Black Friday (Patterson novel)
| Company type | Novel |
|---|---|
| Industry | Publishing |
| Founded | 1986 |
| Founder | James Patterson |
| Products | Thriller novel |
| Parent | Simon & Schuster (original), Warner Books (updated edition) |
Black Friday (initially released in 1986 under the title Black Market) is a thriller novel from the United States authored by James Patterson. The original publication was handled by Simon & Schuster in 1986, followed by a slightly updated version issued in 2000 by Warner Books. The 2000 release of Black Friday achieved status as a New York Times Bestseller in the paperback fiction category.
Synopsis
The plot follows attorney Caitlin Dillon alongside Federal Agent Archer Carroll as they face off against a covert militia group determined to obliterate Wall Street through a series of bombings, showing no willingness to negotiate or make demands.
Reception
Upon its initial release in 1986, critical responses were varied; Kirkus Reviews offered a negative assessment, whereas the Business Review labeled it "predictable but intriguing." The Atlanta Journal commended the book as a "tense, gripping thriller." The updated 2000 edition garnered a mixed critique from Publishers Weekly.