About the book
The outside man is society lawyer Adam Shaw. A northerner in a southern town jealous of its secrets, he finds the dead body of his best friend's wealthy wife -- and his friend is missing.
In a world where wealthy people will stop at nothing to maintain a genteel image, Shaw must gamble his career, his marriage, and his very life in a passionate quest for the real murderer -- and learn the shocking truth about his own past and future . . . .
\"A classic detective story.\" -- The New York Times Book Review
\"Rich, complex, beautifully written.\" -- The New Republic
\"Richard North Patterson seems destined for celebrity status, alongside Scott Turow and John Grisham, as an acknowledged master.\" -- Los Angeles Times Book Review
Editions of The Outside Man
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780345300201
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780345325334
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780345418159
Read an Excerpt
The outside man is society lawyer Adam Shaw. A northerner in a southern town jealous of its secrets, he finds the dead body of his best friend's wealthy wife -- and his friend is missing.
In a world where wealthy people will stop at nothing to maintain a genteel image, Shaw must gamble his career, his marriage, and his very life in a passionate quest for the real murderer -- and learn the shocking truth about his own past and future . . . .
\"A classic detective story.\" -- The New York Times Book Review
\"Rich, complex, beautifully written.\" -- The New Republic
\"Richard North Patterson seems destined for celebrity status, alongside Scott Turow and John Grisham, as an acknowledged master.\" -- Los Angeles Times Book Review
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Outside Man about?
The outside man is society lawyer Adam Shaw. A northerner in a southern town jealous of its secrets, he finds the dead body of his best friend's wealthy wife -- and his friend is missing.
In a world where wealthy people will stop at nothing to maintain a genteel image, Shaw must gamble his career, his marriage, and his very life in a passionate quest for the real murderer -- and learn the shocking truth about his own past and future . . . .
\"A classic detective story.\" -- The New York Times Book Review
\"Rich, complex, beautifully written.\" -- The New Republic
\"Richard North Patterson seems destined for celebrity status, alongside Scott Turow and John Grisham, as an acknowledged master.\" -- Los Angeles Times Book Review
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Outside Man?
Fiction > Thriller / suspense fiction
Where can I read a sample of The Outside Man?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780345300201
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Outside Man?
Richard North Patterson
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Outside Man is available as paperback(ISBN 9780345300201) and paperback(ISBN 9780345325334) and paperback(ISBN 9780345418159)
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