Patterson has been criticized for co-authoring many of his books [34] and for being more of a brand that focuses on making money than an artist who focuses on his craft. [35]

Does the worlds bestselling author write his own books?". newstalk.com. Archived from the original on April 20, 2017 . Retrieved April 20, 2017. Women's Murder Club (2007–2008), series created by Elizabeth Craft and Sarah Fain, based on novels of Women's Murder Club series James Patterson bibliography". humanities360.com. Archived from the original on November 13, 2014 . Retrieved May 27, 2015. Laming, Scott (2012). "Top 10 Ghostwritten Books". AbeBooks.com. AbeBooks. Archived from the original on July 4, 2014 . Retrieved June 30, 2014. 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]Let me start with the things that I liked. There were a few of them. I liked Patterson and Paetro focusing on a major “A” plotline with a couple of “B” storyline developments with the recurring characters. Each of the primary characters had a focused arc that provided development and that I liked. The twists and turns were less predictable than usual and that was nice. Stephen King The Late Show with Stephen Colbert". youtube.com. Archived from the original on November 7, 2021 . Retrieved May 25, 2018. This is a story of a psychopath, or psychopaths – who knows. It is full of tension, dramatic action and enough suspense to keep me totally engrossed in the story right to the very end. I got a real sense of place be it in the heart of San Francisco or the remote locations that Boxer and her partner are led to, and I also got all the edge of the seat moments I love. Did I get the resolution I wanted? Maybe, maybe not. Did the end fit the story. Totally. Will I be reading more? You bet I will. Loved this. Just a little angry that it’s taken me until book twenty-one to dive in. Still – plenty to be catching up with isn’t there? I can’t wait. About the Author White, Peter (October 8, 2020). "James Patterson Strikes First-Look Deal With eOne; Sets 'The Noise' Adaptation As First Project". Deadline . Retrieved October 10, 2020.

SFPD Sergeant Lindsay Boxer has sworn to defend against all enemies, foreign and domestic. As Lindsay prepares to celebrate her own daughter's birthday, she clashes with rising Chief Charlie Clapper over a family case. James Patterson Speaks Out About His Aggressive "Book Industry Bailout" Ads". Salon.com. April 24, 2013. Archived from the original on May 6, 2013 . Retrieved May 6, 2013. Her voice was rough from yelling but she said, “I called the police as soon as I couldn’t locate Tara. And after you call the police once or three times, you have to beg them to pay attention. But I did it. My daughter’s twenty now. An adult. The cops called in the K-9 unit, put out an Amber Alert on my granddaughter. Or so they say. It hasn’t come through on my phone.”

Maxine Paetro

Usually with this series, I complain about the characters having plotlines that rarely if ever intersect. Here, I was thrilled to see that the characters, including Claire and Yuki, are working together on one case, and they all get their moments to shine. While the characters are a bit thin, we did like them all and care enough to keep reading. The plot is compelling with twists that intrigue. However, the authors can’t land it. I get what we are supposed to think happened, but in the rush to wrap things up after the final twist, we don’t get a major plot point from earlier in the book explained. Meanwhile, the editing was sloppy, including students at a high school being in class on a Saturday, missing days, and Lindsay being in two places at once near the end of the book. This reads more like a first draft that needed an editor to help polish it up instead of a finished novel.

National Book Foundation Awards". nationalbook.org. National Book Foundation . Retrieved February 4, 2021. James Patterson – Biography". JamesPatterson.com. Archived from the original on March 26, 2018 . Retrieved March 26, 2018. Don’t you dare tell me how sorry you are. Sorry won’t help my daughter. Sorry won’t help her baby girl.”Otterson, Joe (March 21, 2023). "James Patterson Signs First-Look Deal With Skydance Television". Variety . Retrieved March 21, 2023.