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Bloody Valentine Paperback – January 1, 2011

4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 1,625 ratings

This year Valentine's Day isn't for romance. It's for murder. Mega rich restaurant owner Jack Barnes and his second wife Zee are very much in love. However, their plans for Valentine's Day are about to be torn apart by the most violent murder.Who is the strange figure plotting this sick crime? Who hates Jack that much? There are plenty of suspects living in Jack's fancy block of flats. Is it them, or could it be the work of an outsider with a twisted mind? One thing's for sure, the police have got their work cut out solving this bloody mess.
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JAMES PATTERSON is one of the best-known and biggest-selling writers of all time. His books have sold in excess of 350 million copies worldwide. He is the author of some of the most popular series of the past two decades - the Alex Cross, Women's Murder Club, Detective Michael Bennett and Private novels - and he has written many other number one bestsellers including romance novels and stand-alone thrillers. James is passionate about encouraging children to read. Inspired by his own son who was a reluctant reader, he also writes a range of books for young readers including the Middle School, I Funny, Treasure Hunters, House of Robots, Confessions, and Maximum Ride series. James has donated millions in grants to independent bookshops and has been the most borrowed author in UK libraries for the past ten years in a row. He lives in Florida with his wife and son. --This text refers to the kindle_edition edition.

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"A thriller that will have you whipping through those 130 pages. Marriage and murder make the perfect combo and this short story is bloody brilliant" * Company * "A satisfying read for sad singletons slumped on the sofa of despair: Valentine's Day going horribly wrong for the rich" * Mail on Sunday * --This text refers to the kindle_edition edition.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Arrow (January 1, 2011)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 122 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0099562146
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0099562146
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.52 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.12 x 0.39 x 7.83 inches
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James Patterson is the most popular storyteller of our time. He is the creator of unforgettable characters and series, including Alex Cross, the Women’s Murder Club, Jane Smith, and Maximum Ride, and of breathtaking true stories about the Kennedys, John Lennon, and Tiger Woods, as well as our military heroes, police officers, and ER nurses. Patterson has coauthored #1 bestselling novels with Bill Clinton, Dolly Parton, and Michael Crichton. He has told the story of his own life in ‘James Patterson by James Patterson’ and received an Edgar Award, ten Emmy Awards, the Literarian Award from the National Book Foundation, and the National Humanities Medal.

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Customers find the book easy to read and engaging from the start. They find the story thrilling, intriguing, and entertaining from beginning to end. Many consider it a good value for money. Opinions differ on the story length - some find it short and fast-paced, while others feel it's too short and over before it really begins.

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Customers find the book gripping and entertaining from start to finish. They describe it as an exciting mystery thriller with a surprising ending. The plot is well-written and full of action, keeping readers hooked until the end.

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  • K C.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great value for the money
    Reviewed in Canada on April 2, 2022
    Cant go wrong with James Patterson . Great book shot read for a trip.
  • Dumbarton girl.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wee book
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 29, 2024
    A great wee read, short but a good story.
  • Kalpana Malik
    4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
    Reviewed in India on August 29, 2016
  • luckylady
    2.0 out of 5 stars déçue
    Reviewed in France on May 27, 2012
    rien ne permettait de savoir que ce livre fait partie des "Quick Readers" et convient surtout à des lecteurs qui essaient de s'approprier la lecture, je l'ai lu en 1heure et demie et je suis restée sur ma faim
  • Cheshire Cat
    5.0 out of 5 stars Nice little narration
    Reviewed in Germany on November 15, 2011
    Though I normally like reading full-size thrillers by Patterson and other authors, the idea of a quick read struck me. As my book shelf contains many volumes yet to be read, I sometimes get a little impatient, so I thought this might be a nice little reading inbetween two fully-grown novels.
    Restaurant owner Jack Barnes and his wife Zee are looking forward to spending a romantic Valentine weekend together. However, a mysterious stranger thinks what they really deserve for Valentine is death...

    For some reason I thought this short novel to be more like an anecdote, so when I started reading "Bloody Valentine", I expected some evil stranger to try to kill the loving couple. So I followed the introduction of the novel's characters quite interestedly, when suddenly the actual story set in. As (don't ask me why, the title already hints to it) I did not expect the narration to be THAT bloody, I was really shocked by the ongoings, but in a good way.

    I won't tell more about the contents, just so much: it was a really worthwhile read with high tension and well-built characters. So if you are in for some quick, suspenseful entertainment, this novel is the right thing.