The Picasso Heist: A Thriller

Yes absolutely amazing so far! I'm hooked...

What a great book. So many twists and turns. It’s the autobahn of heist books…the mega long con. Enjoy it.

Wow there is nothing I can say about this book except exciting from page 1. When you think you’ve got it figured out WAIT there is another turn. Couldn’t wait to see how it ended.

This book kept me hanging on so tightly, I could hardly put it down. Even then, I couldn't wait to go back and see what else happened. Suspense, family and justice! Amazing!

I loved it! A lot of twists and turns. Could not put it down, read it in two days.

Whoa baby! Fast-paced, complex, and whiplash-inducing, The Picasso Heist was a wild rollercoaster ride of action, intrigue, and betrayal. Somewhat different from Patterson’s normal fare but still serving up plenty of edge-of-your-seat thrills, I had the time of my life as I connected with the anti-heroine protagonist and her motley crew of criminals. You see, Halston was one badass female main character. Smart, strong, and sassy, she was root-for-able in the extreme despite the fact that she was oh so very morally gray. Add in the many hate-worthy villains and their double-crossing schemes, and I was all in for this dynamite game of cat-and-mouse as it exploded on the page. I honestly don’t know who could resist this intricate puzzle of a read. So please, Mr. Patterson and Mr Roughan, tell me that there’s going to be a sequel?!?All in all, despite the need to suspend all disbelief, I had a blast ripping through the pages of this writing duo’s first collaboration. With short, addictive chapters, delicious dark humor, and well-developed characters, there was never a dull moment in this masterfully penned action/psychological thriller. Easy to read and with a definite cinematic feel, I almost felt as if I was watching an adrenaline-pumping heist movie with a bag of popcorn on my lap. The twists, however, were what made this book sing. Neck-snapping and shocking, they took me out at the knees over and over. You see, they came so fast and hard that there wasn’t a chance of my figuring them out before the thoroughly satisfying ending. A definite must-read, it will keep you positively breathless from beginning to end, so be sure to grab a copy today. You don’t want to miss out on this one. Rating of 4.5 stars.

This book reminds me of the movie Sting. Nothing is what it seems. So many twists and turns. I had a hard time putting the book down.

A very good story with a lot of twists and turns leading me to be victimized by misdirection several times. The female lead shows great expertise in strategizing and incorporating manipulation into her management of a complex situation leading to her ultimate goal. My only reason for dropping a star is that her end game and how the various characters were a part of it did not come apparent until the later part of the story.

Wow what a good book! I loved every minute of it! It might have more twists and turns than any book I’ve ever read! It kept me on the edge of my seat the whole time. Absolutely must read!

Enjoyed the book very much

A priceless Picasso is discovered, long hidden an attic in France. That discovery begins the wild ride that is The Picasso Heist. Halston Greer, a young woman who appears to be a professional scammer, her brother and a mixture of Bulgarian criminals, employees of a famous art house, a prominent fashion designer, the Mafia and more lead the reader on a breathtaking chase. It is impossible to write a review without any more details (but really, wasn’t that enough?) without spoilers. I would say that the team of James Patterson and Howard Roughen has done it again but The Picasso Heist is in another league! It deserves every one of 5 stars and more!Thank you to NetGalley, Little, Brown and Company, James Patterson and Howard Roughan for this ARC.

Loved the book because it had so many twists and turns! It was like watching several Leverage TV episodes in one book!

This is not a good book and should not have James Patterson’s name attached to it!

Lots of twists and turns throughout the book. Very easy reading and entertaining. As long as James Patterson keeps writing I will keep reading.

One of the best mystery books I’ve ever read!! I highly recommend it and you need to fasten your seatbelt for all the speed and curves!! It starts out slow, but picks up speed shortly after the first couple of chapters. Definitely worth reading!

I absolutely love all James Patterson's books and this one did not disappoint. So many twists and turns. It was hard to put down. Can't wait for the next one!!

This was a fast-paced circle of cons and deceptions. What a rollercoaster ride, enjoyable from start to finish. What a rollercoaster ride, enjoyable from start to finish. Loved it!

Who are the good guys and who are bad guys. Who will go down and who will be left standing. A proto typical Patterson book that has to be read cover to cover in one sitting.

I really enjoyed reading this story. Patterson and Roughan have put suspense and intrigue into every page turned. Like a magician, the art of misdirection is in play in every chapter. You don't see it coming, but all will be revealed in time. Excellent job. Do not miss reading this.

Sharp writing, quick pace and a multi-faceted storyline. The duplicity never stops in this tale. . One of the best I have read lately.