The highly anticipated collaboration between MrBeast and James Patterson, "The Most Dangerous Games", has been met with lukewarm reception in the literary world. According to anonymous sources close to the project, the thriller is on track to be a commercial disappointment, with preorders numbering in the four digits – a far cry from the millions expected to justify the hefty fees of both authors.

As of last week, preorders were a tiny fraction of what HarperCollins, the book's publisher, would need to justify Patterson's and YouTuber Jimmy Donaldson's (aka MrBeast) massive earnings. However, another knowledgeable source suggests that this is not unusual for a genre novel, particularly when considering first-week sales.

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The book, which promises an unprecedented competition between MrBeast and James Patterson, has been promoted on social media, including a YouTube short titled "Read My Book, You Could Win $1,000,000". Donaldson's massive following of 515 million subscribers may have generated buzz, but the question remains whether it will translate to sales.

"The Games begin in Antarctica, where one wrong step 'on the ice kills you, and they never let up: Shark water off a remote Chilean island, desert heat that cooks you where you stand, storm-battered peaks, and caves so black you cannot find your own hand. No rescue. No second chances.

A billion dollars to whoever is still standing,"

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According to the book's webpage, the logline sets the stage for a thrilling competition between 100 contestants who will have to rely on their wits and cunning to survive. But with the stakes being so high, can MrBeast and James Patterson deliver a game-changing story that lives up to the hype?

The Hollywood Reporter has reached out to reps for HarperCollins for comment, but no official statement has been released yet.