The Black Book (Black Book 01) by James Patterson

Billy Harney, his twin sister Patty and their father were all cops. Dad was Chicago’s Chief of Detectives and had worked his way up over the years – his son and daughter were working their way there. Top, incorruptible cops the three of them – well known, liked and respected in their profession. But when Billy led a huge bust that had top people across Chicago involved – and the little black book was nowhere to be found – Billy’s career was teetering on the edge of ruin.
Patty felt agony deep inside the day she rushed to a crime scene and battled her way through the silent detectives and uniforms on site. The vision of her brother bathed in blood alongside two others would stay with her forever – but somehow Billy had a faint pulse. The weeks and months in hospital and rehab didn’t improve Billy’s memory – the two weeks before the shooting had vanished from his mind as though they’d never been. The worst was – Billy was charged with the murder of four people. He needed his memory to return to clear his name – or did he? Who could Billy trust as he gradually, painfully tried to find the truth?
The Black Book by James Patterson is a fast-paced thriller which I thoroughly enjoyed. Set in The Past and The Present – prior to the shooting and after the shooting – the gradual release of the lead up to the dramatic events which changed Billy’s life were extremely well done, with a brilliant twist to conclude!