3 Days to Live
Overview: The people closest to you can be your most dangerous enemies in this heart-pounding collection of 3 brand-new thrillers from the master of suspense. 3 Days to Live : A CIA-agent bride is on her European honeymoon when she and her husband are poisoned—leaving her seventy-two hours to take revenge (with Duane Swierczynski).
Women and Children First : When a deal goes bad on a tech executive in Washington, DC, he turns an order to kill his family into a chance to relive his military glory days (with Bill Schweigart).
The A Los Angeles doctor trusts her two housekeepers, but when she’s murdered in a botched attempt to steal drugs, the pair of grifters vie to control their former employer’s estate—facing off against the Russian mob (with Julie Margaret Hogben).
Pages: 400 Pages
Writer: James Patterson, Duane Swierzynski, Bill Schweigart, Julie Margaret Hogben
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Review By: Jason Schulte
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Let me start by saying, I’m not usually one to dive into short stories, but hey, I’m open to new experiences. The first story introduces us to a former CIA agent who’s been hit with a deadly bioweapon that’s ticking down her clock. With her husband already out of the picture, she’s on a mission to uncover the truth before time’s up. It’s like a CIA version of the movie Crank – not bad, but it feels like the story lost its steam along the way.
Next up, we have a security firm tackling a ballpark challenge filled with twists and turns. It’s a decent story, with some thrilling moments, but it sticks to the classic story formula like a security guard on duty.
Now, the final story is where things get juicy. We follow a Dr. through a whirlwind of chaos – divorce, a son in rehab, a security breach, and some shady housekeepers with a past. This story has depth, complexity, and kept me hooked from start to finish.
Overall, short stories aren’t usually my cup of tea, but these weren’t half bad. They had their moments of brilliance, but sometimes it felt like they just ran out of steam. Hey, at least they kept me entertained!