Mystery
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Escape (A Billy Harney Thriller, 3)
#1 New York Times bestselling detective Billy Harney of The Black Book is chasing down a billionaire crime boss and a prison escape artist while a young girl's life hangs in the balance.
As Chicago PD's special-ops leader, Detective Billy Harney knows well that money is not the only valuable currency. The filthy rich man he's investigating is down to his last twenty million. He's also being held in jail.
For now.
Billy's unit is called in when an escape plan results in officers down and inmates vanished.
In an empty lot, Billy spots two Kevlar vests. Two helmets. Two assault rifles. And a handwritten note:
Hi, Billy
Are you having fun yet?
As Chicago PD's special-ops leader, Detective Billy Harney knows well that money is not the only valuable currency. The filthy rich man he's investigating is down to his last twenty million. He's also being held in jail.
For now.
Billy's unit is called in when an escape plan results in officers down and inmates vanished.
In an empty lot, Billy spots two Kevlar vests. Two helmets. Two assault rifles. And a handwritten note:
Hi, Billy
Are you having fun yet?
Readers Top Reviews
SMCarolyn CruseKindl
It's Patterson! My favorite author! And his newest character to follow - Detective Billy Harney! Loved the story, characters and the last little twist in the end!
Kindle
I really like the Billy Harney books. This one kept me up late at night because I couldn't put it down. I like all the characters in this book. I hope there's going to be a book 4 and 5!
Kindle
This is a long book. No rushing part way through to get to the end or another place. Parts were a little redundant, but overall, it’s a very riveting book, filled with crazy, exciting, and unusual moments. The last part is the best. You’re always rooting for the super smart nerd who doesn’t know anything other than math and how to work around computer hacks, but little do you know, he knows much more than you think. The kicker is how Harney’s dad, former cop, who’s in prison for bribes, etc. knows what has happened in the past with the bad guys and offers advise to his son. Then the final act….a total shock! Excellent book worth the time to read it.
Kindle
I started the Billy Harney series about a year ago and wasn't sure that I was going to like "The Black Book" but I quickly became hooked! And the next two books in this series have totally sunk the hook as this has become one of my favorite reads! Can't wait for the next books in this series!!
James Kindle Kindle
This is an action packed James Patterson/David Ellis thriller……except the signature clipped dialogue, short cliffhanger chapters, and non-stop action are replaced by a complicated multi-thread novel with several exciting plot lines that come very nicely together. Billy and Patti Harley are Chicago Police like no others. This is the third in their series. Each book can be read as a stand alone. If you are looking for a procedural anchored in reality, this is not your book. It is entertaining, however. And there’s nothing wrong with entertaining. No spoilers…but we are dealing with a serial killer(s), a gang kingpin, his autistic financial wizard, a ticking clock race to save a kidnap victim, a Ponzi scheme millionaire whose wife may have been murdered….all pursued by a small group of CPD officers led by the Harneys. It all comes nicely together. Lots of heroic cops and awful bad guys. And BTW if you are following the series (this is number three) the Harney’s corrupt, imprisoned father makes an appearance as well. Recommended.
