Plot Summary

Ambush

James O. Born, James Patterson
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Ambush

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2020

Book Brief

James O. Born, James Patterson

Ambush

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2020
Book Details
Pages

432

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

New York City • Contemporary

Publication Year

2020

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Ambush, NYPD Detective Michael Bennett takes on two rival drug cartels battling for control of New York City's opioid trade, while also contending with a skilled assassin, Alex Martinez, who targets him and his family. She orchestrates a series of attacks, including one on Bennett's incarcerated son, forcing Bennett to navigate personal and professional dangers to bring her and the cartels down.

Suspenseful

Gritty

Dark

Unnerving

Reviews & Readership

4.3

26,768 ratings

81%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Ambush by James O. Born and James Patterson offers a high-stakes, fast-paced thriller with engaging action sequences and strong character development. While some readers appreciate its suspenseful plot and twists, others find it formulaic and predictable. Overall, it's a gripping read for fans of the genre, despite mixed opinions on originality.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Ambush?

Fans of Ambush by James O. Born and James Patterson are likely avid readers of fast-paced, high-stakes crime thrillers. They enjoy intricate plots with intense action and complex law enforcement protagonists. Similar books include Michael Connelly's The Black Echo and John Sandford's Rules of Prey.

4.3

26,768 ratings

81%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

432

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

New York City • Contemporary

Publication Year

2020

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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