In an effort to broaden my horizons into best-selling fiction that my patrons read, I decided to pick this up. This will probably be my first and last foray into the publishing behemoth that is James Patterson.

I know something is poorly written when I'm constantly thinking to myself, "I could write this". My expectations were pretty low and I was simply hoping to be entertained, but found even that a struggle. A few issues: 1. Their research of London seemed limited to Fodor's guide and a crappy British phase book. Hence we're left with talk of "bangers" and "a spot of tea". 2. The dectective's twins are just turning 3 during the games yet actions are way off for that age group acting more than a few years ahead except for the son's speech. 3. I won't spoil anything, but the concluding action sequence is one of the most ridiculous endings I've ever come across.

I think I figured out Mr. Patterson's secret to publishing (besides hiring a team of authors) and that is to use zero editors. A quick run through spell and grammar checks seems the extent to which this book was subjected to.