When the Wind Blows (When the Wind Blows, #1)
by James Patterson
When the Wind Blows by James Patterson holds a well received rating of 3.92 out of 5, based on 39.9K reader ratings. First published in 1998. The book spans 416 pages.
About When the Wind Blows
Frannie O'Neill is a caring young veterinarian living in the Colorado Rockies, trying to erase the memory of her beloved husband's mysterious murder. It is not long before another neighbor suddenly dies, and FBI agent Kit Harrison arrives at Frannie's doorstep. Kit is hell-bent on solving the heinous case despite resounding protests from the FBI and the thrashing of his own internal demons.Kit secretly pursues the investigation, yet witnesses keep turning up dead. Then Frannie stumbles upon an astonishing discovery in the nearby woods, and their lives are altered in ways they could never have imagined. Simply knowing the secret of Max -- the terrified 11-year-old girl with an amazing gift -- could mean death.As more and more diabolical details are unearthed, the murderer's bloody trail ultimately leads the trio to an underground lab network, known as "the School." Here scientists conduct shockingly incomprehensible experiments involving children and genetic alteration.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | James Patterson |
| Published | 1998 |
| Pages | 416 |
| Genres | Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Fantasy, Science Fiction |
| Average Rating | 3.92 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 39,948 |
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What genre is When the Wind Blows?
When the Wind Blows is categorized as Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Fantasy. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is When the Wind Blows worth reading?
Based on 39.9K reader ratings, When the Wind Blows has an average score of 3.92 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is When the Wind Blows?
When the Wind Blows has 416 pages.
Who wrote When the Wind Blows?
When the Wind Blows was written by James Patterson. It was first published in 1998.
What is the ISBN for When the Wind Blows?
The ISBN-13 for When the Wind Blows is 9780446676430.0.
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