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ISBN-10: 0-446-69661-7
ISBN-13: 9780446696616
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
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Year: May 20, 2005
Size: 13.21 x 19.81 x 2.79cm
Number of pages: 432
Weight: 249gr
Binding: Paperback
ISBN-10: 0-446-69661-7
ISBN-13: 9780446696616
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
Country:
Year: May 20, 2005
Size: 13.21 x 19.81 x 2.79cm
Number of pages: 432
Weight: 249gr
Binding: Paperback
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Andrew Gross, James Patterson
Little, Brown & Company; 2001
Hardcover
James Patterson, Dylan Baker (reader), Melissa Leo (reader)
Hachette Audio; 2001
Audio Cassette
James Patterson, Suzanne Toren (reader)
Hachette Audio; 2001
Audio Cassette
James Patterson, Suzanne Toren (reader)
Hachette Audio; 2001
Audio CD
James Patterson, Suzanne Toren (reader)
Hachette Audio; 2001
Audio Cassette
James Patterson, Dylan Baker (reader), Melissa Leo (reader)
Little, Brown Adult; 2006
Audio Cassette
James Patterson, Dylan Baker (reader), Melissa Leo (reader)
Hachette Audio; 2006
Audio CD
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Amazon.com Review
The Women's Murder Club pits four San Francisco women professionals against a serial killer who's stalking and murdering newlyweds in bestselling author James Patterson's newest thriller. Lindsay Boxer is a homicide inspector who's just gotten some very bad news. She deals with it by immersing herself in her newest case and soliciting the personal as well as professional support of her closest friend, who happens to be the city's medical examiner. The two women, along with an ambitious and sympathetic reporter and an assistant DA, form an unlikely alliance, pooling their information and bypassing the chain of command in an engaging, suspenseful story whose gruesome setup is vintage Patterson.
The Women's Murder Club pits four San Francisco women professionals against a serial killer who's stalking and murdering newlyweds in bestselling author James Patterson's newest thriller. Lindsay Boxer is a homicide inspector who's just gotten some very bad news. She deals with it by immersing herself in her newest case and soliciting the personal as well as professional support of her closest friend, who happens to be the city's medical examiner. The two women, along with an ambitious and sympathetic reporter and an assistant DA, form an unlikely alliance, pooling their information and bypassing the chain of command in an engaging, suspenseful story whose gruesome setup is vintage Patterson.
»What is the worst thing anyone has ever done?« the killer muses to himself early 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 from the bridal suite in a Nob Hill hotel to a honeymoon destination in the Napa Valley and thence to a wedding reception at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum in Cleveland, Ohio. Dispatching his victims on the happiest day of their lives, he purposefully leaves enough clues for his distaff trackers to discover his identity and put him behind bars. But just when the women think they've got the case all wrapped up, the killer turns the tables on them in a bloody denouement that even the most discerning reader won't see coming. Patterson, author of the popular Alex Cross mysteries, promises future adventures for the Women's Murder Club, which may give him an opportunity to develop his heroines' characters more completely and win new fans among those who prefer their detectives in high heels and lipstick. --Jane Adams
Product Description
Imagine a killer who thinks, »What is the worst thing anyone has ever done?«--and then goes far beyond it. Now imagine four women –-a police detective, an assistant DA, a reporter, and a medical examiner –-who join forces as they sidestep their bosses to track down criminals. Known as the Women's Murder Club, they are pursuing a murderer whose twisted imagination has stunned an entire city. Their chief suspect is a socially prominent writer, but the men in charge won't touch him. On the trail of the most terrifying and unexpected killer ever, they discover a shocking surprise that turns everything about the case upside down.
Imagine a killer who thinks, »What is the worst thing anyone has ever done?«--and then goes far beyond it. Now imagine four women –-a police detective, an assistant DA, a reporter, and a medical examiner –-who join forces as they sidestep their bosses to track down criminals. Known as the Women's Murder Club, they are pursuing a murderer whose twisted imagination has stunned an entire city. Their chief suspect is a socially prominent writer, but the men in charge won't touch him. On the trail of the most terrifying and unexpected killer ever, they discover a shocking surprise that turns everything about the case upside down.
reviews
Nice Diversion 
I usually read mysteries with woman protagonists written by women so I hadn't read any James Patterson but ever since I watched the short lived TV show Women's Murder Club I wanted to read the first in this series. This is a fast paced story with many twists and turns that hold your interest. In the midst of the investigation of some newlywed's murders the Women's Murder Club is born with Lindsay Boxer, a homicide detective and her friend, Claire, the Medical Examiner, Cindy, the energetic newspaper reporter, who she befriends in the midst of this investigation and Jill, the assistant district attorney. Their friendships develop and they meet several times throughout the book to discuss details of the crime and strategies to solve it. Due to seeing the show I was picturing Angie Harmon as Lindsay though they did change her hair color and Jill's also but I do think the show captures the essence of the characters. Patterson's prose is uneven but this book is definitely a page turner with short chapters and there is some character development in Lindsay and I found her to be very likable. I want to read the next in the series but as Patterson has coauthors for the remaining of the series I will have to see if they have the same consistency as this one.
I usually read mysteries with woman protagonists written by women so I hadn't read any James Patterson but ever since I watched the short lived TV show Women's Murder Club I wanted to read the first in this series. This is a fast paced story with many twists and turns that hold your interest. In the midst of the investigation of some newlywed's murders the Women's Murder Club is born with Lindsay Boxer, a homicide detective and her friend, Claire, the Medical Examiner, Cindy, the energetic newspaper reporter, who she befriends in the midst of this investigation and Jill, the assistant district attorney. Their friendships develop and they meet several times throughout the book to discuss details of the crime and strategies to solve it. Due to seeing the show I was picturing Angie Harmon as Lindsay though they did change her hair color and Jill's also but I do think the show captures the essence of the characters. Patterson's prose is uneven but this book is definitely a page turner with short chapters and there is some character development in Lindsay and I found her to be very likable. I want to read the next in the series but as Patterson has coauthors for the remaining of the series I will have to see if they have the same consistency as this one.
Actually liked this one 
I was so doubtful that I would like this book that I waited and got it as a used paperback. Now I want the rest in the series. I was skeptical because of the tired, overdone »womens' club« type books that seem to flood the market, but these gals do pull it off! While they are kinda cliched, Patterson manages to breath life into the different characters and make them seem plausible. The dective-with-a-terminal-disease actually seems very real and human, as does the tought-as-nails lawyer, snoopy news reporter, and warm, loving physician. Each contributes a piece to the book that makes it readable and enjoyable. The murder scenes are graphic and the ending somewhat predictable, but I stayed up all night to finish it! I will get the rest.
I was so doubtful that I would like this book that I waited and got it as a used paperback. Now I want the rest in the series. I was skeptical because of the tired, overdone »womens' club« type books that seem to flood the market, but these gals do pull it off! While they are kinda cliched, Patterson manages to breath life into the different characters and make them seem plausible. The dective-with-a-terminal-disease actually seems very real and human, as does the tought-as-nails lawyer, snoopy news reporter, and warm, loving physician. Each contributes a piece to the book that makes it readable and enjoyable. The murder scenes are graphic and the ending somewhat predictable, but I stayed up all night to finish it! I will get the rest.
Gritty, pulse pounding crime drama 
These books are a heck of a lot more gritty and raw than anything my other favorite series writer, Janet Evanovich has ever written. Not for the faint of heart, the crime descriptions in this book are gruesome. I found myself cringing at times. 1st to Die centers around a killer murdering newlyweds and defiling the bodies of the brides. The crimes seem random and hard to tie together, yet are inextricably linked. Lindsay Boxer is assigned to the case and feels compelled to stop at nothing to put an end to these heinous crimes. Inside her body another war is raging. She wonders if she can keep up the strength to continue with the case. Cindy Thomas, a rookie reporter for the San Francisco Chronicle finds herself smack dab in the middle of the crime scene. This gives her an advantage over every other reporter in the city and snags her a spot on page one. Cindy keeps running into Lindsay at the crime scenes and Lindsay decides that this girl might just have something to offer up in the investigation. She and Cindy start meeting to brainstorm about details in the case. Eventually two other women join the impromptu club, a medical examiner by the name of Claire Washburn and an assistant DA, Jill Berhardt. Together they share in their meetings all of the info they have, with 4 top of their game women all working together, they are able to bust the case wide open, or so they think. If you haven't started this series yet, start it now.
These books are a heck of a lot more gritty and raw than anything my other favorite series writer, Janet Evanovich has ever written. Not for the faint of heart, the crime descriptions in this book are gruesome. I found myself cringing at times. 1st to Die centers around a killer murdering newlyweds and defiling the bodies of the brides. The crimes seem random and hard to tie together, yet are inextricably linked. Lindsay Boxer is assigned to the case and feels compelled to stop at nothing to put an end to these heinous crimes. Inside her body another war is raging. She wonders if she can keep up the strength to continue with the case. Cindy Thomas, a rookie reporter for the San Francisco Chronicle finds herself smack dab in the middle of the crime scene. This gives her an advantage over every other reporter in the city and snags her a spot on page one. Cindy keeps running into Lindsay at the crime scenes and Lindsay decides that this girl might just have something to offer up in the investigation. She and Cindy start meeting to brainstorm about details in the case. Eventually two other women join the impromptu club, a medical examiner by the name of Claire Washburn and an assistant DA, Jill Berhardt. Together they share in their meetings all of the info they have, with 4 top of their game women all working together, they are able to bust the case wide open, or so they think. If you haven't started this series yet, start it now.
One more great novel by James Patterson
As usual James Patterson has come up with another masterpiece. I read 7th Heaven and got hooked, so now I am starting with number one of the Women's Murder Club series. This covers the formation of the club and what led up to it. It's a spellbinding thriller with a great twist at the end. A definite must read!
As usual James Patterson has come up with another masterpiece. I read 7th Heaven and got hooked, so now I am starting with number one of the Women's Murder Club series. This covers the formation of the club and what led up to it. It's a spellbinding thriller with a great twist at the end. A definite must read!
I finally found a book that I liked!
After reading & falling in love with Harry Potter, I have really had a hard time finding books that I like. I find myself lost when I go into a book store, not knowing what kind of books would interest me. I've read Twiilight, and loved that also, but they still weren't my HP books =) After searching the net for books that I thought might interest me, this book came up in a »similar books« list. I thought, hey, why not? So I read it. I could NOT put this book down. If it was out of my hands, my mind was racing about it, dying to just read one more page. It kept my interest right up to the very last page. I must say, my only disappointment was Raleigh =( I am thrilled to say that I have found a type of book that has me excited to read again! I will be getting the 2nd book ASAP! Loved it!!!!
After reading & falling in love with Harry Potter, I have really had a hard time finding books that I like. I find myself lost when I go into a book store, not knowing what kind of books would interest me. I've read Twiilight, and loved that also, but they still weren't my HP books =) After searching the net for books that I thought might interest me, this book came up in a »similar books« list. I thought, hey, why not? So I read it. I could NOT put this book down. If it was out of my hands, my mind was racing about it, dying to just read one more page. It kept my interest right up to the very last page. I must say, my only disappointment was Raleigh =( I am thrilled to say that I have found a type of book that has me excited to read again! I will be getting the 2nd book ASAP! Loved it!!!!
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