In James Patterson's #1 New York Times bestselling thriller, a Texas Ranger fights for his life, his freedom, and the town he loves as he investigates his ex-wife's murder.
Across the ranchlands and cities of his home state, Rory Yates's discipline and law enforcement skills have carried him far: from local highway patrolman to the honorable rank of Texas Ranger. He arrives in his hometown to find a horrifying crime scene and a scathing accusation: he is named a suspect in the murder of his ex-wife, Anne, a devoted teacher whose only controversial act was ending her marriage to a Ranger.
In search of the killer, Yates plunges into the inferno of the most twisted and violent minds he's ever encountered, vowing to never surrender. That code just might bring him out alive.
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"I real did like this book. The butler did it kind of thing all the way through. I tried to figure it out and I didn't get it right all the way to the end. I didn't know who did it. "
— Richard (4 out of 5 stars)
“Having made it from local highway patrolman to Texas Ranger, Rory Yates finds his chances for promotion stymied after a difficult case and heads home for some rest and recuperation. Instead, he becomes a suspect in his ex-wife’s murder.”
— Library JournalAn effective mystery . . . Patterson and Bourelle's rapid-fire chapters squeeze in plenty of dishy small-town drama on top of the murder case [and] the story is picking up speed like a semi barreling down the Interstate.
— Houston Chronicle" Enjoyed the book show the challenges of Taxes life style really well written The hard ship, and toughness of the ranger. "
— SM, 5/10/2020" The story line is great, but it is completely ruined by the profanity. It would not be worth the price even if it was free. "
— Carol, 11/4/2018" Great book. lots of gritty action and also lots of relationship, love and romance all wrapped up in this story of suspense. Great read! "
— Dennis, 10/27/2018" interesting and good "
— Ify, 8/29/2018" Good story. Had some slow parts, but kept my interest. Surprise ending. "
— Sandy Bobb, 8/28/2018James 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 Effing Smith, and Maximum Ride, and of breathtaking true stories about the Kennedys, John Lennon, and Princess Diana, as well as our military heroes, police officers, and ER nurses. He has coauthored #1 bestselling novels with Bill Clinton and Dolly Parton, told the story of his own life in James Patterson by James Patterson, and received an Edgar Award, nine Emmy Awards, the Literarian Award from the National Book Foundation, and the National Humanities Medal.
Andrew Bourelle is the author of the novel Heavy Metal and the coauthor with James Patterson of Texas Ranger.
Christopher Ryan Grant is an actor and audiobook narrator. His readings include It’s A Long Story: My Life by Willie Nelson and Honky Tonk Samurai by Joe R. Lansdale, among others.