Do I need to read the previous NYPD Red books first?

While NYPD Red 5 features recurring characters Zach Jordan and Kylie MacDonald, each book in the series presents a self-contained mystery. New readers can jump into this installment without prior knowledge of the earlier cases.

How does this book compare to other James Patterson series?

NYPD Red 5, co-authored with Marshall Karp, maintains Patterson's signature short chapters and rapid pacing, but it distinguishes itself by focusing on crimes within New York City's elite circles. The series often explores the unique pressures and vulnerabilities of high-profile individuals, setting it apart from the broader scope of some of his other detective series.

NYPD Red 5

Crime Mystery

Pages: 384
Published: 2018
Language: English

Synopsis

When a fatal blast shatters a high-profile charity event in New York City, Detectives Zach Jordan and Kylie MacDonald of the elite NYPD Red task force are called to investigate. As more A-list New Yorkers fall victim to a shadowy killer, the team must determine if these escalating crimes are acts of terrorism or a personal vendetta. With the perpetrators potentially among the city's most powerful, Zach and Kylie race against time to unmask the killer before NYPD Red itself becomes a target.