“The Midnight Club”   

by James Patterson

 

2011 Book Review #54

 Booklist Review

Organized crime gets a new, more sinister face as a psychotic killer seizes control of a drug ring called the Midnight Club. The killer is Germain, wealthy and powerful, fond of kinky sex, and never happier than when he is wiping people out (``wet work'').

Stefanovitch is the detective Germaine leaves crippled and widowed, Parker is the Harlem cop left brotherless, and Sarah McGinniss is the journalist whose son was kidnapped by the club and who falls in love with Stefanovitch.

All three are intent on revenge. Although the novel is uneven, it boasts a compellingly kinetic narrative that combines nonstop violence with glittery sexual goings-on. The characterization isn't always particularly realistic, but Stefanovitch is extremely likable.

Unfortunately, when the author allows him to walk again in the final few pages, much credibility is needlessly lost. A flawed yet spirited thriller. 

My Thoughts:  Good book but, not the easiest story line to keep straight.  Not James Patterson’s best, in my opinion