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MrBeast and James Patterson's novel faces poor preorder sales

Publishing insiders say the collaboration's debut is tracking toward disappointing results despite major promotion.

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What to know

  • MrBeast and James Patterson's novel "The Most Dangerous Games" launched on Tuesday with a tied $1 million real-world contest.
  • Publishing insiders report weak preorder numbers, with one source calling it "on track to be a historic bomb."
  • The collaboration marks MrBeast's entry into traditional book publishing.

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The record 14 articles and posts · last 30 days

  1. Video MrBeast and James Patterson on writing a book together press · Google News · Entertainment · abcnews.com · 69d ago
  2. MrBeast and James Patterson discuss new book 'The Most Dangerous Games' and $1M contest press · Google News · Entertainment · Yahoo · 69d ago
  3. NBC News
    MrBeast talks about his new novel with James Patterson video · YouTube · 70d ago
  4. summary covers to here · Sep 2, 3:02 PM · 2 pieces above arrived after
  5. MrBeast's collaboration with writer James Patterson may be in danger press · AV Club · Dennis Perkins · 72d ago · +1 outlet
  6. MrBeast's new challenge: Convincing fans to buy his first book press · Business Insider · Dan Whateley · 72d ago
  7. Sales of MrBeast and James Patterson’s novel are low press · Google News · Entertainment · UA.NEWS · 73d ago
  8. MrBeast and James Patterson’s Novel Collaboration Seems to Be Headed Toward Disastrous Debut press · Google News · Entertainment · IMDb · 73d ago
  9. What do James Patterson and MrBeast have in common? More than you might think. press · Google News · Entertainment · 12News · 73d ago
  10. MrBeast and James Patterson's Book Might Be a Flop press · Google News · Entertainment · Pajiba · 73d ago
  11. MrBeast and James Patterson Release Novel Tied to $1 Million Real-World Contest press · Google News · Entertainment · Northeast Times · 73d ago
  12. James Patterson and MrBeast Team Up for Thrilling New Novel The Most Dangerous Games press · Google News · Entertainment · KXAN Austin · 73d ago
  13. MrBeast and James Patterson’s $1 billion thriller The Most Dangerous Games faces a troubling debut press · Google News · Entertainment · JoBlo · 73d ago
  14. MrBeast & James Patterson team up for 'fresh' collaboration on 'The Most Dangerous Games' press · Google News · Entertainment · WLOS · 73d ago
  15. Is MrBeast and James Patterson’s Novel Collaboration Headed for a Disastrous Debut? press · Google News · Entertainment · The Hollywood Reporter · 73d ago