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Detective Luc Moncrief Series

BookShots

BookShots are short, high-impact stories by James Patterson and other writers that can be read in one sitting. 
Each and every one is fast-paced, 100% story-driven; a shot of pure and satisfying entertainment. 
Available as compact paperbacks, ebooks and audio.

JAMES PATTERSON is one of the best-known and biggest-selling writers of all time. Among his creations are some of the world's most popular series including Alex Cross, the Women's Murder Club, Michael Bennett and the Private novels. He has written many other number one bestsellers including collaborations with President Bill Clinton and Dolly Parton, stand-alone thrillers and non-fiction. James has donated millions in grants to independent bookshops and has been the most borrowed adult author in UK libraries for the past fourteen years in a row. He lives in Florida with his family.

James Patterson’s BookShots. Short, fast-paced, high-impact entertainment. 
 
Who is killing New York's most beautiful women? 
 
Gorgeous women are dropping dead at upscale department stores in New York City. Detective Luc Moncrief and Detective Katherine Burke are close to solving the mystery, but looks can be deceiving...

French Twist

James Patterson’s BookShots. Short, fast-paced, high-impact entertainment. 
 
Two priceless paintings disappear from a Park Avenue murder scene – French detective Luc Moncrief is in for a not-so-merry Christmas.

The Christmas Mystery

James Patterson’s BookShots. Short, fast-paced, high-impact entertainment. 
 
French detective Luc Moncrief joined the NYPD for a fresh start – but someone wants to make his first big case his last. 
 
Welcome to New York.

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