You are about to begin the most thrilling James Patterson novel yet. Hugh De Luc returns from the Crusades to discover that his terrifying nightmare has just begun. Merciless killers have slain his young son, kidnapped his wife, Sophie, and destroyed his town in their search for a priceless relic from the Crucifixion. Hugh's quest to find Sophie is one of the most pulse-pounding adventures, mysteries, and unforgettable love stories in all of thriller fiction.
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Just who is writing the coauthored Patterson novels makes for interesting water-cooler chat, but whether the majority of words are contributed by Patterson or Gross, this terrific new novel is prime Patterson all the way, another step in the author's application of his patented storytelling style to a multitude of genres-in this case, historicals. The title character is, when introduced in 1096, an unassuming innkeeper in a French village oppressed by the local nobleman. To earn his freedom, Hugh de Luc joins the Crusades for a torturous, bloody march toward Jerusalem that occupies the book's first third and ends with him escaping the madness around him by deserting back to France, in possession of some minor treasures-or so he thinks. Back home, he finds that his beloved wife has been taken captive by the odious nobleman, and his infant son slain. Seeking his wife and revenge, Hugh adopts the guise of a jester in order to enter to the nobleman's castle, where he begins to fall in love with a young noblewoman, and she with him. In time, Hugh finds his wife, only to experience tragedy, and learns that the nobleman is searching for him, as he is believed to have carried back from the Crusades the greatest holy relic of all. Returning to his village, which has been destroyed during the nobleman's hunt for him, Hugh persuades his townspeople, then surrounding towns, to rise up in revolt against the corrupt nobleman and his henchmen. From start to finish, this is supersmart popular fiction, slick yet stirring, packed with colorful details of medieval life, bursting with unforgettable characters and clever tropes and themes. Patterson's fans will adore this one.
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Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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Another departure for Patterson after Suzanne's Diary for Nicholas: home from the Crusades, Hugh must play the jester to find his wife, abducted by knights.
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I have to admit that when I started reading this book, it began like his mysteries/thrillers. Then it jumped back to the time of the Crusades - involving a court jester, his life and how he gets revenge for the death of his wife and son. This was definitely a different change for Patterson, but his writing is so well done that I could stop listening to this (I got the book unabridged on cassette). The reader was excellent and literally brought the story to life. Patterson is wonderful with his research and weaves all the aspects together beautifully. This is a must for any Patterson fan, even if you aren't a fan of "medieval" mysteries.
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This book is a hit! I enjoyed it so much that I couldn't put in down, and once I was done I passed it on to friends and family. Its different from most of his work, but a pleasant surprise.
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This book is one of those books that you can't wait to read every day! The idea behind the story is outstanding. I would fully recommend The Jester to anyone who wanted a good action/thriller.
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Published on Jun 16 2004 by CincinnatiPOV
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One word "Phenomenal"
I would like to be frank and honest, I really love Patterson. Not because of his writing, it because he knows how to capture the imagination. Read more
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Published on Jun 5 2004 by Alain De Mol
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Surely you Jest?
Some of the reviewers on here. Jesh!! I wonder when the last time or even if they've ever sat down and just read something for the fun of it. Read more
Published on Jun 3 2004 by William C. Smith
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Bland
Unlike most of James Patterson's works, "The Jester" falls far short of a good read. In a change of pace, James Patterson has attempted to portray a medieval setting of... Read more
Published on May 30 2004 by Edmund Khoo
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Captivating and Intriguing
I wasn't sure I'd like this book, but I did, and a lot! It dates to 1096, in France. It really was a page turner though and added adventure and romance and passion into the whole... Read more
Published on May 30 2004 by C. Kraus
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Too much of a departure?
For me this book was too much of a departure for James Patterson. It's not bad...but just not up to his usual standard. Read more
Published on May 12 2004 by Scotsman in Canada
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Sappy and Shallow, II
I like historical fiction and had at least moderate expectations that this would be an enjoyable story, given Patterson's acclaim. Read more
Published on May 4 2004 by Robert
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Sappy and Shallow, II
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Published on May 4 2004 by Robert
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Just awful
This is several hours out of my life that I want back! I kept reading it because I've read all of Patterson's books, but this is such a departure, and so badly written, that it... Read more
Published on May 3 2004 by Lori Anderson
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