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Lifeguard: Book Guide, Author and Facts

Lifeguard by James Patterson — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

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The danger isn't in the water.Working as a lifeguard at a Florida resort, Ned Kelly meets a woman he is wild about, the woman of his dreams. It feels perfect in every way - except that she is used to caviar and Manolo Blahniks, and he is used to burgers and flip-flops. She is a guest at the luxurious hotel - he lives above a garage.So when Ned's cousin offers to cut him in on a rich deal he's been commissioned to execute, Ned can't turn him down. The plan is simple, just a fast break-and-enter. The risk is high, and the reward is even greater--$5 million. But on the night of the heist, something goes devastatingly wrong. Who will save the lifeguard?Ned walks away from his job, his town, and the woman he's fallen in love with. Runs away, actually, knowing that only velocity and secrecy can save his life. But who is pursuing him? The FBI? Whoever sabotaged the heist? Or is it all somehow t

Quick facts about Lifeguard

  • Title: Lifeguard
  • Author: James Patterson
  • First published: 2005
  • Genre: fiction, art thefts, lifeguards
  • OpenLibrary ID: OL167162W

Where to read Lifeguard

Lifeguard by James Patterson is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Lifeguard about?

The danger isn't in the water.Working as a lifeguard at a Florida resort, Ned Kelly meets a woman he is wild about, the woman of his dreams.

Who wrote Lifeguard?

Lifeguard was written by James Patterson.

When was Lifeguard published?

Lifeguard was first published in 2005.

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