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Nooners
This New York ad agency is ruled by sex, drugs... and murder.
Everyone who knows Tim says he's a good guy. But the popular advertising exec has a problem: a lot of the people who know him are getting murdered. And by the time he figures out why, Tim won't feel so good anymore.
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Everyone who knows Tim says he's a good guy. But the popular advertising exec has a problem: a lot of the people who know him are getting murdered. And by the time he figures out why, Tim won't feel so good anymore.
BookShots
LIGHTNING-FAST STORIES BY JAMES PATTERSON
Novels you can devour in a few hours Impossible to stop reading All original content from James Patterson
144 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 3, 2017
652 people are currently reading
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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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JIMMY Patterson Books
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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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January 7, 2018
BookShots can be hit or miss, forcing the reader to have a stiff upper lip when they come across something that does not work for them. While James Patterson and Tim Arnold have a somewhat entertaining piece here, I failed to be pulled in or sense anything captivating about which I could laud their work. Tim MacGhee is a hardworking ad man in New York’s cutthroat industry. He’s seen his fair share of success over the last decade, but at times, there must be room for growth. MacGhee has been entertaining a move to a rival firm, one that has the one thing he desires, ultimate control. However, for the time being, this former Marine must bide his time and wait for everything to fall into place. On his way into work one morning, MacGhee learns that one of his colleagues has been murdered, shot in the back of the head. The worry that pervades the office is too much and Tim heads home to his patient wife. When two more people with ties to the ad firm turn up dead, MacGhee begins to worry, more before he also saw them within hours of their deaths. Might someone be trying to send a message with these murders? MacGhee is nothing, if not entirely helpful with the authorities, revealing some of the water cooler gossip that might point to a suspect. However, with all the stress that he has on his plate, should MacGhee not be worried that he could be in the killer’s crosshairs? Patterson and Arnold offer an interesting story here, which may appeal to some readers. However, I found it lacked the needed level of suspense.
My month of BookShot binge reading has truly been a gamble. Some stories pull me in from the opening pages, while others fail to assert their literary grip on me. In this piece, Patterson and Arnold try to take readers into the exciting life of ad executives, focussing attention on Tim MacGhee. This protagonist does have some backstory on offer, as well as a little character development, which gives the reader a little better understanding about where he situates himself in the larger narrative. However, I found him to be lukewarm at best, which surely took away from the story’s delivery The secondary characters support the story as well, though I found myself equally as divorced from their key characteristics. The story, interesting on paper, seemed to lack the necessary impetus to keep things engaging. A murder should not only have a central character exploring his own life, but provide strong pacing and intrigue, with the murderer on the loose. Patterson and Arnold have the kernel of a decent story here, though its delivery left me less than satisfied.
Kudos, Messrs. Patterson and Arnold, for this unique piece. While it did little for me, one can hope that others will see something worth their time.
Love/hate the review? An ever-growing collection of others appears at:
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A Book for All Seasons, a different sort of Book Challenge: https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/...
My month of BookShot binge reading has truly been a gamble. Some stories pull me in from the opening pages, while others fail to assert their literary grip on me. In this piece, Patterson and Arnold try to take readers into the exciting life of ad executives, focussing attention on Tim MacGhee. This protagonist does have some backstory on offer, as well as a little character development, which gives the reader a little better understanding about where he situates himself in the larger narrative. However, I found him to be lukewarm at best, which surely took away from the story’s delivery The secondary characters support the story as well, though I found myself equally as divorced from their key characteristics. The story, interesting on paper, seemed to lack the necessary impetus to keep things engaging. A murder should not only have a central character exploring his own life, but provide strong pacing and intrigue, with the murderer on the loose. Patterson and Arnold have the kernel of a decent story here, though its delivery left me less than satisfied.
Kudos, Messrs. Patterson and Arnold, for this unique piece. While it did little for me, one can hope that others will see something worth their time.
Love/hate the review? An ever-growing collection of others appears at:
http://pecheyponderings.wordpress.com/
A Book for All Seasons, a different sort of Book Challenge: https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/...
April 12, 2021
3.5 stars - Tim's world is crashing down around him. While the who didn't surprise me, I found the why interesting. Simple philosophy folks. Just say 'no'.
The audio is part of a collection, The Palm Beach Murders. This particular book takes place in NYC. Just a little something I found odd.
The narrator was Jason Culp. He did a decent job but his voice didn't match the character in my head.
Story: 3.5 stars
Narration: 3 stars
The audio is part of a collection, The Palm Beach Murders. This particular book takes place in NYC. Just a little something I found odd.
The narrator was Jason Culp. He did a decent job but his voice didn't match the character in my head.
Story: 3.5 stars
Narration: 3 stars
July 5, 2017
This book was pretty good, it was fast paced and entertaining. I couldn't figure it out at first and really did think it was going to have a better ending but I guess it was okay. It could have been better though.
January 3, 2019
Wow what a twister. I NEVER saw that coming. This one will leave you going huh? Dang
August 5, 2017
This book had a very obvious outcome. I knew all along what the story would be. It was slightly entertaining, but I didn't like the main character, Tim, at all. He is one of those people who likes to put on a show with his house and his possessions. People close to him keep turning up dead, so that is a problem for Tim. Police come to investigate the first murder, but it is so obvious to the reader what happened, that I just wanted to complete the book to determine if my thoughts were correct (they were).
I do like Bookshots by James Patterson (and assorted authors) as they are a fast-paced, quick read.
I do like Bookshots by James Patterson (and assorted authors) as they are a fast-paced, quick read.
May 20, 2021
Well advertising is a high-pressure job. And it’s evidently acceptable to have liaisons (nooners) to offset that pressure. And drugs might help. So what could possibly go wrong?
November 20, 2021
I'm a huge fan of James Patterson and his Bookshots. This was a fun and easy read!!
May 26, 2021
2.5 Stars
Eh, this is one I could've passed on. The story wasn't really interesting but it moved fast so that was a plus.
Eh, this is one I could've passed on. The story wasn't really interesting but it moved fast so that was a plus.
May 15, 2024
Book shots. Mystery novella. Quick and entertaining.
November 18, 2024
In this case, a lightening-fast bookshot is a good thing. The book was just over 100 pages long, and by page 60 I was hoping something, anything interesting would happen. Definitely written by the co-author, Tim Arnold, more than James Patterson. The last two chapters were the best chapters. The book is written in a unique style, I'll give it that, but there just too much that drags this book down to a two-stars from me. Thank goodness this was a bookshot because I could not wait for it to be over.
December 13, 2017
428 - 2017
Ih, gampang ketebak banged sih...
*kebanyakan baca Agatha Christie*
Ih, gampang ketebak banged sih...
*kebanyakan baca Agatha Christie*
January 22, 2018
Yeah, it was predictable. I still liked it. There was humor that I really related to, lol.
September 10, 2025
The title of this story could be psychos who don’t know they’re psychos. Mild-mannered married father and ad man Timothy McGee is the man. Everyone at Martirelli & Partners loves him. Tim has been with the firm for five years and has decided to leave. It comes after his coworker Ramon has been found slain, execution style, on the roof. As the days go by before his departure, two more are executed. Another coworker, Bonnie Jo, and an associate previously hired by the firm for a commercial, Tiffany. Both of whom Tim has relationships with. A triple homicide in a matter of days, and the police are zeroing in on a suspect. There are only a few suspects, and if you’re paying close attention, you’ll know who the killer is before they are revealed.
Meanwhile, the pressure is getting to Tim. He owes income and property taxes in excess of $60k and has two mortgages on his home. Tim not only needs a new job, but he also has to have it, and he fears he will have to break the financial truth to his unsuspecting wife, Jean. In the end, it all comes out that someone was leading a double life and ends with a psycho moment when Anthony Perkins sat bundled in a blanket in jail.
I enjoyed listening to the audiobook version of this story; however, the narrator’s voice does not match the character. I would have given this a higher rating if the narration had been better.
So why is this book titled Nooners? I still don't know.
Meanwhile, the pressure is getting to Tim. He owes income and property taxes in excess of $60k and has two mortgages on his home. Tim not only needs a new job, but he also has to have it, and he fears he will have to break the financial truth to his unsuspecting wife, Jean. In the end, it all comes out that someone was leading a double life and ends with a psycho moment when Anthony Perkins sat bundled in a blanket in jail.
I enjoyed listening to the audiobook version of this story; however, the narrator’s voice does not match the character. I would have given this a higher rating if the narration had been better.
So why is this book titled Nooners? I still don't know.
December 27, 2018
This 2017 novella by authors James Patterson and Tim Arnold follow an advertising exec through a few busy days in his life. Because this novella, partly due to length restrictions, develops only the protagonist, it is paper thin. I feel this almost anything I say about the story, other than be suspicious, will tend to reveal the not very surprising climax. The actual companies used in the advertising sequences and NYC locations used add a little realistic flavor.
Everyone who knows Tim says he's a good guy. But the popular advertising exec has a problem: a lot of the people who know him are getting murdered. And by the time he figures out why, Tim won't feel so good anymore.
Everyone who knows Tim says he's a good guy. But the popular advertising exec has a problem: a lot of the people who know him are getting murdered. And by the time he figures out why, Tim won't feel so good anymore.
March 1, 2022
Advertising Agency maverick executive Tim has a seemingly perfect life on the surface, but under that are pressures with money and a weakness for fast women and drugs. Then people around him start dying. Instead of a Mad Men style thriller, it was a rather predictable story with a horrible protagonist, which is a let down because isn't advertising all about them "selling" something to an audience using fantasy or other tricks?
July 12, 2017
This book was very amateurishly written by what one could presume is a first-time writer out of high school
Although the book cost $4.99 it is sad when the story is so bad you know who the criminal is at the start of the story while hoping for a twist only to find there's nothing at the end
Boring and disappointing. Makes me think twice about buying any more James Patterson and co-author bookshot books
Although the book cost $4.99 it is sad when the story is so bad you know who the criminal is at the start of the story while hoping for a twist only to find there's nothing at the end
Boring and disappointing. Makes me think twice about buying any more James Patterson and co-author bookshot books
December 31, 2017
Least expected!
The investigation is ongoing and people are dropping like flies. Tim McGhee is cooperating with the investigation as much as he can. After all, he is the go-to-guy with everyone within the company.
Life is good, well at least from the outside looking in. Tim is on the verge of getting this new job, an increase in pay, his wife loves him and he has 2 beautiful kids.Is it ever enough?
The investigation is ongoing and people are dropping like flies. Tim McGhee is cooperating with the investigation as much as he can. After all, he is the go-to-guy with everyone within the company.
Life is good, well at least from the outside looking in. Tim is on the verge of getting this new job, an increase in pay, his wife loves him and he has 2 beautiful kids.Is it ever enough?
August 21, 2019
Everyone says Tim MacGhee is the man to see at Marterelli & Partners as he’s the man who knows what’s going on. Three murders have occurred and the victims were all connected to the ad agency. Now everyone eyes Tim suspiciously.
Tim wanted to impress people and lived way beyond his means. He was stressed and got rid of the people who caused the stress. Tim had a loving family but they were not enough. He was a selfish individual who only cared for himself.
Tim wanted to impress people and lived way beyond his means. He was stressed and got rid of the people who caused the stress. Tim had a loving family but they were not enough. He was a selfish individual who only cared for himself.
May 21, 2020
Pointless
Guy leaves army, but keeps his gun. Later uses it to kill three people. Acts surprised when police arrest him. He's telling the story as a first-person narrative from his jail cell afterwards, in a flat matter-of-fact manner, directly to the reader.
Two stars because this "story" could have been the start of a real story. Maybe they'll go back and write it someday.
Guy leaves army, but keeps his gun. Later uses it to kill three people. Acts surprised when police arrest him. He's telling the story as a first-person narrative from his jail cell afterwards, in a flat matter-of-fact manner, directly to the reader.
Two stars because this "story" could have been the start of a real story. Maybe they'll go back and write it someday.
June 28, 2021
Disappointed in Patterson
I have read many of James Patterson's books, full length and Book Shots. He is my favorite author. This book was a disappointment. Not very ecxiting, very predictable from near the beginning and not even as well written as his many other books. I wanted to stop halfway through but wanted to see if I had truly figured it out so quickly. I did. Read it if you would like, it's not a waste of time, but he has so much better books to use your time reading.
I have read many of James Patterson's books, full length and Book Shots. He is my favorite author. This book was a disappointment. Not very ecxiting, very predictable from near the beginning and not even as well written as his many other books. I wanted to stop halfway through but wanted to see if I had truly figured it out so quickly. I did. Read it if you would like, it's not a waste of time, but he has so much better books to use your time reading.
July 7, 2017
Nooners
A short read
I think it's one of Patterson's weaker story lines. Not sure it was worth the short time that it took to read. Felt like a script for an hour long police story.
A short read
I think it's one of Patterson's weaker story lines. Not sure it was worth the short time that it took to read. Felt like a script for an hour long police story.
July 26, 2017
Knew almost right away what would happen. Don't really care for these short books, would rather have a book that I can sink my teeth in and enjoy for awhile. May have to give up on Patterson as one of my favorite authors!
July 27, 2017
Short But Good
This was a short and predictable book by one of the best author of our time. It was still fun to read even though it was easy to figure out the outcome. Main character was a fun character and you enjoy him in spite of himself. Quick read but worth it.
This was a short and predictable book by one of the best author of our time. It was still fun to read even though it was easy to figure out the outcome. Main character was a fun character and you enjoy him in spite of himself. Quick read but worth it.
September 17, 2017
I love James Patterson novels and assumed the Bookshots books would be as good as the novels. Unfortunately, I was sorely disappointed. This was the first Bookshots I read and will probably be the last!
May 19, 2018
Couldn’t put it down
I really like the way you start out in disbelief and little by little you come to a realization and then the whys are answered and it all comes together.
I read it in a single afternoon.
I definitely recommend this book.
I really like the way you start out in disbelief and little by little you come to a realization and then the whys are answered and it all comes together.
I read it in a single afternoon.
I definitely recommend this book.
September 2, 2018
Great Read
Another great story by James Patterson...He continues to write such great plots. Really enjoyed reading this bookshot, have been happy with all that I’ve read. This one had a very interesting ending...
Another great story by James Patterson...He continues to write such great plots. Really enjoyed reading this bookshot, have been happy with all that I’ve read. This one had a very interesting ending...
December 26, 2018
The best of all Bookshots thus far. Characters well developed. Perfect length. I am addicted to Bookshots! I wholeheartedly recommend. You are definitely NOT left hanging. Thank you, Hachette audio and Scribd!
July 7, 2020
Wow. !!!!!!!!
Well honestly first chapter I was.......hmmmm not to interesting....But than ..holy only I DID NOT PUT IT DOWN TILL I JUST NOW.FINISHED.It..... So find a comfortable place to sit cause your going to.finish it right.away !!!!!!!!
Well honestly first chapter I was.......hmmmm not to interesting....But than ..holy only I DID NOT PUT IT DOWN TILL I JUST NOW.FINISHED.It..... So find a comfortable place to sit cause your going to.finish it right.away !!!!!!!!
March 4, 2024
Wow, purely phenomenal. Very nerve-wrecking with fast-paced excitement, that unpredictable and shockingly twisted.
The context was quite capativing and the characters were realistically well-defined. The writing technique held lots of empathy and emotional aspects. Each scenarios was incredibly bizarre and intense!!!
The ending of this book was definitely interesting and I was amazingly surprised and speechless!
Highly recommended
The context was quite capativing and the characters were realistically well-defined. The writing technique held lots of empathy and emotional aspects. Each scenarios was incredibly bizarre and intense!!!
The ending of this book was definitely interesting and I was amazingly surprised and speechless!
Highly recommended
July 6, 2017
it was like Cole's notes obvious
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