This books is a prime example of why I no longer buy James Patterson's books. I use to buy them all, until about 10 years ago, or so, when Patterson wrote his first "cliffhanger." It was, I believe, an Alex Cross book, where it ended, suddenly, without being resolved. I had purchased that book, and I was pissed! "He's figured out a way to make more money, by insuring you'll have to buy, or borrow, the next one to get the end." That's the day I stopped buying his stuff. He is good enough that I'll take his things from the library to read, but Jim...you lost one sale per book, if that matters to you.

His other big money-making scam is his "co-authors." Right now, I am reading "11th Hour." His name is in big, bold font on the front, and Maxine Paetro's name is smaller, and at the bottom. My theory is that Maxine, and all of his other "co-authors" actually write the books. Then, Patterson's name goes on it to make sure it's a best seller, and he gets money without having to work. He also gets the time of "most prolific writer in history," which is easier, if you are actually writing them.

What do you think?