Author: James Patterson and Maxine Paetro
Publisher: Little, Brown and Company (May 7, 2012)
Format: Hardcover, Audio and eBook' Pgs 416
Genre: Fiction
Source: Library
Series: Women's Murder Club $11
James Patterson is one of those love them or hate them type of author. I do not read his other books because they do not appeal to me, but for some reason, the Women’s Murder Club is a series that I pick up as soon as I can get my hands on the newest installment.
I like the women in this series; I like how they work as a team without the bickering and backstabbing that typically accompanies women in a professional setting. I know that this is a book, but it is refreshing to see women portrayed in a mature way.
I will now get off my, slightly off the topic, soapbox.
New day with a different kind of crazy has Lindsay Boxer responding to the home of a celebrated actor (for the life of me I cannot remember his name), whose wife disappeared under mysterious circumstances years ago. This would have been all fine and dandy, except two severed heads have appeared on his table with a pretty bouquet around each of them and little note cards depicting numbers. What do the numbers mean; could a serial killer have slaughtered an outrageous number of women with no one in San Francisco noticing? More importantly, for his reputation, is the above said missing wife among them.
As if that was not troubling enough, known drug dealers are being murdered with weapons missing from the San Francisco Police Departments evidence room. With what little evidence they do have, it appears that one of their own could be behind the slayings. Who would betray the SFPD in this way and could be the possible motive.
This series is to be read in order so you can understand why Lindsay is in a slightly more emotional state than usual. A life change that is not resolved within these pages, but will hold the reader’s curiosity until the next book.
I like the women in this series; I like how they work as a team without the bickering and backstabbing that typically accompanies women in a professional setting. I know that this is a book, but it is refreshing to see women portrayed in a mature way.
I will now get off my, slightly off the topic, soapbox.
New day with a different kind of crazy has Lindsay Boxer responding to the home of a celebrated actor (for the life of me I cannot remember his name), whose wife disappeared under mysterious circumstances years ago. This would have been all fine and dandy, except two severed heads have appeared on his table with a pretty bouquet around each of them and little note cards depicting numbers. What do the numbers mean; could a serial killer have slaughtered an outrageous number of women with no one in San Francisco noticing? More importantly, for his reputation, is the above said missing wife among them.
As if that was not troubling enough, known drug dealers are being murdered with weapons missing from the San Francisco Police Departments evidence room. With what little evidence they do have, it appears that one of their own could be behind the slayings. Who would betray the SFPD in this way and could be the possible motive.
This series is to be read in order so you can understand why Lindsay is in a slightly more emotional state than usual. A life change that is not resolved within these pages, but will hold the reader’s curiosity until the next book.
3 comments:
I have a family friend who swears by this series. She says the same thing. She does not care for Patterson's other books, but she is addicted to this series. I really should pick it up. I have yet to read a single one.
I see that you are reading The Diva Digs Up the Dirt. I have only read the first in that series. I loved it and have to get back. Last week I did feature the artist who illustrated each of the covers.
Thanks you for the reminder that I must try The Women's Murder Club Series. Happy reading.
You should give this series a try. I just love these women.
I'm pleased you pointed out that the books need to be read in order...I've been trying to find someone who reads them to tell me if it's crucial. I've also not read any of the Women's Murder Club Series, but after hearing about them on last weekend's Book Report Radio Show (along with some wow facts about the author's writing), I've decided it's time to give them a try. Good to hear it's a mature bunch of women too! ;) Thanks for the review and feedback.
ps. you might find the facts on his writing of interest too-you can still listen to recordings of the show in the archived section of their site(bookreportradio(dot)com)
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