「信じられるのは誰か?」
突き詰めるとテーマはこれに尽きるんでしょうか。
主人公の刑事ビリーが頭部を撃たれて他の2人の女性死体と同じ部屋で発見されたところから物語は始まります。
ビリーには二卵性の双子の姉がいて、こちらも刑事、父も刑事という刑事一家です。
ビリーは以前から警察内部の不正を調査しており、これを指示していたのが父とも親友である別の刑事。
一方ビリーの捜査に横やりを入れてくる直属上司の刑事と大物女性判事とその美人助手。
しかしこの美人助手とビリーは互いに相手の不正を疑いながらもひとめぼれしてしまうという微妙な関係。
もう一人長年パートナーを組んでいた女性刑事とも関係を持ったりします。
頭部を撃たれた際の記憶をなくしてしまった主人公が、裁判で犯人に仕立て上げられてゆく中、最後の最後で全ての記憶を取り戻し、証言する驚愕の内容とその証拠。
登場人物のほとんどが一度は真犯人ではないかと疑われる絶妙な設定で読者を引きずり込みます。
とにかく抜群に面白いです。
読みだしたら止まらないという表現がこれほど当てはまる小説もめったにないでしょう。
しかもこの手の止まらない話でよくありがちな、結果を知ってがっかりというのも全くなく、読後感も最高です。
ジェームズ・パターソンとデヴィッド・エリスという二人の共著だそうですが、恐らく間違いなく映画化されそうです。
自身を持ってお勧めできます。

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The Black Book (A Black Book Thriller, 1) ペーパーバック – 2017/3/27
英語版
James Patterson
(著),
David Ellis
(著)
The "thrilling" #1 New York Times and USA Today bestseller (Karin Slaughter): when three bodies are found in a Chicago bedroom, a black book goes missing . . . and the city has never been more dangerous.
Billy Harney was born to be a cop. As the son of Chicago's chief of detectives with a twin sister on the force, Billy plays it by the book. Teaming up with his adrenaline-junkie partner, Detective Kate Fenton, there's nothing he wouldn't sacrifice for his job. Enter Amy Lentini, a hard-charging assistant attorney hell-bent on making a name for herself who suspects Billy isn't the cop he claims to be. They're about to be linked by more than their careers.
A horrifying murder leads investigators to an unexpected address-an exclusive brothel that caters to Chicago's most powerful citizens. There's plenty of incriminating evidence on the scene, but what matters most is what's missing: the madam's black book. Now with shock waves rippling through the city's elite, everyone's desperate to find it.
As Chicago's elite scramble to get their hands on the elusive black book, no one's motives can be trusted. An ingenious, inventive thriller about power, corruption, and the secrets that can destroy a city, The Black Book is James Patterson at his page-turning best.
Billy Harney was born to be a cop. As the son of Chicago's chief of detectives with a twin sister on the force, Billy plays it by the book. Teaming up with his adrenaline-junkie partner, Detective Kate Fenton, there's nothing he wouldn't sacrifice for his job. Enter Amy Lentini, a hard-charging assistant attorney hell-bent on making a name for herself who suspects Billy isn't the cop he claims to be. They're about to be linked by more than their careers.
A horrifying murder leads investigators to an unexpected address-an exclusive brothel that caters to Chicago's most powerful citizens. There's plenty of incriminating evidence on the scene, but what matters most is what's missing: the madam's black book. Now with shock waves rippling through the city's elite, everyone's desperate to find it.
As Chicago's elite scramble to get their hands on the elusive black book, no one's motives can be trusted. An ingenious, inventive thriller about power, corruption, and the secrets that can destroy a city, The Black Book is James Patterson at his page-turning best.
- 本の長さ448ページ
- 言語英語
- 出版社Grand Central Publishing
- 発売日2017/3/27
- 寸法23.88 x 2.79 x 15.24 cm
- ISBN-101478918446
- ISBN-13978-1478918448
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Praise for THE BLACK BOOK:
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"Brilliantly twisty...Many readers will agree with Patterson that this is the 'best book [he's] written in 25 years.'"―Publishers Weekly (Starred Review)
"The mystery is authentic, the lead-up genuinely suspenseful, and the leading characters and situations more memorable than Patterson's managed in quite a while."―Kirkus
"It's almost as thrilling to see a writer like James Patterson at the top of his game as it is to read THE BLACK BOOK--a total page-turner that will keep you guessing from start to terrifying finish."―Karin Slaughter
"THE BLACK BOOK has more twists than a Formula One race, and the pace is just as fast. Deeply rooted characters, a touch of humor, and a climax nobody can see coming--it's vintage Patterson."―Brad Taylor
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"Brilliantly twisty...Many readers will agree with Patterson that this is the 'best book [he's] written in 25 years.'"―Publishers Weekly (Starred Review)
"The mystery is authentic, the lead-up genuinely suspenseful, and the leading characters and situations more memorable than Patterson's managed in quite a while."―Kirkus
"It's almost as thrilling to see a writer like James Patterson at the top of his game as it is to read THE BLACK BOOK--a total page-turner that will keep you guessing from start to terrifying finish."―Karin Slaughter
"THE BLACK BOOK has more twists than a Formula One race, and the pace is just as fast. Deeply rooted characters, a touch of humor, and a climax nobody can see coming--it's vintage Patterson."―Brad Taylor
著者について
James Patterson received the Literarian Award for Outstanding Service to the American Literary Community at the 2015 National Book Awards. Patterson holds the Guinness World Record for the most # 1 New York Times bestsellers. His books have sold more than 325 million copies worldwide. He has donated more than one million books to students and soldiers and has over four hundred Teacher Education Scholarships at twenty-four colleges and universities. He has also donated millions to independent bookstores and school libraries.
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Amazing entertainer with twists and turns
5つ星のうち5.0
Surprises
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Loved the surprises

red mom
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interesting read
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This was easy to read and hold your interest. The characters are nicely developed and believable. The story line is clear and cloudy in the right places. On to book 2!

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Read loads of Patterson books every one is brilliant

Benny Nahoum
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Riveting thriller
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Plenty of twists till the end.

Dora Eugenia Fabian Pérez
5つ星のうち5.0
Excelente novela
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Excelente novela; te mantiene totalmente envuelto en la trama. James Paterrson es garantía de trama, intriga, creatividad y un suspenso muy elaborado