The Women's Murder Club pits four San Francisco women professionalsagainst a serial killer who's stalking and murdering newlyweds in bestsellingauthor James Patterson's newest thriller. Lindsay Boxer is a homicide inspectorwho's just gotten some very bad news. She deals with it by immersing herself inher newest case and soliciting the personal as well as professional support ofher closest friend, who happens to be the city's medical examiner. The twowomen, along with an ambitious and sympathe... (show more)
The Women's Murder Club pits four San Francisco women professionalsagainst a serial killer who's stalking and murdering newlyweds in bestsellingauthor James Patterson's newest thriller. Lindsay Boxer is a homicide inspectorwho's just gotten some very bad news. She deals with it by immersing herself inher newest case and soliciting the personal as well as professional support ofher closest friend, who happens to be the city's medical examiner. The twowomen, along with an ambitious and sympathetic reporter and an assistant DA,form an unlikely alliance, pooling their information and bypassing the chain ofcommand in an engaging, suspenseful story whose gruesome setup is vintagePatterson. "What is the worst thing anyone has ever done?" the killer muses to himselfearly in the narrative. "Am I capable of doing it? Do I have what it takes?"Answering his own question, he embarks on a murderous spree that takes him fromthe bridal suite in a Nob Hill hotel to a honeymoon destination in the NapaValley and thence to a wedding reception at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame andMuseum in Cleveland, Ohio. Dispatching his victims on the happiest day of theirlives, he purposefully leaves enough clues for his distaff trackers to discoverhis identity and put him behind bars. But just when the women think they've gotthe case all wrapped up, the killer turns the tables on them in a bloodydenouement that even the most discerning reader won't see coming. Patterson,author of the popular Alex Cross mysteries, promises future adventures for theWomen's Murder Club, which may give him an opportunity to develop his heroines'characters more completely and win new fans among those who prefer theirdetectives in high heels and lipstick. --Jane Adams (show less)
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This is the first book in the Women's Murder Club series that I have read and I was pleasantly surprised by it - the characters were well developed... (show more)
This is the first book in the Women's Murder Club series that I have read and I was pleasantly surprised by it - the characters were well developed and the plot was well-thought out. The only criticism I have for this book is that I could figure out who the murderer was early on in the book. There was a lot of foreshadowing that really took the guessing out of the book, but even so, there are parts where one doubts who you think committed the crimes. Other than that, I have to commend the tightly-crafted plot and the deftly worked-out characters who showed a good balance between personal life and work life. The entire novel was a very good combination of career and home life, while still focusing on the personal dilemmas that one can face. It is obvious why James Patterson is a mega-selling author - with books like these, you can't go wrong. Yes, sometimes there is a little something that niggles at you because it is wrong, but what do they say: "don't sweat the small stuff". So, if you're looking for a good, quick read, then this is the book for you.
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I love serial killer books, because I love how forensic scientist can take the smallest clue and tie it to the killer. So because I read ALOT of th... (show more)
I love serial killer books, because I love how forensic scientist can take the smallest clue and tie it to the killer. So because I read ALOT of this type of books I thought I would enjoy this series. NOT! First of all, if little ole me can see when a piece of evidence is 'overlooked', I cannot get my mind around the fact that the coroner - a woman who is best in her field - would miss it. Not only that, but it was something that I don't think even a mediocre coroner would overlook. So when the author used that piece of evidence as the thing that was going to wrap up the case ..... kinda ruined it for me.
Also, he went overboard with afflicting the main character with doom and gloom. Sure it is realistic to think that she might have received some very bad news about her future health, but then to take that and say okay, now you will fall in love, even though you think you will die shortly, and then we will kill off your new found boyfriend. I think he was killed off so the girls could go on with the next all female murder club series without a guy interfering with them. Too much. (show less)
I really like series books and I've heard people carry on about James Patterson, so I decided to pick up the first one and try it on. I can tell you the thing I REALLY liked is 3-5 page chapters. Really makes you feel like you are making progress. I appreciated that we saw the coming together of the 4 women, instead of it just already being that way, except in Jill's case, I thought it was a little speedy for a savvy lawyer to get involved. The story was a little gruesome, but I guess that... (show more)
I really like series books and I've heard people carry on about James Patterson, so I decided to pick up the first one and try it on. I can tell you the thing I REALLY liked is 3-5 page chapters. Really makes you feel like you are making progress. I appreciated that we saw the coming together of the 4 women, instead of it just already being that way, except in Jill's case, I thought it was a little speedy for a savvy lawyer to get involved. The story was a little gruesome, but I guess that is what murder is all about. I kept thinking I had it all figured out, but didn't quite until right up to the end. I really think it sucks, though, to have a love interest killed off in the very first book, though I must admit that is better than 5 books in. That would have really upset me. All and all a very involving story. It sucks you right in due to the tragic nature of the killings. Nothing like dashed hopes to get you interested. (show less)
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I have only read a couple of James Patterson's books and I have really enjoyed them. I have decided to take on The Women's Murder Club Series and after making it through the first book, I really liked it. I am ready to start reading the next book in this series, Second Chance. I thought that First to Die was a great story. The characters are very likeable and it is written with such description so that it is easy to feel what they are feeling. The main character, Lindsay, goes through an emot... (show more)
I have only read a couple of James Patterson's books and I have really enjoyed them. I have decided to take on The Women's Murder Club Series and after making it through the first book, I really liked it. I am ready to start reading the next book in this series, Second Chance. I thought that First to Die was a great story. The characters are very likeable and it is written with such description so that it is easy to feel what they are feeling. The main character, Lindsay, goes through an emotional ride and she pulls you along. I would definitely recommend this series if you like a good mystery or thriller. The twist and turns of the story will keep you glued to it until the end of the book. You have to make it to the last page to get the whole story. The closer I got to the end I could not put it down! (show less)
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