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Honeymoon #2
Second Honeymoon
In James Patterson's dazzling thriller, two secret agents hunt down a serial killer targeting honeymoon couples in Rome.
A newlywed couple steps into the sauna in their deluxe honeymoon suite-and never steps out again. When another couple is killed while boarding their honeymoon flight to Rome, it becomes clear that someone is targeting honeymooners, and it's anyone's guess which happy couple is next on the list. FBI Agent John O'Hara is deep into solving the case, while Special Agent Sarah Brubaker is hunting another ingenious serial killer, whose victims all have one chilling thing in common.
As wedding hysteria rises to a frightening new level, John and Sarah work ever more closely together in a frantic attempt to decipher the logic behind two rampages. From "The Man Who Can't Miss," Second Honeymoon is the most mesmerizing, most exciting, and most surprising thriller ever ( Time ).
A newlywed couple steps into the sauna in their deluxe honeymoon suite-and never steps out again. When another couple is killed while boarding their honeymoon flight to Rome, it becomes clear that someone is targeting honeymooners, and it's anyone's guess which happy couple is next on the list. FBI Agent John O'Hara is deep into solving the case, while Special Agent Sarah Brubaker is hunting another ingenious serial killer, whose victims all have one chilling thing in common.
As wedding hysteria rises to a frightening new level, John and Sarah work ever more closely together in a frantic attempt to decipher the logic behind two rampages. From "The Man Who Can't Miss," Second Honeymoon is the most mesmerizing, most exciting, and most surprising thriller ever ( Time ).
368 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published June 24, 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.
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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.
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December 7, 2023
Another case for FBI agent John O''Hare. In this mediocre thriller he finds two distinct serial killers on the loose; and one of them is targeting newlyweds on honeymoons. Of all the James Patterson books I've read, this is one of the least compelling. 4 out of 12, a paltry Two Stars.
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June 11, 2021
"I felt a little like a kid with a secret decoder ring from a box of Cracker Jack."
Second Honeymoon (Honeymoon, #2)
by James Patterson
You know what? It was not bad. However, a book's being "not bad" does not mean I adored it.
Here's the thing-I keep on trying to read Patterson even though I have not enjoyed 95 percent of his books so I should know he is not for me. Yet. I still give him a chance.
His books all look so damn FUN.
And a few times I have hit the jackpot and they have not been bad. This book would fall into that category. But rarely have I LOVED a book by him.
With Second Honeymoon, there were a few appealing things.
I like there were two mysteries going on at once. This gave the story some meat and the chaptors, as with all of the Patterson books I have read are short and quick, making the book appear shorter then it actually is.
I liked the tropical feel. Much of the book takes place in Turks and Caicos and I do tend to like those types of exotic locations in mysteries.
I liked very much that there was actual character development which I do not always find in a James Patterson novel.
The mystery of the guys with the same name being killed was a unique concept. So that was good.
But the story, even though I moderately enjoyed it, didn't impact me deeply and was just a quick, fun read. And that is fine but I suppose, even after all these years, I am still trying to find a book by Patterson that makes it into my favorite mysteries of all time list. So far, none have. My favorite of his books is The murder house but even that one was not a five star book for me.
So, I may have to just accept that his writing style may not be for me. I still felt this was longer than it needed to be. There was some filler. But it is better then most others I have read by him and is perhaps the perfect beach read in that the chapters fly by quickly and it does have a tropical feel.
Three stars from me. I've read better, I've read worse.
Second Honeymoon (Honeymoon, #2)
by James Patterson
You know what? It was not bad. However, a book's being "not bad" does not mean I adored it.
Here's the thing-I keep on trying to read Patterson even though I have not enjoyed 95 percent of his books so I should know he is not for me. Yet. I still give him a chance.
His books all look so damn FUN.
And a few times I have hit the jackpot and they have not been bad. This book would fall into that category. But rarely have I LOVED a book by him.
With Second Honeymoon, there were a few appealing things.
I like there were two mysteries going on at once. This gave the story some meat and the chaptors, as with all of the Patterson books I have read are short and quick, making the book appear shorter then it actually is.
I liked the tropical feel. Much of the book takes place in Turks and Caicos and I do tend to like those types of exotic locations in mysteries.
I liked very much that there was actual character development which I do not always find in a James Patterson novel.
The mystery of the guys with the same name being killed was a unique concept. So that was good.
But the story, even though I moderately enjoyed it, didn't impact me deeply and was just a quick, fun read. And that is fine but I suppose, even after all these years, I am still trying to find a book by Patterson that makes it into my favorite mysteries of all time list. So far, none have. My favorite of his books is The murder house but even that one was not a five star book for me.
So, I may have to just accept that his writing style may not be for me. I still felt this was longer than it needed to be. There was some filler. But it is better then most others I have read by him and is perhaps the perfect beach read in that the chapters fly by quickly and it does have a tropical feel.
Three stars from me. I've read better, I've read worse.
August 16, 2014
This is one of Patterson's good ones - a real page turner. I had to stay up late to finish it because there really was nowhere that I felt I could stop and put it down. I like the way he (and/or his co-author) write short, choppy chapters which always finish with a question or doubt, making it essential for the reader to start the next chapter immediately. The story just races past, full of action and also plenty of blood and gore. The main characters are smart and strong and there is never any doubt they will find and dispose of the baddies. A really good read.
July 6, 2018
This one ended up being very good! I enjoyed both the crime plots, especially the new honeymoon killer crime plot aspect while having another crime plot to pick up on the older honeymoon killing plot in a new way. I find John’s character to be an amusing screwup! I really enjoyed this one.
My quick and simple overall: more entertaining than the first Honeymoon book.
My quick and simple overall: more entertaining than the first Honeymoon book.
December 23, 2017
A quick-read. I guess I'd have loved this book 7 years ago, but now it just reminds me of hundreds thrillers that I've read before. The story wasn't bad but it didn't stood out either. It's worth to read if you are looking for any book, but don't expect it to be world-changing.
August 9, 2013
If you haven't read Honeymoon by James Patterson and Howard Roughan, you definitely should, and before you read its sequel Second Honeymoon. Though Second Honeymoon is a quick, fun beach read, Honeymoon was better. But, if you can suspend reality for a little while, you will get lost in this fast-moving, page-turning story, and escape into the world of John O'Hara. Yes, the same John O'Hara from Honeymoon. I don't know which author wrote the John O'Hara chapters, or perhaps it was a collaboration of both authors, but those chapters were my favorite. He is a funny, flawed, wise-cracking, down-to-earth, gutsy FBI Special Agent. When the book opens, Special Agent O'Hara is still recovering from the death of his wife who was killed in an automobile accident by a drunk driver. He is trying to move forward for the sake of his two sons. The drunk driver is getting out of jail; John O'Hara is on suspension and working with a psychiatrist to handle the news of the release. The cover of the novel leads the reader to believe that this is what the story is about. It is not.
Second Honeymoon is about the search for two serial killers, one killing honeymooners and one killing men that have something in common, their name. Sarah Brubaker heads one investigation, John O'Hara, the other. Their paths cross during their investigations, and their chemistry enhances both their professional and personal lives. These two characters endure intense, mental and physical, events that at times seem almost too much, too exhausting, and too unbelievable. That being said, James Patterson has the gift of building a dramatic, exciting story using incredibly short chapters. You literally fly through the pages. I enjoyed the novel and I recommend reading it.
Second Honeymoon is about the search for two serial killers, one killing honeymooners and one killing men that have something in common, their name. Sarah Brubaker heads one investigation, John O'Hara, the other. Their paths cross during their investigations, and their chemistry enhances both their professional and personal lives. These two characters endure intense, mental and physical, events that at times seem almost too much, too exhausting, and too unbelievable. That being said, James Patterson has the gift of building a dramatic, exciting story using incredibly short chapters. You literally fly through the pages. I enjoyed the novel and I recommend reading it.
August 19, 2013
Patterson entertains the reader with a return to his former style; strong characters and a decent storyline. Newlyweds are murdered while on honeymoon, with little explanation no known connection to one another. Meanwhile, victims sharing the same name end up dead all across America, again with no rhyme or obvious reason. The FBI sends in two of their best agents to catch these killers before the bodies pile any higher. With backstories of their own, full of drama and emotional baggage, Patterson pushes his characters to the brink as the action revs up. With Patterson’s traditional quick chapters, the reader forges on to try to read ‘just one more’ and is soon hooked. Finally, a Patterson mystery worthy of praise!
While I lament the Patterson Syndrome on occasion, this book defies the critics and my traditional criticism. It flowed well and kept the reader wondering what lay around the corner, as the serial killers continue to strike. Laid out much as he would a Cross, Bennett, or Boxer novel, the reader is treated to the best Patterson has to offer, with little cheesiness and a great deal of suspense. While the books keep churning out, there are still the odd gems that emerge for the reader to enjoy. I cannot deny that a good narrator brings the book to life as well, which is surely the case here.
Kudos, Mr. Patterson. The novel is a fresh take on your traditional style and soothes those who pine for the traditional Patterson literary equation. Hoping more books like these are published and fewer trashy drug store specials.
While I lament the Patterson Syndrome on occasion, this book defies the critics and my traditional criticism. It flowed well and kept the reader wondering what lay around the corner, as the serial killers continue to strike. Laid out much as he would a Cross, Bennett, or Boxer novel, the reader is treated to the best Patterson has to offer, with little cheesiness and a great deal of suspense. While the books keep churning out, there are still the odd gems that emerge for the reader to enjoy. I cannot deny that a good narrator brings the book to life as well, which is surely the case here.
Kudos, Mr. Patterson. The novel is a fresh take on your traditional style and soothes those who pine for the traditional Patterson literary equation. Hoping more books like these are published and fewer trashy drug store specials.
May 17, 2018
I didn't realize this book was a sequel until I was a third of the way through it. Maybe reading the books in order would have helped, but I'm guessing it wouldn't.
The chapters are 2-3 pages each-- classic Patterson-- so the story moves really fast. This is the first book where the short chapters really bothered me. I hated the constant cliffhangers. (Are all his books that bad? Why didn't it bug me before now?) It felt forced, like Patterson was trying to get-- and keep!-- me all riled up about a non-issue. He wants me to be at threat level orange when the actual threat level is more of a pale aqua. Why can't a chapter just end? Does there really have to be intrigue (whether real or forced) every few pages? The answer to that is no. NO. Let me turn the page without having to answer a question or wonder if one of the main characters is dead.
I also found the dual point of views unsettling. John spoke in first person, and the rest of the story was told in third person. Even though I recognized the difference, I had to halt my reading on several occasions to work out who was speaking. John? Maybe? Sarah? Could be. (I just realized why this was so problematic: Sarah isn't mentioned as a character in any of the book's descriptions. It's a pretty ridiculous oversight, especially when she has such a significant part in the story.)
The best part about the book was the scene with John and his boys in the hotel room. I wish there had been more interaction between father and sons.
Overall, the book was just okay. On the lower side of just okay, actually. It kept my attention, but it was too easy to put down and walk away from, even with such short chapters. I didn't especially like any of the characters. I had to google a review just to remind myself of Sarah's name. Totally forgettable. It's a shame. Patterson used to be great. This book... not so much.
The chapters are 2-3 pages each-- classic Patterson-- so the story moves really fast. This is the first book where the short chapters really bothered me. I hated the constant cliffhangers. (Are all his books that bad? Why didn't it bug me before now?) It felt forced, like Patterson was trying to get-- and keep!-- me all riled up about a non-issue. He wants me to be at threat level orange when the actual threat level is more of a pale aqua. Why can't a chapter just end? Does there really have to be intrigue (whether real or forced) every few pages? The answer to that is no. NO. Let me turn the page without having to answer a question or wonder if one of the main characters is dead.
I also found the dual point of views unsettling. John spoke in first person, and the rest of the story was told in third person. Even though I recognized the difference, I had to halt my reading on several occasions to work out who was speaking. John? Maybe? Sarah? Could be. (I just realized why this was so problematic: Sarah isn't mentioned as a character in any of the book's descriptions. It's a pretty ridiculous oversight, especially when she has such a significant part in the story.)
The best part about the book was the scene with John and his boys in the hotel room. I wish there had been more interaction between father and sons.
Overall, the book was just okay. On the lower side of just okay, actually. It kept my attention, but it was too easy to put down and walk away from, even with such short chapters. I didn't especially like any of the characters. I had to google a review just to remind myself of Sarah's name. Totally forgettable. It's a shame. Patterson used to be great. This book... not so much.
December 12, 2023
I'm a James Patterson fan now. This second series was amazing. So it concludes with Nora's brother seeking revenge for the murder of his sister. Also there is another killer on the loose that lands John O'Hara meeting someone who will change his life.
July 31, 2013
FBI Agent John O’Hara’s life had spiralled out of control in the past two years. And now the drunk driver who killed his wife was about to be released from prison. Suspended, angry and depressed, seeing a counsellor under sufferance, the last thing he wanted to do was take a case from a man desperate for answers himself. But with the blessing of his superiors, he undertook the job of trying to find who had killed this man’s son and his bride on their honeymoon in the Carribean. Suddenly everything changed again, with adrenalin, danger and fear keeping him company as well. When another honeymoon couple were murdered when they were about to board a flight to Rome, the case became urgent and deeply distressing. The race was on to find the killer, but with little to go on, O’Hara wasn’t sure where to turn next.
Agent Sarah Brubaker had an extremely strange murder case on her hands. The victim her colleagues had processed had been identified as John O’Hara. Nothing strange in itself, but the next victim, halfway across the country was also named John O’Hara. With a third murder, suddenly they had the John O’Hara Killer, and being able to protect all the John O’Hara’s in the country was impossible. But when the president had a relative also named John O’Hara the team was put on high alert.
So FBI Agent John O’Hara and Agent Sarah Brubaker were destined to meet. As Sarah attempted to protect the FBI agent, she found herself working on the Honeymoon Killer case as well, with O’Hara helping with Sarah’s case. After all, he had a personal interest in finding the killer! The race was on, the dangers were high, and both cases were extremely complex. Would the killers be found before more deaths occurred? Was O’Hara’s past about to catch up with him?
This book was excellent! Patterson at his best in my opinion. The twists in the plot were great, the blending of the two cases very cleverly done. Gritty, suspense-filled and thrilling – definitely one to recommend.
Agent Sarah Brubaker had an extremely strange murder case on her hands. The victim her colleagues had processed had been identified as John O’Hara. Nothing strange in itself, but the next victim, halfway across the country was also named John O’Hara. With a third murder, suddenly they had the John O’Hara Killer, and being able to protect all the John O’Hara’s in the country was impossible. But when the president had a relative also named John O’Hara the team was put on high alert.
So FBI Agent John O’Hara and Agent Sarah Brubaker were destined to meet. As Sarah attempted to protect the FBI agent, she found herself working on the Honeymoon Killer case as well, with O’Hara helping with Sarah’s case. After all, he had a personal interest in finding the killer! The race was on, the dangers were high, and both cases were extremely complex. Would the killers be found before more deaths occurred? Was O’Hara’s past about to catch up with him?
This book was excellent! Patterson at his best in my opinion. The twists in the plot were great, the blending of the two cases very cleverly done. Gritty, suspense-filled and thrilling – definitely one to recommend.
June 26, 2013
Okay...I love books by James Patterson so I was thrilled to begin this new book by him. That opinion changed though. After reading 153 pages or so of the book (it was on my iPad) I thought to myself, how do all these different plots add up and how are they related? Each chapter began with new characters, new plots. Then quarters through the book, one plot is solved and the first plot is still not solved. Disappointed in this book...and I have one big question for everyone....didn't John O'Hare die in chapter 23 only to resurrected to find the killer? I've read that chapter over, and over and to me, he died! Can someone explain that to me? Because then in Chapter 119 comes this.... Which confused me even more:
“I could’ve told Cornish a very long story about what I’d been through since I’d last seen him on his little visit to my back patio. Martha Cole. Ned Sinclair. And the one thing the three of us had in common, a singular desire.”
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“I could’ve told Cornish a very long story about what I’d been through since I’d last seen him on his little visit to my back patio. Martha Cole. Ned Sinclair. And the one thing the three of us had in common, a singular desire.”
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August 16, 2019
Digital audio performed by Jay Snyder and Ellen Archer
1.5*
Book two in the “Honeymoon” series featuring FBI agent John O’Hara. This time there are two serial killers that he’s tracking. One is targeting honeymooners, and the other is killing men around the USA.
I’ll say this about Patterson (and his co-writers): He knows how to craft a thrilling plot that keeps the reader turning pages (or changing CDs). Sentences are short. Paragraphs are short. Chapters are short. It’s easy to say “just one more page / chapter” and before you know it you’ve been up all night reading.
On the other hand, the writing is simplistic, and the characters are straight out of central casting. The two serial killers didn’t really work for me. Seems that Patterson & Roughan couldn’t come up with enough material for either of these storylines, so they combined them to give us a sufficiently long book.
The audiobook was capably narrated by two talented voice artists: Jay Snyder and Ellen Archer. Unfortunately for them, the producers chose to add cheesy “mood music” that just drove me crazy. Lost a half-star there.
1.5*
Book two in the “Honeymoon” series featuring FBI agent John O’Hara. This time there are two serial killers that he’s tracking. One is targeting honeymooners, and the other is killing men around the USA.
I’ll say this about Patterson (and his co-writers): He knows how to craft a thrilling plot that keeps the reader turning pages (or changing CDs). Sentences are short. Paragraphs are short. Chapters are short. It’s easy to say “just one more page / chapter” and before you know it you’ve been up all night reading.
On the other hand, the writing is simplistic, and the characters are straight out of central casting. The two serial killers didn’t really work for me. Seems that Patterson & Roughan couldn’t come up with enough material for either of these storylines, so they combined them to give us a sufficiently long book.
The audiobook was capably narrated by two talented voice artists: Jay Snyder and Ellen Archer. Unfortunately for them, the producers chose to add cheesy “mood music” that just drove me crazy. Lost a half-star there.
July 25, 2013
Second Honeymoon has got to be one of Patterson & Company's better books in some time.
***Spoiler Alert***
From the start it had me hooked. While a Patterson book almost always has suspence and page turning action, this one was over the top! I have to stop and think about the killers that were caught in this book. Not one, not two, not three but four if you count the one that is talked about only in the past tense!
Honestly, my heart was racing a couple of times! While I am the first to admit that I won't always read every James Patterson book that comes out, this one I have to rave about.
I don't care how much you think you can guess who the bad guy is in a mystery, there is no way you are going to guess who the Honeymoon Killer is. Again, although, the title mentions Honeymoon in the title, it is not the only murders going on so again, you are not going to see that one coming!!!
November 5, 2013
I am absolutely thrilled when I feel like one of Patterson's books are "old school". This book was no exception.
I enjoyed every minute of it and time flew by as I read it.
This is the story of the John O'Hara killers intermixed with honeymooners on their way or on their honeymoon being killed. There were twists abound in this thriller and I enjoyed every last word.
Kudos for going "old school".
Definitely would suggest reading Honeymoon prior to reading this one.
5 Stars
I enjoyed every minute of it and time flew by as I read it.
This is the story of the John O'Hara killers intermixed with honeymooners on their way or on their honeymoon being killed. There were twists abound in this thriller and I enjoyed every last word.
Kudos for going "old school".
Definitely would suggest reading Honeymoon prior to reading this one.
5 Stars
July 30, 2015
Another fast paced novel off the James Patterson production line.
Maybe its time for me to give his novels a rest as I appear to find them far too predictable and familiar.
Maybe its time for me to give his novels a rest as I appear to find them far too predictable and familiar.
March 5, 2019
I couldn't remember the exact details of the first in the "Honeymoon" series by James Patterson, so I therefore went into this book "Second Honeymoon" as if it was a standalone. It worked perfectly well and kept you abreast of any information that you needed to know as and when throughout the book. This enables you to follow the story fully.
James Patterson has written this book with the original co author Howard Roughan and has the traditional quick, pacy chapters known to followers of Patterson's thrillers.
Plenty of cliffhangers, false leads, twist and turns, I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book and highly recommend to Patterson fans and for those who have already read "Honeymoon".
Many thanks to friend Rachel Hall for my copy of the book.
4 stars
James Patterson has written this book with the original co author Howard Roughan and has the traditional quick, pacy chapters known to followers of Patterson's thrillers.
Plenty of cliffhangers, false leads, twist and turns, I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book and highly recommend to Patterson fans and for those who have already read "Honeymoon".
Many thanks to friend Rachel Hall for my copy of the book.
4 stars
March 26, 2017
Fast-paced and attention-grabbing mystery (mysteries). But that's pretty much where the praise ends. This book follows two mysteries at the same time and doesn't do either one justice because each has plot holes and unexplained circumstances...
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There is tons more examples of just weird stuff that was either confusing or a plot hole!!
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There is tons more examples of just weird stuff that was either confusing or a plot hole!!
April 2, 2014
When a young couple on their honeymoon are found murdered, the wealthy father of the groom hires FBI Special Agent John O’Hara to investigate. A short time later, another couple on their honeymoon are poisoned in plain view of numerous people at the JFK Delta terminal while waiting for their flight to Rome. Special Agent O’Hara is soon thinking of a serial killer of honeymoon couples.
Meanwhile, the FBI’s attention is drawn to another curious set of circumstances when several men in diverse geographical locations are murdered. Coincidentally, all the men killed have the last name of O’Hara. FBI Agent Sarah Brubaker picks up this case and travels to the several locations where the victims were found.
What’s going on here? Two serial killers at large in the same novel? Two different FBI agents, one male and the other female, are both on the lookout for the killers? If you suspect these two parallel paths to converge you’re clearly a fan of James Patterson. The chapters are short and he has a ‘hook’ that pulls you to the next page.
A fun novel to read as the plot picks up speed but don’t take it too seriously. It goes fast and you can probably finish it before your plane lands.
Meanwhile, the FBI’s attention is drawn to another curious set of circumstances when several men in diverse geographical locations are murdered. Coincidentally, all the men killed have the last name of O’Hara. FBI Agent Sarah Brubaker picks up this case and travels to the several locations where the victims were found.
What’s going on here? Two serial killers at large in the same novel? Two different FBI agents, one male and the other female, are both on the lookout for the killers? If you suspect these two parallel paths to converge you’re clearly a fan of James Patterson. The chapters are short and he has a ‘hook’ that pulls you to the next page.
A fun novel to read as the plot picks up speed but don’t take it too seriously. It goes fast and you can probably finish it before your plane lands.
July 3, 2013
Good grief. It's obvious JP didn't write one word of this book. He really needs to stop putting his name on these second rate books. The dialog was juvenile, the plot thin and too busy and the characters were dull.
July 13, 2013
The author did not disappoint me. I really enjoyed this and hope the characters of Sarah and John will have more stories to tell. There were a lot of different characters but it did not confuse me as other books have when so many were introduced.
August 13, 2016
Loved the first and loved the second!
September 11, 2015
Hope there is a #3 in the works.. page turners, these are.
July 23, 2013
FBI agent John O'Hara is back for his second adventure. He is still reeling from the events of the last book, "Honeymoon," in which the investigation went terribly wrong, resulting in the death of his girlfriend and the fact that she was the criminal he had been pursuing. This volume picks up right from their because Nora, the girlfriend, is still affecting his life.
This time, it is in the form of her younger brother Ned Sinclair, who has just escaped from an asylum and is out for revenge. He blames John for Nora's death. Unfortunately, Ned has taken an indiscriminate approach to revenge. Instead of going directly after John, he seems to be randomly killing various John O'Haras from all around the country. This gets quite a bit of attention, though, as that is also the name of the President's brother-in-law.
In case that wasn't enough to keep John buys, he has also been hired by Warner Breslow, a multimillionaire who has a lot in common with Donald Trump. It turns out that Breslow's newlywed son and daughter-in-law were recently murdered in the Caribbean, and Breslow would like John to look into their deaths. He doesn't trust the island's police in finding justice.
The results lands John in the middle of a serial killing spree that seems to be targeting newlyweds on their honeymoons. At first there seems little indication as to who is at fault, but he finds some surprise help in the form of another FBI agent named Brubaker. Technically, she has been assigned by the agency to help protect him from the John O'Hara murderer, but she ends up being a romantic partner as well as an investigative one as they delve into both mysteries. The question is whether John and Sarah cane figure out who is killing people before more Johns or more newlywed couples turn up dead!
This was a pretty good read. One of the mystery is a true mystery, but the one with Ned isn't since the reader gets to experience some of the chapters from his perspective. With that said, this book has everything that makes Patterson's books popular. Quick pacing and lots of action.
There are some awkward moments in the writing, particularly with characters sometimes saying things that no one would actually ever say out loud. As a result, the book could have used a bit of review. With that said, this would be an enjoyable read for most Patterson fans, particularly if they can look up some of the unlikely situations. With that said, that is pretty much required by Patterson fans with most of his books.
This time, it is in the form of her younger brother Ned Sinclair, who has just escaped from an asylum and is out for revenge. He blames John for Nora's death. Unfortunately, Ned has taken an indiscriminate approach to revenge. Instead of going directly after John, he seems to be randomly killing various John O'Haras from all around the country. This gets quite a bit of attention, though, as that is also the name of the President's brother-in-law.
In case that wasn't enough to keep John buys, he has also been hired by Warner Breslow, a multimillionaire who has a lot in common with Donald Trump. It turns out that Breslow's newlywed son and daughter-in-law were recently murdered in the Caribbean, and Breslow would like John to look into their deaths. He doesn't trust the island's police in finding justice.
The results lands John in the middle of a serial killing spree that seems to be targeting newlyweds on their honeymoons. At first there seems little indication as to who is at fault, but he finds some surprise help in the form of another FBI agent named Brubaker. Technically, she has been assigned by the agency to help protect him from the John O'Hara murderer, but she ends up being a romantic partner as well as an investigative one as they delve into both mysteries. The question is whether John and Sarah cane figure out who is killing people before more Johns or more newlywed couples turn up dead!
This was a pretty good read. One of the mystery is a true mystery, but the one with Ned isn't since the reader gets to experience some of the chapters from his perspective. With that said, this book has everything that makes Patterson's books popular. Quick pacing and lots of action.
There are some awkward moments in the writing, particularly with characters sometimes saying things that no one would actually ever say out loud. As a result, the book could have used a bit of review. With that said, this would be an enjoyable read for most Patterson fans, particularly if they can look up some of the unlikely situations. With that said, that is pretty much required by Patterson fans with most of his books.
March 4, 2016
***3,5***
This was a highly entertaining and captivating read. I’m glad my gut-instinct was right after reading the reviews that praised this book. With Patterson co-authoring, you never know.
John O’Hara is a highly sympathetic main character. John’s a FBI special agent and has been a widower for the past two years. He’s still an emotional wreck when it comes to the loss of his wife. On the other hand, he has been able to keep his sanity thanks to his two beautiful sons (13 and 10) and marvelous in-laws who take up the slack at home. Still, John can’t get past feelings of revenge towards the drunk driver who accidentally killed his wife on the road. His FBI boss sees John as a ticking time-bomb and suspends him to seek counseling before he can return to work. With the boys away at summer camp for a whole month and his in-laws away on a cruise, he can take the time to this much needed counseling.
Plans change soon enough when John is contacted by a rich entrepreneur whose son and daughter-in-law were killed during their honeymoon. With the blessing of his superiors at the bureau, John’s only too happy to be working a case, if only to get his mind on other things. Unfortunately, this couple are not the only newlyweds that are killed and John needs to quickly find out who is murdering these young couples.
In the meantime, BAU Special agent Sarah Brubaker is hunting another serial killer who has been killing men named…. John O’Hara.
It goes without saying that at some point Sarah and John’s paths cross and together they make a good team resolving both cases.
In the end, the villains weren't so convincing, nor credible, and that was disappointing, but the writing and personalities of Sarah and John surely made up for that.
This was a highly entertaining and captivating read. I’m glad my gut-instinct was right after reading the reviews that praised this book. With Patterson co-authoring, you never know.
John O’Hara is a highly sympathetic main character. John’s a FBI special agent and has been a widower for the past two years. He’s still an emotional wreck when it comes to the loss of his wife. On the other hand, he has been able to keep his sanity thanks to his two beautiful sons (13 and 10) and marvelous in-laws who take up the slack at home. Still, John can’t get past feelings of revenge towards the drunk driver who accidentally killed his wife on the road. His FBI boss sees John as a ticking time-bomb and suspends him to seek counseling before he can return to work. With the boys away at summer camp for a whole month and his in-laws away on a cruise, he can take the time to this much needed counseling.
Plans change soon enough when John is contacted by a rich entrepreneur whose son and daughter-in-law were killed during their honeymoon. With the blessing of his superiors at the bureau, John’s only too happy to be working a case, if only to get his mind on other things. Unfortunately, this couple are not the only newlyweds that are killed and John needs to quickly find out who is murdering these young couples.
In the meantime, BAU Special agent Sarah Brubaker is hunting another serial killer who has been killing men named…. John O’Hara.
It goes without saying that at some point Sarah and John’s paths cross and together they make a good team resolving both cases.
In the end, the villains weren't so convincing, nor credible, and that was disappointing, but the writing and personalities of Sarah and John surely made up for that.
August 1, 2013
Another good James Patterson book (are there any bad ones)? This one was a little confusing early on, because there were two completely unrelated sets of serial killings going on, and it was sometimes a little difficult to keep track of the M.O. of each (plus I kept trying to find a connection in my head where none existed). Everything became clear later on, though, when two heroes emerged: FBI Agents John O'Hara and Sara Brubaker.
Our first serial killer is targeting honeymooning couples. The first of these happens to be the son and daughter-in-law of a really rich and powerful man, who hires Agent O'Hara (recently on suspension from the FBI) to do some private P.I. work for him to catch the killer. The second serial killer is targeting only people with the name of John O'Hara, seemingly randomly. The real object of his ire is Agent O'Hara, and killing others with the same name is meant to send a message in the form of a clue, which as former math professor, he is very fond of doing. Our two FBI agents capture both of these killers, and find romance along the way.
Well done, and a great read!
Our first serial killer is targeting honeymooning couples. The first of these happens to be the son and daughter-in-law of a really rich and powerful man, who hires Agent O'Hara (recently on suspension from the FBI) to do some private P.I. work for him to catch the killer. The second serial killer is targeting only people with the name of John O'Hara, seemingly randomly. The real object of his ire is Agent O'Hara, and killing others with the same name is meant to send a message in the form of a clue, which as former math professor, he is very fond of doing. Our two FBI agents capture both of these killers, and find romance along the way.
Well done, and a great read!
August 31, 2013
I am giving this 2 star book a 3 star rating because I needed a book like this right now. Right now my work is demanding that I use all of my brain cells and so I cannot afford to waste any thinking on pleasure reading. This book was perfect for that. A fast read that required almost nothing of me... no thinking, no pondering of life's big questions, no emotional investment. Couldn't have cared less about the characters, couldn't have cared less about the outcome. Just mindless page turning that gave my over-taxed brain a break. Perfect.
June 25, 2013
I always love James Patterson..For me, his books are a read that I can't put down..This was one.
John O'Hara is such a warm character. You will also meet
Agent Sarah Brubaker.
This is a great story. A serial killer is after Honeymooners. There is also another serial killer out there killing all the John O'Haras in the world. So you know who one of the targets are.
A thrill a minute.
Great read!
John O'Hara is such a warm character. You will also meet
Agent Sarah Brubaker.
This is a great story. A serial killer is after Honeymooners. There is also another serial killer out there killing all the John O'Haras in the world. So you know who one of the targets are.
A thrill a minute.
Great read!
June 28, 2013
I usually like Patterson's books but not this one! Using first person for two different characters made this book very confusing. It was almost as if each author wrote about a different murder investigation - Sarah vs. John - and then they put the book together.
July 2, 2013
This was a fast moving mystery/thriller that kept me on the edge throughout. Two different serial killers are at work. One is killing off couples on their honeymoons and another is killing off men named John O'Hara which happens to be the name of the FBI agent. Very intense. I give it 5 stars.
October 9, 2015
Disjointed...two totally separate mysteries going on. The only constant was the theme of revenge
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