The Last Days of John Lennon

Product Description
Discover one of the greatest true crime stories in music history, as only James Patterson can tell it. With the Beatles, John Lennon surpasses his youthful dreams, achieving a level of superstardom that defies classification. “We were the best bloody band there was,” he says. “There was nobody to touch us.” Nobody except the original nowhere man, Mark David Chapman. Chapman once worshipped his idols from afar—but now harbors grudges against those, like Lennon, whom he feels betrayed him. He’s convinced Lennon has misled fans with his message of hope and peace. And Chapman’s not staying away any longer. \nBy the summer of 1980, Lennon is recording new music for the first time in years, energized and ready for it to be “(Just Like) Starting Over.” He can’t wait to show the world what he will do. \nNeither can Chapman, who quits his security job and boards a flight to New York, a handgun and bullets stowed in his luggage. \nThe greatest true-crime story in music history, as only James Patterson can tell it. Enriched by exclusive interviews with Lennon’s friends and associates, including Paul McCartney,
The Last Days of John Lennon is the thrilling true story of two men who changed history: One whose indelible songs enliven our world to this day—and the other who ended the beautiful music with five pulls of a trigger.
Review
“A must read for music fans, true crime aficionados, or anyone looking for a deep, insightful dive into a dark chapter of American history.”
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Town & Country\n“Incredibly tense and thriller-like … I totally recommend it.”―
Lee Child, #1 bestselling author of the Jack Reacher series\n“A first-rate book . . . a winner.”―
Baltimore Post Examiner
About the Author
James Patterson is the world's bestselling author. The creator of Alex Cross, he has produced more enduring fictional heroes than any other novelist alive. He lives in Florida with his family.\nCasey Sherman is a
New York Times bestselling author of eleven books including
The Finest Hours and
Hunting Whitey. He's an award-winning journalist who's written for the
Washington Post, Esquire, and the
Boston Herald.\nDave Wedge is a
New York Times bestselling author of four books, including
Boston Strong and
Hunting Whitey. He's an award-winning journalist who's written for the
Boston Herald, Vice, and
Esquire.