NYPD Red 2 -- Free Preview -- The First 16 Chapters

by James Patterson, Marshall Karp

When NYPD Red arrives at a crime scene, everyone takes notice. Known as the protectors of the rich, famous, and connected, NYPD Red is the elite task force called in only for New York City's most high-profile crimes. And Detective Zach Jordan is the best of the best, a brilliant and relentless pursuer of justice. He puts professionalism above all, ignoring his feelings for his partner, Detective Kylie MacDonald, the woman who broke his heart when they first met in the academy.

But even with their top-notch training, Zach and Kylie aren't prepared for what they see when they're called to a crime scene in the heart of Central Park. They arrive to find a carousel spinning round and round, its painted horses grinning eerily in the early morning dark. There is only one rider: a brutally slaughtered woman, her body tied up and dressed in a Hazmat suit, on display for the world to see.

The victim, a woman of vast wealth and even greater connections, is the fourth in a string of shocking murders that have hit the city. As the public pressure mounts, and political and personal secrets of the highest order hang in the balance, Zach and Kylie must find out what's really behind the murderer's rampage. But Kylie has been acting strange recently--and Zach knows whatever she's hiding could threaten the biggest case of their careers.

NYPD Red 2 is the next outstanding novel in James Patterson's newest series, a thriller that careens through New York City and deep into the psyche of a depraved killer you've never seen before.

Genres: Mystery, Crime, Suspense

416 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 13, 2014

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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

[Monnie · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the whole book, not just the preview - not sure how that got in there. At any rate, After I finished the first book in this series, NYPD Red, I called it the best of Patterson's works of late (and since he relies heavily on co-authors, I gave the lion's share of the credit to his co-writer on this one, Marshall Karp). I'm delighted to say this one's even better than the first - so my hat's off once again to Mr. Karp.

Almost all of Patterson's books are very easy reads, and this one is no exception; within a couple of hours, I was surprised to find I'd polished off half of it. I was even more surprised to realize I didn't want to put it away so I could get some sleep. Sure enough, a couple more hours the next day did the trick. The best part, though, was that I thoroughly enjoyed the whole thing.

This one follows the elite NYPD Red team of Detective Zach Jordan and his detective partner Kylie MacDonald (the two once were a couple) as they do their thing protecting the rich and famous and try to solve New York City's highest profile crimes. To start, a wealthy woman is murdered, dressed in a Hazmat suit and dumped on a carousel. She's the fourth in a string of similar murders, but since she qualifies for assignment to the Red team, they're called in.

The case means crossing state lines and offending not a few other police officers as they try to identify and arrest the Hazmat killer - before the city's election in the hope that the current mayor will keep his job. Meantime, Jordan has found a new love, although he continues to struggle with his feelings for MacDonald. The plot takes a couple of relatively unexpected twists and turns, ending with...oh wait, you really didn't expect me to tell all, did you?

[Patricia · Rating 3 out of 5]

I have read a lot of James Patterson's books! I especially like the Murder bookClub Series and many of the Cross series! I was some what disappointed in this book! It was a book I could finish, but felt no desire to keep reading just to see what happens next! Not one of his best in my opinion!

[Patti · Rating 4 out of 5]

good

[JoAnn Ainsworth · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting plot with major twist.

[Nancy Rosen · Rating 5 out of 5]

I liked it a lot. I'm getting hooked on the recurring characters--and have an interest in anything NYC and NYPD blue, red or otherwise. This book did not disappoint.

[Sharon · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was so much better than the first book. We learned more about the main characters and saw them in action more. And the story was compelling with a few different threads.

[Tara Ruest · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another good quick read. Good continuation of character development, you don't get bored of the main characters. Interesting plot for this 2nd book, with a great twist.

[Megann · Rating 5 out of 5]

Omg this was such a great book, I had to put it down to review a few others I had on deadlines but now so want to read number three. Get this series if you have not already. Haven't been this excited about a group of stories in a long time. Know I will finish 3 and 4 within two weeks even with all the other reviews I am doing...you won't want to put it down

[Mary Ann · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was interesting to see how the characters of the series evolved. The plot of the story was fast paced and urged the reader to see if they could predict what was to come and certainly invited the reader to continue with the next of the series.

[Eileen]

It was really good. I didn't read the first one, so I will have to do that.

[Teri Griffis · Rating 5 out of 5]

You can always depend on James Patterson to give you a good read. I am always anticipating his next book.

[John Grazide · Rating 3 out of 5]

Nice pick up from book one. Fun, light story line with intriguing characters. Enjoyable.

[Jill · Rating 3 out of 5]

I thought this book was not bad, but a little bit on the predictable side. It was a fun read though.

[Victor Borgeest]

didnot read got bored with it

[Eric Smith · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fun read. Has some very good writing where you can visualize two person scenes very clearly.

[Mary Moody · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another Patterson page turner... Suspense abounds!