The Heist

by James Patterson

Genres: Thriller

355 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 16, 2026

About the author

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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, Michael Crichton, and Viola Davis, 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

[Kirsty Mclatchie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really quick and easy read. I have always been a fan of JP. I really enjoyed it. In my opinion not one of his best works, but still would absolutely recommend it. Some of the twists I saw coming, others I did not.

[Gail Gordon · Rating 4 out of 5]

Enjoyable

I did like this book, but unlike a lot of JP books, I was able to put it down for a time then come back to it. Just read the previous two or three pages to remember where I was. It wasn’t as catching as others, where I could put it down, but I had to finish it to see how it panned out. It didn’t disappoint.

[Mr N · Rating 5 out of 5]

Enjoyable

Halston Graham and her brother are trying to get their father released from prison and the only way to do it is through an elaborate con with multiple facets.

Well written, moves at a decent pace, with interesting and believable characters. One twist follows another, keeping you on your toes throughout and constantly wondering, is this actually happening or is it just another part of the master plan?

[Mr P T Dapp · Rating 4 out of 5]

Zig an Zag

I don't know how he dose this but book after book what ever subjects they always come out like a master piece Patterson grabs your by the collar and drags you along through his books ?
Never get fed up with them ?

[Imogen Wolff · Rating 3 out of 5]

A typical James Patterson. Always know that the main character will come out on top, but the endless plot twists made for an entertaining read.

[Matthew Legg · Rating 5 out of 5]

An excellent book that was engaging and easy to read with twist after twist

[Khanyisile Mabunda · Rating 4 out of 5]

The first two twists were really great and exciting, the subsequent 5 were unnecessary IMO.

It was my first JP read and for the most part I enjoyed it.

[michael hargreaves · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing adventure reading this .Love the twists and turns of the plot Could not put this book down until I found out the next scam .