read all the Alex Cross series which I think is fab! 6y
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kristincatastrophic
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My mom gave me this book to read about a month ago and I just added it to the stack. Yesterday she asked if I read it yet. So, I took the hint and started it this morning after I finished The Restaurant at The End of the Universe.

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PlainJayne81
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I really enjoyed this stand alone.. Fast paced, keeps ya guessing, as usual.. Brilliant.. 😊

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PlainJayne81
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Kinda enjoying reading 3 books at the same time so gonna continue doing it.. 😊 #jamespatterson.. #blackbook.. #goodreads.. #litsy.. #lovereading.. #books.. #kindle..

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MVD1968
The Black Book | James Patterson, David Ellis
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Briguy73
Black Book | James Patterson
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Some books I am hoping to read soon.Lets call these new additions to the TBR pile lol.

SamHeartCoffee Armada! Yessss! 6y
Briguy73 loved Ready Player One so i hope Armada is as good. 6y
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Nute
The Black Book | James Patterson, David Ellis
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I had firmly decided that one James Patterson book was enough after reading The Murder House. I had tried him...that was an alright book, but there was no intention to continue our relationship. I was good. But one of my co-workers is crazy for him. Everyday she asks me to give him another go & lately it has been because of this book. She says that I‘ll be a fan after reading this book. So every author probably deserves a 2nd chance. Here we go.

JoScho I haven‘t read this one but I have read all of The Women‘s Murder Club books. I wasn‘t impressed by Murder House and didn‘t even finish it. 6y
Nute @JoScho How did you get on with The Women‘s Murder Club books? I am almost questioning my own opinion about his books, because he has a huge following. I seem to be in the minority grouping. But I am going to give this book a try. 6y
JoScho I really like The Women‘s Murder Club series. I will say I don‘t know if the new ones are quite as good as the old ones but maybe give them a chance. 6y
TheSpineView I never got into his books. I found them a bit over worked. Yes, I know I am in the midd I am curious what you will have to say on this on. 6y
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HollyMcMiller
The Black Book | James Patterson, David Ellis

About halfway through the book and really enjoying it. I know I could probably finish this in one sitting but I‘m making myself take my time. Lots of good twists and turns that are keeping me guessing

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MarticaMustRead
The Black Book | James Patterson, David Ellis
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Mehso-so

🎄🎧📖🎁❤🖤 #TisTheSeason #CozyNComfy

Earlier today, wearing my new Minnie mouse poncho while wrapping presents & finishing my current #Audiobook. 🐭

I originally got this poncho to give to the munchkin but loved it's uber soft coziness so much that I got myself one too!😄

As for the 🎧📖:
Although I enjoyed the many twists, ultimately the writing & narrative itself left much to be desired. Not to mention the roll-your-eyes Insta love.😒

Bklover Love the poncho!!! 7y
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MarticaMustRead
The Black Book | James Patterson, David Ellis
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🎧📖🤓🤔 #Audiobook #CurrentListen #LibrarianLife

With the holiday just around the corner, it's been pretty quiet here at work today so I get to listen while I work!

Starting this one on my beau's recommendation- he loved it. Promised him I would but to be honest, I haven't read any Patterson for years.

But let's see how this one goes🤔.

It's almost Friday, it's almost Friday, it's almost Friday.....💭

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Sharpeipup
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Haven‘t read JP in probably 5 years but giving this one a try. #sofarsogood #reunion

MVD1968 I haven't read this one yet but I'm going to. 6y
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LDuffN
The Black Book | James Patterson, David Ellis
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What I'm readin' now!!! #whatchareadin📚📖📰📜

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MimiLovesToRead
The Black Book | James Patterson, David Ellis
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I've never read a James Patterson book I haven't loved!
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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MimiLovesToRead
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I haven't read/listened to a James Patterson in awhile. He says this is his best book ever 😉

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lovemypups
The Black Book | James Patterson, David Ellis
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Trying yet another James Patterson....I keep thinking 'This one is going to be the good one, finally!'....we shall see!

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Read4life
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Definitely glad I picked this Patterson book up. One of his best books and definitely his best in awhile.
It opens on a murder scene & switches between the present & past. Is the main character a murderer & dirty cop? Is he being set up? A lot of questions & no answers because he can't remember 2 weeks of his life. Twists up to the end.

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MaryAnn1
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Recently I've been avoiding Patterson novels as I've felt they've become repetitive. So glad I returned with this choice. I'm reminded why James Patterson is the master!

Read4life Starting it tonight. Glad to hear you're liking it. 7y
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Tera0707
The Black Book | James Patterson, David Ellis
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This is my pile for the #tbrreadathon If I don't finish The Winter People by then, that'll be first. I have Say You'll Stay by Corinne Michaels on my kindle. To be honest, if I can finish just two books I'll be happy. I'm excited to do this! #24hrtbrreadathon #readathon @Bookishlychaot1c

Whatannareads Ooh don't mind a bit of James Patterson myself! X 7y
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Booknerd2
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This book was really, really good!! Billy is a cop in a whole lot of trouble!! Is he dirty? Is someone framing him? Is there anyone he can trust? I honestly thought I had it figured out but I was way wrong!!! Twists and turns until the very end!!

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guinsgirlreads
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Hold came through 😆 I cannot wait until my ridiculous schedule slows down in June.. my library stack 📚 is out of control. #sofarbehind

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Readingdiva76
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Wow just wow he does it again only complaint I have is a fact or two was repeated several times

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MonicaLoves2Read
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I read a lot of James Patterson books and this one is the best he has written in awhile.

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NikkiKey94
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This was such a good book! I've been disappointed by a few of Patterson's books lately but this one made up for it.

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Kappadeemom
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I went hiking up to Chimney Rock, NC yesterday and the storm hit just as we hit the top. I got to finish this book on the 7 hour drive home though :)

valeriegeary Beautiful! 8y
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Kappadeemom
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Wine tasting with Hubster at Biltmore Estate. As you can see, they have a "Library Red". He said, "That ought to be a wine that you like"

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Kappadeemom
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Trying to read while Hubster is driving..having a hard time though. Skerry weather here in Georgia!

LauraBeth Hope he gets off the road soon! I was texting the husband earlier and he was like - "where do I go if the tornado siren goes off - because it's going off now..."?‍♀️ 8y
Kappadeemom Oh geez..we were driving through Athens and al of a sudden it got dark and low clouds starting swirling around us in a circle. We booked it outta there! We are in SC now and it's a little better over here 😳 8y
DebinHawaii Stay safe! 💜💜💜 8y
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Hoopiefoot Eeek! Safe travels! 8y
annkuch13 It got so scary in Augusta! Our power went out at work! Bad start to Master's week. 😯 8y
rustoryhuf We had tornado warnings in SW GA. I hid in the bathroom with the dog after I called the library to make sure everyone was in shelter. Shoot fire! 8y
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Kappadeemom
The Black Book | James Patterson, David Ellis
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Pupper was glad that his mom came home. He spent the weekend at his grandparents 😝😝

DebinHawaii Sweet sleepy boy! 🐶💤❤️ 8y
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Garabrandtreviews
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How can you prove your innocence if you can't remember the crime? Shortly after a case that shocked the state and got a mayor tossed from office, Billy is shot in the head and left for dead along side his partner and the prosecuting attorney from the last trial. As the only survivor, it rests heavily on Billy to put the pieces together, but that two week period is lost. Gone. Over time, fingers start to point at Billy. Can he clear his name?

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Tanner
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BF is coming back tomorrow, so I won't be doing the readathon. Tonight I'm having a pre-Litsy-party-for-one and watching Black Books. Hilarious!

Emiller Love that show! So funny!😂😂 8y
Jhullie Ooh I love Black Books❣ I must dig out my DVDs. 8y
Tanner @Emiller @Jhullie I know, right? I was scaring the critters with my cackling. Maybe the BF (a non-reader) will watch the series with me... 8y
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