- Hardcover: 336 pages
- Publisher: Headline; First Edition edition (19 April 2007)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0755330358
- ISBN-13: 978-0755330355
- Product Dimensions: 23.6 x 15.5 x 3.6 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (30 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 193,932 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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'Patterson knows where our deepest fears are buried... There's no stopping his imagination.'
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The next thrilling novel in the Women's Murder Club series.
After a dramatic shoot out at a ferry dock, Detective Lindsay Boxer is called to the scene to find that three people have been killed, and one of her closest friends, Claire, has been shot and lies bleeding, whilst the murderer is on the run. Lindsay promises Claire that she'll hunt down this killer and bring him to justice, but sadly, it doesn't prove to be so straightforward.
A man comes forward claiming to be the ferry murderer and Yuki Castellano, one of the Women's Murder Club, prepares to set out the charges against him. But it's not all over, a child has been abducted and is still missing. To increase the mystery and confusion, there are a series of suspicious and unexplained deaths in the building where Cindy lives - another member of the Women's Murder Club is in danger. Lindsay discovers yet more abducted children, and the hunt begins in earnest to find the children.
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
'The 6th Target' is the sixth entry in the Women's Muder Club series by James Patterson, with returning detective Lindsey Boxer on the case after a shoot-out on a ferry leaves several people dead and one woman, Women's Murder Club member Claire Washburn, fighting for her life.
Also, Boxer is faced with a series of kidnappings of children and their nannies from wealthy families. The kidnappers do not demand a ransom, making the parents fear the worst.
These seemingly random, unlinked cases are not quite action-packed as you'd expect from this series but does keep you turning the pages mainly because of Patterson's usual short chapters and the also the hope that something important is going to happen soon. The book loses a lot of the tension of the whole story halfway through as one case suddenly stops and the other begins - a stupid and quite unprofessional move by Patterson, making me believe that it may be a rookie mistake from co-writer . This also triggered my thoughts with his decision of Lindsey all of a sudden not wanting to be with her boyfriend anymore, with no real outcome of the whole situation.
This is by far the weakest of all of the Women's Murder Club books and probably one of the worst Patterson has ever written, feeling like a debut novel that hasn't quite worked. The story is predictable and unexciting with disappointing twists and the characters have also become very unlikeable and dull, making you not really care about what happens to them. I just hope this is a one-off bad novel as the rest of the series is very good, and that Patterson's other (and better) series, Alex Cross, does not ever suffer like this.
It is a book that can be read quickly, so if you are a fan of the series it's probably worth a go if only for the ongoing character storylines, but you will most likely be disappointed with the whole book. I wouldn't worry too much if you happen to miss it.
Also, Boxer is faced with a series of kidnappings of children and their nannies from wealthy families. The kidnappers do not demand a ransom, making the parents fear the worst.
These seemingly random, unlinked cases are not quite action-packed as you'd expect from this series but does keep you turning the pages mainly because of Patterson's usual short chapters and the also the hope that something important is going to happen soon. The book loses a lot of the tension of the whole story halfway through as one case suddenly stops and the other begins - a stupid and quite unprofessional move by Patterson, making me believe that it may be a rookie mistake from co-writer . This also triggered my thoughts with his decision of Lindsey all of a sudden not wanting to be with her boyfriend anymore, with no real outcome of the whole situation.
This is by far the weakest of all of the Women's Murder Club books and probably one of the worst Patterson has ever written, feeling like a debut novel that hasn't quite worked. The story is predictable and unexciting with disappointing twists and the characters have also become very unlikeable and dull, making you not really care about what happens to them. I just hope this is a one-off bad novel as the rest of the series is very good, and that Patterson's other (and better) series, Alex Cross, does not ever suffer like this.
It is a book that can be read quickly, so if you are a fan of the series it's probably worth a go if only for the ongoing character storylines, but you will most likely be disappointed with the whole book. I wouldn't worry too much if you happen to miss it.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I agree with other reviewers. I used to long for the next James Patterson book to come out, but lately they have not been up to his usual standard. A case of trying to produce too many books too quickly, I fear; and this book is one that has suffered. He needs to focus more on the writing and stop racing to be the most prolific author (or co author) in the world. If he were one of my students, his report would read 'James needs to slow down a little and think more carefully about the content and style of his work rather than focussing purely on the quantity.' or words to that extent!
If you have enjoyed the series, you will probably want to read this as the next one - but take my advice. Wait until the book is on the open paperback market. At £3.99, it would make a pleasing, light read. At this sort of price, it is just not worth the hype!
If you have enjoyed the series, you will probably want to read this as the next one - but take my advice. Wait until the book is on the open paperback market. At £3.99, it would make a pleasing, light read. At this sort of price, it is just not worth the hype!
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I have always loved Patterson, but for me the 6th target may have been one womens murder club book too many. The book started off well and had some good ideas, but they seem to be strung together very poorly and in some places not at all. The book went off at tangents with meaningless subplots. All in all a VERY forgettable book that im sure i wont be retuning to. I advise read to 5th horseman then leave it at that unless he comes good with the 7th....
im just glad the book was so short, it was finished in 2 sittings, but very putdownable.
im just glad the book was so short, it was finished in 2 sittings, but very putdownable.
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An Okay Read
James Patterson's The 6th Target is, of course, a thriller. I'm not a particular lover of thrillers, though I wrote a romantic thriller as my own first novel. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Mr. S. K. Allison
6th Target
This story opens after a dramatic shoot out at a ferry dock where Lindsay Boxer finds that her best friend, Claire and her son were on the ferry. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Jeany Pavett, Author of Life After Death: A Mother's Story
6TH TARGET - JAMES PATTERSON
Liked the first couple of books and have now read all of them up to nine and he goes over the same ground and after a two or three they get very boring.
Published 10 months ago by aed2010
Enjoyable
This book took me a while to get into, but once I got a bit into the book it got better and more enjoyable. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Mr. S. N. Pattison
Womens murder club
Enjoyable read, not the best of the series but still gets you involved wanting to see how the story unfolds. Read more
Published 14 months ago by KCM
6th target james patterson
another fantastic read from james patterson. i am really gettingto know the womans murderclub and cant wait to read number 7,8,9. i haveeven ordered number 10. Read more
Published 15 months ago by butterfly
Disappointed
The plot lines didn't really link up well and, in general, I thought the plot was weak and pretty unbelievable at some points. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Araminta
Don't waste your money
My recommendation would be to only bother to read this if you get it from the library, or from a charity shop (which is where my copy will end up). Read more
Published on 10 Oct 2009 by Jayne
Three Plots Keep Things Hopping
It's just a normal November Saturday before a man opens starts shooting on a ferry. Before he settles, four people are dead and Claire is left fighting for her life. Read more
Published on 14 Sep 2009 by Mark Baker
Starting to lose patience with Mr Patterson.....
I've been an avid reader of JP since the beginning: the taut and chilling "Along Came a Spider", the brilliant "Kiss the Girls", even the first two or three episodes of TWMC. Read more
Published on 3 Aug 2009 by Travelhappy
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