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Imagine a killer who thinks, "What is the worst thing anyone has ever done?"--and then goes far beyond it. Now imagine four women --a police detective, an assistant DA, a reporter, and a medical examiner --who join forces as they sidestep their bosses to track down criminals. Known as the Women's Murder Club, they are pursuing a murderer whose twisted imagination has stunned an entire city. Their chief suspect is a socially prominent writer, but the men in charge won't touch him. On the trail of the most terrifying and unexpected killer ever, they discover a shocking surprise that turns everything about the case upside down.
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"I'm new to reading fiction for leisure, but this book was one of the best so far. The narrator was upbeat, entertaining, and easy to follow for extended periods. I also enjoyed the plot and story-line of the book. My one complaint is that while listening to the book whenever I attempted to bookmark my location the app would accept the time-stamp but it would be associated with the introductory "Thank you" track, not the actual track, causing me to have to manually record my location in my Notes app. Twice during the book the bookmark pointed to my actual track and time stamp. Wasn't a deal breaker just a little annoying. Overall good book. Time for the next one in the series :)"
— Slow Motion (4 out of 5 stars)
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“Delivers a sharp punch.”
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“Polished, briskly written entertainment that’s more complicated than it at first seems.”
— Oregonian (Portland, OR) -
“Patterson has shown skill at developing characters and crafting ingenious tales. I’m betting this series will only get better.”
— Austin (TX) American-Statesman -
“A great book...a gripper, right from the opening pages...A great thriller and a terrific read.”
— Providence Sunday Journal -
“Patterson ably displays the storytelling talent that is the source of his popularity.”
— Roanoke (VA) Times -
“A clever kickoff to a new series...Patterson...isn’t afraid to reach as a writer.”
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“Patterson keeps up the suspense until the very last page and will have readers looking forward to the second installment in the series.”
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“James Patterson does everything but stick our finger in a light socket.”
— New York Times, praise for the author
Awards
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A #1 New York Times bestseller
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A USA Today bestseller
1st To Die Listener Reviews
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6/17/2022
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Deborah, 8/25/2020
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" Just started reading this collection and cannot stop! "
— Cheryl, 2/21/2018 -
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Betty Marler, 1/8/2018
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" Hooked me into putting the whole series on my wish list! "
— Cindy, 6/6/2017 -
" Love this series and author.. can't wait to read the rest of the women's murder club series.. "
— nursekc, 11/18/2015 -
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Ann Palms, 3/8/2015
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" Great beach reading, but not his best. "
— Kathy, 2/14/2014 -
" Liked it enough that I'm going to continue the series. Even if the ending was predictable, it was written in an interesting enough way. "
— Tanya, 2/13/2014 -
" I finally decided to read the Women's Murder Club series. I'm hooked! I love the Lindsay Boxer character. The plot moved fast and really kept me engaged in the story. Great book! "
— Bren, 2/8/2014 -
" I thought that this book was really good. There were times where I couldn't put it down. "
— Maggie, 1/3/2014 -
" Best murder mystery series featuring strong women. "
— Michele, 1/2/2014 -
" Loved it! I read it on holiday and it gets a big thumbs up from me. I do think he took on a big task trying to write as a woman, and he does get it horribly wrong sometimes but that doesn't take away from it being a great book. "
— Carol, 12/30/2013 -
" I enjoyed reading about women doing police force work. "
— Stacey, 12/28/2013 -
" Its a good mystery series. As the books go on, it becomes increasingly clear that the assistant writers are doing most of the work, and Patterson is stamping his name on it. That's ok with me, because they're still fun to read. "
— Liz, 11/10/2013 -
" Think I may have to continue this series! "
— Crystal, 9/29/2013 -
" Great beginning to series. "
— Lyric, 9/22/2013 -
" Had a hard time getting past the gruesome-ness of the first murder right off the bat, but after that I really enjoyed this book. Quick and easy to read, felt very "Castle-esque" in the way the characters related to each other. "
— Becky, 8/31/2013 -
" I liked it for what it is: a beach read when I want to relax and just be entertained rather than think. "
— Jessie, 8/24/2013 -
" Wish the TV Show worked out. "
— Tobi, 8/1/2013 -
" thank god for the twists "
— Joana, 6/26/2013 -
" Wonderful, full of suspense and crazyness. I love all the twists and turns. Can't wait for the next one "
— Rubi5, 6/14/2013 -
" Excellent book - first in the Women's Murder Club series. I own this book. The ones I like, I keep. This one is definitely a keeper for me. "
— Marjorie, 4/12/2013 -
" This book was suspenseful and a good read. "
— Kristal, 2/8/2013 -
" I read it because people have told me they enjoyed the Women's Murder Club series. "
— Sherry, 12/16/2012 -
" It was ok. I could definitely tell that it was not written by a woman, which is a shame for a book about 4 females who solve murders together. "
— Lauren, 9/28/2012 -
" started it, didnt love it and put it down. then ran out of things to read, picked it back up & finished it up. it got better in the middle. good enough that i may read the next in the series. "
— Kelli, 6/5/2012 -
" Looking forward to next books but hope they are not all rape/ sex mutilation murders. "
— Kathleen, 12/5/2011 -
" Livro leve. Boa leitura de praia. "
— Catarina, 7/28/2011 -
" I especially enjoy thrillers and this book was everything I had hoped for and more! "
— Kara, 7/8/2011 -
" As always Patterson does not let us down. Another must read! Terrific! "
— Gerri, 4/8/2011 -
" Another great series I found. Great characters to follow with gripping stories. A++. Crime/Thriller/Romance "
— Rhondi, 4/4/2011 -
" Great book. It keeps you guessing and make you part of the club. "
— Rahiza, 6/27/2010 -
" I loved it! I love James Patterson and as always he rocked it! I love his short chapters and jaw droppers at the end of almost every chapter "
— Jordan, 2/23/2010 -
" I wasn't a fan of the ending, felt like he was wrapping it up too quickly. "
— Kathy, 10/11/2009 -
" Eh. Story was ok, not his best work. Kind of hokey. "
— Toni, 9/5/2009 -
" Patterson did it again, great book, keeps you interested from beginning to end. "
— Mirsa, 5/28/2009
About James Patterson
James 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.
About Suzanne Toren
Suzanne Toren, award-winning narrator, has over thirty years of experience in narration. She was named a “Golden Voice” by AudioFile magazine in 2019. She has won the American Foundation for the Blind’s Scourby Award for Narrator of the Year, AudioFile magazine named her the 2009 Best Voice in Nonfiction & Culture, and she is the recipient of multiple Earphones Awards. She performs on and off Broadway and in regional theaters and has appeared on Law & Order and in various soap operas.