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Confessions of a Murder Suspect (Teen Detective Series #1)

by James Patterson (Goodreads Author), Maxine Paetro

3.83 of 5 stars 3.83 · rating details · 3,746 ratings · 634 reviews

James Patterson returns to the genre that made him famous with a thrilling teen detective series about the mysterious and magnificently wealthy Angel family . . . and the dark secrets they're keeping from one another.

On the night Malcolm and Maud Angel are murdered, Tandy Angel knows just three things: 1) She was the last person to see her parents alive. 2) The police have...more

Hardcover, 372 pages

Published September 24th 2012 by Little, Brown and Company (first published September 1st 2012)

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Sep 27, 2012 Giselle rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: arc, own, contemporary, mystery-thriller

As an avid reader I've obviously been familiar with James Patterson, but I had yet to try one of his books. I decided to take the plunge with this new one of his that lured with me talks of dark secrets, murders, and teen detectives. While I can't compare it with his other works, I ended up feeling very satisfied with it. He has an easy to read writing style with incredibly short chapters that makes it almost impossible to put it down since "Just one more chapter" would only take another few min...more As an avid reader I've obviously been familiar with James Patterson, but I had yet to try one of his books. I decided to take the plunge with this new one of his that lured with me talks of dark secrets, murders, and teen detectives. While I can't compare it with his other works, I ended up feeling very satisfied with it. He has an easy to read writing style with incredibly short chapters that makes it almost impossible to put it down since "Just one more chapter" would only take another few minutes (or seconds in some cases).

What I noticed and found uniquely compelling right away, is how the narrator --Tandy--talks directly to us--the reader. It feel very personal; she's addressing me and telling me her story. I understood and cared for her more than I would have otherwise, I'm certain, seeing how eccentric she is. Because this family, they're… special. In every sense of the word. Their parents--before they were found dead, that is--brings discipline to a whole new level; punishments take the form of standing on one's head reciting landmarks in Bhutan… in the Dzongkha national language. Yeah… anyone? Then, we have a whole troupe of brothers and sisters who seem to be a little too smart, too strong, too robotic, adding in a mystery of what the heck they are. Anger issues also makes appearances, turning every single one of these family members a suspect. If this isn't enough, the drama they're involved in belongs on some mutated Jerry Springer episode. Entertainment? Check!

Entertainment and mystery goes hand in hand in James Patterson's newest series. Confessions of a Murder Suspect, as the name entails, deals with a murder first hand, but it also involves mysteries regarding the family's past, their parents dealings, in addition to a few others that makes its appearance within this novel, to be looked into further in the next installments. I had a great time making up theories, trying to figure out what kind of freaky skeletons were in their closets. While I found some parts fascinating, I can't say the big reveal at the end was especially mind blowing. After speculating wildly on their parents murders, what actually happened is a little… unexciting, but I can't say it was a complete let down either. For a quick, fun read, I was kept thoroughly entertained from start to finish and that's exactly what I was hoping for when I turned the first page of this novel. After everything, an astonishing ending would have simply been the icing on the cake, so it's a little unfortunate, but it's not a deal breaker.

Peculiar family dynamics, unusual characters, and intriguing mysteries turn this book into a fun filled, exceptionally quick read. I am off to order James' first Maximum Ride novel as we speak!

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Jan 15, 2013 Ashley (Firestarbooks) rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: must-review, own

Edit Jan 15 2013: Okay, to tell you the truth this book have been on my mind ever since I finished it and reviewed it. I have been debating whether to drop the rating down a star. The reason was because I kept on thinking to myself why the hell did I give this book a 4 stars? I kept thinking and couldn't think of reason why I gave it 4 stars (even with the 2/3 mind blowing parts). So therefore, I am going to drop this to a 3. End of Edit Jan 15 2013

Okay, I am going to do my review a little diffe...more Edit Jan 15 2013: Okay, to tell you the truth this book have been on my mind ever since I finished it and reviewed it. I have been debating whether to drop the rating down a star. The reason was because I kept on thinking to myself why the hell did I give this book a 4 stars? I kept thinking and couldn't think of reason why I gave it 4 stars (even with the 2/3 mind blowing parts). So therefore, I am going to drop this to a 3. End of Edit Jan 15 2013

Okay, I am going to do my review a little different. I am going to start breaking my longer reviews into chunks, or topics to be exact, since they do get somewhat long.

Cover:
I like to say that even with a girl on the cover, I did like the cover. It was detailed intricate and very, well, mysterious.

Characters:
Tandy
When I first started reading the book, I was not a fan of how Tandy talked to the reader. It sounded like she was talking to the readers and I just wanted to shout to her that this is not a blog post, stop it. But I liked Tandy as a character. She didn't felt much emotions. But she could be hot-headed and could act like a "child". You know what I mean right? No? Her head could get to her and she would talk at the wrong time when she was mad. She was like me.
For example, once I got pissed when my internet started to go in and out on me (for a week). And during that week, I was doing an online pre-midterm quiz. I got mad because I didn't complete it due to the internet outage. Fair enough, I didn't knew the answers but still, I didn't want that to happen when I knew the answer. So I almost called Rogers and gave them a lecture about stupid online assignments but my mom stopped me since my tone would be horrible and the conversation might have included a bit of swearing.

So now you know a bit about me and Tandy. Tandy, like me, couldn't sing or play an instrument. The whole Angel family was complicated. Wait what? Tandy's real name is Tandoori? Her father named her after a clay stove? Tandoor is a clay stove used in West Indian cooking. I don't have a problem with that but why is she the only one that has a weird name?

Harry
Harry, Tandy's twin, loved to smile. The description of Harry made me love him: curly hair, Harry Potter glasses and he had asthma. Awwww! You can say he is the "weakling" of the Angels. A lot of the times I thought Harry was the youngest even though Hugo was. He also loved the arts.

Hugo
Hugo was kind of build for strength. He was in grade 5 and was pretty kickass. But Hugo was adorable too! Listen to this:
"...Hugo had climbed around Matthew's body and was on his back, looking at the cops over his brother's shoulder."

I mean REALLY?! That was totally what Meelo would had done! You perfect little child! I love you!

Matthew
Wow, people hold me. That was my reaction when I first read about Matthew. Matthew was the eldest of the Angels (in some way, you have to read the book to see what I mean). All I can say is that if he was in a manga, it would be Kuroko no Basket. He was a super, a cut above all other, amazing, superhero athlete. I mean ARE YOU KIDDING ME JAMES?!
"...he seemed to draw all the light and air to him...intense blue eyes...six-two...".

If Aomine had Kuroko's eyes (and had light brown dreadlocks), I would call him Matthew. So you can imagine me fangirling over Matt right? But the thing is, Aomine will always be my number one, sorry Matt. And as I read on, my attraction kind of disappeared. I don't know, he was just not...my type? He was easily angered, kind of scary and I don't know, had a bit of a fame-whore issue (only in parts though)?

Uncle Peter
Uncle Peter seemed like the slimy, greasy creep. The neighbours were all odd. They each had their own motive.

Samantha
She was the assistant for Maud, the mother, and I didn't felt like she had anything that stood out. It was as it I couldn't really picture her with any special features. To be honest, I never really pictured a face on her (Scary, but true).

Plot + Other
Loved how the chapters were short. And as my sister told me, James is known for his short chapters. Well sir, I salute you for that!

I found this book unique in the sense that it had "Confession" chapters where in these pages, Tandy would confess some of the things that happened in the Angel family. I loved reading these chapters.

About 50 pages in I began speculating, and wondering what are some possible ending. This book was perfect for those who like to guess what happens next. :) This book was like the board game Clues come to life. The story really reminded me of Virals by Kathy Reichs, it had the balance of everything. The story was for YA who enjoy mystery with just a tiny hint of something else (which I can't tell you because it would be spoilers). I found myself involved in finding out the truth. Like Nancy Drew, Tandy was a good "detective". And for the readers who are familiar with the Detective Conan manga, I felt some elements of the manga in this book.
For example when Tandy was asking CSI Joyce about her parents' death, I felt a similarity with Conan, as if he was asking CSI Joyce the same question without Ran's father finding out and punching the hell out of him.

I think the novel was just a bit bland and boring. There wasn't fast paced, high action going on. I felt like I was drinking a luked-warm soup. But there were some places where I felt flavours. There were a few things that stirred up issues, and made the book worth reading. There were also parts where it just shocked you! I was thinking that this book was turning into a reality TV show with the drama!

I felt like if I actually did finish a Maximum Ride novel, I would feel like this book really resembled it.

The ending was okay, with questions unanswered. I guess it is good that this is a series, but at the same time, I won't be dying to read it.

Overall, this book was okay. I would've gave it a three fires ~~but there were some serious mind blowing moments near the 2/3 of the book that bumped the book up to a four fires~~. If you would like to see where exactly those moments happened, read my Goodreads status for this book.(less)

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Dec 14, 2012 Rebecca ♥ Ash, Jem, Warner ♥ rated it 3 of 5 stars Recommends it for: fans of mystery

Shelves: contemporary, young-adult, local-library, cover-lust, reviewed

I would give this a 2.5/5. It wasnt really my kind of book but I got tricked into reading it by the pretty cover. It was a murder mystery. It wasnt a quirky Nancy Drew style story. It wasnt haunting like the red and black cover might suggest. It wasnt romantic like most YA. It was just a murder mystery.

Tandy's parents are killed in the middle of the night, in their tightly locked up apartment. So the cops' prime suspects are Tandy, her twin brother Harry, their older brother Matty, and the youn...more I would give this a 2.5/5. It wasnt really my kind of book but I got tricked into reading it by the pretty cover. It was a murder mystery. It wasnt a quirky Nancy Drew style story. It wasnt haunting like the red and black cover might suggest. It wasnt romantic like most YA. It was just a murder mystery.

Tandy's parents are killed in the middle of the night, in their tightly locked up apartment. So the cops' prime suspects are Tandy, her twin brother Harry, their older brother Matty, and the youngest, Hugo. Tandy's family is extremely unusual. Her parents owned a pharmaceutical company and liked to test drugs on her and her siblings. They were raised with high expectations, strict education, and emotions were discouraged. Tandy and her three brother all have genius level IQs, so they are all Tandy's prime suspects as well.

But Tandy doesnt lock her brothers out of her investigation. She loves them all, and although she believes they are all capable of murder, she would understand their motives and not hold it against them. So they all work together to catch the killer. They uncover many secrets during their investigation, about their parents, and themselves. And there are still more secrets yet to be discovered.

I really loved Tandy's brothers. Especially Harry. He was considered the weak one but I just found him so lovable. And Hugo was pretty hilarious, he was like a mini jock. He was only 10, but every time he was proud of himself he would dance around like he scored a touchdown. And he liked to hit things. He had quite the temper and strength for his age. I was curious enough in the story to keep reading, and find out who the killer was. But it wasnt a particularly exciting or engaging experience. I found the ending interesting, although the idea had crossed my mind beforehand. I probably wont read the sequel, although I wouldnt mind learning more about James. There was no romance in this book, but there could be if Tandy decides to try to find James in the future. I like the idea of Tandy becoming a detective. She was good at it and with her IQ she could be amazing. I'm still not really a fan of mysteries though so I probably wont read more about Tandoori Angel.(less)

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Dec 23, 2012 Leah (Jane Speare) rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I hate forgetting to actually add my review once it's done... :P here we go:

When I picked this up from the library, I immediately went to Goodreads to see people's reviews...I don't usually do that, but I was on the fence about reading this, having only put it on hold upon reading about it in at the end of Nevermore.

I do not recommend doing that. The reviews range from "absolutely amazing!" to "what the hell did I just waste my time reading?" so it did not help me decide if I wanted to read it,...more I hate forgetting to actually add my review once it's done... :P here we go:

When I picked this up from the library, I immediately went to Goodreads to see people's reviews...I don't usually do that, but I was on the fence about reading this, having only put it on hold upon reading about it in at the end of Nevermore.

I do not recommend doing that. The reviews range from "absolutely amazing!" to "what the hell did I just waste my time reading?" so it did not help me decide if I wanted to read it, whatsoever. So I just started it with an open mind, not sure what to expect. My opinions are somewhat in the middle, so I'll try to say a bit on both sides.

First of all, it's WEIRD. Yes, caps weird. That's really the only word I can say that makes sense. And once you start reading the confusing story, you'll get exactly what I mean. Otherwise it's hard to explain.

Tandy and her siblings, the Angels, (who are so ironically named) remind me a lot of....you guessed it, Max and her gang! Unnaturally enhanced (well, it's not that much of a spoiler, it's pretty obvious these kids are something more.) and working together against the evil "adults", there's nothing new there, but I do like that point of view.

I really liked the setting, a classic impossible murder in the famous Dakota building, NYC. Their apartment is described as really awesome, from bioluminescent-sharks in a tank for a coffee table, and some disturbing lifelike (seriously lifelike) statues literally hanging around. The way the kids, Tandy, tells you about each feature of their home, you can tell they don't realize how out of the norm their situation is.

Tandy has some (okay a lot) of suppressed memories, which makes her story so confusing. She's confiding in the reader, but not really sure of half the things she says. Memories have been taken from her and I'd like to see that theory expanded and explained as the series progresses; this may be the "series arc" I'm looking for. So they're equally interesting and annoying, these gaps.

Even though I'm a fan of James Patterson's books, I really despise his writing style...it reads like a fan fiction to me, something not quite completed, fast paced, shallow...not quality, just something to lose yourself in. But he (and whoever he co-authors with) sure does have a way of pulling you into an interesting plot. And that's what gets me, why I couldn't really put it down.

About the ending, when the climax comes, and the murder may or may not have been solved...well I'm sad to say I guessed it. It didn't make reading the book any less enjoyable, I just had an idea of what happened to Tandy's parents, and I was right. There are possible subtle clues now and then, but you're really not given enough information from Tandy herself to actually piece together

So I guess this is the first book in the "Teen Mystery Series" but it's a weird introduction to a series. Tandy wants to become a detective someday, so I guess these will be her adventures? I'm interested to see what comes next.(less)

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Mar 25, 2013 Nina rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

When I saw Confessions of A Murder Suspect at the American Bookstore I had to buy it. Look at that cover. It’s awesome. As you may know I haven’t read a lot of mystery books, so I wanted to be in the right mood to read this book. And two days ago I was.

The characters are great. You have Tandy, the daughter, she feels no emotions, is smart and very calm. Hary, Tandy’s twin brother, is sweet. A bit too emotional, very talented and just cute. The youngest brother is Hugo. I thought he was a bit we...more

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Nov 28, 2012 Jess rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2012, cover-to-die-for, pov-gal, kick-ass-heroine, my-sci-fi-eye, young-adult, series

AFTER:
YUM! Devoured this book in one night and really enjoyed it! If you're afraid it can't be as good as the Max series, don't worry, this book is not a downer! It's really good and has a fast-paced story line. Give it a go, it could very likely be the next big thing!

BEFORE:
I didn't know that this book even existed!!!! Eeek! It sounds, and looks, amazing!!! There's a brief snapshot of it at the back of Nevermore which makes it look oh so inviting!!! Can't wait for it! This better be good :)

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May 10, 2013 Kaylin rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Confessions of a murder suspect is a great book that has a crazy family drama. The main character Tandy is a great un-realatible teenager because her father and her uncle used her as a person to test his drugs that angel pharmasy could use to sell to people who do not live in the country. Their uncle and father were keeping it a secret. The police had come to her house late one night and heard her father and mother malcum and maud. I think this book is very intersesting beacuse of what has happe...more

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Feb 16, 2013 Aaron rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Fans of V.C. Andrews will definitely be drawn into this one. Our murder suspect narrator is one Tandoori "Tandy" Angel, and yes, she is named after the South Asian food making oven. Tandy is one a member of the famed Angel family of Manhattan. Malcolm, the dad, is one of two brothers that own the super successful Angel Pharamceuticals, and Maude, the mom, is a successful hedge fund manager. And that is just the parents! Eldest sibling Matty is a Heisman Award winning NFL football player, her twi...more Fans of V.C. Andrews will definitely be drawn into this one. Our murder suspect narrator is one Tandoori "Tandy" Angel, and yes, she is named after the South Asian food making oven. Tandy is one a member of the famed Angel family of Manhattan. Malcolm, the dad, is one of two brothers that own the super successful Angel Pharamceuticals, and Maude, the mom, is a successful hedge fund manager. And that is just the parents! Eldest sibling Matty is a Heisman Award winning NFL football player, her twin brother Harry is an artisitc and musical virtuoso, and their youngest brother Hugo is a 10-year-old whiz kid. Tandy, herself, can hold her own as she is both intelligent and driven. Their father said that with Matty's charisma he could one day be President, but with Tandy's talents she will be.

The Angels do see to have quite a bit of tarnish on their halos, though. It all starts to come to the surface as Tandy is woken up in the middle of the night by banging on the front door of their apartment suite in the Dakota. That's right, they live in the same apartment where John Lennon and his widow Yoko Ono lived (and in front of where he was assassinated) lived. The knocks turn out to be a pair of police detectives who have arrived to answer a 911 call. The detectives quickly rush upstairs to find both Malcolm and Maude dead in their bedroom.

Things quickly turn into havoc as security in the building would seem to indicate that the only people who would have been capable of the murders would be those in the apartment at the time. While that would have spared Matty, who lives in another apartment across the city, that would include Maude's assistant Samantha. The kids quickly turn on each other with doubts, but realize that they are unlikely murderers for their parents.

Tandy is an interesting narrator, who uses a very conversational style as she relates the story to the reader. In fact, she seems to make it clear that she is peeling the story like an onion because she has to build up a trust in us in order to get a sense what she would be comfortable to share with us readers. She has also taken it upon herself to be a novice detective. She feels that she has to solve her parents murders not only to bring about justice and protect herself and her siblings, but also because she has always had an interest in one day becoming a detective herself.

V.C. Andrews fans will really be drawn into the fact that the Angel family is filled with secrets that include a dead sister, claims of corruption, secret incidents that some of the kids have blocked from their memories, unique pharmaceutical tests, and the simple fact that no one in the family seems/-ed to particularly like any of the other members of the clan.

Maxine Paetro is easily my favorite "co-writer" for James Patterson, and this is the first time she has joined him in writing a novel for teens. The team brings all the usual interest and fun that can be found in their popular Women's Murder Club and Private series. It is a quick, fun, and suspenseful mystery that captures all of the characteristics of a cozy while also capturing a strong teen voice. At times, the novel relies quite a bit on coincidence, but that doesn't necessarily ruin the story.

Also, while the case is solved, not everything is fully tied up, leaving more than enough for a sequel that is definitely coming out at some point. I know I am already looking forward to it.(less)

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Feb 14, 2013 Noelia Martinez rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Confessions of a Murder Suspect is a thrilling mystery story about Tandy Angel and her three brothers, trying to solve their own parent’s deaths (Malcolm and Maud). She is determined to make the people pay that killed both of her parents. Her siblings, her mother’s helper, and she were the last ones in their apartment when her parents were murdered. She must include everyone as suspects, even herself. She questions everybody, digging deeper into her parent’s secrets. Her parent’s affairs, finan...more Confessions of a Murder Suspect is a thrilling mystery story about Tandy Angel and her three brothers, trying to solve their own parent’s deaths (Malcolm and Maud). She is determined to make the people pay that killed both of her parents. Her siblings, her mother’s helper, and she were the last ones in their apartment when her parents were murdered. She must include everyone as suspects, even herself. She questions everybody, digging deeper into her parent’s secrets. Her parent’s affairs, financial troubles, and pharmaceutical company. She learns that not only are the Angels special kids, (amazing music, art, strength, focus, speed, agility, etc.) but maybe even super natural. Her discoveries lead to a stalker film writer of a neighbor, who has planted cameras in their apartment. They ended up killing themselves with a poison they made themselves. Maud already had cancer and was dying.
James Patterson has his great moments while he is writing his books; he had quite a few while writing this book. He can really turn a book around with one page or two. Tandy could be so close to solving the mystery, than learn one small piece of information and change the whole thing around; start from the bottom again. What I really liked about this book is that James Patterson added something extra that wasn’t even chapters, they were called confessions. She would describe something from her past, even things that she forgot (forced by her parents). It was just different from all the normal chapters. It gave it a good twist.
James Patterson may be a great writer, but all writers have their faults. One of James Patterson’s faults is that he usually likes to repeat one line that is funny at first, but after a while it gets old. In this particular book, he really likes the line, “I can’t even trust myself,” I have read a few of his other books, and I have seen the same thing in them, too. It might be that it is directed towards kids and maybe they think that it is funny, but I’ve noticed it in more of his adult books too. It is a small thing that is a bit hard to notice; only if you are looking for it you can catch it.
I believe that James Patterson’s purpose was to tell an interesting mystery story. The book had very few real life facts and they were taking these pills that practically made them super natural. I also think that James Patterson made that clear to the readers. He didn’t put too many facts in there that it would be close to an expository writing, but not so little that it is a fantasy. I believe that James Patterson portrayed this well.
I think I would recommend this book to others¸ because even though the ending was iffy, it was still an all-around good book. It has a nice plot to keep up with, with unexpected scenes that sends the path down another hill, starting from the beginning again. The family in the book is so different than I’ve ever heard, but there are still things that any kid can relate to. With feelings for their parents, where Tandy and her siblings don’t even know if they really love their own parents, they have to go through too many feelings to figure out who killed them. James Patterson has once again entertained his audience with a stunning murder mystery. (less)

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Noelia Martinez Confessions of a Murder Suspect is a thrilling mystery story about Tandy Angel and her three brothers, trying to solve their own parent’s deaths (Malc...more Confessions of a Murder Suspect is a thrilling mystery story about Tandy Angel and her three brothers, trying to solve their own parent’s deaths (Malcolm and Maud). She is determined to make the people pay that killed both of her parents. Her siblings, her mother’s helper, and she were the last ones in their apartment when her parents were murdered. She must include everyone as suspects, even herself. She questions everybody, digging deeper into her parent’s secrets. Her parent’s affairs, financial troubles, and pharmaceutical company. She learns that not only are the Angels special kids, (amazing music, art, strength, focus, speed, agility, etc.) but maybe even super natural. Her discoveries lead to a stalker film writer of a neighbor, who has planted cameras in their apartment. They ended up killing themselves with a poison they made themselves. Maud already had cancer and was dying.
James Patterson has his great moments while he is writing his books; he had quite a few while writing this book. He can really turn a book around with one page or two. Tandy could be so close to solving the mystery, than learn one small piece of information and change the whole thing around; start from the bottom again. What I really liked about this book is that James Patterson added something extra that wasn’t even chapters, they were called confessions. She would describe something from her past, even things that she forgot (forced by her parents). It was just different from all the normal chapters. It gave it a good twist.
James Patterson may be a great writer, but all writers have their faults. One of James Patterson’s faults is that he usually likes to repeat one line that is funny at first, but after a while it gets old. In this particular book, he really likes the line, “I can’t even trust myself,” I have read a few of his other books, and I have seen the same thing in them, too. It might be that it is directed towards kids and maybe they think that it is funny, but I’ve noticed it in more of his adult books too. It is a small thing that is a bit hard to notice; only if you are looking for it you can catch it.
I believe that James Patterson’s purpose was to tell an interesting mystery story. The book had very few real life facts and they were taking these pills that practically made them super natural. I also think that James Patterson made that clear to the readers. He didn’t put too many facts in there that it would be close to an expository writing, but not so little that it is a fantasy. I believe that James Patterson portrayed this well.
I think I would recommend this book to others¸ because even though the ending was iffy, it was still an all-around good book. It has a nice plot to keep up with, with unexpected scenes that sends the path down another hill, starting from the beginning again. The family in the book is so different than I’ve ever heard, but there are still things that any kid can relate to. With feelings for their parents, where Tandy and her siblings don’t even know if they really love their own parents, they have to go through too many feelings to figure out who killed them. James Patterson has once again entertained his audience with a stunning murder mystery.(less)
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Feb 11, 2013 Madelyn DeWitt rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I read the book "Confessions Of A Murder Suspect" by James Patterson and Maxine Paetro over winter break. This book is about a family whose parents have been mysteriously murdered. The book starts out with the main character Tandy(who excels at everything as well as her siblings) hears sirens outside of her window and before she knows it police men are inside her house telling her that her parents had been murdered and that she, and all three of her brothers are suspects. To Tandy this is a huge...more

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Jan 02, 2013 Jessica (BookRockGodess) Bolton rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: 100-in-2013

I was floored at how good this book is. I started reading and thought WOW! This is an awesome book. I wasn't sure if I was going to be able to put it down at all. I did end up putting down to do some things around the house but I kept thing out it. So, a couple of hours later I picked it back up and read it until it was done. I hardly ever get that into a book right of the bat but this book just draws you in and will not let you go.

I actually guessed what happened to Tandy's parents but I did f...more

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Jan 01, 2013 Sam rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

This book.. I have so many mixed feelings about this book. From the start I was so intrigued because the main character herself was unsure of her own innocence, but that made sense and was completely explained in just a few chapters. The further I read the more and more convoluted things got and more twisted everyone became. Everyone looked like a suspect, but if you read enough murder mystery stories it is admittedly pretty easy to step outside the box and guess what happened.

The parents.. I d...more

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Dec 30, 2012 EParkinson rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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Confessions of a Murder Suspect is a fabulous YA murder/mystery. First-person narrator and protagonist, Tandy Angel, awakens to police at her family's door only to learn that her parents are dead. With no signs of struggle, robbery, or break-in, the detectives immediately look to Tandy and her siblings, Matty, Hugo, and Harry, and their mother's live-in assistant, Samantha Peck, as the prime suspects. Tandy knows that she and her siblings had strained relationships with their parents, but cannot...more

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Dec 17, 2012 Shona rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Tandoori Angel, better known as Tandy, prime suspect in the murder of her parents, decides that she is the best person to solve that crime. Said parents make the average tiger parents seem like kittens and, not surprisingly, the four surviving Angel each excel in their chosen endeavors, ranging from art to football. Their parents had also raised them to be sociopathic, so its not particularly surprising that the four of them catch the attention of the duo of detectives assigned to the case. Even...more

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Dec 10, 2012 Karen Yingling rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Tandy and her brothers Harry, Hugo and Matt aren't overly fond of their parents, the powerful and wealthy Malcom and Maude Angel, but they don't want to kill them. Someone has, however, in the middle of the night while the apartment was locked. All of the Angel children are supersmart and have other amazing capabilities, so the police suspicion immediately turns to them. The fact that they have a lavish lifestyle but controlling, demanding parents doesn't look good either, and when further incri...more

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Dec 07, 2012 H D Elliott added it · review of another edition

I've heard a lot about James Patterson's thrillers, but never read one, so I thought I'd give his new one a try. It lived up to expectation in delivering a fast-paced, high tension mystery that kept me turning pages.

Tandy Angel is a member of a ultra-high achieving but decidedly un-angelic family. When her parents are murdered, Tandy sets out to solve the mystery. Her suspects? Her mother's PA, her three brothers ... and herself.

Things this book does best

Keeping the tension high: From page one,...more

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Dec 02, 2012 Kayla rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I didn't know how to feel about this book when I finished it. I didn't know whether I liked it or hated it. I also think I am being a little generous with the star-rating. So maybe I'm leaning more towards didn't like. But there's a reason for my mixed opinion. This book was confused. I mean it was written that way.

Tandy was the daughter of the Angels, an elite family well known for the amazingly talanted offspring they produced. Every single one of there children have a talent. Tandy the unemo...more I didn't know how to feel about this book when I finished it. I didn't know whether I liked it or hated it. I also think I am being a little generous with the star-rating. So maybe I'm leaning more towards didn't like. But there's a reason for my mixed opinion. This book was confused. I mean it was written that way.

Tandy was the daughter of the Angels, an elite family well known for the amazingly talanted offspring they produced. Every single one of there children have a talent. Tandy the unemotional smart one, Matty the strong and fast football player, Harry the emotional artist, and Hugo the unbelieveably strong 10 year old. Their parents Maud and Malcom were poisened in their bedroom in the middle of the night. So natrually, everyone in the house at the time of death were suspects. Hence the title.

I did have problems with the story itself but I want to talk about my main issue to keep this short, and most of my issues were with the writing. It's different. Different can be good or bad really and this book was a little of both for me. We read from Tandys point of view though actually she is writing her story to us, the readers. I really liked this. It made me feel more involved in the story. But she was confused about, well everything. which in turn left me confused and irritated throughout most of the book.

Tandy, our "writer " would start to talk about something, like some memory she had, and then stop and just move on saying she will talk about it later, completely leaving you hanging. Then you get thrown back into the story and just when you got comfortable with that subject she'd change it up again. So I never really got into the rhythm of the book, and was constantly dissappointed. Not to mention the chapters were only like three or four pages long so it really was like she couldn't finish a complete thought and the book was kinda choppy. There were also a LOT of questions left unanswered. So either they are going to leave it at that or there's another one coming, which I can honestly say I am not all that excited for.(less)

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Nov 18, 2012 Dark Faerie Tales rated it 4 of 5 stars

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Quick & Dirty: Patterson does not disappoint in this teen mystery. It’s filled with relatable characters and a mysterious story plot that will leave you wanting more.

Opening Sentence: I have some really bad secrets to share with someone, and it might as well be you — a stranger, a reader of books, but most of all, a person who can’t hurt me.

The Review:

I’m a fan of James Patterson and the amazing books that he and his writing partners have written. They are...more

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Nov 14, 2012 Dawn Jackson rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: young-adult

SUMMARY: One morning, a teenage girl discovers that both of her parents have died under suspicious circumstances during the night. Problem is, the doors were locked and the only ones in their home were her, her siblings and her mother's personal assistant. So, naturally, they are all suspects in the murder investigation. Go on a journey through the past and present of her eccentric family, uncovering secrets along the way, as she attempts to solve the mystery.

PROFESSIONAL REVIEW: Given the diffi...more

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Nov 07, 2012 Geeks Unleashed.Me rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: young-adult

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So this was my first James Patterson book, Confessions of a Murder Suspect. He’s a big author, I believe he was the top paid (or at least in the top 5) author last year or this year; and after what I just read, I don’t think I want the exact facts. I’d rather not know about how much this author makes… or maybe I would. The only reason I would is so that I can somehow justify what he just wrote as a severe lack of time. I can’t tell you how man...more

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Nov 02, 2012 Akeliah Lee rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

'Confessions of A Murder Suspect' by James Patterson and Maxine Paetro, is an outstanding story to read. I would recommend this book to my friends due to it's mysteries, characters, and connection you could feel with the characters. The main character in this book is Tandy Angel. She is the daughter of the murdered parents, Malcolm and Maud Angel. Tandy is trying to figure out who killed her parents and why. You could get lost and surprised in the mystery that goes on.

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Oct 09, 2012 Once Upon rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

James Patterson, one of the most well known authors, some how continues to produce amazing series. With the Maximum Ride, Daniel X, and Witch and Wizard series reaching millions of readers, it seems that maybe Mr. Patterson would take a break. Thankfully this is not the case with the renowned author's new novel Confessions of A Murder Suspect. Written with his extremely visual writing style, Patterson drifts away from his genre of fantasy and science fiction and goes to a more realistic mystery...more

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Mar 26, 2013 Adrienne ツ rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: mystery-suspense, stand-alone, borrowed

This book was told in a very persuasive narrative that had me second-guessing about what really happened to Malcolm and Maud Angel, two extremely successful (and cunning) entrepreneurs who were found dead in bed. They had four highly intelligent and exceptionally gifted children -- Matthew, Tandoori, Harry ♥ and Hugo -- who were labeled as the prime suspects for murder especially after they showed no remorse or sadness for their parents' death. But the Angel kids weren't exactly what you'd call...more This book was told in a very persuasive narrative that had me second-guessing about what really happened to Malcolm and Maud Angel, two extremely successful (and cunning) entrepreneurs who were found dead in bed. They had four highly intelligent and exceptionally gifted children -- Matthew, Tandoori, Harry ♥ and Hugo -- who were labeled as the prime suspects for murder especially after they showed no remorse or sadness for their parents' death. But the Angel kids weren't exactly what you'd call "normal". They turned out the way they did because of the constant pressure that their parents had put them under and because of the "multivitamins" that they had drunken everyday which supposedly enhanced their memory, speed and agility. But these pills weren't exactly harmless; they were designed to turn the Angel kids into bland, emotionless people who didn't have a conscience. They were being experimented on using the drugs that their own father and uncle had manufactured.

Matthew, the eldest brother, was prone to angry outbursts that more or less resulted in violence which was why he was considered as the main suspect by the police. Tandy, his younger sister and the protagonist in this book, was viewed as a robot practically incapable of feeling human emotions which was why she was also considered as the murderer (because, you know, sociopaths don't have feelings and all). Her twin, Harry (oh how I love that name! ♥) was her exact opposite -- you could always tell when he was going to have a meltdown. He seemed like the guilty one in the book (because he was the only one crying among the Angel kids) so the police didn't rule him out of being a possible suspect. Hugo, the youngest, had quite a bit of a temper and liked smashing, breaking, punching, kicking or physically assaulting anything from an inanimate object to a living, breathing organism. There was no doubt he was capable of injuring somebody, even if he was just a ten-year-old kid. But I had no suspicions on him; none at all.

I honestly thought someone had murdered Malcolm and Maud, especially since the narrator kept turning me around in circles and pointing her finger at suspect after suspect after suspect. I thought some big dramatic confrontation would ensue and that someone would get shot or something. But no, the ending turned out to be a big anticlimactic finale. It wasn't murder that had taken place, it was suicide. Malcolm and Maud's death was a twisted semblance of Romeo and Juliet's; both of them taking their lives because one couldn't bear living without the other. Awfully surprising really. I had assumed it was cold-blooded murder done out of spite or jealousy. There were still some unanswered questions left at the end though that had me searching for the sequel to this one. Hopefully, I'll be able to get my hands on the next book and enjoy another suspense-filled mystery novel by James Patterson.(less)

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Jan 07, 2013 Shuling rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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My first book in the year of 2013 and what a pleasant surprise it brings me. I am really happy and am twirling around in circle right now...

James Patterson is just... BRILLIANT . The mysteries, the suspense and plot. UGH! May I just say they kill me? And the way Tandy tells her story, events overlapping until truth finally comes out of the surface. THE TRUTH! The truth I've been waiting for 300+ pages! It is so beautiful and nice I find myself nearly losing it. I have been frustrated at Tandy for...more

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Nov 25, 2012 Rebecca rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: young-adult, teenage-angst

A light weight, though intriguing read. 16 year old Tandy Angel discovers both of her parents were victims of an apparent homicide. It's a closed room mystery; the only ones home at the time were herself, her twin brother, her 10 year old brother, Hugo, and mom's secretary.

The Angels are a high powered family. Mom is a hedge fund manager, Dad runs a pharmaceutical company. All of the children are overachievers and think of their parents as tigers who keep them caged.

With her robot like focus and...more

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Nov 13, 2012 Casey rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: mystery, 4-stars, ya

4 stars

I really liked this book.

Sometimes I struggle with Patterson a bit. I also get bored with it easily. Tandy is not boring. She caught me as reader right from the start. I read the book in one sitting, front to back. That says a lot right there.

Tandy Angel is woken up by the police in the middle of night. Her parents have been murdered and everyone in their small household is a suspect. Her 10 year brother Hugo. Her twin Harrison. Her mother's personal assistant, Samantha. her older brother...more

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Oct 23, 2012 Christine rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

YA series Confessions of a Murder Suspect by James Patterson and Maxine Paetro is a great addition to the Young Adult genre. The Angel Family, Malcom and Maud, the parents; Tandy,Hugo,Harry and Matthew, and the deceased sister All prodigies but there are secrets in this family and some begin to surface when the parents are found dead in their bedroom.Were they murdered & by whom?The only people in their plush apartment are the children and their nanny/assisant to their mother.
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May 18, 2013 Denise rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Pensei que depois do Alex Cross, não ia conseguir ir à bola com mais nenhum dos livros dele, mas este livro veio mostrar-me que estava errada (e ainda bem).

A personagem principal deste livro é a Tandy, que tem 3 irmãos, que são o Matty que tem 24 anos, o Harry que é irmão gémeo dela e que tem 16 anos e o Hugo que tem 10 aninhos (tinham outra irmã, mas esta morreu na África do Sul , num acidente). Os pais deles morrem e os principais suspeitos são os próprios filhos, pois o prédio onde vivem é s...more

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Jan 06, 2013 Ilyda rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Since the disappointment of the end of the Maximum Ride series, I was slightly hesitant to give Mr. Patterson's writing another shot.

Thankfully, this time, I wasn't let down.

It's a murder mystery, and a good one. The ending was sufficiently unexpected; the tension and urgency of the atmosphere was evident. Usually, I would prefer a little romance in novels of this genre, but sadly James has proven himself incapable of writing teen romance in a halfway decent manner at all.

It was fast-paced, a...more

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Dec 28, 2012 sarah rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: owned

I'll admit, the fancy cover made me think this book was going to be amazing. Within the first 50 pages though, I was annoyed by the writing style. I absolutely despised how Tandy addressed the reader. In my opinion, it took away from the book; it was more distracting than anything to have the reader be brought into the story that way. Another thing that irked me was the way Tandy would vaguely mention something only to say something along the lines of "but I'm not ready to talk about that yet."...more

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