Beach Road
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2006
390
Novel • Fiction
The Hamptons • 2000s
2006
Adult
18+ years
Beach Road by Peter de Jonge and James Patterson follows a struggling lawyer who takes on a high-profile murder case in the Hamptons, where a basketball star is accused of killing three people. As the lawyer seeks justice, complex secrets and surprising truths emerge, challenging perceptions and exposing hidden motives.
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Beach Road by Peter de Jonge and James Patterson is praised for its fast-paced, engaging plot and well-crafted suspense. Readers enjoy the multi-layered thriller with unexpected twists. However, some critics find character development lacking and the narrative style somewhat formulaic, which might disappoint fans seeking deeper storytelling. Overall, it’s a gripping read.
A reader who enjoys Beach Road by Peter de Jonge and James Patterson likely appreciates fast-paced legal thrillers with gripping courtroom drama and unexpected twists. Fans of The Client by John Grisham or Kiss the Girls by James Patterson will find this book compelling and hard to put down.
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In Beach Road, the collaborative process was fueled by a long-standing friendship between authors James Patterson and Peter de Jonge, who had previously worked together on other projects.
The novel includes legal thriller elements, drawing on de Jonge’s background as a journalist and editor to create an authentic depiction of courtroom proceedings.
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Beach Road is set in the affluent Hamptons, a setting that Patterson often uses to explore themes of privilege and justice.
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390
Novel • Fiction
The Hamptons • 2000s
2006
Adult
18+ years
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