Confessions: The Private School Murders (Confessions, 2)

This is the second book in James Patterson and Maxine Paetro's Confessions series for young adults. The stories deal with the four children of the late Malcolm and Maud Angel--Matthew, a professional football player; teenage twins Tandy and Harry: and the youngest child Hugo. I've enjoyed many books by Patterson and Paetro, but lately I've noticed that they often create more plot lines than they know what to do with. In this book Matthew is on trial for the murder of his girlfriend Tamara; poisonous snakes, spiders, and other creatures are loose in the Dakota hotel, where the Angels reside; the family is about to lose everything in a lawsuit against their parents' estate; Tandy is trying to locate her boyfriend James, who was forcibly separated from her by both sets of parents; and four teenage girls from private schools have been murdered, possibly by a serial killer. The title crimes--The Private School Murders--get the least attention of any of the plotlines, and the solution is presented rather haphazardly. Some of the other aspects of the story are hard to believe, such as the way Tandy gets immediate access to places where she would not likely be allowed and the way she regularly finds things the police overlook. But in spite of the flaws, I did enjoy reading the book, and I expect to read more in the series

Tandy is back and this time she has 3 mysteries to solve. First, who killed her brother's fiancee (Matthew is on trial for the murder, but Tandy is pretty sure he didn't do it). Second, who is killing wealthy private school girls (who are about Tandy's age). And finally, how are poisonous creatures getting inside the exclusive Dakota building where the Angel family lives. Oh, and she is still trying to figure out some of her past; what memories of her love James are real and what happened to him?Tandy isn't certain if she will still have the mental focus and skills needed to solve these mysteries. First, she has been off her "vitamins" since her parents' death. These "vitamins" were actually drugs given to the Angel children by their parents to make them more focused, smart and strong. Will Tandy still be able to solve the mysteries without her special drugs? And will she be able to concentrate with the constant distracting thoughts of James running through her mind.A new character, Jacob is introduced in this book. Uncle Peter has left Jacob in charge, he is the new guardian of the Angel children. He is the most sweet and caring adult the Angel children have ever known. He is more loving and caring than Maud & Malcolm ever were.All in all, this was another great Patterson book. Tandy is a fun narrator and I enjoy reading about her adventures.

the book picks up about 3 months from where the last one left off.Matthew is starting his trial for the murder of his girlfriend and unborn child looking at life in prison.tandy then stumbles on the murder of young girls that found to private schools. tandy enlist the help of her friend CP to look into the murders along with her NYPD detective Caputo.Tandy is still mourning and learning about her first love and trying to decipher if he was real or imagined.

I might have enjoyed this book when I was 12 or 13. I forgot that this book is about teen detectives (smarter than the authors) and written for kids. At least I hope it was written for kids because an adult might find it dull and boring and drawn out, sometimes painfully. I read the last "confessions" book. I forgot how bad a taste it left in my mouth then. I hope to remember NOT to buy the next "confessions" book which I am sure the Patterson Publishing Mill will generate. That's write, generate, and not write.

I am a big James Patterson fan, but this I did not like. It wound up to be more of a young adult novel. The main character is an orphaned teenager that "works with" the police department. Very unrealistic. The actual title is only a small portion of the story. That was a disappointment as well. Patterson throws all this other stuff in about how these snakes get in the teens apartment building, who is their mysterious guardian that come to live with the teen and her brothers, and who really murdered her older brother's girlfriend and how she gets her brother out of jail. A big mish mosh.

While "Congessions of A Murder Suspect" (the first book of this series) was entertaining, this was just ok. Written in that same journal-ish style as the first, this novel seemed to lose my interest more than the first. About halfway through I felt myself giving up and wanting to just finish it so I knew what happened next. James Paterson left this ending wide open for another novel and I don't know if I'd rush out to buy that after this one. Still a good read if you've read the first and liked it, just not something I'd want to reread again.

As everyone knows, I love James Patterson as an author. I wouldn't class this as one of his best books though. It started very, VERY slowly indeed but did quicken the pace over the half way mark in the book but the end solutions all came to a grinding holt and the 'mysteries' all solved within three pages. Overall, I did enjoy reading it, not as much as others by this author but I wouldn't go back and re-read it at all. With his other books I do re-read them over.

Come on, a family where the parents drug all the children to control their senses. The police call on a young school girl to help them solve crimes and she has business cards she hands out. In the past whenever a Patterson book came out I grabbed it up, I won't make that mistake again.

This book is unusual in that it is (nominally) written by a male author, but the lead character and raconteur is female. But I suspect that in fact most of the book was written by Maxine Paetro, the sub-author. I'm not sure how sub-contracting the writing of a book works, but it usually seems to be successful.However, after fifteen per cent of the book I realised that it wasn't for me. The hero, a teenage sleuth, being called Tandoori Angel didn't help, nor did the background of private school New York City. I don't know much about that, but I have come across (new) rich families polluting their children with chemicals and psycho-babble: though murder hasn't featured. So it could be you might find this interesting and a good read. But I didn't persevere.

As with any James Patterson novel you get sucked in straight away with his novels and this one did exactly that! Even if you haven't read the first one in the series it is very easy to get into and into the world of the Angel family. At the centre of the family is 16 year-old Tandy who has been put through the ringer (to understand more you should read the first one!) However she is strong likeable character with a knack for seeing things that others wouldn't. As always James Patterson weaves a good story along with the help of Maxine, who has collaborated with him on many occasions! I would defy anyone not to like or read his books, only problem is I tend to get through then far too quickly due to finding out who done it!

I have to admit to being a James Patterson fan and there are barely any books of his I would recommend. This is number two of the Private School Murders and yet again you feel for the Angle family, want to fight for them and are so glad Jacob, who you find out who he is later in the book is there for them and its a happy ending.A real page turner and I thoroughly enjoyed it, as I did the first book.

Found this while browsing as a great fan of James Patterson, but really disappointed and not up to his usual standard. I felt it was a little boring and far fetched and to be perfectly honest it is the first time I struggled to finish it which is saying something, as I find his books really good and holds the readers attention but I'm afraid not this time

i am sorry to say that this is not one of his best,it seems to revolve around the one character for most of book,and as usual you can work out the plot before the final chapters,sorry James but not one of your best ,i am a prolific reader of Patterson books and practically have them ALL,once again Sorry James !!!