The Murder House by James Patterson Summary
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Explore the cursed Hamptons mansion where Detective Jenna Murphy unravels horrific murders in Patterson and Ellis's innovative thriller - released both complete and serialized with exclusive content. Fast-paced chapters zigzag through time, showcasing why Patterson remains "the world's best thriller writer."
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The House at 7 Ocean Drive
The Hamptons may seem like a paradise of wealth and leisure, but Detective Jenna Murphy knows better. Having left the NYPD under mysterious circumstances, she's returned to her childhood summer retreat when her uncle, Police Chief Langdon James, offers her a position on the local force. But her homecoming coincides with a brutal double homicide that shocks the community-a Hollywood agent and his mistress found murdered in the abandoned mansion locals call "The Murder House." Standing empty on prime beachfront property, 7 Ocean Drive has witnessed generations of violence. The Dahlquist family who built it carried a dark legacy-six generations of men named Holden, each seemingly cursed to become violent criminals. When local handyman Noah Walker becomes the prime suspect in the recent killings, Jenna feels conflicted. The evidence against him seems circumstantial, yet her uncle appears determined to pin the murders on Noah regardless of evidence. As Jenna digs deeper, troubling inconsistencies emerge. Why is her uncle fabricating testimony? Why is powerful businessman John Sulzman pressuring the department for a quick resolution? And what about the unsolved disappearances of two young women who vanished after spending a night in the abandoned mansion? When her uncle himself is found murdered, Jenna realizes she's uncovering secrets someone will kill to protect.
Paradise Corrupted
Walls That Whisper Secrets
The Dahlquist Legacy Unraveled
Allies, Adversaries, and Revelations
Behind the Mask
From Darkness into Light
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