The Hachette Speakers Bureau provides a wide range of authors for speaking events. To find out more, go to hachettespeakersbureau.com or call (866) 376-6591. Tara and her baby, sixteen-month-old Lorrie, had vanished and Tara’s mother was confident her son-in-law, Tara’s husband, had killed them. Sergeant Lindsay Boxer and her team were immediately on the case, searching for Tara and Lorrie, while looking intently at Lucas Burke’s alibi at the time of the disappearance. The warrant to search the Burke residence didn’t come up with a lot but when a little girl’s body was washed up on a local beach, hearts broke within the force. The prime suspect is Tara's husband, but he tells a conflicting story that paints Tara as a wayward wife, not a missing person.

McGrath, Charles (May 5, 2009). "An Author's Collaborator Goes It Alone". The New York Times. Archived from the original on April 1, 2012 . Retrieved May 5, 2010. With Yuki forging ahead in court and Boxer gathering evidence, it will only be a matter of time before Lucas Burke’s fate is figured out. It will take all members of the Women’s Murder Club working together. The joint effort of Patterson and Paetro appears to continue to work well. Donahue, Deirdre; Wilson, Craig; Minzesheimer, Bob (September 16, 2009). "Book Buzz: What's new on the list and in publishing". USA Today. Archived from the original on September 24, 2009 . Retrieved May 5, 2010.Alter, Alexandra (May 8, 2017). "James Patterson and Bill Clinton Team Up to Write a Novel". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Archived from the original on May 9, 2017 . Retrieved May 10, 2017. This reminded me about how to successfully read Patterson. I think that one of the keys to enjoying Patterson is not to think too hard about his book when you’re reading it. Don’t think about if it’s realistic, whether the clues really connect and make sense, or look for strong quality writing. At its heart, Patterson novels are meant to be escapist mind candy. Like a movie matinee with popcorn. Like summer beach and weekend couch reading. Sometimes good and sometimes not so good. Nothing more and nothing less. Tara has told me I don’t know how many times that he’s said that he hates her. He’s hit her, but not so it shows. He wishes Lorrie had never been born. And yes, I’ve called the police.”

In June 2022, Patterson set off a controversy when he said in an interview that older white males find it difficult to find work in film, theater, television and publishing, and that the problem is "just another form of racism". Patterson's publishing house, Hachette, has a workforce that is 65% white and 78% of senior positions are filled by whites. Following publication of data confirming that white males are overrepresented in the publishing field, Patterson apologized on Facebook for his accusations of racism. "I apologize for saying white male writers having trouble finding work is a form of racism. I absolutely do not believe that racism is practiced against white writers. Please know that I strongly support a diversity of voices being heard—in literature, in Hollywood, everywhere." [32] Scottoline, Lisa (November 12, 2011). "Patterson's 'Kill Alex Cross' is thriller with family at its heart". The Washington Post. Archived from the original on September 26, 2013 . Retrieved March 14, 2013.James Patterson – Biography". JamesPatterson.com. Archived from the original on March 26, 2018 . Retrieved March 26, 2018. Book Genre: Adult, Crime, Detective, Fiction, Murder Mystery, Mystery, Mystery Thriller, Suspense, Thriller Now, Barnett’s assistant led her into the corner office, told her that the boss was running a little late, and said, “Make yourself at home, Ms. Thomas. I’m right outside if you need anything.” Women's Murder Club (2007–2008), series created by Elizabeth Craft and Sarah Fain, based on novels of Women's Murder Club series a b Patterson, James (December 8, 2009). "The Unexamined Life Examined In Mrs. Bridge". NPR. Archived from the original on March 24, 2014 . Retrieved March 24, 2014.

Horns honked over the phone line. Lindsay was in her car. She raised her voice over the clamor and asked Kathleen, “What was the police response?” Kathleen said, “My daughter, Tara, and her baby disappeared this morning and her husband has threatened to kill them.”James Patterson's Ultimate Story: How He Sold 400 Million Books". Investor's Business Daily. October 12, 2022. Archived from the original on October 12, 2022 . Retrieved November 20, 2022. Library lending figures: which books are most popular?". TheGuardian.com. February 8, 2013. Archived from the original on December 27, 2016 . Retrieved December 11, 2016. The office looked just as Cindy remembered it. The carpet was grass green. A slab of green marble was set into Barnett’s desktop, and potted orchids, most in full bloom, stood proudly on every flat surface. The floor-to-ceiling bookcase at a right angle to Barnett’s desk held every book he’d sold; Cindy saw Fish’s Girl was at eye level slightly out of line, as if Bob had taken it out to review before this meeting. Thanks, Linds. I’m putting you on speaker. I’m here with Kathleen Wyatt. I’ll let her tell you why. Kathleen, this is Sergeant Lindsay Boxer of Homicide.”