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by Michael Ledwidge (Author), James Patterson (Author)
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  • Paperback: 416 pages
  • Publisher: Headline (10 Jul 2008)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0755335724
  • ISBN-13: 978-0755335725
  • Product Dimensions: 17.6 x 11 x 3.4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (38 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 13,722 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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When Lauren Stillwell sees her husband with another woman, her perfect world is destroyed. His betrayal turns her into a woman lusting for revenge.


 


It was supposed to be a way to even the score. But Lauren’s one night stand takes a shocking turn, and she witnesses an unbelievable crime. She’s left torn between uncovering the truth and her fear that the truth may be unbearable. But either choice could cost her everything – even her life.


 


From the man the Sunday Telegraph called ‘the master of the suspense genre’ comes his steamiest, scariest novel since the No. 1 bestseller Honeymoon. The Quickie is a story of desires, secrets, and consequences that will have your heart pounding till the final page.



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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5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best thrillers of 2007, 12 Jul 2007
By KM (England) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Quickie (Hardcover)
Earlier this year came the first book written by the team of bestselling authors James Patterson and Michael Ledwidge with the excellent hostage thriller "Step on a Crack". Now, only a few months later, they have came back with their second novel, 'The Quickie'. I've read pretty much all of Patterson's other work and this is definitely one of his best.

Without giving too much away, the story begins when Lauren Stillwell sees her husband going to a hotel with another woman, so she decides to have an affair of her own with a work colleague. But her revenge goes terribly wrong when her husband arrives and murders the man she was with.

After the absolutely terrible "The 6th Target", Patterson's last book, I was a little cautious about trying out his next book but after reading it I was so glad I did. I finished it after just over 4 hours and I literally couldn't put it down. The story has some shocking twists from the word go and is one of the most suspense-filled books I have ever read. The short chapters and fast dialogue keeps the story flowing quickly and the tension high, with a real "how the hell is she going to get out of this one?!" feel the whole way through. Then there's such an unpredictable twist at the end, I actually think I said "wow!" out loud!

I can't recommend this book highly enough to any fan of the genre or anyone looking for a fast-paced and exciting read. Don't be put off by the steamy looking cover (guys) or the dodgy title, this is one of the best thrillers of the year.
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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars A Quickie in production as well as in name!, 7 Oct 2007
By E. Heckingbottom "elaineheck143" (U.K.) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Quickie (Hardcover)
(I wanted to give it 2 1/2 stars, but that wasn't an option!)

Oh dear!

I fear this is another of Patterson's recent books to have suffered from his desperation to be the world's most prolific author - resulting in something that is not as well written as those of us who read his earlier books would have expected, and certainly not worth racing out to buy.

What a shame. He could be such a good author, but perhaps he needs to spend more time developing each of his ideas more fully. Quality, rather than quantity - as we try to teach the children in school

That having been said, I quite enjoyed the plot, and the twists in the plot were intriguing - however, this is positively the last Patterson book that I will be buying in hardback format. I shall now be waiting for them to come out as reduced-price paperbacks! At up to £4.50, they are still enjoyable light reading, but at ful price, they are not worth the hype.
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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars A disappointment, 13 Aug 2007
By S. James (Kent England) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Quickie (Hardcover)
I have loved James Patterson's books and have read them all. I even quite liked the Maximum Ride series - but this book pushes the bounds of fantasy further than that one.
Ludicrous plot turns, unreal characters with no substance,thin story and such a fast pace that is lacking in any depth of anything makes it a really disappointing read.
It seems to me that the author is just churning out stuff as fast as possible at the moment and it really shows in this book. Go back to what you do best Mr Patterson, Alex Cross novels written on your own.
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5.0 out of 5 stars One of James Patterson's finest
Definitely one of James Patterson's finest. Written in his usual short chapters style, twist after twist means you will want to keep reading. Read more
Published 29 days ago by Snow White

4.0 out of 5 stars Another great novel from Patterson
I've loved almost every book I've ever read by James Patterson, and this book was no exception. Whilst I don't think it was as great as his Cross books, this was yet another book... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Kirsty B

3.0 out of 5 stars ok read
This book is ok as a quick read. Its the first JP book I've read in a while so I did enjoy the quick pace of the book. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Ms. Gemma Davies

4.0 out of 5 stars The Quickie
I did read other peoples reviews for this before getting The Quckie myself. Although it has had some negative reviews I bought it anyway. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Hayley Jackson

2.0 out of 5 stars Not for me
Having got into James Patterson's books through the Alex Cross series, I thought I would give this a go. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Procrastinator

4.0 out of 5 stars A quick easy read
I started this book in the helicopter on the way to work (offshore) and had finished it 4 hours later. All these James Patterson endorsed? Read more
Published 8 months ago by wayne

4.0 out of 5 stars Quickie?? Too Right!!!
The Quickie is exactly that if you are looking for a short read that you just cant put down, this is the book for you. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Mavi

1.0 out of 5 stars What a shame!
I loved James Patterson books! I sat in a tent, in France, in the stifling heat, reading "when the wind blows" and could NOT put it down. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Lizzy D

1.0 out of 5 stars Far fetched shallow rubbish
I have read quite a few James Patterson books - found them great well paced thrillers. This is absolutely rubbish, lazy, far fetched, shallow and I couldnt even finish it, I... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Mr. Gary Wilson

4.0 out of 5 stars Exciting and a real page turner
I enjoyed this book, it may not be the world's greatest piece of lierature ever written but for an easy to read page turning thriller it hits the mark. Read more
Published 11 months ago by crime reader

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