Hard to Kill is the second Jane Smith Thriller by James Patterson and Mike Lupica, published by Little, Brown and Company (Hachette Book Group) on July 29, 2024. This instant New York Times Bestseller follows attorney Jane Smith as she mounts an impossible criminal defense for client Rob Jacobson, accused of killing a family of three in the Hamptons.

Before the case can even resolve, a second family is gunned down, pulling Smith deeper into a web of cryptic messages and dangerous complications. Drawing on her background as a former NYPD beat cop, Smith races to uncover the truth — and to determine whether her client is truly innocent or just extraordinarily unlucky.

Featuring what reviewers call "Patterson's most stunning twist ever," this legal thriller delivers relentless pacing and high-stakes courtroom drama. The hardcover edition runs 384 pages (ISBN: 9780316569910).