The Thomas Berryman Number

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1976
272
Novel • Fiction
Nashville, Tennessee • 1970s
1976
Adult
18+ years
The Thomas Berryman Number by James Patterson follows a journalist investigating the assassination of a Southern mayoral candidate. The narrative unfolds through various perspectives, revealing intricate details of the planned murder. As the journalist delves deeper, complexities and hidden truths emerge, painting a picture of ambition and deception within this suspenseful thriller.
Mysterious
Suspenseful
Dark
The Thomas Berryman Number, James Patterson's debut novel, showcases a compelling plot with a complex assassination storyline. Readers appreciate its intricate narrative and suspenseful pacing. However, some find the character development lacking and the plot difficult to follow. This novel offers a glimpse of Patterson's emerging storytelling prowess despite its flaws.
A reader who enjoys The Thomas Berryman Number by James Patterson is likely drawn to suspenseful, cleverly plotted thrillers with intriguing twists. Fans of John Grisham's The Firm or Gillian Flynn's Gone Girl may appreciate Patterson's debut for its gripping narrative and complex characters.
272
Novel • Fiction
Nashville, Tennessee • 1970s
1976
Adult
18+ years
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