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    Swimsuit

    Written by James Patterson and Maxine Paetro

    Narrated by L.J. Ganser

    3.5/5

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    About this audiobook

    Syd, a breathtakingly beautiful supermodel on a photo shoot in Hawaii, disappears. Fearing the worst, her parents travel to Hawaii to investigate for themselves, never expecting the horror that awaits them.

    LA Times reporter Ben Hawkins is conducting his own research into the case, hoping to help the victim and get an idea for his next bestseller. With no leads and no closer to uncovering the kidnapper's identity than when he stepped off the plane, Ben gets a shocking visit that pushes him into an impossible-to-resist deal with the devil.

    A heart-pounding story of fear and desire, SWIMSUIT transports listeners to a chilling new territory where the collision of beauty and murder transforms paradise into a hell of unspeakable horrors.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherHachette Audio
    Release dateJun 29, 2009
    ISBN9781600245923
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    Swimsuit
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    James Patterson

    James Patterson is the CEO of J. Walter Thompson, an advertising agency in New York. He has written several successful fiction and nonfiction books, including The New York Times best seller The Day America Told the Truth.

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    • 3/5
      A swimsuit model mysteriously disappearing, leaving no trace of herself behind. Shortly after she goes missing, her parents receive a chilling call late at night from someone telling them that bad things have happened to her. After receiving the call they immediately book a flight to Hawaii - were the photo shoot was taking place - and with the help of ex-cop turned writer for the LA Times Ben Hawkins, they begin to search for her, hoping that the worst wont come while surmising that it has.

      I did enjoy this book for the most part. It was a fast reader, kept me interested throughout and the violence didn't really bother me. However, this book has no ending!!! Talk about frustrating. I kept thumbing through the last 20 pages after I was done, thinking I had missed some chapters. What a poor way to finish this otherwise entertaining book. I really feel like I read 3/4 of a book and then got to a page that said "The End". Maybe James and his co-authors should get together.

    • 3/5
      Swimsuit is another her fast paced novel by James Patterson and Maxine Paetro.

      A good quick read with a plot which we only can hope has not and does not happen.
    • 3/5
      I found this novel hard to put down, even if it wasnt at all what I was expected. I was thinking Id see a story about a woman who has been abducted and murdered. Sure, it starts out that way, but it goes on a tangent about a newspaper journalist and the murderer. It ends mostly how to you expect, with a twist. So, although I didnt exactly get what I paid for, I got something almost as satisfying.
    • 5/5
      My second book by James Patterson and I am not disappointed. I actually listened to the audio for this book and found myself drawn into the story from the very beginning.This book is about the murder of a swimsuit model and the person who committed the crime. You hear the story and the murders that he commits and has committed before. You don't know what is actually truth and what is fiction about the guy. He is a psychopath!!Even the ending was one surprise and it makes you wonder. So glad I decided to listen to this book.
    • 3/5
      Fast read. Short chapters. A book about a Serial Killer and peepers (people who view his killings for pleasure). Not a real complex book.
    • 1/5
      Poorly written, pure schlock. Like a movie that only has special effects and nothing else. Couldn't finish it.
    • 4/5
      This is a very fast-paced and enthralling thriller. It's a real page-turner and kept me in a non-stop running through up until the very last page. The very short chapters make it easy to switch between the different locations and settings which are connecting in the end. Also it was soon obvious who are the good guys and who are the evil ones. Nevertheless all the twists and turns made me guessing how the plot will be ending.The first half of the story takes place on Hawaii whereas the second half goes really international. The story shows how human mentality can be really evil and dangerous.
    • 3/5
      Written in a combination of 1st person from an involved journalist/former cop and third person narrative, this James Patterson crime thriller also attempts to put us in the head of a serial killer for hire. Changing view points can be a little confusing; a lesser writer would have problems pulling it off. Henri (allegedly not his real name) is contracted by a group he calls "the peepers" to creatively film himself having sex with young victims, then killing them. Paid well, including world-wide travel in search of victims, Henri finds he can up-sell the value of his "work" by embellishing the story. In the case of Kim, a prominent supermodel, the enhanced story includes her parents and the media coverage.Among the media is Ben, a writer from the LA Times. Henri is somewhat a master of disguise, and Ben meets him several times without ever really knowing. Henri, meanwhile, knows a little of Ben, and soon Ben is giving an offer he can't refuse..the opportunity to write Henri's memoir. Henri is a formidable, evil character, and his employers are despicable beyond belief. For an ex-cop, though, Ben doesn't seem to able to help himself or his girlfriend (and perhaps prevent other victims) once approached by Henri. Eventually, justice is served, but the ending comes a little rushed and confused.
    • 3/5
      Engrossing CD book for long drive. I did not like the short chapters - over 100 - which the narrator constantly was reciting after barely 30 seconds of dialog - not format I think adds any value to the book. Plot is different and inventive especially the killer's adapting to situations and changes and bringing the reporter into the danger.
    • 4/5
      Patterson is an incredibly prolific author and Swimsuit is a proof he's not out of ideas just yet. Although it's another story following a psychopath the story shifts in to a clever and fresh approach about a third of the way through. A real 'huh?' moment that creates a real page turner. Patterson's hallmark narrative style always helps to keep the action flowing and the some unpredictable story twists add extra flair. That all noted, Swimsuit is at heart a simple story and some of the elements are a little tired, the characters rather two dimensional. For a quick blast though, it's ideal.
    • 3/5
      Swimsuit was written by James Patterson and Maxine Paetro and it was the best Patterson I've read in quite a while. A psychopathic serial killer who goes by the name of Henri Benoit (amongst other names and identities) viciously rapes and kills a swimsuit model in the beginning of the novel. To make matters worse, he is being paid to kill at random and film his evil deeds for super rich clients all over the world.The hero of the book is a former cop turned reporter, Ben Hawkins who has been told to fly to Hawaii and report on the missing model. He unwittingly becomes involved in the case himself when the killer confronts him to ghost write his story or become his next victim.If you keep in mind this is a James Patterson and allow yourself to enjoy the short chapters, quick pace, and violence and leave any expectations at the door for deep character development and poignant prose Swimsuit is a quick, easy and entertaining crime thriller.
    • 3/5
      I feel compelled to comment since there are bad reviews. This book isn't that bad. I like the author and was interested in the premise. I admit that after a while it is a little predictable, but it was entertaining enough to hold my attention.
    • 1/5
      A friend left this with me and I was curious to see what she was reading. It was a piece of trash.
    • 1/5
      i was disappointed. i expected to give it a higher rating.
    • 1/5
      A good example of a co-authored book destroying the name of the main author.
    • 1/5
      Story was "eh", graphic and seemed to end somewhat abruptly.
    • 4/5
      easy quick read. Ben Hawkins a past police detective and now writing crime for the Los Angles times get involved with a psycotic killer.
    • 3/5
      I know James Patterson is a really popular author (If he weren't, he wouldn't come out with a novel every other month! But I digress...), and he can tell a good story, but there were some glaringly annoying things about this book. Mainly, I wasn't too fond of the way his main character, Ben Hawkins, wasn't particularly consistent.Sure, people have their public personas, the ones we show when we're on-duty at work, but the thought process going on behind all that doesn't change that dramatically. Or, it shouldn't. Ben is all business while at work, and it shows in his narration -- Taught sentences, quick images. Then, when he talks about his girlfriend, Amanda, it's suddenly a big Ben puddle of love. His thoughts get sloppy and he fawns constantly. Yeah, you could chalk it up to the whole "crazy in love" thing, but it bugged me.That being said, this was an engaging story. If I had been able to sit down and read it straight through, I think I could have pounded it out in a couple of hours. As it is, I finished it in less than a whole day. And the psychopathic killer, Henri Benoit, is very believable as a delusional killer. He really did creep me out.I like Patterson's young adult series, Maximum Ride and Daniel X, and I went into this book hoping to see much of the same funny, snappy narration. I didn't really get that, and I was disappointed. But, I do have to give the man a lot of credit: He can tell a really compelling story.Part of my prejudice against thrillers comes in that they are just so popular. They're full of action and suspense, so they make great movies. I prefer a little more cerebral work with my reading, thank you, so I have never thought twice about picking up a thriller. They fly off the shelves at my library, but I usually just smile and say I haven't read it when someone asks.If you're a fan of thrillers, you'll love this. As for me, I think I'll stick to Patterson's young adult series and steer clear of anything with the thriller label from now on.
    • 4/5
      I took a chance on reading this. I saw the negative reviews, and lately, Patterson doesn't have the best track record. I went into Swimsuit planning not to like it. I can honestly say that I was wrong and it was a pleasant surprise to find what an enjoyable read it was. I'm not the kind of person to give a good review just because the author is famous. If you've seen some of my other reviews of Patterson, you'll know I'm not afraid of giving him one star. This isn't the case for Swimsuit. This was an excellent read. The story opens in Hawaii. A world famous model, Kim McDaniels is doing a shoot, and is used to getting all sorts of attention. This time, she has the attention of a serial killer, and he plans for Kim. He plans to kill her. However, not just kill her, he has special plans for her. Ben is a reporter/ex cop/author. He takes the case in hopes to write a story for the LA Times. He looks into Kim's death, and then the killer finds out that Ben is on the case, then he has very special plans for Ben and his family. Ben soon finds out that Kim wasn't the killers first or last victim. That's all I really want to say about the plot. If I say to much more, it may spoil it and I don't want to do that. I did like what the killer has planed for Ben. That was a nice and unexpected twist. Swimsuit has some nice plot twists and has a nice flow to it. The characters in Swimsuit have a lot of layers to them, esp the serial killer. He was a very interesting character. I also liked the character of Ben, I was glad to read about this background. I'm surprised of all the negative reviews. This was such a nice read, and held my attention. I had to chuckle when the reviews said that it was gruesome and violent. Folks, this is about a serial killer, and not the kind that fills you with warm puppy dog hugs. He kills, and he's good at what he does. As I said, this was a very good read. It's to bad that other Patterson's books all aren't like this one was. Patterson's books are a hit or a miss, and this one was a hit.
    • 5/5
      I didn't think there could be another book in this genre which could surprise me with it's originality but here it is. This is a story of a serial killer who is paid by a group of hi-profile business people to make films of the murders. As time goes by they want more and more variety which brings this monsters' creativity to life. The hero of the novel is Ben Hawkins an ex-cop turned reporter who sees his life turned upside down as people around him are murdered. Beautiful models are his first targets but this soon develops into a smorgasboard of killing as his 'employers' demand a documentary-style production. Unknowingly, Ben has already met the killer and when he and his girlfriend become targets he has to take matters into his own hands. Couldn't put this one down.
    • 4/5
      I couldn't put it down. I needed to see how it all came together, how everything ended. Some parts, I wanted to look away, I wanted to look away so badly, and yet I couldn't!How Patterson thinks up what is in his book is beyond me! The ending left me wanting more though. I admit it, I wasn't happy with it. And yet, the ending is intriguing somehow, even though I didn't like it, felt like given all that was in the book, it was the right ended. Anything else would have felt, maybe too tidy? too neat?
    • 4/5
      I can say Patterson stepped right from suspense thriller to creepy on this one. Yes, I could not put it down, he gripped me by the heart at the beginning and as the Killer brings in the family I could barely stand my own skin crawling. That's why we read this stuff though isn't it?
    • 3/5
      I've just started reading Patterson, and absolutely love the Women's Murder Club series. However, once I got partway into this one, I wondered if it was the same author. While Swimsuit wasn't bad, I didn't enjoy this book as much as I thought I would. I actually really liked the main character in this story. He's a journalist following a story, but since he used to be a cop, he gets himself caught up in the investigation for the missing and murdered girls. With all the hype about this book coming out, I expected much more. It's an okay story, but a forgettable one.
    • 3/5
      Swimsuit model Kim McDaniels has gone missing during her big photo shoot in Hawaii. Her father receives a call in the middle of the night from a man claiming to have taken his daughter. Along with his wife, Barbara, Levon rushes to Hawaii to find his missing daughter. Once there, they meet up with LA Times reporter Ben Hawkins. The search for Kim McDaniels will ultimately lead to something much more dangerous than one missing girl.This book is consistent with most of Patterson's thrillers. He has a wonderful imagination, creating interesting and surprising plot lines. He writes in a clean and somewhat simplified manner. I am not saying this is a bad thing, I have read books from many authors and find that there are winners and losers with every style of writing.I found the characters interesting, especially the villain in this story. His evil was complex and truly reflects that most evil comes from unsuspecting sources. I also enjoyed that the character of Ben was not written to be the perfect good guy. His human wants interferes with his being morally responsible.The overall flow of the story did not work for me. I liked the plot of the book, but somehow felt that the story was not pieced together as well as it could have been. While reading this I remember thinking that it sounded like a first draft from a very good outline. Some polishing could have smoothed some of the rough edges in my opinion.I enjoyed this book and it is a fast read. But do not expect anything more than a good book.
    • 3/5
      Swimsuit is the terrifying story of Henri Benoit, a serial killer. He isn't just any old serial killer either...he makes his living filming his murders for his wealthy clients. Ben Hawkins, a reporter for the L.A Times, gets tangled in Henri's web and has to figure a way out. Henri forces Ben to write his story and Ben really has no other choice but to do so, or does he? The things I like about this book...it is a quick read. Each chapter ends in a way that makes you want to read the next chapter and the next...I liked the idea of the story, and I thought Henri was chilling. It is pretty violent and graphic, but I didn't think it was too much. I pretty much enjoyed the whole thing until I came to the end. It left things, well, I will just shut up now...
    • 4/5
      I am a big James Patterson fan. I have read his books since Along Came a Spider and kept up with the new releases and then went back and read his earlier books. I love the Alex Cross series and the Women's Murder Club and the standalones. So I was thrilled to get an early copy of his newest standalone - Swimsuit from Miriam Parker.Swimsuit does not disappoint either. From the first page I was sucked into Ben's story of how he came across Henri and the missing swimsuit model Kim.Ben is a very compassionate character as are Kim's parents and Ben's girlfriend Amanda. This is one of the things I really liked about the novel - Ben is the ordinary guy, the caring guy, he's not a tough guy, he's just a guy who wants to do what is right and help people. He just gets thrown into an insane set of circumstances.The story moves along quickly and doesn't lose you as some have in the past. I was able to follow along, but not guess the next thing that happened. There were quite a few twists and turns and the usual James Patterson "evilness" in the serial killer. He just does serial killers the best. They are always twisted and egotistical and stand out against the good-guy, who is usually just an average guy, like Ben.If you like the thriller genre then I encourage you to pick up Swimsuit by James Patterson and Maxine Patreo - it will not disappoint, it may make you lose sleep from trying to finish it, but I don't think it will disappoint. You will find great suspense, evil bad guys, compassionate good guys and a great story to follow along with.
    • 5/5
      This is a great book by a great author.It keeps pulling you in..You do not want to put it down.Be ready for some gruesome murders and a thrilling ride.I loved it !!!
    • 4/5
      I liked this book! I normally only listen to audiobooks when I walk my dog, which usually totals from about 90 minutes to 2 hours each day. With this book tho, I caught myself leaving my earbuds in for quite a while after getting back home and I ended up completing the whole thing in less than 2 days. I mean, it wouldn't have killed me to stop listening. The story didn't have me totally desperate to find out what happened next and my nails weren't in jeopardy of being chewed off, but the story was good enough that I just wanted to keep going. James Patterson's extremely short chapters make it incredibly easy to keep telling yourself "...just one more chapter!" and then "ok, seriously, JUST ONE more!" LOL! Oh--and a lot of the other reviews I've read, people said how bad they thought the ending was. I thought it could be better, yeah, but it didn't think it was as awful as some others made it seem to be. Oh well.. To each their own!
    • 3/5
      From Fantastic fiction:Kim, a breathtakingly beautiful supermodel on a photo shoot in Hawaii, disappears. Fearing the worst, her parents travel to Hawaii to investigate for themselves, never expecting the horror that awaits them.LA Times reporter Ben Hawkins is conducting his own research into the case, hoping to help the victim and get an idea for his next bestseller. With no leads and no closer to uncovering the kidnapper's identity than when he stepped off the plane, Ben gets a shocking visit that pushes him into an impossible-to-resist deal with the devil.You know what you are going to get with a JP novel. This is a stand alone rather than one that belongs to a set. I prefer at the moment the stand alone ones as I feel that his series books have gone a bit stale.There are plenty of thrills and gore, this book is very gory indeed ! However I felt that the second half of this book was not as good as the first and was getting a little fed up with it. Would I recommend James Patterson and this book: Well yes if you have never read any of his book at all, but if like me you have read them nearly all, then well he’s done better.
    • 4/5
      I enjoyed reading Swimsuit. The violence was a bit over the top so probably not a great choice for the faint of heart. Excellent page turning suspense, but the ending could have been better. I’m one of those readers that need more closure than what was provided.