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The Black Book

By: James Patterson, David Ellis
Narrated by: Edoardo Ballerini
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Summary

How can you prove your innocence when you can't remember the crime?

Being a cop runs in Billy Harney's family. The son of Chicago's chief of detectives whose twin sister, Patty, also followed in their father's footsteps, there's nothing Billy won't give up for the job, including his life. Left for dead alongside his tempestuous former partner and a hard-charging assistant district attorney out for blood, Billy miraculously survives. But he remembers nothing about the events leading up to the shootout.

Charged with double murder and desperate to clear his name, Billy retraces his steps to get to the bottom of what happened. When he discovers the existence of a little black book that everyone who's anyone in Chicago will stop at nothing to get their hands on, Billy suspects it contains the truth that will either set him free...or confirm his worst fears.

©2017 James Patterson (P)2017 Random House Audiobooks
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Twists and turns a plenty!

Excellent plot with strong, colourful characters. James Patterson has done the right thing collaborating with David Ellis, thought he’d gone off the boil to be honest but this is right up there with his best. Thought that the narrator could have injected a little more tone into the voices of the different characters but overall, a job well done.

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Black book

I am sorry this book is finished I loved it listened to it during my daily walk so walked much further than usual as each chapter was so exciting could not wait to see who was guilty thank you

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If you like suspense and thrillers, you will love this book.

This book keeps you guessing all the way through, and it’s so well narrated. The story is excellent as all the performances of the characters. Plenty of twists and turns to keep you guessing. Would thoroughly recommend this book to anyone.

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Very good point buoyed the way the story was told.

A really good book, that I enjoyed listening to and will now be listening to the following books.

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Great read

Enjoyed this book. Took a little while to get into the story. But kept you guessing right to the end.

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Brilliant

Kept us guessing from start to finish. every time you think you have things all worked out a new twist develops or the characters are well developed along with the storyline. As expected from James Patterson a brilliant story and well performed making it all totally believable. Highly recommended

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10/10

A really good audio book
Character's were good
Narration was really good
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Totally enjoyed

I really enjoyed this. I didn't guess the twists and turns, which is great. I'd recommend. Narrator's tone a bit irritating in the emotional parts, but easily manageable!

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10 out of 10 listen

Vintage Patterson at his VERY best. A brilliant who dunnit - a hugely enjoyable listen.

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Amazing!

After listening to the coldest case I had to get this next book and I was hooked from start to finish! Great narration aswell. Onto the next…

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