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'Patterson knows where our deepest fears are buried... There's no stopping his imagination.'
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In a late-night showdown, Detective Lindsay Boxer has to make an instantaneous decision: in self-defence she fires her weapon - and sets off a chain of events that leaves a police force disgraced, a city divided and a family destroyed. Now everything she's worked for her entire life hinges on the decision of twelve jurors.
To escape the media circus, Lindsay retreats to the picturesque town of
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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
For those that enjoyed the first three installments of the Women's Murder Club series, this will bring as much entertainment as the rest. Maybe that is a good thing, and maybe it's bad. Sometimes, as authors, we tend to rehash the same storylines because the readers want it. This book, while venturing out in some new directions, also stands pretty much by the storyline that some may have already found running a bit thin in the first three books.
Lindsay Boxer has already had more troubles in her life than most ever will. So, as to not let up on her, this installment finds her on trial. One day, all in a day's work for a police officer, a car chase takes a wrong turn. Forced to survive a firefight with the bad guys, Lindsay terminates the problems of the two killers they were chasing, but not after they wound her and her partner. Collateral damage in the shootout finds a 15-year-old girl dead and her 13-year-old brother paralyzed. Forget about making the world a safer place with two less convicts in it. Cries of revenge root a police brutality lawsuit.
Lindsay needs to get away from the media eating up the story and her every move. So, she finds a safe haven in her sister's home. Just to assure that she doesn't stay bored between court dates, she is also attempting to solve a recent killing that has all the same trademarks of one of her first unsolved case. It is a case of someone killing off well to do married couples in the better part of town. Could the killer be playing with her or is it a copycat killer looking for attention?
While Lindsay's running partners and pillars of friendship, Claire and Cindy, don't have as large of a supporting role in this book as in previous installments, they still appear to add a bit of that same camaraderie the first three books had. Lindsay's boyfriend, Joe, also seems to not have found his place in the series. He is there, then he isn't. He needs to commit or back away from Lindsay. I think adding a sidebar for some deep and committal romance would do Lindsay some good.
Overall, a good read, but the series needs to either be given some new ideas and twist or brought to a conclusion. Fans of the series will be happy, but newcomers may not be as amused.
Frederick A. Babb
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I used to love James Patterson's books. Bought them all in hardcover and was eagerly looking forward to the next one.
But that was a while ago.
When I first felt he was slipping, I thought it might only be temporarily. He would certainly be back in good old JP form, right? Not so. After a few attempts I realized that the James Patterson I used to enjoy so much, seemed to have disappeared for good. My attempt with this book was so bad that I did not even finish it properly. Boring unimaginative B-movie story making me think of mass production. Mediocre writing style at best, and the end was obvious anyway.
I have several James Patterson books in hardback proudly on display in my antique old bookcase where the favourite authors' hardback editions are gathered. It's a long time since a work by James Patterson found its way there.
By the way, the co-writer he has taken on, does not make the quality any better. Or is this the real new author???
If James Patterson does not get back to being the brilliant writer of quite long ago, it's goodbye with many regrets. It was fun as long as it lasted.
But that was a while ago.
When I first felt he was slipping, I thought it might only be temporarily. He would certainly be back in good old JP form, right? Not so. After a few attempts I realized that the James Patterson I used to enjoy so much, seemed to have disappeared for good. My attempt with this book was so bad that I did not even finish it properly. Boring unimaginative B-movie story making me think of mass production. Mediocre writing style at best, and the end was obvious anyway.
I have several James Patterson books in hardback proudly on display in my antique old bookcase where the favourite authors' hardback editions are gathered. It's a long time since a work by James Patterson found its way there.
By the way, the co-writer he has taken on, does not make the quality any better. Or is this the real new author???
If James Patterson does not get back to being the brilliant writer of quite long ago, it's goodbye with many regrets. It was fun as long as it lasted.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Couldn't resist giving it a go and I am so pleased I did. James Patterson never fails to amaze me and once again he got me in his grip to the point where my partner became a book-widow! This book leaves you in suspense right to the end. The only fault that I would have it didn't go on long enough.
Would recommend this to any one who likes the Womens murder Club.
Would recommend this to any one who likes the Womens murder Club.
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just brilliant
A superb story based as usual around Lindsey Boxer & her all conquering team of amateurs. Brilliantly written, keeps you in suspense as do the rest of the series.
Published 9 days ago by ian robson
Great book, can't wait to finish the series
Loved this book from start to finish. Is a must-read if you like others in The Womens Murder Club. Very cever but an easy read. Just couldn't put it down! Read more
Published 23 days ago by laurajane
A 4th Success
As usual, a James Patterson cliff hanger. I couldn't get through the court hearings quick enough! Plenty of action and suspense with not too much technicality even from the Claire,... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Sandra H
women's murder club
This item was bought as a present, so unfortunately I cannot comment on the content, but as always, the service was great.
Published 5 months ago by Mrs. Kathryn G. Brown
A Great Read
I am trying to read these novels in order, and so far I have found this one to be the best. I feel that James Patterson really does well when he writes about courtroom drama. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Mr. S. N. Pattison
Almost 5
This book so nearly got 5 stars with me that I'm almost disappointed that it didn't. I really struggled to get through the opening of chapters and was slightly wary that if the... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Jeremy Brace
Womens Murder Club series
This book, along with the other 9 from the series is full of suspense, drama and thrill. I love all the books - you will enjoy if you like James Patterson as a writer.
Published 12 months ago by sopkat
Can't get enough!
Honestly each book I read in this series keeps me coming back for more. It amazes me how the story has several smaller story lines threading through and they all join in together. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Jeany Pavett, Author of Life After Death: A Mother's Story
Yawn!!!!!
I had pretty much given up on Patterson a few years back, but given that this book was set in a place I used to live I decided to check it out. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Kate Willard
4th of July by James Patterson
I had read the first three books in this series and was so impressed with the story lines, I couldn't wait to get the next one. I was not disappointed. Read more
Published on 24 Sep 2009 by LD Deans
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