Beach Road

Beach Road is a standalone crime novel by James Patterson, co-written with Peter De Jonge, set in the affluent seaside community of East Hampton. The story follows former NYPD detective Tom Dunleavy, who returns to his hometown and becomes entangled in a high-profile murder case involving privilege, corruption, and long-buried secrets. As the investigation unfolds, Patterson and De Jonge explore the contrast between wealth and vulnerability, exposing the darker side of an apparently idyllic setting. With its fast-paced structure and courtroom elements, Beach Road blends police procedural and legal thriller, reflecting Patterson’s mid-2000s turn toward socially charged crime fiction.