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The Summer House
When seven murder victims are found in a small town, the homicide investigation shakes a small-town sheriff to her core in James Patterson's tense thriller.Once a luxurious southern getaway on a rustic lake, then reduced to a dilapidated crash pad, the Summer House is now the grisly scene of a nighttime mass murder. Eyewitnesses point to four Army Rangers-known as the Night Ninjas-recently returned from Afghanistan.
To ensure that justice is done, the Army sends Major Jeremiah Cook, a veteran and former NYPD cop, to investigate. But the major and his elite team arrive in sweltering Georgia with no idea their grim jobs will be made exponentially more challenging by local law enforcement, who resists the Army's intrusion and stonewall them at every turn.
As Cook and his squad struggle to uncover the truth behind the condemning evidence, the pieces just won't fit-and forces are rallying to make certain damning secrets die alongside the victims in the murder house. With his own people in the cross-hairs, Cook takes a desperate gamble to find answers-even if it means returning to a hell of his own worst nightmares . . .
To ensure that justice is done, the Army sends Major Jeremiah Cook, a veteran and former NYPD cop, to investigate. But the major and his elite team arrive in sweltering Georgia with no idea their grim jobs will be made exponentially more challenging by local law enforcement, who resists the Army's intrusion and stonewall them at every turn.
As Cook and his squad struggle to uncover the truth behind the condemning evidence, the pieces just won't fit-and forces are rallying to make certain damning secrets die alongside the victims in the murder house. With his own people in the cross-hairs, Cook takes a desperate gamble to find answers-even if it means returning to a hell of his own worst nightmares . . .
Readers Top Reviews
Kindle ValCDouglas
I can't say Brendan DuBois is the kind of author I who's style I enjoy. The book title The Summer House is misleading. This book isn't centered on a vacation house. Rather the house was an introductory device to lead into an investigation by a military Crime Investigation Division or DID just one of the many military acronyms in this book. Although it's a military mystery the setting is rural Georgia. The characters are almost cliche. The crusty head of the unit, Major Cook; Special Agent Connie York, investigator; Captain Pierce, JAG; Lieutenant Huang, psychiatrist and Special Agent Sanchez, second investigator. The While the plot was engaging, the drama felt forced and the pace was stilted. I don't recommend this book unless you enjoy military jargon and simple characters.
Rosalie Haas
James Patterson never disappoints, and this book continues to prove his skills as a story teller. Until the very end I could not imagine how the story would resolve. Kept me reading into the wee hours. Well done, sir.
Sandra H. HatfieldN.
James Patterson has been my #1 author for years.... I have been an avid fan and a voracious reader enjoying almost every single novel. I did draw the line at the one co-authored by Bill Clinton...I didn't want to stain my dress and I hate the smell of cigars. The Summer House was page turning expose on the ravages of present day war and warfare. It realistically showed the sad truths of training men and women to kill...and then assuming they could stop. It was a definite expose' on the looming mental health crisis in the world today. Ironically, that was the good part. I could be entirely off base but the way this novel was written didn't appear to be JP's style of writing.... There were so many first person quotes beginning with , "I said, " I'd say, etc., that it seemed odd and totally out of character for him. The story was worthy of continuing but I found myself questioning who really penned the words. I will, of course, continue reading each and every new release but I will be watching to see who co-authors each one.
Tom
If there were more stars I would have so designated. This may be Patterson's best book ever, or Brandon DuBois, whomever did the actual writing. This is so full of mystery, great characters, great character development, and very fast paced. You just do not want to put it down. If you enjoy books about the military, it will exceed your expectations, even though it takes place in rural Georgia. There are murders, investigations, assaults, intimidation. This novel has it all. I am not going to give away the plot, you can read that elsewhere. Suffice to sat it is really exciting.
Dr. Gerrie Colombrar
I have been a James Patterson fan for many years, and it is unusual for me not to like one of his books. I did not like this one, sorry. It was very convoluted and jumped around so much, I had trouble keeping up. I am an avid reader, read voraciously, and found I had to push myself to finish it when all I really wanted to do was put it down and go on to something more enjoyable. Sorry, this was not one of my favorites. James Patterson can do much better than this.
