Product: Book ISBN-10: 0-446-17966-3 ISBN-13: 9780446179669 Publisher: Grand Central Publishing Country: Year: July 1, 2008 Edition: Reprint Size: 13.21 x 20.07 x 2.79cm Number of pages: 400 Weight: 318gr Binding: Paperback
editions
0.)4th Of July James Patterson and Maxine Paetro Thorndike Press; 2005 Hardcover
1.)4th of July Maxine Paetro, James Patterson Little, Brown & Company; 2005 Hardcover
2.)4th of July Maxine Paetro, James Patterson Warner Vision Books; 2006 Paperback
3.)4th of July Maxine Paetro Time Warner Book Group; 2005 Paperback
4.)4th of July Maxine Paetro, James Patterson Little, Brown & Company / Doubleday Large Print; 2005 Hardcover
5.)4th of July Maxine Paetro, James Patterson Headline Book Publishing; 2005 Hardcover
6.)4th of July James; Paetro, Maxine Patterson Headline Book Publishing, London; 2005 Paperback
Product Description A young girl is killed in the crossfire after a routine arrest goes terribly wrong, and Lt. Lindsay Boxer has to defend herself against a charge of police brutality. In a landmark trial that transfixes the nation, Lindsay fights to save her career and her sanity.
While awaiting trial, Lindsay escapes to the tranquility of the beautiful town of Half Moon Bay. But the peaceful community there is reeling from a string of unspeakable murders. Working with her friends in the Women's Murder Club, Lindsay finds a link between these killings and a case she worked on years before – an unsolved murder that has haunted her ever since. As summer comes into full swing, Lindsay battles for her life on two fronts: before a judge and jury as her trial comes to a climax and facing unknown adversaries who will do anything to keep her from the truth about the killings. It all comes to a head before the big annual 4th of July celebration on the waterfront at Half Moon Bay.
»Patterson knows where our deepest fears are buried. There's no stopping his imagination.«
-New York Times Book Review
»Patterson's skill at building suspense is enviable.« -Kansas City Star
»When it comes to constructing a harrowing plot, author James Patterson can turn a screw all right.«
-New York Daily News
reviews
Predictable but Still Entertaining
I am seeing a pattern now coming into the fourth novel of the Women's Murder Club series. Seems like homicide inspector Lindsay Boxer is always running into volatile situations with no back up or cell phone but still manages to save the day everytime. I also notice that in every single story, she thinks the case is closed and receives recommendation or awards only to discover there a few missing links yet and the missing link is of course, trying to kill her. However, I was still entertained. Claire and Cindy, her usual comrades and fellow club members have very little parts in this book tho. I am disappointed about that. However, a trial involving Lindsay introduces us to a new lawyer lady who I presume is joining the club. The case: somebody is slaying married couples and whipping their buttocks.
Happy Customer
I really have enjoyed reading all of this set of books by James Patterson.
4th of July by James Patterson
The book had been exposed to water as the bottom of the book and all pages were curly and warped. I was disappointed.
4th of july patterson review
another exciting boxer story. good writing. looking forward to more. a good summer read.
Not Patterson's Best
This is a typical James Patterson book, but nothing really special. As in most of his books, 4th of July is a good read. It held my attention throughout and I had trouble putting it down as usual. However this is not his strongest offering. I found some of the events in the book to be a little contrived in that so many things happen to be inter-related. I also was able to quickly figure out some of the major »twists« fairly early on, so I wasn't constantly trying to figure things out because I already knew mostly what was going on.
All in all, I would recommend 4th of July to Patterson fans, especially those that are following the Women's Murder Club series. It was an enjoyable book, but let's hope that The 5th Horseman brings us back to the normally high standard of thriller that I'm accustomed to from Mr. Patterson.