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Summary: I am looking forwards the next one
Review: "Philip Campbell" is a serial killer preying on newlyweds on their wedding day. Lindsay Boxer is a San Francisco Homicide detective who is battling her demons since being told that she has a life-threatening rare blood disorder. She is sent to investigate the case and it helps her cope physically as well as emotionally. During her work on the case she befriends Cindy Thomas, an up-and-coming crime beat reporter for a local San Francisco newspaper, who helps her with the investigation.They, together with Claire Washburn, a county examiner, and Jill Bernhardt, an Assistant District Attorney, form a club called the Women's Murder Club. They pool their sources trying to help fight crime in the big city. They manage to work well together and trust each other. I like the concept for Patterson's new series. It works well as an ensemble piece and each book could easily focus more on each particular character. We do not learn much about Claire and Cindy, but I am sure things will improve with each novel. I am looking forward to reading 2ND CHANCE as soon as its available.
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Summary: James Patterson--1st To Die
Review: Copyright: 2001
Pages: 462 Beginning a new series with all new characters was a wonderful idea for crime/thriller author Patterson, and his "First To Die" is a first rate page-turner with twists and turns even to the final chapter. As newlywed couples are being stalked and killed in downtown San Francisco, homicide inspector Lindsay Boxer not only has to catch a horrific psychopath, but fight off a fatal blood cell disease. To help her with her battle against an unknown killer are Claire, a medical examiner and Lindsay's best friend; Jill, an assistant District Attorney; and Cindy, a reporter who has just started working on the crime desk for San Francisco's papers. Together, they form the Women's Murder Club and set out for justice. Patterson develops protagonist Lindsay very well and readers will not only want her to catch the killer for society's good, but because of her courage throughout the novel. Extremely fast paced, believable, and shocking, this Patterson novel ranks with his best and will certainly spawn another popular series.
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Summary: Four Smart Women on the Trail of a Killer
Review: A couple's wedding is suppose to be the beginning of their life together, not the end of it. But for three unlucky couples, it was the end. Someone is killing newlyweds and Homicide Inspector Lindsay Boxer with the San Francisco Police Department wants to know who. She vows at the scene of one of the crimes to find the killer. However she has just been diagnosed with a serious blood disease that can be fatal and she has to have blood transfusions twice a week as well as fight off the effects of the disease. So, though she is used to working alone, she realizes she's going to need help and she finds it in Chief Medical Examiner Claire Washburn, her best friend. And she also enlists the aid of two others, The assistant D.A. Cindy Thomas and an unlikely ally for a cop, Cindy Thomas, an ambitious young crime reporter who works for the San Francisco Chronicle. The four women meet regularly to pool what info they've got about the three crimes and to look for other leads, and thus the Woman's Murder Club is born. James Patterson has written a long book with short, punchy chapters, that keep you going and just when you think you're getting started, POW, you're finished. Also, just when you think you know what's going on, Patterson takes you in a different direction. This is a superb story, one I enjoyed very much and I think you will too.
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Summary: Wow! Great story, excellent beginning to series
Review: First off, I'm truly baffled by the negative reviews here. If I could give it more stars I would!
This is the story of a serial killer who murders brides and grooms. Sounds pretty gruesome, and it is, but not in so much descriptive detail that it would make someone more sensitive sick. It was enough to build a taught story and a baffling mystery. Now, the main story is the group of women who come together to try to solve this seemingly unsolvable crime -- The Women's Murder Club: 4 San Francisco professional women, the female homicide detective assigned to the case, the medical examiner, a journalist, and the assistant DA. This is really their story. The story of their interpersonal relationship's, the main character's battle with a crippling disease, a love interest, and a baffling mystery. Mr. Patterson wrote the female emotions so well that I got teary-eyed over one of the scenes; he wrote the story so well that I was left breathless with anticipation of what was going to happen next. I can't tell you much more because it would ruin the mystery. Let's just say there are many plot twists and turns that leave you guessing until the very end.
When I finished reading this book I ran to my husband and said "you have GOT to read this book!" Well, you have got to read the book too. You'll be so glad you did.
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Summary: What is the worst thing anyone has ever done?
Review: Do I think this is Patterson's best effort? No. Do I think this is the best book of the year? No. Did I enjoy reading this novel? Absolutely! This is a fast page-turner with plenty of Patterson's twists and turns as well as his short chapters from different points of view.
Lindsay Boxer is a tough-as-nails homicide inspector in San Francisco. Her eyes are set on the next promotion when the city is suddenly rocked by the gruesome murders of a young newly married couple on their wedding night. Struggling with some devastating personal news, Lindsay is determined to put all her effort into finding the maniac who slaughters honeymooners. Along the way she teams up with her handsome new partner, Chris, and she forms a bond of friendship with Claire, Jill and Cindy. The four women join forces in the Women's Murder Club to try to find the murderer before he strikes again. The murders are grisly, and this is a killer who takes perverse pleasure in leaving his victims in sexually degrading positions.
Patterson once again creates an insanely crafty villain, and the novel has a couple of Patterson-esque twists. This is a very fast-paced read perfect for a lazy weekend or a rainy night. I'm curious to see how Patterson will develop these characters in future installments of the Women's Murder Club series. This is an enjoyable read. Check it out--you won't be disappointed.
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Summary: 1st to Die
Review: "1st to Die" is a thrilling introduction to the Women's Murder Club. A mysterious villian is victimizing just-married couples. Homicide inspector Lindsay Boxer is assigned to the case. Along the trail of twists and turns, Lindsay is also dealing with a serious health crisis. To help solve this baffling mystery, she turns to her best friend Claire, who is a medical examiner. Together, with a reporter and DA, they pool their resources and form the Women's Murder Club. This group of smart, savy women is just what the case needs. The murder plot is very original and fascinating. It will have you guessing to the end. What the book lacks in accurate depiction of women's friendships (it is very stereotypical), is made up for in the brilliant detail of the crimes. It's tough to put it down!
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Summary: Nice start to a new cast of chararcters.
Review: A good fast read. Very hard to put down. I'm guessing the reader who gave this 1 star is against women being the lead character or something becaue I enjoyed this book and can't wait for the follow up. Four women (a detective, coroner, reporter, and a prosecutor) form the Women's Murder Club. The book focuses mainly on the detective, Lindsey, as she is the who formed the club and chose it's members. After a series of horrible murders of newlyweds, they can't seem to solve the case and she takes to working with these other 3 ladies to try and figure it out. As typical with Patterson, there are many twists and turns, and just when you think you know the answer, it turns out your wrong. The only thing I didn't like, and it seems to be the case with about every novel like these, is that the lead character is single and doesn't trust dating or love, but falls in love quickly and eventually sleeps with someone too quickly. Other than that, this book pleases very much. A must for Patterson fans.
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Summary: More, Please!
Review: I'm sorry a previous reviewer found this to be a total waste of time. I thought it was great! James Patterson does a very good job writing in the feminine voice. Lindsay, Claire, Cindy and Jill are a great team. The obvious plot of "who's the killer" is balanced nicely with the personal lives of the four women. This book focused mainly on Lindsay, but I hope to get to know the others in future books. Some people are never going to like a James Patterson book, no matter what he writes. I enjoy his writing style and have had a postive reaction to everything he has written. I'm glad to see him branching out from Alex Cross, but I hope this doesn't signal the end for Alex (too many unanswered questions). "1st To Die" is a quick read, but absolutely kept my attention the entire time.
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Summary: Average
Review: This is a fun book to read. It is well written, and keeps you interested for most of the story. The only problem that i found was that the last chapters were kind of predictable. Other than that, the book was ok.
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Summary: Great, as usual
Review: The premise alone should be enough to get you hooked: Four San Francisco women who are all professionals decide to take on a serial killer who is snuffing out newlyweds. As if that weren't enough, Patterson takes what could be hokey material and turns it into yet another page-turner. Then again, the terms "James Patterson" and "Page turner" are synonymous. Would also recommend another great book I've recently read, though it is totally different in subject material: "The Bark of the Dogwood" by Jackson McCrae. Quite good. Enjoy!
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