The Quickie [text (large print)] : a novel / by James Patterson and Michael Ledwidge.

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Title:

The Quickie [text (large print)] : a novel / by James Patterson and Michael Ledwidge.

Author:

Patterson, James, 1947-

Ledwidge, Michael.

ISBN:

9780316118828

Edition:

1st large print ed.

Publication Information:

New York : Little, Brown and Company, 2007.

Physical Description:

401 p. (large print)

Abstract:

Plotting revenge against her unfaithful husband, NYPD cop Lauren Stillwell inadvertently triggers a series of events that spiral dangerously out of control and is forced to take a secret job that threatens everything she stands for.

Subject Term:

Policewomen -- New York (State) -- New York -- Fiction

Adultery -- Fiction

Murder -- New York (State) -- New York -- Investigation -- Fiction

Geographic Term:

New York (N.Y.) -- Fiction

Genre:

Suspense fiction

Large type books.

Added Author:

Ledwidge, Michael.

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Summary

When she sees her husband with another woman, Lauren Stillwell's heart nearly stops beating. Her marriage was perfect, she has a great job, she loves her life. But his betrayal turns her into someone she never imagined she could be--a woman lusting for revenge.

Determined to even the score, Lauren seeks to have her own affair. It was supposed to be a quickie, but Lauren's night of passion takes a shocking turn when she witnesses an unexpected, unbelievable, and deadly crime. Now her horrifying secret threatens to tear her life apart, pitting her need to uncover the truth against her fear that the truth may be too horrible to bear. And whichever choice she makes may cost her dearly--her job, her marriage...or even her life.

Reviews (1)

Library Journal Review

"Oh, what a tangled web we weave, when first we practice to deceive." NYPD detective Lauren Stillwell finds out the hard way that a lie is the most difficult thing to keep alive. After seeing her husband entering a hotel room with another woman, Lauren jumps to the conclusion that he is cheating on her and, in retaliation, she has a one-night "quickie" with a fellow police officer. If this were the end of the story, it would still qualify as interesting fiction, but Patterson and Ledwidge have no intention of making things easier for Lauren. What begins as a simple act of desperation soon evolves into a complex and often deadly series of cover-ups, lies, and deceptions. Actress Mary -Stuart Masterson skillfully keeps the suspense moving, giving each character a distinct personality, and helping listeners overcome the occasional florid prose by pulling us deeper and deeper into the "tangled web" Lauren creates. Highly recommended for all libraries; Patterson is sure to have a large and loyal following.-Joseph L. Carlson, Allan Hancock Coll., Lompoc, CA (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.