Five days ago, aspiring crime novelist Jason Swike awoke chained to the wall of a run-down horse stable, convinced he would soon die at the hands of an infamous serial killer. With the help of another captive Jason manages to kill the madman and escape. But he soon comes to realize that the nightmare is far from over…
As everyone who’s anyone in Chicago scrambles to get their hands on the elusive black book, no one’s motives can be trusted. An ingenious, inventive thriller about power, corruption, and the power of secrets to scandalize a city – and possibly destroy a family – The Black Book is James Patterson at his best.
In the summer of 2006, Emma watched helplessly as her six-year-old son Aiden’s red coat was fished out of the river. His body was never recovered. Ten years later, Emma has finally rediscovered the joy in life. She’s married, pregnant, and in control again…Â until Aiden returns.
