I have read just one book by James Patterson and had enjoyed
it. Since I am looking into reading different authors I found this one in the library
and decided to start reading this author. Some of my friends have said they like
to read this author too as he writes murder mysteries.
The story starts with a murder of one assassin by another
called the Ghost. The man is attacked in the toilet of the Grand Central
Station but flees till the lockers and collapses after opening a locker. While
he lies there dying a young man comes up to see what the matter was. The killer
meanwhile has set of smoke bombs that gets panics people into thinking this was
a terrorist attack. So everyone is running to get out but this young man stops
to check on this man he sees bleeding by the lockers. The man dies and there is
nothing he could have done to save him but something makes him look into the
locker and finds a black medical bag. Inside the bag he sees diamonds – many handfuls…..
who do they belong to? Can he keep them? He escapes from there and makes his
way home trying to avoid being noticed.
The diamonds of course belong to the mafia for whom the dead
man used to work. They want the diamonds back and send a number of people, 2
assassins and 2 bent policemen to hunt for the diamonds and eliminate whoever
took them. The plot is convoluted and keeps you guessing. Half-way through
there is a revelation as to who the Ghost is. Now the story takes a different
turn but maintains the tension. The man with the diamonds is on the run with
his girlfriend across Europe pursed by the mafia killers. Who will win? Will the
young man get away with the stolen diamonds or will he be killed for them? Will
there be a happy ever after ending?
Definitely a gripping thriller and a good read for all who
enjoy a mystery. There is romance, mystery, murder, thrill of chase and
intrigue, everything that makes a good read.
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