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by James Patterson and Peter de Jonge (Author), Peter de Jonge (Author), James Patterson (Author)
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  • Paperback: 400 pages
  • Publisher: Headline; New Ed edition (7 April 2003)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0755300173
  • ISBN-13: 978-0755300174
  • Product Dimensions: 17.2 x 11.2 x 3 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 118,502 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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The second that Columbia law student Jack Mullen steps down from the train at East Hampton, he knows that something is very wrong. As he greets his family, his kid brother Peter lies stretched out on a steel gurney, battered, bruised – dead. The police are calling the drowning an accident. Jack knows that’s wrong. Someone wanted his brother dead.


But the establishment says otherwise. Jack tries to uncover what really happened on the beach that night, only to confront a wall of silence; a barricade of shadowy people who protect the privileges of the multi-billionaire summer residents. And when he discovers that his brother had nearly $200,000 in his bank account, Jack realises Peter wasn't just parking cars to make a living...

THE BEACH HOUSE is a breathtaking drama of revenge and sexual intrigue – with a plot so absorbing and a finale so shocking it could only have come from the unique mind of James Patterson.

About the Author
James Patterson is one of the best-known and biggest-selling writers of all time. He is the author of some of the most popular series of the past decade: the Women's Murder Club, the Alex Cross novels and Maximum Ride, and he has written many other number one bestsellers including romance novels and stand-alone thrillers. He has won an Edgar Award, the mystery world's highest honour. He lives in Florida with his wife and son.

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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Another mindblowing read, 24 April 2003
By Ms. D. Sharp "littlemiss" (uk) - See all my reviews
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I love James Pattersons books, as usual after reading the first 4 pages of The Beach House I was hooked and couldnt put it down,
Jack Mullen a law student has come home to see his family and is greeted with the news of his younger brother death, the police say its suicide but Jack knows his brother better than that and sets about finding the real reasons for his death, lots of twists and turns and the finale is brilliant.
Roll on Pattersons next novel, i cant wait!!
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2.0 out of 5 stars Like a badly directed film, 22 Jul 2006
By Phil Robertshaw (Wirral, England) - See all my reviews
What is wrong with The Beach House? Far more than is right with it, that's for sure. The characters feel one-dimensional and pretentious, the plot is laughably unrealistic and the whole thing reads like a rejected Hollywood script. This is not the James Patterson we know, the Patterson who had readers gasping in shock at the dramatic conclusion of Roses are Red, and hooked from start to finish on the brilliant Cat and Mouse.

The Beach House isn't THAT terrible. It's readable, and you do want to get to the end, but the moment the book reaches the long 'courtroom' scene, it loses all semblance of credibility, which was thin to begin with. And it's a shame to see Patterson waste his talents in this way, collaborating with Peter de Jonge, who is clearly not up to the job. Best avoided by all except diehard James Patterson fans who want to complete their collection.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Spoiled by the ending!, 6 Sep 2003
By Mr. D. J. Moody "davemoody2" (England) - See all my reviews
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Firstly I admit to reading nearly all of his books so this isnt entirely negative. The story does grab you early on as do most of his books but the problem with this one is that he has rushed the ending too much. I dont want to give anything away but needless to say you feel like there should have been another 10 to 15 chapters at the end. The characters are again easy to envisage in your mind as real people and you genuinely begin to hate the villans in the book. I don't know if his associations with other authors are as good as his own works but if you like James Patterson and his style of writing I think you will enjoy it, but there are better books of his to read first!
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2.0 out of 5 stars Not a book - an extended short story!
The great thing about Patterson is that if you are ever fed up with what you are doing you can pick one up and read it from end to end in a sitting! Read more
Published 4 months ago by Michael Bromfield

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
This is the second novel of James Patterson's that I have read and I can tell you now it won't be the last. Read more
Published on 2 Mar 2007 by Mrs. A. M. Chadwick

1.0 out of 5 stars Rubbish!
I had read Honeymoon as my first Patterson book and had found it gripping and exciting - this was the second book of his I read and its rubbish. Read more
Published on 26 Feb 2005 by garethsadler

5.0 out of 5 stars JP - A writer with a playful imgination, courage & spirit!!
I loved this book fromt he opening scene with the motorbike speeding along to ocean road towards the house where the party is at. Read more
Published on 24 Dec 2003 by R. Covell

5.0 out of 5 stars Patterson at his best!
I started this book at 4.30pm and was finished by 10am the following day - I couldn't put it down! Patterson keeps you on the edge of your seat from the very beginning. Read more
Published on 29 Sep 2003 by Susan Rennie

4.0 out of 5 stars Another good read
James patterson has done it again, i thouroughly enjoyed this book from beginning to end. Although it is not Alex Cross or Murder Club i personally thought it was a very good... Read more
Published on 24 Aug 2003 by C. Fisher

5.0 out of 5 stars Wow how does he do it?
This in my mind is one of the best James patterson books ever. As usual you are hooked by the contents right from the start and drawn deep into the book, which you'll never want... Read more
Published on 18 Jul 2003 by clairemlee

3.0 out of 5 stars Read it very quickly
Patterson always writes great works. This book has a similar style of many short chapters that allow you to get involved and always think 'just one more chapter before I set it... Read more
Published on 24 April 2003 by Fiona

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