James Patterson, in full James Brendan Patterson, Jr., is an American author, principally known for his thriller and suspense novels, whose prolific output and business savvy made him a ubiquitous presence on best-seller lists in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. By the early 1990s, Patterson had modified his approach to writing fiction, adopting a style characterized by unadorned prose, bite-sized chapters, and fast-paced streamlined plots. With more than 305 million copies of his 148 books in print, Patterson has the distinction of having been the top-selling fiction writer of the 2000s, according to Nielsen BookScan. He holds a Guinness World Record for being the first author to sell more than one million e-books. In Game Over, David Sheff has produced a fascinating study of a giant Japanese business empire, tracing its development over the last century. The book begins with some rather startling figures. Nintendo is the largest business enterprise in Japan, outselling Toyota, the previous leader. Super Mario 3, one of Nintendo’s latest best-sellers, has taken second place in the entertainment industry; only the movie ET has made more money. And in a 1990 survey, it was found that more American children recognized Mario than recognized Mickey Mouse… Listen online to free English audiobook "Game Over” on our website to experience a novel by James Patterson and Ned Rust.
