Second Honeymoon -- Free Preview -- The First 16 Chapters

by James Patterson, Howard Roughan

A walk down the aisle, a resort hotel, a drink on the beach...for these unlucky couples, the honeymoon's over.
A newlywed couple steps into the sauna in their deluxe honeymoon suite--and never steps out again. When another couple is killed while boarding their honeymoon flight to Rome, it becomes clear that someone is targeting honeymooners, and it's anyone's guess which happy couple is next on the list.
FBI Agent John O'Hara is deep into solving the case, while Special Agent Sarah Brubaker is hunting another ingenious serial killer, whose victims all have one chilling thing in common.

As wedding hysteria rises to a frightening new level, John and Sarah work ever more closely together in a frantic attempt to decipher the logic behind two rampages. SECOND HONEYMOON is James Patterson's most mesmerizing, most exciting, and most surprising thriller ever.

Genres: Mystery, Audiobook, Fiction

432 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2013

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James Patterson is the most popular storyteller of our time and the creator of such unforgettable characters and series as Alex Cross, the Women’s Murder Club, Jane Smith, and Maximum Ride. He has coauthored #1 bestselling novels with Bill Clinton, Dolly Parton, and Michael Crichton, as well as collaborated on #1 bestselling nonfiction, including The Idaho Four, Walk in My Combat Boots, and Filthy Rich. Patterson has told the story of his own life in the #1 bestselling autobiography James Patterson by James Patterson. He is the recipient of an Edgar Award, ten Emmy Awards, the Literarian Award from the National Book Foundation, and the National Humanities Medal.

Reviews

[CriminalRepurcussions · Rating 1 out of 5]

It's not known whose style is this mainly written in - James Patterson's or Howard Roughan's? It is very tacky and fairly childishly written, with all those little smartypants asides - self-talk, self-thoughts - in italics, at times comprising a paragraph - in fact the book and the style in which it is written could be instantly elevated if all that rubbish was excluded. Readers can think for themselves. We can follow a story without this childish phrasing. He fills a 3 word phrase and thinks it's a sentence.
This is a paragraph: "Thump! Bam!" (shades of Holy Sheets, Batman! cartoons).
And right after he writes: It was a Bible: "Really? A Bible?" As if the reader hasn't just read that it is a bible, we need to be told again really, a bible. This is a paragraph: "Oh, great. Cue the paranoid thoughts...". This is a sentence, "So riddle me this, Mr. Commissioner..." then immediately asks a question so why does heneed the silly riddle sentence - more self-thoughts, superfluous. A paragraph: "Breathe, O'Hara ! Breathe !" He'd be breathing anyway, he's still alive talking the story.
"Wait a minute, I wasn't done with you yet. In fact, I was just getting started." We know that....
There are so many interjections of this type in italics, and smart-talk of the sarcastic kind, that spoils the flow of a story, the silliest being this paragraph: "Yeah, right." Is that clever? As is this paragraph: "Huh." Try to aspire to better writing, people !! Sales don't mean it's good writing.
Into part 2: for a drama, it's a comedy. For suspense, it's laughable. For chick-lit, its appropriate, but who wants chick-lit, there's an oversupply of that.
Book thrown out due to boredom with silly plot and tackiness, "trailer trash".

[Dodi · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is my first James Patterson book. I wanted to read one of his books because I was looking at an online writing class, and he is the teacher. It's not the sort of book I usually read, and it's not a style I like much. That being said, it was an easy read, and I didn't completely figure out the ending...

[Anna McFadden · Rating 5 out of 5]

FBI Agent John O'Hara is deep into case of
newlyweppds are being murder on there honeymoon. Special Agent Sarah Brubaker investigating the murders of men by the name of John O'Hara are being killed across the country. They team up to hunt each serial killers but will they make it out alive?????

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[Jackie Davis · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a fast moving story that kept my interest. Occasionally funny, had enough twists and turns to keep me guessing. Not a James Patterson fan but may have to check out some more of his work after reading this one.

[Lorraine · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book started really good you just wanted to keep going but then the chapters were short not enough details and a cliffhanger. Couldn't wait to finish it.

Just found out that there is a first book. Nor sure if I want to read it but it might have more details.

[Emma Maher · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely loved this book. Both books in this duology were fantastic. I loved the action in this book. I also loved the humour at certain parts. This book was gripping & very entertaining with a balance of romance, betrayal, murder, suspense. The naration was also fantastic.

[Lenora Clemens · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great suspense book. At first the characters are a little confusing but after awhile they become easier to remember who was who. It was a thrilling book which I enjoyed reading and the ending was totally unexpected.

[Georgia Kimmey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love James Patterson! Had the pleasure of meeting him and listening to him speak at Thrillerfest last summer in NYC. He has a matter of fact, no bullshit attitude combined with a very sweet heart. He's got his own system down. There's nothing he can't accomplish!

[Angela · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good book.

[Cristina Cecilia · Rating 4 out of 5]

First James Patterson book I read and I love it. Can't put it down.

[Alma I. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love it!!!!

[Lorraine · Rating 4 out of 5]

Action filled and a quick page turner.

[Jan · Rating 4 out of 5]

What a good read this book was, I did enjoy it

[Liz · Rating 3 out of 5]

Two FBI agents are out searching for two different serial killers. One is the honeymooner serial killer killing off newly married couples, and the second is the john o'hara killer who is killing off the people with the name john o'hara. Susan and John o'hara end of working together to find out who is behind the killings. Of course it wouldn't be a James Patterson novel where the two of them end up in bed together. Eventually they find out who the killers are one is a female that was jilted by her husband a month before the wedding and is killing off those. Outlets featured in the "vows" editorial section. The other is Ned Sinclair who witnessed his father molesting his sister which he ends up having a thing for, she dies and he blames john the FBI agent for her death and now is killing off those with similar names leading up to him but john gets him in the end.

[Pamela · Rating 4 out of 5]

I like James Patterson and this book was very good. There are several stories going on at once, and it is very thrilling. I always like a good James Patterson book. I start them, and cannot put them down until they are finished. This was no exception. I liked the characters, and the plot..fast paced...

[Cleo Baker-Roberts · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fun, fast read. Several scenarios going on around FBI Agent John O'Hara; a serial killer, killing men named "John O'Hara"; another serial killer preying on newlyweds; and another FBI Agent proves to be a romantic interest as well as capable partner for Agent O'Hara. Finished this one in 3 sessions ~ enjoyed it immensely!

[Linda · Rating 3 out of 5]

i liked the prequel, Honeymoon, better. The chase after the honeymoon killer is secondary to the other story. The capture of the murderer is not interesting and not very credible. I cannot reveal too much detail in order not to spoil the fun for other readers. The story contains some surprises and reads like a train, with Patterson's typical short chapters.

[Michael Bell · Rating 4 out of 5]

It is amazing how James Patterson, in conjunction with a guest writer, can have two murders going on in one novel. This is as intense of a novel as any of his. It involves the murder of newlyweds with an unexpected twist. Also, all men with a certain name need to be on the look out in this book. It even scares the President. Looking forward to my next novel with James Patterson.

[Francine Nichols · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm not a big James Patterson fan but I really enjoyed this book! Very suspenseful! Read Honeymoon. first. I read it after Second Honeymoon and I didn't enjoy it as much because I knew what was going to happen with some of the characters.

[Maureen Robertson · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a real quick read. Started with the preview and got sucked into the multiple plots and had to read the rest of the book. THe story revolves around the search for a serial killer of Victims all named John O'Hara. The book holds your interest and has some surprise subplots.

[Linda · Rating 4 out of 5]

One of the better recent books by James Patterson. This book was a fast, easy read (as all of Patterson's are with their short chapters). Likeable characters, two interesting plotlines, a touch of humor and romance, and a few surprises thrown in all add up to a very enjoyable read.

[Brittany Bloom]

Free preview was great! Left me wanting more, can't wait until the full book comes out! #JamesPattersonJunkie

[Everett · Rating 3 out of 5]

I was disappoint by the book. My expectations were higher.

[Carol · Rating 5 out of 5]

loved this book!!!! James Patterson you kept me reading this could not put it down read in 1 day!!!!

[Gwenn · Rating 4 out of 5]

James Patterson is always an enjoyable read especially like his short chapters.

[Julie Bain · Rating 4 out of 5]

I always enjoy James Patterson style of writing. This fast paced all over the place book is actually quite entertaining

[Dlm · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very good book, fast and easy to read.

[Jamie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Another fascinating book by James Patterson. I don't know how he does it - he keeps turning out books that make you want to keep turning the pages to see what happens next!

[Karen Birchard · Rating 4 out of 5]

Enjoyed it, fast paced like the first one.

[Patty Noel · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very good read, keeps one not wanting to put it down!!