The dead don't tell stories... Hollows Bend is an idyllic New England town, where tourists arrive on the weekend to see the fall leaves and enjoy a breakfast at the Stairway Diner. The crime rate - zero - is a source of pride for Sheriff Ellie Pritchett. The day the stranger appears is when the disruption begins. The sheriff and her investigative assistant are investigating the mysterious teenage girl. None of the locals can place her. She can’t - or won’t - answer any questions. She doesn't even reveal her name. While the girl is under protective custody, police are called to several crime scenes that lead them closer and closer to a lake outside town that is not depicted on any map.

REVIEWS FOR JAMES PATTERSON

“It's no mystery why James Patterson is the world's most popular thriller writer... Simply: no one does it better.” - JEFFERY DEAVER

“No one reaches so high without a fantastic narrative talent - which Jim has in abundance.” - LEE CHILD

“Patterson distills a scene into the sole, vital detail, the element that defines a character or advances the plot. That's what sparks the movie projector in the reader's imagination.” - MICHAEL CONNELLY

“James Patterson is the Boss. End of.” - IAN RANKIN

“The greatest storyteller of our time.” - HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON

“One of the greatest storytellers of all time.” - PATRICIA CORNWELL

“James Patterson is the gold standard by which all others are judged.” - STEVE BERRY

"The 24th Hour" by James Patterson was the No. 1 Best Seller in the Sunday Times on 17/03/2024. Pages: 464, Dimensions: 12.9x12.9cm