Thrillers & Suspense
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Death of the Black Widow
She destroys the men she loves-and escapes every time. The most dangerous killer James Patterson has ever created is also his most seductive.
On his first night with Detroit PD, Officer Walter O'Brien is called to a murder scene. A terrified twenty-year-old has bludgeoned her kidnapper with skill that shocks even O'Brien's veteran partner. The young woman is also a brilliant escape artist. Her bold flight from police custody makes the case impossible to solve-and, for Walter, even more impossible to forget.
By the time Walter's promoted to detective, his fascination with the missing, gray-eyed woman is approaching obsession. And when Walter discovers that he's not alone in his search, one truth is certain. This deadly string of secrets didn't begin in his home city-but he's going to make sure it ends there.
On his first night with Detroit PD, Officer Walter O'Brien is called to a murder scene. A terrified twenty-year-old has bludgeoned her kidnapper with skill that shocks even O'Brien's veteran partner. The young woman is also a brilliant escape artist. Her bold flight from police custody makes the case impossible to solve-and, for Walter, even more impossible to forget.
By the time Walter's promoted to detective, his fascination with the missing, gray-eyed woman is approaching obsession. And when Walter discovers that he's not alone in his search, one truth is certain. This deadly string of secrets didn't begin in his home city-but he's going to make sure it ends there.
Readers Top Reviews
DGraplantSarah Trick
Wow! What a surprise.... Won't spoil it here, you're gonna love it. Better than lots of the newer stuff from JP. Enjoy!
Kindle
Slow starting story a.bout a cop, Walter Brian, and how a consuming obsession with a young woman throughout his career. Most of the first half of the book was plodding with a vague storyline. It took until the last quarter of the story to form a general idea where things were headed. The real meat of the plot happens in the last few chapters and is redeemed only by a solid ending. Stick with it if you want to find out what happens.
C. HastingsSMMillieg
Walter was an interesting character. But as the story moved forward, it got more confusing. I have no idea what I was reading. Hopefully someone can enlighten me.
Amber Goleb
Barker and Patterson's take on the black widow is pure genius! I need to start off saying that this book felt like all Barker. I love his books, and I am familiar with his writing, and the majority of this book has his writing all over it! (Which is what I was hoping for.) If you're a Barker fan too, you definitely won't be disappointed. I admit there were times I got a little lost. The transitions from character to character weren't always so clear cut, but it didn't take me long to catch on. I am all for going with the flow of the story. And this one flowed well. I read it with rapt attention. I found myself overtly connected to these characters. The fate for Walter becomes very clear early on. The why is what we have to find out as readers. That didn't make the ending any less heartbreaking. I prayed for a way for it to end in any other way. However, that is the natural order for the story. The whole paranormal twisty element wasn't exactly what I had expected. It didn't over thrill me, but I already knew it was going to have something along those lines since it seems to be their thing when writing together. I had to separate my mind from reality in order to fully appreciate where they went with this angle. It was set up well. that goes with the great writing, I suppose. Overall, a huge winner for me. I can't stop thinking about this book. It left me reeling in more ways than one.
