James Patterson Strikes Again with Private

You know how I feel about James Patterson. I have broken up with him as a must-read author because of his collaborations (which I see as basically someone else writing the story with his name in big red letters on the cover) with lesser known authors.  

However, I must pass on news of his latest audio books just in case some of you are still reading him. And based on sales of his books, many of you still are. So let’s get this first one over with, shall we?  

 James Patterson and Maxine Paetro’s Private

And you know on principle, I won’t be reading it! 

James Patterson and Maxine Paetro’s Private, read by Peter Hermann, follows the thriller formula with Jack Morgan and his global investigation company. The investigator is juggling several high-profile cases when he becomes involved in solving the murder of his best friend’s wife – who happens to be Jack’s former lover. As he is in the private sector, he makes his own rules. And you know on principle, I won’t be reading it! 

James Patterson and Maxine Paetro’s Private

In the Name of Honor by Richard North Patterson and read by John Bedford Lloyd is a suspense novel that I might just read. When a lieutenant returns from Iraq and kills his commanding officer, it must be determined whether it was murder or self-defense. War, secrets, and lies are all pieces of the puzzle. I have read a few of Richard North Patterson’s books. I generally enjoy them, but have found that they can occasionally get overly wordy and descriptive. I’m willing to give him another try…  

Adam Ross’ Mr. Peanut

Adam Ross’ Mr. Peanut, read by Mark Deakins, sounds really interesting. I have read a few reviews of it and am intrigued. David Pepin’s morbidly obese wife dies from a severe peanut allergy. Was it an accident? Suicide? Murder? I’m reading this one. For sure.  

Ice Cold by Tess Gerritsen

Ice Cold by Tess Gerritsen and read by Tanya Eby finds a snowbound village in Wyoming completely abandoned. Meals are on tables, cars are in garages, but everyone has vanished. Maura Isles and her companions discover this when they are forced to take cover in a snow storm. What happened in the valley? And who is watching them? Gerritsen writes tightly woven plots with compelling characters. This sounds like an ideal beach read to me.  

What will you be reading?

I’m interested in finding out what kinds of audiobooks you plan to read this summer. Chick lit? Mystery? Suspense/Thriller? Nonfiction? Literary Fiction? Is there a specific book that you just can’t wait to dig in to? Is there one you that have saved for a hot summer day?  

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