The Summer House: The Classic Blockbuster from the Author of Lion & Lamb

Name: The Summer House: The Classic Blockbuster from the Author of Lion & Lamb
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Rating: 4.5 (44704 reviews)
Author: James Patterson
ISBN: 9781538752838

James Patterson

4.5 out of 5

44,704 global ratings

When seven murder victims are found in a small town, the homicide investigation shakes a small-town sheriff to her core in James Patterson's tense thriller.

Once a luxurious southern getaway on a rustic lake, then reduced to a dilapidated crash pad, the Summer House is now the grisly scene of a nighttime mass murder. Eyewitnesses point to four Army Rangers—known as the Night Ninjas—recently returned from Afghanistan.

To ensure that justice is done, the Army sends Major Jeremiah Cook, a veteran and former NYPD cop, to investigate. But the major and his elite team arrive in sweltering Georgia with no idea their grim jobs will be made exponentially more challenging by local law enforcement, who resists the Army's intrusion and stonewall them at every turn.

As Cook and his squad struggle to uncover the truth behind the condemning evidence, the pieces just won't fit—and forces are rallying to make certain damning secrets die alongside the victims in the murder house. With his own people in the cross-hairs, Cook takes a desperate gamble to find answers—even if it means returning to a hell of his own worst nightmares . . .

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First published May 17, 2021

ISBN 9781538752838

About the authors

James Patterson

James Patterson is the most popular storyteller of our time. He is the creator of unforgettable characters and series, including Alex Cross, the Women’s Murder Club, Jane Smith, and Maximum Ride, and of breathtaking true stories about the Kennedys, John Lennon, and Tiger Woods, as well as our military heroes, police officers, and ER nurses. Patterson has coauthored #1 bestselling novels with Bill Clinton and Dolly Parton, and collaborated most recently with Michael Crichton on the blockbuster “Eruption.” He has told the story of his own life in “James Patterson by James Patterson” and received an Edgar Award, ten Emmy Awards, the Literarian Award from the National Book Foundation, and the National Humanities Medal.

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Sizzling Hot Summer House

Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2024

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This is an experience that you either want to read in one go from cover to cover or you want to read slowly, to savour so that it lasts as long as possible. I thoroughly enjoyed this book, and will probably read it again and again. It kept me tense, guessing, excited and held my attention throughout. It was simply awesome!!

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kevin marra

Riveting

Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2024

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The story moved seamlessly between different characters and events . Suspenseful and entertaining. Well written with good pace and creativity

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Great game fun to play.

This is an excellent read

Reviewed in the United States on July 11, 2024

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James Patterson has always been one of my favorite authors. He never cease to amaze me. I read this in one day because I couldn't put it down once I started reading. The story was on point. The characters and story was riveting and you just keep turning the pages to what going to happen next. Thank you.

Sammi

Good read

Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2024

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I almost stopped reading once all the army talk started. It was a surprisingly good read! I had tob look a few things up that I didn't understand. Story line was good and I liked the characters

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H.A.S.W.

Excellent read.

Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2024

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Could not put down. Lots of twists and turns. Well written and could not figure out how would end for the good guys.

Greywolf

Great Read

Reviewed in the United States on June 15, 2024

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Patterson never fails to deliver a great story. There’s great characters and a military theme but in the end the good guys wrap it up. Fast paced and kept my interest.

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A True Page-Turner

Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2024

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I shouldn't have read this at night... couldn't put it down, with so many plot twists and turns. The plot was amazingly complicated and realistic. A great mix of crime drama and action, with tie-ins to post-traumatic injuries, small-town law enforcement house, and even racial bias. Loved it!

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Good read

Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2024

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Really good story, action till the end. Score one for the good guys. Nicely paced and well written. Thank you Mr. Patterson.

Rey Mundo Magnus

A simple read, a simple story

Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2024

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The Summer House by James Patterson

This book was what I would consider a generic version of James Patterson story telling. The story line moved quickly, the characters all held their own and I enjoyed the chapters being broken up into small clips which helped the book flow.

There were characters that were strong enough that they could be used in a followup novel. It was an enjoyable and simple book that held me to the finish, wanting to know how it would all conclude.

The one thing I found unnecessary was the repeated use of God's name in vain. It wasn't needed in order to carry the bad guy image storyline. I am uncertain why writers use this to emphasize subject matter, you would think they could come up with hundreds of alternative words aside from his and damn together

It is an okay novel that I would probably read again. Patterson is a great writer and it is hard to go wrong, this is just not one of his five star award winners

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Tara E. Lentz

Great book. Binding terrible

Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2024

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It was a great book! I read it in two days. I couldn’t put it down. The binding of this book is terrible and cheaply done. I’ve never had a book disintegrate in my hands as I read it… until now.

I usually pass books along. This one will sadly go right on the trash. The only reason I’m not asking Amazon for a refund is I managed to finish reading it.

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