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James Patterson and MrBeast Launch Billion-Dollar Novel Contest

5/5/2025

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Bestselling author James Patterson teams up with YouTube sensation MrBeast, also known as Jimmy Donaldson, to craft a thrilling novel set for a 2026 release. The gripping story pits 100 contestants against each other in a perilous global contest for a staggering billion-dollar prize, marking MrBeast's exciting foray into the world of publishing.

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Story summary

Bestselling author James Patterson teams up with YouTube sensation MrBeast, also known as Jimmy Donaldson, to craft a thrilling novel set for a 2026 release. The gripping story pits 100 contestants against each other in a perilous global contest for a staggering billion-dollar prize, marking MrBeast's exciting foray into the world of publishing.