13 Minute Murder

Overview: A psychiatrist, a mother, and an expert hitman each race against time in these three fast-paced thrillers from the world’s #1 bestselling writer, James Patterson.

Dead Man Running: Psychiatrist Randall Beck specializes in PTSD cases — and his time is limited. Especially when he uncovers the plot to kill a presidential candidate.
113 Minutes: Molly Rourke’s son has been murdered — and she knows who’s responsible. Now she’s taking the law into her own hands. Never underestimate a mother’s love.
13-Minute Murder: Michael Ryan can kill anybody in just minutes — from the first approach to the clean escape. His skills have served him well, and he has a grand plan: to get out alive and spend his earnings with his beloved wife, Maria.
An anonymous client offers Ryan a rich payout to assassinate a target in Harvard Yard. It’s exactly the last big job he needs to complete his plan. The precision strike starts perfectly, then somehow explodes into a horrifying spectacle. Ryan has to run and Maria goes missing. Now the world’s fastest hit man sets out for one last score: Revenge. And every minute counts.

Pages:  464 Pages

Writer: James Patterson

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Review By: Jason Schulte
Rating:4 half star

This collection features three thrilling short stories that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

In “Dead Man Running,” a psychiatrist finds himself entangled in a dangerous plot to assassinate the President, leading to a wild adventure with a trail of bodies in his wake.

Next up is “113 Minutes,” a story with quirky chapter starters that may seem odd at first, but trust me, the tale of a mother seeking revenge on her son’s drug dealer is absolutely captivating.

And finally, we have a hitman in “One Last Hit,” who is determined to retire after one final job. But when things go awry, he must eliminate his way up the criminal hierarchy to uncover the mastermind behind the hit.

Despite not being a huge fan of short stories, I found myself thoroughly engrossed in these high-energy, action-packed tales. The authors truly nailed it with these gripping narratives that left me craving more.