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Lindsay Boxer is pregnant at last—but her work doesn't slow for a second. When millionaire Chaz Smith is mercilessly gunned down, she discovers that the murder weapon is linked to the deaths of four of San Francisco's most untouchable criminals. And it was taken from her own department's evidence locker. Anyone could be the killer—even her closest friends.
Or a vicious killer?
Lindsay is called next to the most bizarre crime scene she's ever seen: two bodiless heads elaborately displayed in the garden of a world-famous actor. Another head is unearthed in the garden, and Lindsay realizes that the ground could hide hundreds of victims.
You won't know until the 11th hour
A reporter launches a series of vicious articles about the cases, and Lindsay's personal life is laid bare. But this time she has no one to turn to—especially not Joe.
11th Hour is the most shocking, most emotional, and most thrilling Women's Murder Club novel ever.
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"'11th Hour' is the 11th novel (how appropriate) in the 'Women’s Murder Club' series. The novels in this series are mostly good fun and this is one of the better ones. The plot is tight and the twists and turns are many. If you've liked the other books in this series, you're bound to enjoy this one."
— S.G. (4 out of 5 stars)
“I can’t believe how good Patterson is, whether he’s doing a Washington police yarn or traveling a different road with a female narrator. He is always on the mark. I have never begun a Patterson book and been able to put it down.”
— Larry King, USA Today“As readers have come to expect, the pages turn at an alarming rate and contain an abundance of thrills and surprises that are tempered only by the emotional heft that comes with such a well established franchise...its cast, both old and new alike, are every bit as memorable as the macabre world they are made to inhabit...11th Hour is an impressively high caliber entry in this enduring series, and the authors get the mix of procedural and personal just right. Longtime readers will delight in its chillingly complex cases and the opportunity to revisit continually evolving (and always engaging) characters while first time readers will wonder what took them so long.”
— Examiner.com“Patterson and Paetro are at their best here, weaving a number of plots together to create a novel that dips and flows across genre lines...A series that shows no signs of fatigue or flagging.”
— BookReporter.com“Those who haven’t read any of the novels in the Women’s Murder Club series are cheating themselves.”
— BookReporter.com on the Women’s Murder Club series" Great read - bit of a silly side plot with the rogue journalist getting their just deserts in the end "
— Conor, 2/14/2014" I enjoyed this very much and I read it in a matter of two days while on vacation. Lindsay Boxer is in pursuit of a killer who is killing drug dealers and evidence is leading to a rogue cop. Complicating things is Lindsay's personal life and a pesty reporter. A very fast-paced, entertaining read. "
— Joanne, 2/13/2014" Pretty good mystery. "
— Ginny, 2/12/2014" I can't help it. I love this series. "
— Mandi, 1/27/2014" I enjoy the Women's Mystery Club but this one was not as good as some of the others in the series. Maybe James Patterson is cranking them out too fast. "
— Dottie, 1/13/2014" Really enjoyed this murder mystery book. I am intrigued by Patterson's writing and would like to read more, if I can get my hands on them! "
— Kenzie, 1/12/2014" I love James Patterson and this book didn't disappoint. "
— Maryjane, 1/11/2014" They're back. Glad to see the club working together again in a fast paced, enjoyable read. Much better than a few others under same series. "
— Irma, 1/8/2014" In my opinion, not as good as the last few in the series, but still a good read. "
— Rosemary, 1/8/2014" One of the better ones of this series. "
— Miss, 1/3/2014" I always enjoy these, quick reads. I just couldn't get fully invested in this one. "
— Kimberly, 12/19/2013" I have loved this series since I read 1st to Die several years ago, but this one just didn't hold my attention as much as the others. "
— Shan, 12/8/2013" James Patterson once again delivers a "can't put down" book! "
— Barbara, 11/28/2013" Love this series, can't wait for more. "
— Durinda, 11/26/2013" Love the Women's Murder Club series. Did not disappoint, also a page turner from beginning to end. Looking forward to 12th of Never "
— Dira, 11/20/2013" Just another so-so Patterson book that was probably written too quickly to get another bestseller out as fast as possible. Blah! "
— Dulcie, 11/16/2013" I don't know why I keep reading Patterson--it's like a bad addiction I can't seem to kick. "
— Jessica, 10/12/2013" The early women's club books were much better. Now I just have to keep reading them to see what happens with the characters. "
— Krista, 8/18/2013" Another good murder club! "
— Jennifer, 5/31/2013" Typical Women,s Murder Club book but i enjoyed it. Fairly surprise ending "
— Glenna, 5/28/2013" I've read the first ten so i felt the need to continue ...quick easy read not quite as thrilling as the previous ones. "
— Kerriann, 11/12/2012" I am soooo looking forward to reading this book!! May can't get here fast enough!! I love reading about Lindsay Boxer and her Murder Club Friends!! "
— Yvonne, 11/10/2012" Quick read-like the characters here-old friends "
— Pat, 11/3/2012" I really enjoyed this book, but this series is my favorite of Mr. Patterson's. "
— Tricia, 10/24/2012" Another wonderful ride with Patterson and his Women's Murder Club. It is like meeting up with old friends, & the women are doing what they do best, solve murders. Love this series!! Keep them coming James and Maxine because I know 12 will be just as exciting. "
— Kathy, 10/8/2012" Enjoyed it.... "
— Shari, 9/11/2012" The Woman's Murder Club is a great series. Girlfriends working hard to solve crime. I vicariously live through their hectic work lives. "
— Chris, 8/15/2012" This is probably my favorite series from Patterson, the interplay between the club members is wonderful and realistic and the writing is absolutely fantastic. 5 stars for this book! "
— Brandon T., 8/2/2012" This is a relatively short mystery that made for a fun Saturday afternoon diversion. I wouldn't have minded the story being fleshed out a bit longer but for a short book it sure packed in lots of twists! "
— R.D.G., 7/18/2012" This was another fast paced novel from one of my favorite authors. It's a bit far-fetched but hey, what mystery novel isn't these days? Enjoyable and exciting. "
— Brandy S., 7/10/2012" This book was not nearly as good as previous entries in the series. The plot was outlandish and unoriginal. This author can and has done better. "
— C.E., 6/27/2012" Great two-mysteries-in-one plot! And, great characters! "
— Irma, 6/6/2012" Not my favorite of the series, but it was still interesting and intriguing. Looking for the final book in the Women's Murder Club series!! "
— Chelsea, 6/6/2012" Unfortunately 11th Hour suffers from a malady that's all too common with this author's works - it's overly contrived. They're alright for light entertainment but they are far from literary achievements. "
— Ellen L., 6/3/2012" This book represents James Patterson at his best. There are more twists than a roller coaster and the writing is top-notch. A great mystery thriller that hits all the right notes. "
— Cindy M., 5/21/2012James Patterson is the most popular storyteller of our time. He is the creator of unforgettable characters and series, including Alex Cross, the Women’s Murder Club, Jane Effing Smith, and Maximum Ride, and of breathtaking true stories about the Kennedys, John Lennon, and Princess Diana, as well as our military heroes, police officers, and ER nurses. He has coauthored #1 bestselling novels with Bill Clinton and Dolly Parton, told the story of his own life in James Patterson by James Patterson, and received an Edgar Award, nine Emmy Awards, the Literarian Award from the National Book Foundation, and the National Humanities Medal.
Maxine Paetro is the author of several novels and works of nonfiction and the coauthor of numerous books with James Patterson. She lives in New York with her husband.
January LaVoy, winner of numerous awards for narration, was named a Golden Voice by AudioFile magazine in 2019. She is an American actress best known for her character Noelle Ortiz on the ABC daytime drama One Life to Live. In addition to working extensively in narration and television, including roles on Law & Order and All My Children, she has worked on and off Broadway as well as in regional theater.