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Summary: Disappointed work
Review: This book is disappointing at all. I have read several books from JP and enjoyed some, or many, of them. This one is too slow-paced and with no surprise at all. Alex Cross series is much more interesting. Don't try this one if JP is new to you. Or, borrow it from library like me. Invest your money on other books from JP.
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Summary: Too Easy to Figure Out
Review: This book was no surprise as far as thrillers are concerned. Once her dad popped up on the scene it was clear as day why he was there without any lengthy explanation.I hope he gives up writing from a woman's point of view. Not even close. Jill announces she's going to have a baby while drinking with the girls in a bar? And later, intelligent Jill, pregnant, takes a fake beer to drink? Does not happen (water is choice here). Phone battery dead, no backup, no telling anyone? Lieutenant? Way too sloppy for me.
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Summary: Good story, but with a few snags
Review: This novel is a sequel to the novel "1st to Die," which was a good book that deserves to be read if you are going to read this one as well. Newly promoted Lieutenant Lindsay Boxer of SFPD Homicide is called to her first murder scene since taking time off from her last stressful case (detailed in the aforementioned prequel). A young black girl is killed when a gunman opens fire as a children's choir is leaving practice at their church. When it becomes apparent that this killing may be linked to another murder in Oakland, Boxer gets her group of girls together (a medical examiner, an assistant D.A., and a crimer reporter) to share information on what turns into a puzzling series of murders. The story itself was great, and definitely showcases Patterson's ability to write murder mysteries. However, there were a couple of things that threw me off. First, something I noticed in the prequel, is that while Patterson is great when writing from the perspective of a male, such as with his Alex Cross novels, he is really horrible at a female narrative. There were some female bonding scenes that were so corny that I wanted to puke. My second complaint could be considered more a matter of opinion. There was a romance between the female reporter and the minister of the church where the first shooting occurred. Although a sexual relationship was never described in detail, it was definitely hinted at. Patterson made this minister out to be so perfect, yet any minister who really was perfect would never enter into a sexual relationship before marriage. I do not know if Patterson did this out of ignorance or if he did realize this conflict and this is why he avoided a detailed sex scene but still left it open to interpretation. Either way, it left a very bad taste in my mouth. Aside from these problems, the story was riveting until the last page. As cliche as this may sound, once I got into the meat of the story, I could not put the book down until I had finished it.
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Summary: As Good As 1st to Die! Very Engrossing!
Review: The sensational killings that have rocked San Francisco appear to be unrelated except in their brutality. Detective Lindsay Boxer senses that there's some thread connecting them all. She calls her friends in the Women's Murder Club together to see if they can discover what it is. But doing so, involves a lot of risks. Working with Chronicle reporter Cindy Thomas, Assistant District Attorney Jill Bernhardt, and medical examiner Claire Washburn,
Lindsay discovers that there is a link. The victims were all of different ages, lived in different locations, and were killed with different weapons. Each seemed to have a close relative in a particular profession, and profession that sends a chill through Lindsay's heart. The partners in the Women's Murder Clun realize that the killer is after something unspeakable, something different than revenge, and that if their not careful, the next target will be one of them for sure. Fast paced and exciting, you wonder what will happen next.
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Summary: Second Chance is definately not second best!
Review: James Patterson recent book 2nd Chance surpasses the first. Even thought this book lacks the love story of the first it still manages to keep the reader on the edge of their seat throughout the entire novel. I enjoyed the suspense and excitement of the novel and I real felt like I connected with the characters, especially Aaron and CIndy.
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Summary: The Ladies hit the Bullseye again!
Review: The Idea of a ladies crime club isn't new but it has been improved on and I can't wait to read more and more.
I thought the Alex Cross books were great this seems to me could be just as good. Thank you for wonderful hours of sleepless nights.
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Summary: Waste of time and money
Review: I'm not a lover of romantic women's fiction and Mr. Patterson seems to have watered down his style to a degree that it has more in common with Mills & Boone than the hard boiled police fiction that I enjoy. Either he isn't acquainted with any successful professional women or he's been reading too much Jilly Cooper. The heroine of the story, asked by her boss to keep a matter confidential, promptly calls up her friends (who include a newspaper reporter), for a kaffee klatch at which she reveals all. This is not the sort of behaviour that I regard as normal among women in responsible positions - nor do they go in for "giddy hugs". Write about men, Mr. Patterson, you know beans about women holding down significant jobs. This book is just plain silly.
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Summary: U will get a 2nd chance to buy it but u should do so now
Review: You should read 1st to die first to get acquainted with Lindsay Boxer and the Women's Murder Club before starting on this one. In this book the killer is murdering victims who are extremely close to police officers. Lindsay also has to struggle with issues with her father in this one. Maybe he's the killer? This isn't as good as 1st Chance but still is a good read.
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Summary: excellent, love the girly club
Review: this book made me hope that mr. patterson continues to write about the women's club. the comraderie, all aspects of the crime (perspective: law, police, media) oh, i just love it. a must read.
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Summary: 2nd Read
Review: The Women's Murder Club is back in action as a fatal shooting takes place at a church. Our four heroines, Lindsay, Cindy, Claire and Jill, are back and better than ever as they try to find a killer that leaves behind misleading clues. I actually liked this book better than the first one if that's possible. This sequel, unlike many, doesn't forget who its characters are. In fact, this book goes even deeper into their complicated lives. Lindsey gets a surprise from her past, Jill and her husband try to have a baby, Cindy finds herself falling for the pastor of the church and Claire is still Claire; always there for her friends and family whenever they need her. I was very surprised by this book. Rarely are sequels better than the original (especially books), but this story comes across shining. The mystery moves like a roller coaster ride weaving in and out of possibilities and dead ends that will leave you guessing who's behind all the slayings and why they're doing it. The story is more emotionally compelling this time around pushing you deeper into the lives of the four women and letting you get a look into their pasts and their uncertain futures. Lindsay's storyline with her father is especially moving and easily relatable to. I'm really looking forward to the third chapter of The Women's Murder Club and I would highly recommend this book to anyone who liked or loved the original. It's scary, often touching and will leave you in awe of the author who wrote another incredible story.
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