Summer of 1980. For the first time in many years, John Lennon creates new musical compositions and is preparing to record them. He is full of energy and ready to start all over with a clean slate—he can’t wait to show the world these fresh songs. At the same time, Mark Chapman quits his job at the security service and boards a flight to New York with a gun and bullets hidden in his luggage. In a few months, an irreversible event will happen—after which the world will never be the same again.
"The Last Days of John Lennon" is a tragic story of the downfall of a great star, told by James Patterson, an American writer of thrillers and detective fiction. He conducted dozens of interviews with Lennon’s friends and colleagues, including Paul McCartney, to stay as impartial and honest as possible in the author’s role. The edition recreates in detail the fateful days of 1980—days when two people’s paths collided, and five shots changed the course of history, making the hearts of millions tremble.