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When The Wind Blows by James Patterson

When The Wind Blows

by James Patterson
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  • First Published:
  • Oct 1, 1998, 416 pages
  • Paperback:
  • Oct 1999, 419 pages
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Late one night, near the woods of her animal hospital, Frannie stumbles upon a strange, astonishing phenomenon that will change the course of her life forever ... Her name is Max.

Frannie O'Neill is a young and talented veterinarian living in Colorado. Plagued by the mysterious murder of her husband, David, a local doctor, Frannie throws herself into her work. It is not long before another bizarre murder occurs and Kit Harrison, a troubled and unconventional FBI agent, arrives on her doorstep.

Late one night, near the woods of her animal hospital, Frannie stumbles upon a strange, astonishing phenomenon that will change the course of her life forever....

Her name is Max.

With breathtaking energy, eleven-year-old Max leads Frannie and Kit to uncover one of the most diabolical and inhuman plots of modern science. When the Wind Blows is as unique a story as has ever been told, filled with suspense and passion. This is by far James Patterson's best book to date.

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Rocky Mountain News
It has been more than a decade since I was captivated by a book like I was captivated by this one.

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Patterson summons some brio and does a major hat trick. . .reads like a dream.

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