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GIVEAWAY & REVIEW: The Postcard Killers by James Patterson & Liza Marklund

September 25, 2010 By Mary 47 Comments

Description

NYPD detective Jack Kanon is on a tour of Europe’s most gorgeous cities. But the sights aren’t what draw him–he sees each museum, each cathedral, and each restaurant through a killer’s eyes.

Kanon’s daughter, Kimmy, and her boyfriend were murdered while on vacation in Rome. Since then, young couples in Paris, Copenhagen, Frankfurt, and Stockholm have become victims of the same sadistic killers. Now Kanon teams up with the Swedish reporter, Dessie Larsson. Every killing is preceded by a postcard to the local newspaper–and Kanon and Larsson think they know where the next victims will be. With relentless logic and unstoppable action, THE POSTCARD KILLERS may be James Patterson’s most vivid and compelling thriller yet.

About the Author

James Patterson has had more New York Times bestsellers than any other writer, ever, according to Guinness World Records. Since his first novel won the Edgar Award in 1976, James Patterson’s books have sold more than 170 million copies. He is the author of the Alex Cross novels, the most popular detective series of the past twenty-five years, including Kiss the Girls and Along Came a Spider. Mr. Patterson also writes the bestselling Women’s Murder Club novels, set in San Francisco, and the top-selling New York detective series of all time, featuring Detective Michael Bennett. He writes full-time and lives in Florida with his family.

Liza Marklund is a Swedish journalist and author of the Annika Bengtzon series, which has sold 9 million copies in 30 languages. She lives in Sweden and Spain.

Details

  • Audio CD
  • Publisher: Hachette Audio; Unabridged edition (August 16, 2010)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1607883821
  • ISBN-13: 978-1607883821

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LIKED IT

The first half of this story is fast paced and I didn’t want to turn it off, then it dragged me down.  I had to force myself to finish this one.  I can’t say this is one of the best James Patterson books I have ever read, but it is close.  You can guess that the serial killer on the loose makes his presence known by sending a postcard to the local press to announce the upcoming murder.  The story line is a very familiar Patterson theme, sex and murder.  This one was just “meh” for me. 

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Comments

  1. SiNn says

    September 25, 2010 at 9:51 pm

    aweosme give away

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  2. SenoraG says

    September 25, 2010 at 10:32 pm

    I am reading this right now. I find that his books written with other people are just not as good as him written alone ones. He sure does pop them out fast though.

    Reply
  3. misskallie2000 says

    September 26, 2010 at 4:38 am

    I love James Patterson and his audio books are great when I am gardening. Thanks for this opportunity to enter.

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  4. debbie says

    September 26, 2010 at 1:08 pm

    I love his books. I am glad to hear this one is good.

    Reply
  5. holdenj says

    September 26, 2010 at 5:15 pm

    Worth a try, he’s usually a pretty solid storyteller! Thanks!

    Reply
  6. Susan says

    September 27, 2010 at 4:11 am

    I am an avid reader of James Patterson. Right now I am reading Four Blind Mice. Really good! Would love to win this audio book.
    I like you on Facebook. (Susan Clarke Taylor) I am your friend on Google.
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  7. holdenj says

    September 27, 2010 at 11:21 am

    Daily entry 9/27. Thanks!
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  8. Meredith says

    September 27, 2010 at 7:28 pm

    Thanks for the giveaway!

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  9. holdenj says

    September 28, 2010 at 10:44 pm

    Daily entry 9/28. Thanks!
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  10. holdenj says

    September 30, 2010 at 1:20 am

    Daily entry 9/29. Thanks!
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  11. holdenj says

    September 30, 2010 at 10:05 pm

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  12. holdenj says

    October 1, 2010 at 2:04 pm

    Daily entry 10/1. Thanks!
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  13. sunshine9 says

    October 1, 2010 at 4:39 pm

    Thanks for this giveaway. Just submitted other entry and info for Goodreads.

    Have a great day. Did you know this is homemade cookie day? Just saw that on TribBlog. The chocolate cookies looked yummy.

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  14. holdenj says

    October 2, 2010 at 11:21 am

    Daily entry 10/2. Thanks!
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  15. clenna says

    October 2, 2010 at 10:23 pm

    Love Pattrson’s books.

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  16. clenna says

    October 2, 2010 at 10:24 pm

    I aoso follow you via email and RSS feed

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  17. holdenj says

    October 3, 2010 at 12:10 pm

    Daily entry 10/3. Thanks!
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  18. bridget3420 says

    October 3, 2010 at 6:43 pm

    Great giveaway!

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    October 3, 2010 at 6:50 pm

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  20. holdenj says

    October 4, 2010 at 11:54 pm

    Daily entry 10/4. Thanks!
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  21. Carole Spring says

    October 5, 2010 at 3:46 am

    James Patterson is one of my favorite authors. I would love to win this audiobook! Thank you for the chance.
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  22. Carole Spring says

    October 5, 2010 at 3:46 am

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  23. holdenj says

    October 5, 2010 at 10:40 pm

    Daily entry 10/5. Thanks!
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  24. Cathy W says

    October 6, 2010 at 10:41 am

    I’m looking forward to this one. I usually enjoy James Patterson
    cjwallace43 at gmail dot com

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    October 6, 2010 at 10:42 am

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  26. holdenj says

    October 6, 2010 at 11:52 am

    Daily entry 10/6. Thanks!
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  27. Carole Spring says

    October 6, 2010 at 11:34 pm

    Thank you for the giveaway!
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  29. holdenj says

    October 7, 2010 at 10:32 pm

    Daily entry 10/7. Thanks!
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  30. Carole Spring says

    October 8, 2010 at 3:43 am

    Thank you for the giveaway!
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  31. Carole Spring says

    October 8, 2010 at 3:43 am

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  32. holdenj says

    October 8, 2010 at 2:08 pm

    Daily entry 10/8. Thanks!
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  33. Carole Spring says

    October 9, 2010 at 4:51 am

    Thank you for the giveaway!
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  34. Carole Spring says

    October 9, 2010 at 4:52 am

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  35. Cathy W says

    October 9, 2010 at 5:08 am

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  37. holdenj says

    October 9, 2010 at 3:01 pm

    Daily entry 10/9. Thanks!
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  38. holdenj says

    October 10, 2010 at 4:46 pm

    Daily entry 10/10/10! Thanks!
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  39. Carole Spring says

    October 11, 2010 at 2:47 am

    Thank you for the giveaway!
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  40. Carole Spring says

    October 11, 2010 at 2:48 am

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  41. holdenj says

    October 11, 2010 at 11:48 am

    Daily entry 10/11. Thanks!
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  42. Cathy W says

    October 12, 2010 at 7:17 am

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  43. Cathy W says

    October 12, 2010 at 7:18 am

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  44. holdenj says

    October 12, 2010 at 11:04 pm

    Daily entry 10/12. Thanks!
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  45. Carole Spring says

    October 13, 2010 at 3:42 am

    Thank you for the giveaway!
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  46. Carole Spring says

    October 13, 2010 at 3:42 am

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  47. Mary says

    October 13, 2010 at 10:43 pm

    thransom

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    An email has been sent to the three lucky people named above (first part of their email address in case my note ends up in spam). They have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen.

    Thanks to all who entered.

    Reply

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