Book Review: Confessions: The Private School Murders by James Patterson & Maxine Paetro

Confessions: The Private School Murders
Confessions #2
Authors: James Patterson & Maxine Paetro
Reading Level: Young Adult
Genre: Mystery/Thriller
Release Date: October 7th 2013
Review Source: Big Honcho Media

Wealthy young women are being murdered, and the police aren't looking for answers in the right places. Enter Tandy Angel. Her first case was the mystery of her parents' deaths. Now she's working to exonerate her brother of his girlfriend's homicide. And danger just got closer.

One of the recent victims was a student at Tandy's own elite school. She has a hunch it may be the work of a serial killer... and Tandy perfectly fits the profile of the killer's targets. Can she untangle the mysteries in time? Or will she be the next victim?

James Patterson keeps the confessions coming as Tandy delves deeper into her own tumultuous history and the skeletons in the Angel family closet.

James Patterson remains a pivotal figure in the young adult fiction genre. More known for his mystery novels over the past few years, Patterson has made a strong base in young adult fiction. With series like Maximum Ride and Daniel X, James Patterson seems to have the younger genre down pack. The new Confessions series, I believe is his most polished yet. With the storyline, great characters, and of course the vintage Patterson mystery, the first two books in the series are obvious bestsellers.
Now the second book, the Private School Murders, is a great sequel to Confessions of a Murder Suspect. Keeping with the fast paced style, the story becomes a mad dash from start to finish. Tandoori is back and her family is still messed up. While her brother lives in custody for supposed murder; mysterious murders are popping up around NYC and lets not forget the typical teenage lover affair. With the help of her friends and family, she hopes to solve all of the cases in time. Filled with tension on every page, this book turns out to be better than the first. Tandoori as a main character really becomes relatable and on a whole, the story just seems to flow just right from page to page.

Read Joshua's Review for Book 1 Confessions of a Murder Suspect

*Side Note from Deitre

Although I try not to judge a book by it's cover, I must bring to light the fact that book 1, had an original cover that was very dramatic and gets the reader ready to dive into the book. Since the first publication, new cover styles have been created that just do not lend to the same effect. Be sure to let the name and writing alone, James Patterson, entice you to read this series.

Confessions and Clues Week: Confessions: The Private School Murders | Set-Up | Confession #2 | Giveaway

Confessions and Clues Week

Today We would like to share with you the Confessions and Clues Week celebration for the second Young Adult Murder Mystery Series from James Patterson; Confessions: The Private School Murders.

Set-up:

There have been a string of murders on the Upper West Side in NYC. A killer is on the loose targeting private school girls, and while the police look for all the right answers in all the wrong places, Tandy Angel is determined to uncover who is really responsible. Tandy has shared these five clues that hint at who the killer may be.

But what is going on in Tandy’s mind as she tracks the footsteps of a killer? Here is one of Tandy’s true CONFESSIONS, an inside look at her thoughts and feelings.

To piece together the full story and get an inside look at this thrilling story, you’ll have to pick up a copy of Confessions: The Private School Murders, on-sale October 7th however books are sold.

Confession #2:

Tandy Angel, mastermind determined to track down a serial killer targeting private school girls on the Upper West Side, confesses her vow in Confessions: The Private School Murders to track down the person responsible.

“I am making a promise to myself, and also to you. I will save lives. I hope I will save potential victims of the Private School Girl Killer. “

-Confessions: The Private School Murders (page 131)

*Now be sure to stop by Bewitched Bookworms as she's featuring a Clue today!*

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Confessions: The Private School Murders is the gripping second installment in James Patterson’s #1 New York Times bestselling new teen detective series!



Wealthy young women are being murdered, and the police are looking for all the right answers in all the wrong places. And Tandy Angel wants to know who’s really responsible.



In the meantime, Tandy’s brother Matthew is on trial for the murder of his pregnant girlfriend, actress Tamara Gee, and Tandy is delving deeper into the Angel family closet to uncover the mysteries of her scandalous family



As the victims continue to pile up, can Tandy untangle the mysteries in time? Or will she be the next victim?

 

The first book: Confessions of a Murder Suspect by James Patterson and Maxine Paetro

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Book Review: Confessions of a Murder Suspect by James Patterson & Maxine Paetro

Confessions of a Murder Suspect
Teen Detective Series #1
Author: James Patterson & Maxine Paetro
Reading Level: YA
Genre: Mystery/Crime
Released: September 24th 2012
Review Source: Little, Brown and Company
Available: Amazon

James Patterson returns to the genre that made him famous with a thrilling teen detective series about the mysterious and magnificently wealthy Angel family . . . and the dark secrets they're keeping from one another.

On the night Malcolm and Maud Angel are murdered, Tandy Angel knows just three things: 1) She was the last person to see her parents alive. 2) The police have no suspects besides Tandy and her three siblings. 3) She can't trust anyone--maybe not even herself. Having grown up under Malcolm and Maud's intense perfectionist demands, no child comes away undamaged. Tandy decides that she will have to clear the family name, but digging deeper into her powerful parents' affairs is a dangerous-and revealing-game. Who knows what the Angels are truly capable of?

James Patterson, one of the most well known authors, some how continues to produce amazing series. With the Maximum Ride, Daniel X, and Witch and Wizard series reaching millions of readers, it seems that maybe Mr. Patterson would take a break. Thankfully this is not the case with the renowned author's new novel Confessions of A Murder Suspect. Written with his extremely visual writing style, Patterson drifts away from his genre of fantasy and science fiction and goes to a more realistic mystery with a secondary author by the name of Maxine Paetro. The novel uses many dramatic twists and really portrays the emotional aspect of the book. The quest for perfection is highlighted to the extreme in this book!

In the novel we follow teenager Tandy Angel who awakens one night to find that her parents have been murdered. The murder seems almost impossible to commit from an outsider making Tandy and her brothers instant suspects. Now Tandy's parents were no ordinary parents. They just so happened to be extremely rich parents. Tandy and her siblings have led a highly cultured life, in where their parents control everything to achieve perfection. This control however, sadly turns each sibling into a type of sociopath which Tandy realizes makes them prime suspects. While dealing with the conflicting feelings of loss for her parents, Tandy does vow to find the killer and bring them to justice.

An emotional roller coaster, this novel thrives off of dramatic twists and surprises. As always Patterson does a wonderful job of composing his characters. My only wish for this new book of Patterson, is that would be longer, providing more back story. I feel it would have greatly enhanced the over story. Nevertheless, this is a great book, and will surely become a best-seller!