The Protector - by James Patterson & Arnold Schwarzenegger (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

The world's bestselling author and the global icon, actor, former governor, and seven-time Mr. Olympia are co-authoring a new novel.

Father Viktor Brennan is a parish priest. He's also The Protector.

At Saint Dominic's in East Los Angeles, Father Viktor Brennan--a spiritual leader with a murky past--builds a soup kitchen, and a gym with a boxing ring. He is determined to protect his flock from both moral and physical harm, and to keep his new congregation safe from gang violence.

LAPD Detective Sandra Reyes's beat covers the same local territory, and she's strictly by the book. Reyes is keeping a wary eye on the new priest--and both she and Brennan are watching a kingpin known as Cera.

When an innocent victim is caught in murderous crossfire--and as revenge becomes a conversation with God--will good win out over evil?

About the Author

Arnold Schwarzenegger first became an international phenomenon as a champion bodybuilder before becoming one of Hollywood's biggest stars, with films including The Terminator, Predator, Total Recall, and True Lies. He served as the 38th Governor of California from 2003 to 2011 and has remained a prominent voice on issues including fitness, environmental action, civic engagement, and public service. He is also the author of the bestselling books Be Useful: Seven Tools for Life and Total Recall: My Unbelievably True Life Story.

James Patterson is the most popular storyteller of our time. An Edgar, ten-time Emmy, and Literarian Award-winning creator of countless beloved series--including Alex Cross, the Women's Murder Club, and Maximum Ride--Patterson has coauthored #1 bestselling novels with Bill Clinton, Dolly Parton, Michael Crichton, and Viola Davis, as well as #1 bestselling nonfiction, including The Idaho Four, Walk in My Combat Boots, and Filthy Rich.