Action & Adventure
![James Patterson - [object Object] author](https://res.cloudinary.com/readsomnia/image/upload/authors/a_a_james_patterson.jpg)
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
Colorado Avid Reader
Talk about a dirty cop! This is one of the worst—maybe the worst. She’s into drug running, racketeering, murder, and more. With an iron grip on her Georgia county, she has everyone and everything under her thumb. But not the Army. This one is beautifully written with action in the US and on foreign soil. You think you know what the motivation is—but you don’t! It’s a must read for those who like military thrillers, mysteries, and police procedurals.
Sandra H. HatfieldRo
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.
N. Gargano
I absolutely loved this book. I could not put it down. Adored the story, adored the characters, ( the good ones) hated the bad characters. It was a really good read. Sometimes people complain about James Patterson’s collaborations with other authors, but I have found a few of them absolute must reads. Some are good and fun reads and I have come across a few I loved. I have discovered a few authors I did not read before and was glad to see a couple I have read regularly. This is a loved one and I hope to see much more by this author.
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.
H. PatriciaDr. Gerri
I must admit that I've become a little disappointed in some of Mr. Patterson's recent books. Always with an unknown coauthor. However, this book was definitely a keeper!! Only took me 2 days to read it. Highly recommend!!
