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Stingrays (BookShots) Paperback – November 7, 2017

4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 1,991 ratings

Stingrays--they solve unsolvable crimes.
When a teenager goes missing on a Caribbean beach, the local police are baffled. It's up to the Stingrays, a world class team that solves the unsolvable, to unearth the truth--a truth that no one will believe.
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ BookShots (November 7, 2017)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 144 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0316469998
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0316469999
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.11 pounds
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 1,991 ratings

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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 engaging and easy to read. They appreciate the intriguing plot and interesting twists. The characters are described as interesting and well-written. Readers appreciate the book photography and humor throughout. Overall, they describe it as a good short story with an interesting concept and a fast pace.

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69 customers mention "Readability"65 positive4 negative

Customers find the book an enjoyable and quick read. They describe it as a good mystery that keeps you guessing until the end. While some readers felt it didn't have the WOW factor of other Patterson books, they still found it well-done from beginning to end.

"...For a short story, you will find this a rich and engaging read!..." Read more

"Young. Fresh. Kept you interested. Quick read. The Author always keep you on your toes. I like reading his books" Read more

"...It left me wanting more. Bookshots are excellent for a fast exciting read but this book was easily interesting enough to have a full novel...." Read more

"LOVED this book shot!! Fast paced, exciting, cohesive! All the characters are amazing, quirky and funny!..." Read more

38 customers mention "Plot"34 positive4 negative

Customers enjoy the intriguing plot. They find it a good mystery read that keeps them guessing until the end. The concept and story are liked by readers. However, some feel the ending rush takes away from the story.

"...For a short story, you will find this a rich and engaging read!..." Read more

"Young. Fresh. Kept you interested. Quick read. The Author always keep you on your toes. I like reading his books" Read more

"...for a fast exciting read but this book was easily interesting enough to have a full novel. Great characters and well written...." Read more

"...This one short and sweet. Does not keep you spellbound. It was just ok" Read more

12 customers mention "Character variety"12 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the variety of characters in the book. They find them interesting and say they thoroughly enjoyed every page of the story.

"...Great characters and well written. Would love to see this gang again in a full novel!" Read more

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"...What I love about book shots is the fact that you can picture your own characters...." Read more

"I really enjoyed the story and the characters. I also enjoyed the way each chapter was about a different team membet...." Read more

10 customers mention "Writing quality"10 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the writing quality of the book. They find it well-written with a varied cast of characters. The author is described as a master writer and everything he writes is delightful. Readers appreciate the fast pace and easy understanding, making it fun and quick to read.

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9 customers mention "Shortness"9 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the short story. They say it's a good short story about a group of detectives, and the characters would be great in a full-length book.

"Not the James Patterson's books I remember. This one short and sweet. Does not keep you spellbound. It was just ok" Read more

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3 customers mention "Book photography"3 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book photography. They find it helps them visualize the story.

"LOVED this book shot!! Fast paced, exciting, cohesive! All the characters are amazing, quirky and funny!..." Read more

"One of the best book shots I have read super twisty and tourney, great beginning amazing middle phenomenal ending! Patterson never disappoints!..." Read more

"A surprise to the ending. Loved it. What I love about book shots is the fact that you can picture your own characters...." Read more

3 customers mention "Humor"3 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the humor in the book. They find it funny and clever, with ironic moments and comic relief throughout the storyline.

"...each of the many suspects who saw Paige that night; they are at times funny and clever...." Read more

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Top reviews from the United States

  • Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2017
    Paige Ryerson is invited to visit the Turks and Caicos 🇹🇨 Islands for spring break by her best friends, twins Hannah and Brooke Clee. After partying hard one night, Paige goes for a walk on the beach to try to clear her head, and vanishes.

    A colorful investigative group, calling themselves the Stingrays, is hired to "find Paige alive--or catch her killer". The group is headed by Matthew Quinn, and they work by "creating elaborate stings to entrap those who believe they're above the law".

    This storyline is creative, ironic, and fascinating. The five members of the group, using their individually unique skills, "investigate" each of the many suspects who saw Paige that night; they are at times funny and clever. For a short story, you will find this a rich and engaging read!
    7 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on September 1, 2022
    Young. Fresh. Kept you interested. Quick read.
    The Author always keep you on your toes. I like reading his books
  • Reviewed in the United States on July 4, 2017
    Nothing super exciting here. I actually was happy this was a short bookshot. Maybe this was a YA bookshot and I was expecting too much. Easy to guess the killer. The earlier bookshots have been more exciting than the recent ones.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2017
    A great, quick read. It left me wanting more. Bookshots are excellent for a fast exciting read but this book was easily interesting enough to have a full novel. Great characters and well written. Would love to see this gang again in a full novel!
  • Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2020
    Not the James Patterson's books I remember. This one short and sweet. Does not keep you spellbound. It was just ok
  • Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2017
    LOVED this book shot!! Fast paced, exciting, cohesive! All the characters are amazing, quirky and funny! Loved how the mystery builds... keeps you guessing.. you are trying to prove guilt and innocence with each character as you read. Fun, great read!
    3 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2019
    One of the best book shots I have read super twisty and tourney, great beginning amazing middle phenomenal ending! Patterson never disappoints! Look forward to reading more of these hope he makes a full novel with this team
  • Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2018
    It's okay. It might've been better if there was more character development. For those who have watched hour long police shows, the ending is not hard to see coming. I hoped for better reading from Patterson, but when you pay for what you get.

Top reviews from other countries

  • kev dilks
    5.0 out of 5 stars Stingrays james Patterson
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 30, 2017
    These bookshots are great action packed storyline which can be read in one night the stingrays are private investigators led by Matthew Quinn who have to solve a disappearance or possibly a murder of a young woman great storyline realistic characters hopefully this becomes a series of bookshots.kev dilks.
  • Julie
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fun & Exciting
    Reviewed in Australia on May 26, 2018
    What a fun quick read. Exciting and I didn't see the end. Fabulous characters, I'd read again if more stories are written !
  • mrs j law
    4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 20, 2017
    we have enjoyed all of the book shot books easy if attending an appointment quick and fast to read
  • Kindle Customer
    3.0 out of 5 stars Strange but interesting
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 8, 2018
    Best read all at one. Gets confusing if read in sections.
    Never found out who or what Stingrays are. Why should U dictate how many words. It's my review.
  • Mrs. Janet Lowe
    5.0 out of 5 stars I was stung .
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 6, 2018
    Very good read a bit different from other books of James P. look forward to more.