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The Quickie [Hardcover]

James Patterson (Author), Michael Ledwidge (Author)
3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
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Book Description

Release Date: July 2 2007
Lauren Stillwell is not your average damsel in distress.
When the NYPD cop discovers her husband leaving a hotel with another woman, she decides to beat him at his own game. But her revenge goes dangerously awry, and she finds her world spiraling into a hell that becomes more terrifying by the hour. In a further twist of fate, Lauren must take on a job that threatens everything she stands for. Now, she's paralyzed by a deadly secret that could tear her life apart. With her job and marriage on the line, Lauren's desire for retribution becomes a lethal inferno as she fights to save her livelihood--and her life.
Patterson takes us on a twisting roller-coaster ride of thrills in his most gripping novel yet. This story of love, lust and dangerous secrets will have readers' hearts pounding to the very last page.

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he best-laid plans of Homicide Detective Lauren Stillwell go awry when she plans a surprise lunch date with her husband and discovers he's about to have a nooner with someone else. Not only does Lauren get mad, she gets even by having an indiscretion of her own. Only Lauren's quickie is anything but brief. It takes on a life of its own that could destroy both her personal and professional lives. Mary Stuart Masterson performs this psychological suspense with a voice that has just the right understated "everywoman's" quality. Masterson takes her audience along for the various cliff-hangers and plot twists and helps listeners empathize with the main character. Music cues throughout the production heighten the tension. G.E.O. © AudioFile 2008, Portland, Maine [Published: APR/ MAY 08]

"I don't want to give too much of the plot line away as the shocking twists and turns in this book are most of the funof listening to it. The rest is made up of listening to Mary Stuart Masterson's evocative voice as she brings to live the varied characters in this thrilling book. Masterson is a seasoned asctress who has appeared in more than 25 films, as well as in umerous plays and musicals."...LargePrint Review --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

James Patterson has had more New York Times bestsellers than any other writer, ever, according to Guinness World Records. Since his first novel won the Edgar Award in 1977 James Patterson's books have sold more than 240 million copies. He is the author of the Alex Cross novels, the most popular detective series of the past twenty-five years, including Kiss the Girls and Along Came a Spider. Mr. Patterson also writes the bestselling Women's Murder Club novels, set in San Francisco, and the top-selling New York detective series of all time, featuring Detective Michael Bennett. He writes full-time and lives in Florida with his family.
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1.0 out of 5 stars Stunned July 15 2007
By JTR
Format:Hardcover
I have read a number of James Patterson and I would rate this among the books I will not read again! If any part of this was written by J Patterson I would be shocked. The story line was not well thought out, had a lot of inconsistencies and seemed amateurish. I was not impressed at all and would not recommend it.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Oh no Oct 27 2011
By Chris
Format:Hardcover
I wanted to hate this book. How dare James Patterson and company: A book every two weeks! But I didn't hate it. There actually was a lot of adrenaline experienced while reading it. Having just come to the end two minutes ago, I can't say that a lot of the things in the book were believable and I'm not sure what I can say about the writing style ... But the thing with putting books out every two weeks is there are many from this author (and company) to pick from.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A WILD THRILL RIDE... Aug 24 2010
By Lawyeraau TOP 50 REVIEWER
Format:Hardcover
My daughter had highly recommended this book, and I confess that I had reservations, since so many of Patterson's recent literary ventures had been disappointing. Still, I gave it a whirl and could not put it down. It was a wild, thrilling, fast paced action book with a myriad of twist and turns that literally take the reader's breath away. I was riveted from the get-go.

That being said, the characters are one dimensional and many are downright unlikable. The reader has to suspend some disbelief, but it is worth it, as the plot is so diabolically clever. It is a totally plot driven book and fiendishly imaginative. It is also a quick, easy read.

When Lauren Stillman sees her beloved husband, Paul, with another woman, she draws a conclusion that would set her on a path from which there would be no return. She sets out to have an affair of her own, a quickie, only to have it all go awry, when she witnesses an unbelievable and deadly act. From that moment on, Lauren's life will never be the same.

This book, with all its wild twist and turns, will keep the reader riveted to its pages. Truly suspenseful, it is a thriller that pulls out all the stops and provides a wild, crazy, rollercoaster of a ride. I read this book in one sitting, as I could not stop reading it, compulsively turning the pages until the very end. The book is a thriller in every sense of the word.
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4.0 out of 5 stars 4 Stars for what it is - a fun quick read
What I liked:
It moved very quickly, it was suspenseful, twisted and turned albeit a little predictably. Read more
Published on Jun 5 2009 by Jacqueline Spence
4.0 out of 5 stars Fast and thrilling
I enjoyed reading this book a lot. I needed just 1 day, it's fast and thrilling.
Published on Feb 20 2009 by S. Herzog
3.0 out of 5 stars Mass Production
Although I usually like books by Patterson, the Quickie wasn't as good as his other novels. I found it rather flat and underdeveloped, as if the author had to make a deadline and... Read more
Published on July 21 2008 by Maclean
1.0 out of 5 stars Definitely a quickie
I'm a longtime fan of Patterson and have enjoyed all of the books in the Alex Cross series as well as the Women's Murder Club series but this book is not only not in the same realm... Read more
Published on May 13 2008 by M. Christie
5.0 out of 5 stars Super Quickie!!
Well, I'm a big fan of James Patterson and this book I read with absolute pleasure! What a fine thriller. Can't wait to read his new one "You've been warned". Read more
Published on Aug 1 2007 by Jojos
3.0 out of 5 stars Mediocre at best...
I used to really enjoy James Patterson novels but they are all starting to run together now. The short chapters are starting to get boring, the pacing bland. Read more
Published on July 26 2007 by Bill Pullman
5.0 out of 5 stars The Quickie
I have been a James Patterson fan for many years and have read all of his books. This one is by far THE ABSOLUTE BEST and is a MUST READ!!! Read more
Published on July 23 2007 by C. Fowler
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