The Murder House by James Patterson and David Ellis is a thrilling mystery set in the Hamptons, focusing on the investigation of brutal murders in an old, creepy mansion. The story follows former NYPD undercover detective Jenna Rose Murphy as she delves into the dark past of the mansion, uncovering a series of barbaric murders and facing unexpected twists and turns. The plot moves in a zig-zag pattern through different voices in a series of flashbacks, keeping the reader guessing right up to the surprise ending. The writing style features short chapters that make for easy reading, with well-developed characters and catchy dialogue that enhance the suspenseful atmosphere.
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Content warnings include graphic violence and murder, particularly of a gruesome nature.
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A lightning-paced stand-alone thriller from bestselling author James Patterson
No. 7 Ocean Drive is a multimillion-dollar beachfront house in the Hamptons, but its beautiful exterior hides a horrific past. This house was the setting for a series of depraved killings that have never been solved. Neglected, empty and rumoured to be cursed, it's known as the Murder House, and locals keep their distance.
Detective Jenna Murphy has moved to the area to escape her troubled past and rehabilitate a career on the rocks. But when a Hollywood power broker and his mistress are found dead in the abandoned Murder House, Jenna becomes involved in a case that at first seems open and shut, but reveals more secrets than she could possibly imagine.
As more bodies surface and Jenna is drawn deeper into the dark history of No. 7, she must risk her own life to expose the truth - before the Murder House claims another victim.
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About the Author:
JAMES PATTERSON is one of the best-known and biggest-selling writers of all time. His books have sold in excess of 400 million copies worldwide. He is the author of some of the most popular series of the past two decades - the Alex Cross, Women's Murder Club, Detective Michael Bennett and Private novels - and he has written many other number one bestsellers including stand-alone thrillers and non-fiction. James is passionate about encouraging children to read. Inspired by his own son who was a reluctant reader, he also writes a range of books for young readers including the Middle School, Dog Diaries, Treasure Hunters and Max Einstein series. James has donated millions in grants to independent bookshops and has been the most borrowed author in UK libraries for the past thirteen years in a row. He lives in Florida with his family.
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