Innovation in crime-solving: Some states and organizations are distributing “cold case playing cards” to men and women behind bars, hoping to generate tips about people whose murders or disappearances remain unsolved. Could be a plot for a future novel.
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Abir Mukherjee’s “Hunted” is a damn exciting read. It’s also a brave book. Nothing quite like it has been published before. Pre-order here: bit.ly/3Wc7AeI

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What are you reading with your mom this Mother’s Day? bit.ly/3UucvXy

Want to be first to know when the “Cross” streaming series comes to Prime Video? My newsletter has updates plus access to giveaways & prizes, including an exciting offer coming soon for ERUPTION, my new thriller with the great Michael Crichton. Sign up here: bit.ly/4aJVygQ

Just one more week to go until the new Women’s Murder Club hits stores! Will Cindy finally get married? Will the Club lose a member? I know a good way to find out. Pre-order here: bit.ly/4b5R3xL

Sue and I have been pleased to support the IowaWritersWorkshop for years, and we had a great visit — and some exciting conversations — with the current crop of fellows while on tour a couple weeks ago. Can’t wait to read their future work.

Happy Independent Bookstore Day! I hope you celebrate — and that you're lucky enough to live near a great indie you can visit. Here’s a map that shows who’s got deals and exclusive things going on today: bit.ly/3y1hVzW

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“This book will win your heart,” says Elin Hilderbrand — and thousands of fans agree! If you missed it in hardcover, it’s now available in paperback. And it makes a perfect gift for Mother’s Day. bit.ly/3UucvXy

I get some flack when I post about Taylor Swift. But according to Spotify she’s the #1 most-listened-to artist by my fans on their service. (Followed by Drizzy at #2.) So how about that? Surely my fans can’t be wrong. Kudos to Taylor on her new album! billboard.com/lists/taylor-s…

Happy #FreePattersonThursday ! The prologue and chapters 1–3 of “The 24th Hour” are now available to read on my website: bit.ly/3xmuxkW.

A lot of people are asking who’s going to die in “The 24th Hour.” (bit.ly/4b5R3xL) Do I look like the sort of author who would give up a plot-spoiler like that? Speaking of what I look like, what do you think of this shot from my recent tour?

What’s your book club reading this summer? Sue’s #1 bestselling novel, “Things I Wish I Told My Mother,” is now in paperback. Or better yet, read it with your mom! You will both have a lot to say about it. bit.ly/3UucvXy

I’m just back from a multi-state tour, and I got lots of questions from Women’s Murder Club fans everywhere. Is the Club really in peril? I try to avoid answering questions with questions, but why would an author kill off a beloved character? (Other than to raise the stakes and…

How does a trip to Hawaii sound? If you want a firsthand look at the setting for Michael Crichton and my new thriller, you’ll be automatically entered for a chance to win a trip for two when you pre-order ERUPTION from Barnes & Noble. And B&N members get 50% off! bit.ly/3UpO5y9

If you haven’t been watching WNBA it’s time to start. You’re missing something great! Stars Caitlin Clark, Kamilla_Cardoso and Angel Reese are making this the most exciting season yet. I can't wait to watch this talented draft class in the pros. wnba.com

Can you believe one of the jurors in Donald Trump’s trial had to be dismissed because she feared becoming a target? For sitting on a jury, a nearly sacred duty in this country. What’s our future look like if we can’t even fulfill our basic obligations as citizens without fear?

Get ready for the new Women’s Murder Club by reading the prologue and first two chapters on my website—live now for #FreePattersonThursday . THE 24TH HOUR is on sale May 6. Read now: bit.ly/3xmuxkW

Last week I spoke to an enthusiastic audience at my alma mater, Vanderbilt University. The main subject was book banning. Read about my new book “The Secret Lives of Booksellers and Librarians” at bit.ly/3SuKEVW.

Eruption is already a #1 bestseller two months before publication! Here’s why. Pre-order now: bit.ly/4b6C9HS

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Former Boston police detective Bill Robinson has been trying to retire for years. And I’m still not letting him. He’s back — and organizing fellow residents to stand against a violent new crime ring in town. If you like seaside thrills, you’ll love THE MURDER INN. (But if you’re…