Mistress -- Free Preview -- The First 15 Chapters

by James Patterson, David Ellis

James Patterson's scariest, sexiest stand-alone thriller since The Quickie.
Ben isn't like most people. Unable to control his racing thoughts, he's a man consumed by his obsessions: movies, motorcycles, presidential trivia-and Diana Hotchkiss, a beautiful woman Ben knows he can never have.

When Diana is found dead outside her apartment, Ben's infatuation drives him on a hunt to find out what happened to the love of his life.

Ben soon discovers that the woman he pined for was hiding a shocking double life. And now someone is out to stop Ben from uncovering the truth about Diana's illicit affairs.

In his most heart-pumping thriller yet, James Patterson plunges us into the depths of a mind tortured by paranoia and obsession, on an action-packed chase through a world of danger and deceit.

Genres: Mystery

448 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2013

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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

[Cynthia Lowell · Rating 3 out of 5]

i listened to this Audiobook and I’d say it was an “on the edge of my seat” kind of story. Written in first person
the main character Ben kept himself in suspense and always seemed to be looking over his shoulder for some stranger coming to get him . Ben is a wealthy news paper reporter off independent means trying to uncover a much larger conspiracy masked by the murder/ suicide of his girlfriend . Cleaver anecdotes,
usually about Presidents, were dispersed though out his narrative . ‘'
6 hours 50 min long

[Stephanie Estrela · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is the longest it’s ever taken me to read a book by James Patterson. I’m happy I finished it but it wasn’t a book that I needed to know what was going to happen next until the very end.

All of the side thoughts he had about politics I disliked. It kind of would throw me off of the story line. However, I didn’t mind Ben as much towards the end since there wasn’t as much side thoughts as in the beginning!

[Robyn Pless]

Awesome book... cliffhanger I never saw

[Kim Clifford · Rating 3 out of 5]

Great book but you must be able to follow a ADD person way of thinking. He jumps from present to past all the time, and without notice. And weird facts just added for no reason.

[Brennan Whitley · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very good, little suspenseful, had a couple little twists, plot was pretty good

[Deanna Alvarez · Rating 3 out of 5]

James Patterson is an amazing writer so 5 stars for that. However the story itself just wasn’t my cup of tea.

[Trina · Rating 2 out of 5]

I DNF'd this book.
The plot is fun and there's immediate action. But the narrator goes on endless tangents about political history and movies that pulls me out of the story. I only made it about 200 pages, which honestly was generous. It reads pretty quickly but... It's honestly hard to stay invested with so much irrelevant information being thrown at you.

[Valerie Brefczynski · Rating 2 out of 5]

annoyingly political with too many random movies/actor references and dead president facts

[Carol Collins · Rating 3 out of 5]

I really liked this book..I really don't understand the complaints about the presidential and movie in Ben's thoughts..They really let you inside his mind. The book could be shortened to all action...but what would you have then?? I really like a book where you awe inside the main character's train of thought. what better way to know a character?

[AnnMarie · Rating 2 out of 5]

As a rule, I love James Patterson but this was my least favorite book ever. Too many movie and presidential references and I felt no connection at all to Ben. It was tedious and hard to get through. I had to force myself to finish it. Not worth the money in my opinion.

[Deyanira Villalta · Rating 4 out of 5]

This free preview really gets you hooked. There is mystery surrounding a death that needs to be solved right away. Looking forward to reading the rest of Mistress, by James Patterson and David Ellis.

[Terri Palermo · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book has such a quirky main character (Ben) that I almost didn't get caught up in this book...but I'm glad I did! If only for the dialogue going on inside Ben's head at times, that totally cracked me up.
A fun read and, once you get into it, really interesting and pretty exciting.

[Nancy Beasley · Rating 3 out of 5]

Badly needs editing......

I would usually buy any James Patterson book,but this one had repeated pages several times and missing parts from one page to the next through out the free fifteen chapters...

[Pat Bonner · Rating 3 out of 5]

First time

This is the first time I've ever read anything by James Patterson, enjoying the story line...
but he's just to wordy for me. The description of movies and what they did is over kill for my taste.

[Brenda Haddon · Rating 4 out of 5]

I actually read the whole book. I found it to be a very interesting read, although much different than I expected it held my attention and was filled with trivia.

[Jennifer · Rating 2 out of 5]

Far fetched even for a guiltless summer read. Aside from this, there are a lot of tv/movie references and presidential trivia that gets in the way.

[Kim · Rating 2 out of 5]

This was not James Patterson's best - too many movie quotes - presidential quotes, etc. just get on with the story.

[Joan · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the best Patterson book I've read in a while. It reminds me why I love him as an author and look forward to another like it!

[Eileen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very good - love James Patterson. Lots of twists and turns

[Alex Fricke · Rating 2 out of 5]

I think the book was a quick read, but very poorly written and did not have a very good plot line. I would not recommend unless, you wanted something mindless and quick to read.

[Karmen · Rating 4 out of 5]

great read

[Mitch Sandiego · Rating 5 out of 5]

Brilliant author. Unexpected events. Page-turner. Wow...just wow!

[Karen Suglia · Rating 4 out of 5]

All kinds of surprises and a very unusual role in the storyteller. Liking his books more all the time. Did not see the big reveal happen at all. I recommend to any mystery fan.

[Liz Lovesrainbows · Rating 4 out of 5]

Finished the whole book but that wasn't one of my choices :)

[Carolyn Leshyn · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good read. Lots of twists.

[Annette · Rating 5 out of 5]

Listen to this book. Fun

[The Wife Reads · Rating 1 out of 5]

Tried the audio book version.
Reached chapter 5, but i fell asleep. Too much unecessary details.
Not for me.

[Susan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Oddly likable character. Interesting story.

[Charlene · Rating 2 out of 5]

I really didn't like this story. It was very hard for me to get into. I almost didn't finish it.

[Renee · Rating 2 out of 5]

May be the worst James Patterson I've ever read.