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Summary: A Cross Between James Patterson and Linda Howard
Review: A little too Harlequinesque for my tastes. I didn't need all the "As The World Turns" details (one can almost hear schmaltzy organ music in the background) of the lives of the Women of the Murder Club - but the story of the serial killings they are trying to solve is very good.
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Summary: Patterson Shines in "1st to Die"
Review: I am not a book "reviewer" so this will be short and unpretentious. I am a recent fan of John Patterson and have read only four of his previous books. I found "1st to Die" to be an elequent page turner and the best I have yet read of his works. Tightly suspenseful, superb characters and the twist and turns of his plot kept me awake deep into the night reading then being almost saddened to leave the characters once I had finished the book. I would highly recommend this book to all who enjoy a fast paced mystery.
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Summary: Excellent Characters
Review: I thought I would miss Alex Cross (which I did a little) The characters in this book are very "likable". I thought the interaction of the characters to support the story was excellent. I can't wait for the next book with these characters.The story was very well done and when I thought I had it figured out the next chapter changed my thought on the Who did it. This book like all his books is very well written and keeps the reader interested. A very fast read.
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Summary: WOW! What a ride!
Review: This book is so good compared to Cradle & All. Towards the end I just couldn't stop listening. When does the next book in the series come out? These are some tough women!!
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Summary: 1st to die is uncompromisingly riveting
Review: A virulent murder spree of bride and groom from the hotel in Nob Hill to Napa Valley engages the pursue of homicide detective Lindsay Boxer, the flawed protagonist spun by James Patterson after his popular Alex Cross series. Lindsay is portrayed with dark emotions - grappling with the aggravating condition of homeoporesis and the wrenching gloom from seeing couples mutilated. She joins forces with Claire - her best friend cum forensic scientist, Cindy, an edgy reporter from the Chronicles and Jill - a tenacious dustrict attorney to hunt down the killer and establish ... The Women's Murder Club. James Patterson rejuvenates the reader with his style and a new heroine - the plot twistings and trademark short and punchy chapters makes 1st to Die a gripping and fast read; his deft characterization and emotionally charged portrayal of Lindsay Boxer is harrowing and haunting. He is in fact at his peak after Jack and Jill with this offering - the mystery enshrouding keeps readers guessing and raveling the pattern behind the serial killing from the bridal shops to the missing rings and the unexpected twist towards the end. Patterson shows an observant eye and exceptional empathy towards Lindsay and is surprisingly naunced at capturing a woman's trials of life. Her newfound romance manifested in Chris Raleigh , her partner and entanglements injects grit and reality in the lives of homicide detectives. A fleeting shadow of Kay Scarpetta - but with juicier storyline, 1st to Die stands on its own. 1st to Die is uncompromisingly riveting and suspenseful - kudos to Patterson's consummate narration.
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Summary: One of his best!!@!@
Review: I read 1'st to die about 2 months ago but it is still in my mind clearly...this must have the most supensful and suprising ending ever! If you enjoyed the Alex Cross Books..you will love this new series! The Womans Murder club is as good as Alex Cross and you will see that you won't be able to put this books down after you turn page one! I read it in two hours because it was so suspenseful! the characters are great! It has romance, comedy, suspense, and friendship! Don't miss out on this great novel, buy it now, and find out why most of James Patterson's books hit #1 on the bestseller list!!
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Summary: Twisty, kind of predictable, but still VERY worth the read
Review: If you read a lot of crime novels like I do, this one might seem predictable. However, I really enjoyed this book. I read it in one day. I love James Patterson's trademark short chapters. They keep things simple and to the point, and you never get bored. I had several ideas about how the whole thing would end, and no matter who you think did it, you're on the right track. I really liked Chris and Lindsey. It reminded me very much of Patricia Cornwell's Kay Scarpetta and Benton, only Chris is a much more likeable character. I would highly suggest this book. There is a reason I give it only 4 stars, but I don't want to reveal it here, in case you haven't already read the book. It's not because of anything other than I was dissapointed with some of the side plots and how they turned out.
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Summary: "Excellent"
Review: "Well, Mr. Patterson," all I can say is "WOW", It's about time you created a woman's world. With a chracter like Lindsay, makes you never want to put the book down. She was a very down to earth, yet funny as hell, and exactly what I had expected from a dective to be. Alex Cross, watch out, because here comes Lindsay!
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Summary: A refreshing change
Review: While I love Alex Cross, I'm glad to see James Patterson creating new characters capable of sustaining a series. Pattersons women are multi-dimensional and show a full range of emotions, far from the typical stereotypes often created in thrillers. This is a great diversion while waiting for the next Kay Scarpetta novel!
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Summary: Dark Exploration of the Creative Psyche
Review: Summary: Those who enjoy stories where the process of creation is explored will find this book fascinating. Those who like the idea of women across professions teaming up to overcome killers will be enthused by this work. On the other hand, the brutal and demeaning scenes in this book are tough to handle and will turn off those who love locked room mysteries written by English authors. The book's concept of having a reporter as part of an unofficial sleuthing team is not really credible to me, so I graded the book down one star. Review: Ms. Lindsay Boxer is the heroine of this story. She is a homicide inspector for the San Francisco police department. A horrific murder in the honeymoon suite at one of the city's finest hotels brings a high profile case, and a new partner whose expertise is in media relations. The main plot revolves around finding a serial killer whose focus is just-married couples. Three interesting subplots revolve around the formation of the Women's Murder Club (invoving Ms. Boxer, Claire Washburn who is a medical examiner, Cindy Thomas who has just been promoted to the crime desk at the San Francisco Chronicle, and Jill Bernhardt who is an assistant D.A.), Ms. Boxer's encounter with an often fatal disease, and her romantic involvement with her new partner, Chris Raleigh. The crime sequences are told from the perspective of the murderer, which gives the reader an advanced idea of who the murderer is. The clues are many and generous, and most people should have no trouble spotting who did it and why by three quarters of the way through the book. Do realize that there are plenty of red herrings that will make it hard to figure out who the murderer is at first. The writing, plotting, and pace are all well done. You will find Lindsay Boxer appealing and interesting as a heroine, and will want to get to know her better. This book begins a series which will feature the Women's Murder Club, so you can expect to get to read about her again in the future. If Mr. Patterson had left Cindy Thomas out of the club, I would have felt this was a five-star book. He could still have used this character for sleuthing by creating informal contacts with Inspector Boxer. I am surprised to see such a loose thread left untied. I simply find it unbelievable that a homicide inspector and an assistant D.A. would tell any reporter anything they didn't have to, no matter how nice, dependable, or helpful the reporter was. Perhaps this point will be remedied in future books. After you finish this story, I suggest you think about how trying things out can stimulate your creative mind to find solutions. For example, if you need to find ways to increase your income, you might try different ways of earning a living on a part-time basis to see which of them mesh with your interests, talents and energies. If you would like to get better investing results, try running a paper portfolio to compete with your current approach. When you are done, your mind will trigger new and improved thoughts that you would not otherwise have had. Get down to the kernel of the issue by immersing yourself in the situation!
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