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Ratings: ★★★★☆ (4/5)
Genre: Crime Thriller / Suspense

Book Review:
James Patterson and Michael Ledwidge deliver a fast-paced, high-stakes thriller with ''The Quickie.'' Lauren Stillwell seems to have it all: a successful career as a New York City police officer and a loving husband. But when she catches her husband with another woman, her world shatters. Driven by betrayal and rage, Lauren makes a decision that sets off a chain of events she never could have anticipated. What begins as a desire for revenge spirals into a dangerous web of secrets, murder, and deception. Patterson's signature short chapters and relentless pacing keep the pages turning, while Ledwidge's co-authorship adds depth to the characters. As the Sunday Telegraph notes, Patterson is ''the master of the suspense genre.'' This is a gripping, steamy, and shocking read that will keep you guessing until the final page. Perfect for fans of fast-paced thrillers with strong female protagonists.