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Come And Get Us
James Patterson

Come And Get Us

Quick Answer

"Come And Get Us" is an optional companion work. It can be read at any time, though it is usually best enjoyed after reading the first few core novels of the Murder Bookshots (Standalone Novellas).

Quick Verdict

🟡 Optional side story — not required for main plot

❓ Can I skip this book?
✅ Yes — Optional

This is a companion work that enriches the lore but is not strictly necessary to follow the main plot.

Verdict Insight: While this novella provides deeper world-building, it is a standalone story and can be read at any stage.

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2016160 ppNovellaOptional Side Story
What is her husband's secret? Miranda Cooper's life takes a terrifying turn when an SUV deliberately runs her and her husband off a desolate Arizona road. With her husband badly wounded, she must run for help alone as his cryptic parting words echo in her head: "Be careful who you trust." BookShots LIGHTNING-FAST STORIES BY JAMES PATTERSON Novels you can devour in a few hours Impossible to stop reading All original content from James Patterson When an SUV deliberately runs Miranda Cooper and her husband off a desolate Arizona road, he is badly wounded-- and she is terrified. Now she must run for help alone as his cryptic parting words echo in her head: "Be careful who you trust."
Next Recommended Book

Break Point

Book #48 of 51 in Series

Complete Series Reading Order

Publication Order

Preserves character reveals and plot twists exactly as the author intended.

Chronological Order

May spoil surprises but improves timeline clarity for deep lore fans.

Order Confidence

high Confidence

Why this order?

Our team of curators analyzes publication history, author interviews, and internal narrative continuity to establish the definitive reading sequence. This ensures zero spoilers and maximum narrative impact.

Why This Order Is Confusing

Many reading lists for Murder Bookshots (Standalone Novellas) conflict because early publishers often labeled short story collections as standalone novels, or rearranged internal chronologies for marketing. This guide follows original author intent and narrative continuity to settle the debate for good.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I skip reading Come And Get Us?

This is a companion work that enriches the lore but is not strictly necessary to follow the main plot.

Can I read Come And Get Us before Diary Of A Succubus?

Yes. Come And Get Us is an optional side story and can be read at any time without spoiling the main series plot.

Is Come And Get Us required reading for the Murder Bookshots (Standalone Novellas)?

No, it is a companion work that enriches the lore but is not essential to the central storyline.

What comes after Come And Get Us in the reading order?

The next recommended book after Come And Get Us is Break Point (Book #48).