Guilty Wives - Free Preview: The First 23 Chapters

by James Patterson, David Ellis

No husbands allowed

Only minutes after Abbie Elliot and her three best friends step off of a private helicopter, they enter the most luxurious, sumptuous, sensually pampering hotel they have ever been to. Their lavish presidential suite overlooks Monte Carlo, and they surrender: to the sun and pool, to the sashimi and sake, to the Bruno Paillard champagne. For four days they're free to live someone else's life. As the weekend moves into pulsating discos, high-stakes casinos, and beyond, Abbie is transported to the greatest pleasure and release she has ever known.

What happened last night?

In the morning's harsh light, Abbie awakens on a yacht, surrounded by police. Something awful has happened--something impossible, unthinkable. Abbie, Winnie, Serena, and Bryah are arrested and accused of the foulest crime imaginable. And now the vacation of a lifetime becomes the fight of a lifetime--for survival. GUILTY WIVES is the ultimate indulgence, the kind of nonstop joy-ride of excess, friendship, betrayal, and danger that only James Patterson can create.

Genres: Fiction, Crime

80 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2012

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James Patterson is the most popular storyteller of our time and the creator of such unforgettable characters and series as Alex Cross, the Women’s Murder Club, Jane Smith, and Maximum Ride. He has coauthored #1 bestselling novels with Bill Clinton, Dolly Parton, and Michael Crichton, as well as collaborated on #1 bestselling nonfiction, including The Idaho Four, Walk in My Combat Boots, and Filthy Rich. Patterson has told the story of his own life in the #1 bestselling autobiography James Patterson by James Patterson. He is the recipient of an Edgar Award, ten Emmy Awards, the Literarian Award from the National Book Foundation, and the National Humanities Medal.

Reviews

[readwithme · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book really didn't work out with me 😑.

[Jennifer Matthews · Rating 5 out of 5]

James Patterson does it again with another exciting thriller. This is a must read!

[Mystic Miraflores · Rating 2 out of 5]

I read the preview and liked it, but after reading some of the reviews here on Amazon, I decided not to spend money to buy the entire book but to request it from my local library. If the book has a disappointing ending, at least I will not have wasted my money.
UPDATE: Borrowed and finished the whole book. The first part was exciting, the middle about the trial and prison life was boring and drawn out, and the end was exciting once again! Wonder if the authors took turns writing it. One person wrote the exciting parts and the second one wrote the boring ones. It was rather uneven.

[Heather · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved it. So full of suspense that I didn't want to stop reading. I must say I'm glad I didn't read the reviews beforehand because a number of them said the book dragged out and they stopped reading. It just must not have been their cup of tea. I would recommend giving this book a chance if you like mystery or James Patterson.

[Larcey · Rating 2 out of 5]

I liked the premise of the book initially however, it was just too drawn out for me. It was somewhat obvious that at least one of the husbands was the killer but the whole framing scenario seemed far fetched. I also feel like the mail chapters were way too many. I would have preferred to had seen Abby on the run. Not a terrible read but definitely not my favorite.

[Jude · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very good mystery! Loved it!

[Janie Gaston · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this book!

[Claire Sager · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very exciting easy read!

[Carl · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book maintained my full attention start to finish, which took only 3 days! I would definately recommend it.

[Leanna Dinsmore · Rating 2 out of 5]

Sadly this book started out so slow that I kept putting it down. By the time I picked it up again to finish it (yes...I must finish no matter what) I had forgotten which husband belonged to each wife.

I'm also not a big fan of foreign locations in books and this spent quite a bit of time "describing" the area, the prison, etc. There was a lot of use of french words, then translating which was distracting. I would say the last 100-150 pages were more interesting and Patterson-like. They flew by and kept me wanting to turn the page.

Many of Patterson's books I'd reread....not this one. Although I could see this one made into a Lifetime Movie Network movie with the political, spy, prison, courtroom and movie star appeal.

[Terry · Rating 2 out of 5]

It dragged out so long I put it down and began reading something else. I read a couple of paperbacks and just today started to try reading it again. I read a couple of pages and stopped again. Sorry not an interesting read to me. Books need to draw me in and this one doesn't. I usually like James Patterson. I created an "I couldn't read" shelf and dropped this book on it.

[Rebecca Gray · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was our November book club pick. It's a great thriller. There were ups and downs that left you gripping the book waiting to find out what happens next. Patterson did well researching for this book. There were great characters but sometimes I lost track of who was who. Love the plot twists and intensity of the story.

[Peggy · Rating 4 out of 5]

The story line reminded me of Amanda Knox's case in Italy. The intriguing story of four women in Monte Carlo for a girls weekend starts as a fun, light read. Then the vacation is sabatoged and all goes wrong. I was glued to the book for the duration. Enjoyed it very much.

[Robin J · Rating 4 out of 5]

I thought this was a great book. Different that most mystery books that I read. It was going along so well, an dI was loving it. I thought it fell a little flat at the end though. otherwise I would have given it 5 stars.

[Meagan Belden · Rating 1 out of 5]

Read this on cruise control... Held out as a thriller but I found it rather dull... Also, Patterson tells story through eyes of a female main character and it is CLEARLY a man telling the story. Disappointing.

[Ogo atueyichukwu · Rating 3 out of 5]

interesting. i kept wondering how she was going to find out who set her up and how she wold be free at last. but it ended like one of those action movies which you know can never happen in real life. i love book the book but the end spoilt every thing.

[Melissa · Rating 5 out of 5]

great book :)

[Kathy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Ok. Doesn't seem possible for someone to go through all of what Abbie did and still survive!
But she is the main charature so you can't just kill her off!

[Janna Hill · Rating 3 out of 5]

I just couldn't get into it but I'm shelving it for later. I may come back in a year and say it was awesome.

[Nancy Mizrachi · Rating 5 out of 5]

excellent thriller

[Blia · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked it. Not bad.

[Brenie Henry · Rating 5 out of 5]

O my God I love it!!!!!!

[Jen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it, but I did figure out the twist maybe two thirds of the way through. Also some of the book had graphic violence that bothered me. It furthered the story, but it was very graphic.

[Elizabeth Ingram · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just amazing

so many twists and turns. couldn't put it down for a SECOND. once you start, you won't be able to Stop

[Ginny Tapper · Rating 4 out of 5]

Review of Guilty Wives

Started slow. Got much better about chapter 15. Sure would like to finish it. Did not know it be interrupted at chapter 20.

[Farah Eason · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good read

Kept me interested on every page. If you like James Patterson, you will like this book. You can read in one sitting.

[Lynne Martina · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great read some reviews don't do it justice full of suspense

[Erica]

By far one of the most suspenseful mysteries, I have read!

[Lisa Wilburn · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not a very interesting book, couldn't keep my attention