James Patterson and investigative journalist Vicky Ward (his co-author on THE IDAHO FOUR) are writing a new book on the “polarizing case of Luigi Mangione,” charged with the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in midtown Manhattan. Little, Brown promises “this new book will be propelled by hundreds of exclusive interviews, extensive on-the-ground reporting, copious court transcripts, and SEC filings to take this story beyond the headlines.” And they note, “Early discussions are in progress with major interest for both scripted and unscripted adaptations of the book.” Separately, as Page Six reports, Simon & Schuster has removed on sale listings […]