The Jester: Summary and book reviews of The Jester by James Patterson, plus links to an excerpt from The Jester and a biography of James Patterson.

Every thousand years or so, a great adventure comes along.... Hugh De Luc, a poor innkeeper, returns home from the Crusade wearied from battle and disillusioned by carnage. After journeying from the Holy Land back to his own small village, he finds his nightmare is just beginning. In his absence, Hugh's son has been killed and his beloved wife, Sophie, abducted by a ruthless duke in search of a priceless relic dating back to the Crucifixion. Taking on the role of a jester, Hugh infiltrates the court where he believes Sophie is held captive. There he confronts men more evil than he ever imagined and embarks on an epic battle to restore his broken life. With the breakneck pace and dizzying action of a thriller and the timelessness and romance of an Arthurian legend, The Jester is a pulse-pounding and enchanting novel. This classic tale of good against evil and the search for love is the grandest story yet from the writer the San Francisco Chronicle calls "the page-turningest author in the game right now."

Media Reviews

Library Journal Another departure for Patterson after Suzanne's Diary for Nicholas home from the Crusades, Hugh must play the jester to find his wife, abducted by knights.   Booklist - Kristine Huntley Replete with his trademark short chapters and surprising twists and turns, Patterson, along with coauthor Gross, keeps the excitement levels high in this rousing adventure tale.   Publishers Weekly Just who is writing the coauthored Patterson novels makes for interesting water-cooler chat, but whether the majority of words are contributed by Patterson or Gross, this terrific new novel is prime Patterson all the way....From start to finish, this is supersmart popular fiction, slick yet stirring, packed with colorful details of medieval life....Patterson's fans will adore this one.

Recent Reader Reviews

Rated of 5 by book reader
Great easy read
I do a lot of reading and this novel is my all time favorite. I have read The Jester at least 5 or 6 times. It is a well told story that reads like you are watching a movie.

Rated of 5 by Meagan
The Jester
I was given "The Jester" as a summer reading assignment for my high school Humanities class...it's very well written and the characters seem to almost be real people speaking to the reader through the story. I very much enjoyed reading...   Read More

Rated of 5 by doug
best book
I have read over 20 Patterson books an I have to say this is the best book I have ever read - period. It's got total nonstop action from beginning to end. I read the whole book in 8 hours..if you wanna read a great book pick The Jester..the guy...   Read More

Rated of 5 by cloudpreacher
The Jester
One of his better books, one of those books you cannot put down until you have finished. I was introduced to this author by a friend. Thoroughly enjoyable read.

Rated of 5 by The Jackal
The Jester
Awesome book! I recommend it to everybody! Certainly a must read!

Rated of 5 by Junior
GOOD BOOK. A MUST READ.

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