The synopsis of the book that will be released in Harpercollins in 2026: ” 100 candidates compete in an extreme global competition, struggling not only to survive dangerous tests organized in perilous places around the world, but also to prove their leadership qualities. “And to complete:” With each test, relationships are strengthened, betrayals are deep and more and more candidates are eliminated. Or die. In the end, the one and only winner will receive a billion dollars. »
Ce « thrilling and breathless thriller »Estaps directly from the universe of Beast Gamesreality TV launched by the videographer in 2024 and broadcast on Prime Video. It brings together 1,000 participants from around the world who compete in spectacular events to win $ 5 million. The show, with an impressive staging, was a huge success with 50 million views in 25 days, becoming the second most watched series on Amazon in 2024, behind Fallout. Although the concept recalls Squid Game, No one dies, fortunately …
In a press release, MrBeast said he was delighted to collaborate with James Patterson, ” one of the best -selling authors of all time, on this story full of action ». “I think that will captivate readers around the world,” said the successful novelist.
A new good blow for the latter: with more than 389 million subscribers, MRBEAST has become the most followed Youtube channel in the world in June 2024, today generating more than 2 billion views each month.
Born in 1947 in the United States, James Patterson has established himself as an essential figure in the thriller and the detective novel. He is notably known for his successful series such as Alex Cross, Women’s Murder Club or Michael Bennett. According to Forbes and the New York Times, it is regularly among the best remunerated authors in the world, with more than 400 million copies sold to date.
He is also recognized for his practice of collaborative writing, having co -wrote with many writers, but also with public figures, such as former President Bill Clinton. After The president has disappeared In 2018, The president’s daughter In 2021, The first Gentleman, Signed by the duo, appeared at JC Lattès next June. Among his other works written with four hands, we can also cite Eruption, (Robert Laffont, 2024), with Michael Crichton.
-The title of the novel with MrBeast has not yet been revealed. It will be published in English and translated into more than 14 languages around the world, according to Brian Murray, Chairman and CEO of HarperCollins.
Who will bet in France on the American Internet star? Michel Lafon had benefited from the enormous popularity of another stainlessness Youtuber, and his very first manga, Instinctco-created with the designer Charles Compain. Result: nearly 500,000 copies sold according to Edistat. Among the most striking examples is that of Léna situations. His work Ever morewidely criticized when it was released, nevertheless had a huge success in bookstores, with more than 400,000 copies sold.
Some videographers have even managed to impose themselves in the editorial landscape. This is the case of Bruce Benamran, aka e-thinking, which has become a full novelist. After a first publication at Marabout, with nearly 30,000 copies sold, his latest novel Yzzy has been diagnosedreleased in February 2024 at XO, sold only 2840 sales.
Success is not guaranteed for everyone. Fabien Olicard, very followed mentalist, or Cyrus North, YouTubeur-Philosophe whose book Code: essential tools to live free and serene Sold nearly 30,000 copies, are an exception. Conversely, other launches are struggling to convince despite a strong audience. Thus, Paola Locatelli, followed by 1.9 million people on Instagram, sold only 1051 copies of his book The committed heart! Be young & contribute to a better worldpublished on October 16, 2024 at Marabout. Likewise, Camille Yolaine’s first novel, I like, Published in May at Albin Michel, recorded 2704 sales despite more than 500,000 subscribers.
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By Hocine Bouhadjera
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