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Gone

James Patterson and Michael Ledwidge

489 pages

A cinematic, high-stakes thriller where a desperate father must leave sanctuary to face a ruthless enemy.

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What it feels like

Reading this thriller feels like watching a blockbuster action movie unfold on the page. The pace is relentlessly propulsive, driven by escalating threats and a ruthless, charismatic villain who shatters any illusion of safety. The mood is steeped in high-stakes tension, balancing the quiet vulnerability of a family in hiding with the explosive, nationwide chaos of a crime lord's vendetta. The prose is cinematic and direct, designed to keep the pages turning at breakneck speed rather than lingering on quiet moments. It is a story built on the primal fear of losing loved ones and the heavy burden of duty. This book will delight readers who crave intense, cat-and-mouse suspense and heroes who risk everything to protect their family.

Mood
  • high-stakes
  • tense
  • action-packed
  • threatening
Tone
  • urgent
  • intense
  • dramatic
  • suspenseful
Pace
propulsive
Themes
protecting family · cat-and-mouse games · duty versus safety · escalating danger
The writing
Fast-paced and cinematic, prioritizing explosive action and relentless momentum over quiet reflection.
The arc
Moves from a tense, hidden sanctuary to a high-stakes, explosive confrontation to protect loved ones and the nation.
Who it's for
Readers who crave blockbuster-style thrillers with ruthless villains, protective heroes, and non-stop suspense.
Content notes
  • assassinations
  • threats to children and family
  • violence

About the book

"A crime lord has declared war on America. Only Detective Michael Bennett knows why. Manuel Perrine doesn't fear anyone or anything. A charismatic and ruthless leader, Perrine slaughters rivals as effortlessly as he wears his trademark white linen suit. Detective Michael Bennett once managed to put Perrine behind bars, the only official in the US ever to accomplish that. But now Perrine is out, and he has sworn to find and kill Bennett and everyone dear to him. Detective Bennett, along with his ten adopted children, their nanny, and his grandfather, are hidden safely on a rural California farm, with guards courtesy of the FBI's witness protection program. Perrine begins to embark on an escalating series of assassinations across the country, killings whose brazenness and audacity bring into question the possibility of safety and law in the US. The FBI has no choice but to ask Detective Bennett to risk it all in Perrine's war on America. With explosive action and fierce villainy that rivals James Bond movies at their best, GONE is the next astounding novel by James Patterson"--

"Manuel Perrine doesn't fear anyone or anything. A charismatic and ruthless leader, Perrine slaughters rivals as effortlessly as he wears his trademark white linen suit. Detective Michael Bennett once managed to put Perrine behind bars, the only official in the US ever to accomplish that. But now Perrine is out, and he has sworn to find and kill Bennett and everyone dear to him. Detective Bennett, along with his ten adopted children, their nanny, and his grandfather, are hidden safely on a rural California farm, with guards courtesy of the FBI's witness protection program. Perrine begins to embark on an escalating series of assassinations across the country, killings whose brazenness and audacity bring into question the possibility of safety and law in the US. The FBI has no choice but to ask Detective Bennett to risk it all in Perrine's war on America. With explosive action and fierce villainy that rivals James Bond movies at their best, GONE is the next astounding novel by James Patterson"--

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