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NYPD Red 5

NYPD Red 5

CrimeMystery
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.

Prose complexity
4/10

Vibe

TenseGritty
Locked RoomRevenge

Genres

Crime Mystery Thriller Police Procedural

Authors

J
James Patterson

James Brendan Patterson (born March 22, 1947) is an American author. Among his works are the Alex Cross, Michael Bennett, Women's Murder Club, Maximum Ride, Daniel X, NYPD Red, Witch & Wizard, Private and Middle School series, as well as many stand-alone thrillers, non-fiction, and romance novels. His books have sold more than 425 million copies, and he was the first person to sell 1 million e-books. In 2016, Patterson topped Forbes's list of highest-paid authors for the third consecutive year,...

M
Marshall Karp

Marshall Karp is the author behind the popular NYPD Red series, a thrilling dive into the lives of detectives solving high-profile crimes in New York City. If you enjoy fast-paced crime fiction with a strong sense of place, you'll want to check out his work.

Characters

Zach JordanProtagonist
Kylie MacDonaldProtagonist
All characters in NYPD Red 5

Frequently asked questions

  • 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.