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]
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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 |
The 2000 edition, Black Friday, was a New York Times Bestseller for paperback fiction.[4]
Synopsis
editThe 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
editInitial 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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