Paperback. Pub Date :2006-07-03 400 English HarperCollins UK From the author who created the international No 1 bestsellers Along Came a Spider. Kiss the Girls and Jack and Jill comes a lightning-paced novel of high finance. international terrorism and irresistible page-turning suspense -. now reissued in striking new cover style. The threat was absolute.At 5.05 pmWall Street would be destroyed.No demands. no ransom. no negotiations.A multiple firebombing – orchestrated by a secret militia group – would wipe out the financial heart of America. Faced with catastrophe on an unimaginable scale. Federal agent Archer Carroll and Wall Street lawyer Caitlin Dillon are pitched into a heart-stopping race against time. tracking the unknown enemy through a maze. of intrigue. rumour and betrayal towards a truly shocking climax.
Dive into a pulse-pounding thriller with James Patterson's "Black Market," a gripping novel that will keep you on the edge of your seat from the first page to the shocking conclusion. This new edition paperback, published by HarperCollins in 2006, delivers non-stop action, international intrigue, and a relentless race against time that only James Patterson can craft. From the bestselling author of "Along Came a Spider," "Kiss the Girls," and "Jack and Jill," "Black Market" plunges readers into a world where high finance and international terrorism collide. A chilling threat looms over Wall Street: at 5:05 PM, the financial heart of America will be reduced to ashes by a meticulously planned multiple firebombing. There are no demands, no ransom, and no possibility of negotiation. A clandestine militia group is determined to unleash chaos and destruction, leaving federal authorities scrambling for answers. In the face of unimaginable catastrophe, Federal agent Archer Carroll and Wall Street lawyer Caitlin Dillon are thrust together, forming an unlikely alliance to unravel the mystery behind the impending attack. They embark on a heart-stopping mission, navigating a treacherous maze of intrigue, rumour, and betrayal, desperately seeking to identify and stop the unknown enemy before it's too late. Patterson masterfully builds suspense, crafting a narrative filled with unexpected twists and turns that will leave you guessing until the very end. The clock is ticking, the stakes are impossibly high, and the fate of Wall Street and perhaps the entire nation hangs in the balance. "Black Market" is more than just a thriller; it's a commentary on the vulnerabilities of modern society and the ever-present threat of those who seek to exploit them. Patterson's signature short, sharp chapters keep the story moving at a breakneck pace, ensuring that you won't want to put this book down. If you're a fan of action-packed thrillers, gripping suspense, and complex characters, "Black Market" is a must-read. Experience the heart-stopping tension and electrifying plot twists that have made James Patterson one of the world's most beloved and bestselling authors. This new edition with its striking cover is the perfect addition to any thriller enthusiast's collection. Don't miss out on this electrifying read!