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This is the sequel in the Mitchum books. I am trying to read more books by James Patterson and his Bookshots are the best way to do it, because they are so short and are fast reads.

Mitchum's brother has been charged with murder. Nathaniel swears he didn't kill anyone. However, he admits that he is involved with the victim's wife. It is up to Mitchum to become a un-official private investigator again and figure out the truth.

This book was fun and fast paced! A great quick read :)

phoenixphyrre's review against another edition

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2.0

This book filled the time but was lacking in engagement. The character development was built strongly on stereotypes and the "twist" at the end highly predictable but not due to any foreshadowing.

The first-person narrative seems contrived. At times, Mitchum seems to have to much metacognition within a situation to appear realistic. People rarely analyze their motives or actions while still doing them.

The plot itself had holes and felt just generally unfinished. Where were the clues for the reader to follow and be the P.I. as well? Who had Mitchem brought to the station to "talk"? Did Billy just intervene to save him? How did Tharpe find out about Pete and Alton's deal? At what point did Pete's wife become involved? Did she or Lise use Natty as a scapegoat?

This is the fourth Bookshot that I've read and the second Mitchem book. Im thinking that Patterson's writing style just may not be for me.

chelseamayxxx's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging mysterious tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

It’s such a quick read that you don’t get to see much characters development which lets the book down. Some of the characters were annoying and I didn’t like the plot that much as it’s seemed so rushed xx

emma_bookaholic's review against another edition

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5.0

Enjoyed this book, my first James Patterson bookshots and felt it flowed well and will look out for more by him. Loved the characters

sean67's review against another edition

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1.0

Mitchum is back so says the blurb and nobody really asked him, but he just decided to re-appear.
Follow up to the first book feels like a completely different character and is a pretty rubbish story.
Not much to see here.

temeade's review

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mysterious fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.0

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canada_matt's review

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4.0

James O. Born returns to work alongside James Patterson again in the follow-up BookShot of the Mitchum series. Readers will likely remain impressed with this piece, as it has all the impact of a great short story without losing any of the needed character and story development. Mitchum enjoys his quiet life in upstate New York, where he can deliver his daily newspapers and run an unofficial P.I. business on the side. When his brother, Natty, calls with a problem, Mitchum seems skeptical. However, when a homicide is involved, the brothers reunite, post haste. Mitchum learns that a high school friend has been slain, potentially by a fellow drug dealer. As one who ‘enhances recreational activities’ himself, Natty can attest to the fact that there are some out there who want nothing more than to bury Peter Stahl, but not before discovering the secret he has about a new and ‘hot’ commodity for the street. As Mitchum works to iron out all the details, he learns that Natty is deeply in love with the deceased’s wife, which could prove to be a problem. Before Mitchum can learn much more, Natty been hauled away to jail, the primary suspect in the murder. It is now a race to find the true killer and clear Natty’s name, forcing Mitchum to look under every rock, where corrupt figures wait for their slice of the pie. A wonderful follow-up piece that pushes the reader into the middle of the action as Mitchum forges ahead at top speed. BookShot fans will surely enjoy this piece, both for its excitement and quick pace.

This weekend of BookShot reading has proven to be highly useful and I have come across a number of wonderful pieces. James O. Born surely has a handle on this series, which continues to build, and avid readers can only hope that Patterson will turn to him many more times in the future. While short, the story allows more character development as it relates to Robert ‘call me Mitchum’ Mitchum, both from a familial perspective and with his own personal sentiments. The reader can enjoy a dash of sarcasm and some heartfelt emotion without missing out on what ends up being something worth the hour of reading time. The story is by no means unique, but it holds the attention of the read throughout, paced with short chapters and quick development. Anyone who needs a decent filler between major reading assignments can turn to this piece and not be disappointed. I can only hope that Mitchum will be back soon, rising to the top amidst the supersaturation of BookShots in the e-book domain. Readers ought to keep an eye out for these and will surely find something to appeal to their thriller side.

Kudos, Messrs. Patterson and Born for another great collaboration. I enjoy how the Mitchum series is shaping up and hope you have more in store in the coming months.

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