Patterson, MrBeast audio excerpt released

People published an exclusive audio excerpt on August 6 from “The Most Dangerous Games,” a forthcoming novel by MrBeast and James Patterson, with Nolan North performing the sample, according to the outlet. The release adds an audiobook preview to a publishing project that HarperCollins has billed as a global release. HarperCollins says the book will go on sale on September 1 and that the audiobook is narrated by North. ### Which part of the rollout appeared on August 6? People said on August 6 that it had released an exclusive audio excerpt from the book, giving listeners an early sample of the audiobook performance. The outlet identified Nolan North as the narrator in the excerpt and described the release as an exclusive. The People item cited North saying it was an honor to read for Patterson and MrBeast. (harpercollins.com) ### What is “The Most Dangerous Games”? HarperCollins describes “The Most Dangerous Games” as a collaboration between MrBeast and James Patterson built around a high-stakes competition. On the publisher’s book page, the story is framed as a contest involving one hundred players and a one billion dollar reward tied to saving humanity. The publisher also markets the project as a major crossover release pairing MrBeast’s online audience with Patterson’s thriller readership. (harpercollins.com) ### What has the publisher said about the audiobook? HarperCollins lists Audible and Spotify editions of the book and identifies Nolan North as the narrator on its dedicated title page. The publisher’s sales pages do not present the audiobook as a separate later release; instead, they place the audio edition alongside print retail options for the same title. That gives the August 6 excerpt the shape of a promotional preview ahead of the broader September launch. (harpercollins.com) ### How long has this Patterson-MrBeast project been in the works? HarperCollins announced on May 5, 2025, that MrBeast and Patterson were joining forces on a thriller to be published globally in 2026 in English and in multiple languages. That announcement established the project more than a year before the August 6 audio excerpt surfaced. The publisher said at the time that the collaboration would be issued worldwide in 15 languages. (harpercollins.com) ### How is the book being sold? HarperCollins says the book will be available in standard and deluxe limited editions and lists major U.S. retailers including Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Walmart, Target and independent bookstores. The publisher’s title page also says Target’s exclusive first printing includes bonus features such as a special cover and illustrated endpapers. Separate retailer listings in recent weeks have carried the same September 1 publication timing. (harpercollins.com) ### What comes next after the excerpt? September 1 is the next concrete date in the rollout. HarperCollins says that is when “The Most Dangerous Games” goes on sale globally, with print editions and audiobook versions narrated by Nolan North available through the publisher’s listed retail and audio partners. (harpercollins.com)