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by James Patterson (Goodreads Author)

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A few reviews mentioned swearing in this story. Is there a lot of swearing? Even if you don't mind swearing, let me know, because I don't want to read it if it has swearing.

KAggie97 It does have swear words in it, yes.

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Why didn’t it come out at the hearing about Dana & her father?

Julie Jack was interested in only those who contributed to his brother's death and he didn't think Dana was. I also think Jack thought she'd been victimized…moreJack was interested in only those who contributed to his brother's death and he didn't think Dana was. I also think Jack thought she'd been victimized by her father and chose to keep that detail away from the public. He sheltered her. I had the feeling he still had a soft spot for her, which I found troubling. I don't agree with the choice to write the story with her untouched in the situation. But that's the only reason I could come up with - and that it diverted attention away from the murder itself.(less)

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Did Patterson actually write this? Or just use his name with De Jonges to sell copies?

KAggie97 I think the deal is that Patterson comes up with the story and makes an outline of how he thinks it should go. Then, he passes it on to an author who …moreI think the deal is that Patterson comes up with the story and makes an outline of how he thinks it should go. Then, he passes it on to an author who writes the actual book. I might be mistaken, but I seem to remember that from an interview with him on a news show.(less)

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Who was Pauline Grabowski?

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