The life Dr. Dylan Reinhart saves may be his own
Dr. Dylan Reinhart wrote the book on criminal behavior. Literally–he’s a renowned, bestselling Ivy League expert on the subject. When a copy of his book turns up at a gruesome murder scene–along with a threatening message from the killer–it looks like someone has been taking notes.
Elizabeth Needham is the headstrong and brilliant NYPD Detective in charge of the case who recruits Dylan to help investigate another souvenir left at the scene–a playing card. Another murder, another card–and now Dylan suspects that the cards aren’t a signature, they’re a deadly hint–pointing directly toward the next victim.
As tabloid headlines about the killer known as “The Dealer” scream from newstands, New York City descends into panic. With the cops at a loss, it’s up to Dylan to hunt down a serial killer unlike any the city has ever seen. Only someone with Dylan’s expertise can hope to go inside the mind of a criminal and convince The Dealer to lay down his cards. But after thinking like a criminal–could Dylan become one?
A heart-pounding novel of suspense more shocking than any tabloid true crime story, Murder Games introduces the next unforgettable character from the imagination of James Patterson, the world’s #1 bestselling author.
Murder Games review Outstanding! Mr. Patterson and Mr. Roughan have done it again! A complex mystery, with intrigue and drama mixed in, as well as brilliant detective work mixed in! Well worth reading! Definitely recommended! 😄
great interest read I read almost all of Patterson books. I decided to give this one a try. I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed reading it. The story kept you going. Wondering who was next, who exactly was the killer. At first I thought it was the professor. I started to read this one the night before, finished it next day. I hope there will be more with these two authors.
BRILLIANT Brilliant! Alot of twists and turns to hold your interest. Writing style was different from the past Patterson books. But a great story. Loved the way the Detective and the Professor worked together to catch a serial killer who leaves a playing card as a clue to his next victim. Throw in a mayor who’s trying to get reelected, and a police chief that wants this solved yesterday. A really good read.