The Chef

By James Patterson and Max DiLallo

Book Overview

A New Orleans police detective by day and celebrity food truck chef by night, Caleb Rooney has a new title--Louisiana's Most Wanted--in this shocking thriller from the world's #1 bestselling author.

In the Carnival days leading up Mardi Gras, Detective Caleb Rooney comes under investigation for a murder he is accused of committing in the line of duty--as a Major Crimes detective for the New Orleans Police Department. Has his sideline at the Killer Chef food truck given him a taste for murder?

While fighting the charges against him, Rooney makes a pair of unthinkable discoveries: His beloved city is under threat of attack ... and these would-be terrorists may be local.

As crowds of revelers gather, Rooney follows a fearsome trail of clues, racing from outlying districts into city center. He has no idea what--or whom--he'll face in defense of his beloved hometown, only that innocent lives are at stake.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1538714868
• ISBN13: 9781538714867
• Release Date: November 2019
• Publisher: Little Brown and Company
• Length: 400 Pages
• Weight: 0.73 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 5.2" x 7.8"

Customer Reviews

True to the Restaurant world, added crime

I really enjoyed reading this book. This was the 1st book I read of James Patterson. I am excited to read more. This was a page turner every time. I really lo Ed reading and think I can get into mystery/Crime book now.

Not worthy of James Patterson

I have been a fan of James Patterson for many years & have read a good many of his books. Although his name is on the cover I don't think he had much to do with writing this one. I thought it was amateurish & at times downright juvenile. The plot is not very believable & the characters annoying. I usually read 1-2 books a week but this one seemed to go on forever & my attention strayed frequently. Mr Patterson has always been one of my favorite authors but when he started co-writing the quality of his books declined. While I appreciate that he continues to publish I wish he would only print what he can take pride it. This book is not one of them.