The Imperfect Murder opening lines: Log 10/18/2018 18:58 EDT Transcript: Audio Recording. [Detective Declan Shaw] Maggie Marshall?
My blurb:
Jarod Cordova and his partner, Declan Shaw are trying to solve what looks like the perfect murder. Because, if the wife didn’t do it, who could of? She is there, next to the body, covered in blood. But, this is all cloak and dagger, and the detectives have to work out, who is in on it, and who is not. And Declan seems to have a handle on all of it, or does he?
The Imperfect Murder
Wife. Writer. Murderer?When Denise Morrow is discovered standing over the body of her husband, a bloody knife between them, Detective Declan Shaw thinks it’s an open-and-shut case.But Denise is no ordinary murder suspect. She’s a famous true crime author, who knows how killers operate. And how they get away with it.Then, Declan discovers the subject of Denise’s next book – the violent murder of a girl called Maggie Marshall. A case that Declan worked on. A case that has haunted him for years.Denise knows much more about Declan than she’s letting on, and she might just be the slipperiest suspect he has ever encountered . . .
My verdict:
I can tell you that when I opened the first page to write my review, the entire book had slipped from my mind. But when I turned to the back page to refresh my memory, I recalled just how good a read it was. And the reason for it not being memorable has nothing to do with the story line. And everything to do with the fact I finished this book in May. Add this book by J.D. Barker in collaboration with James Patterson to your reading list.
About the Author:
About the Author
James Patterson is one of the best-known and biggest-selling writers of all time. Among his creations are some of the world’s most popular series, including Alex Cross, the Women’s Murder Club, Michael Bennett, and the Private novels. He has written many other number one bestsellers, including collaborations with President Bill Clinton and Dolly Parton, stand-alone thrillers, and non-fiction. James has donated millions in grants to independent bookshops and has been the most borrowed adult author in UK libraries for the past fourteen years in a row. He lives in Florida with his family.
Publishing information:
Penguin Random House South Africa sent me this novel to review.
See the links below for blog posts I published on July 13:
- 2023: Hotel Palazzo Argenta
- 2022: Rietfontein Ostrich Palace
- 2020: Guacamole
- 2018: Fuschia Mousse
- 2016: Bridgend Hotel
- 2015: Home Made Baked Beans
- 2012: Nettle
- 2011: Candied ClemenGolds
- 2010: Pasta With Tomatoes, Avocado And Bacon
- 2010: Verlaque Balsamic Reduction And Figs Done Two Ways
Haven’t read this one yet…still reading Detective Lindsay Boxer…
How many books have you read in the series?
James Pattersons books are good and this one is no exception based on your last paragraph.
His books are very reliable in that sense 🙂
I can’t wait to try your spicy yogurt/
Please let me know when you do!