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22 Seconds

Written by: James Patterson, Maxine Paetro
Narrated by: January LaVoy
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Publisher's Summary

In this thriller from a #1 New York Times bestselling author, SFPD Sergeant Lindsay Boxer has guns on her mind and only twenty-two seconds until she loses her badge—or her life.

SFPD Sergeant Lindsay Boxer has guns on her mind.

There’s buzz of a last-ditch shipment of drugs and weapons crossing the Mexican border ahead of new restrictive gun laws. Before Lindsay can act, her top informant tips her to a case that hits disturbingly close to home.

Former cops. Professional hits. All with the same warning scrawled on their bodies:

You talk, you die.

Now it’s Lindsay’s turn to choose.

©2022 James Patterson and Maxine Paetro (P)2022 Little, Brown & Company
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What the critics say

“The women characters are serious, strong, and admirable. Enjoyable storytelling by two masters of the craft.”—Kirkus Reviews

“James Patterson’s 22 Seconds is this summer’s must-read crime thriller—here’s why: The newest book in the series is the best of them all.”—Woman's World

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Not bad

Story is a bit disjointed. I felt that there were phrases reused from other books. The characters don’t seem to grow in their positions.

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Couldn't get into this one.

I usually enjoy James Patterson books but this one was not up to par for me. I think it was the story structure. The narrator was great.

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The danger that Boxer faces

The speed taken by SFPD to respond to Lindsey and her partner who were trapped and taking fire.

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My least favorite

this is the only James Patterson novel that I just could not get into.

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Loved it!

Cannot wait to get the next book! James Patterson is my absolute favorite author and the audio books are just as great as reading myself

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Just meh….

Didn’t enjoy this one - ended up returning it. The story was slow and contrived. Also couldn’t stand how the narrator did the kid’s voice!

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Not my kind of mystery.

Characters seemed carbon copies of past writing. Change of names and sceneries with action at predictable intervals. Just got old real fast.

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Love love love

I loved this book , read it very fast!

Hate that I’m done already!
Can’t wait for the next one!

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good read

loved it .. lots of twists .. good narration and perfect read for summer

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