Black Friday (Patterson novel)
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| Author | James Patterson |
|---|---|
| Original title | Black Market |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Simon & Schuster (initial publication), Warner Books |
Publication date | June 1986 (Black Market), April 1, 2000 (Black Friday) |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Print, ebook |
| Pages | 365 pages (BM hardback), 450 pages (BF paperback) |
| ISBN | 0446609323 |
Black Friday (originally published in 1986 as Black Market) is an American thriller novel by James Patterson.[1] The book was initially published in 1986 through Simon & Schuster and Patterson released a slightly re-written version of the novel in 2000 through Warner Books.[2][3]
The 2000 edition, Black Friday, was a New York Times Bestseller for paperback fiction.[4]
Synopsis
[edit]The book follows lawyer Caitlin Dillon and Federal Agent Archer Carroll as they must find a way to overcome a threat against Wall Street. A secret militia group has threatened to destroy Wall Street by way of several explosions, but give no demands and will not negotiate.
Reception
[edit]Initial critical reception for the book in 1986 was mixed,[5] with Kirkus Reviews panning the novel while the Business Review called it "predictable but intriguing".[6][7] The Atlanta Journal praised the novel, calling it a "tense, gripping thriller".[8]
Publishers Weekly reviewed the 2000 edition and gave a mixed review.[9]
References
[edit]- ^ "Adman plays novel game with names". Chicago Sun-Times. July 7, 1986. Retrieved 8 June 2013.
- ^ Arnold, Martin (May 11, 2000). "MAKING BOOKS; Everything Old Is New Again". NY Times. Retrieved 8 June 2013.
- ^ "Review: Black Friday". Library Journal (BookVerdict). Retrieved 8 June 2013.
- ^ "NYT Bestseller List". NY Times. April 23, 2000. Retrieved 8 June 2013.
- ^ "Review: Black Market". Library Journal (Book Verdict). Retrieved 8 June 2013.
- ^ "Review: Black Market". Kirkus Reviews. Retrieved 8 June 2013.
- ^ Business Review, Volume 16, Issues 190-200. Thanacha: Therapatvong for Business Review. 1988.
- ^ "Review: Black Market". The Atlanta Journal. July 27, 1986. Retrieved 8 June 2013.
- ^ "Review: Black Friday". Publishers Weekly. Retrieved 8 June 2013.
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