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Read By: Melissa Leo, Jeremy Piven Publisher: Little, Brown & Company Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 5.67 hours at 1.5x Speed 4.25 hours at 2.0x Speed Series: The Women’s Murder Club Series Release Date: November 2005 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9781594833847

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

124

Longest Chapter Length:

08:03 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

01:31 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

04:09 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

442

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Publisher Description

The sensational killings that have rocked San Francisco appear to be unrelated except in their brutality. But detective Lindsay Boxer senses 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.

Working with Chronicle reporter Cindy Thomas, Assistant District Attorney Jill Bernhardt, and medical examiner Claire Washburn, Lindsay discovers that there is indeed a link. Each of the victims had a close relative in a particular profession, a profession that sends a chill through Lindsay's heart.

The partners in the Women's Murder Club deduce where the killer is likely to strike next and bait a trap that can't be resisted. But if their calculation is wrong, the consequences will be lethal. And there will be no second chance.

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"I must say, I am thoroughly enjoying this series and just ordered the third installation. The narrator is easy to follow and has a very relaxing tone. There were times where a male voice interjected that I did not especially enjoy, the original narrator could have covered the entire book (in my opinion). Having two narrators did not take anything from the recital but it did not add anything either. Overall the book was great and I can wait to hear what unfolds in book three of the series."

— Slow Motion (5 out of 5 stars)

Quotes

  • “This is Patterson’s richest, most engaging novel since When the Wind Blows and, as the second in his Women’s Murder Club series, yet more evidence that this prolific writer can roam beyond Alex Cross with style and success...The story ripples with twists and some remarkably strong scenes.”

    — Publishers Weekly
  • “As with Patterson’s best novels, the surprises keep coming until the final pages. This novel solidifies the new series and helps guarantee that readers will flock just as eagerly to the Women’s Murder Club books as they do to the Alex Cross novels.”

    — Booklist
  • “Written in Patterson’s no-nonsense style and read by Melissa Leo and Jeremy Piven, the story is suspenseful, grim, and not altogether predictable.”

    — Library Journal (audio review)
  • “2nd Chance speeds along at a Formula One pace through many tight curves...it doesn’t sacrifice good characters to a twisted plot...If you haven’t picked up a James Patterson novel in a while, this is a great time to start anew.”

    — Amazon.com, editorial review
  • “Short chapters keep the action going by at whizz-bang speed...2nd Chance powerfully realizes both its heroes and villains, and fans of Patterson’s bestselling Cross novels will be equally delighted with this series.”

    — Barnes & Noble, editorial review
  • “Intriguing, exciting, and frightening.”

    — Weekend Australian

Awards

  • A #1 New York Times bestseller
  • A #1 USA Today bestseller

2nd Chance Listener Reviews

Overall Performance: 3.7346938775510203 out of 53.7346938775510203 out of 53.7346938775510203 out of 53.7346938775510203 out of 53.7346938775510203 out of 5 (3.73)
5 Stars: 12
4 Stars: 18
3 Stars: 13
2 Stars: 6
1 Stars: 0
Narration: 4.4 out of 54.4 out of 54.4 out of 54.4 out of 54.4 out of 5 (4.40)
5 Stars: 4
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2 Stars: 1
1 Stars: 0
Story: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 (5.00)
5 Stars: 5
4 Stars: 0
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  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Story Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    — Michelle Mallette, 3/11/2024
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5 Narration Rating: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5 Story Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    — beatrice little, 11/30/2022
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    — Gerald Eskilsen, 3/30/2022
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    — Tina Salvo, 10/26/2020
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    " very good. i am hooked and will be listening to the whole series. "

    — courtney, 10/16/2016
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " Really enjoyed this one, thought I had it all figured out, but I was happily wrong. "

    — Marc-Antoine, 2/14/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " Good story with enough to keep me going. "

    — Leroy, 2/7/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " Love the characters! Lindsey Boxer and Claire Washburn are fun, loving characters! Good novel, great pace! "

    — Marynelson321, 2/4/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " I really enjoy this series, fast reads. Great characters and interesting story lines. "

    — Jamie, 1/31/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " In this second book I can see the pattern developing. I know there is always some cookie cutter formula for series, this one the theme is noone is safe and the only people to trust are your girls. Still they are good and quick and I'll keep reading, although at this rate I'll be caught up on the series in a week. "

    — Tara, 1/30/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " Started out great then fizzled. It became very predictable and almost unbelievable as to how they figured out who it was. Of course at first they were wrong and then low and behold she thought of something she say only once and immediately found it. For the first 200 pages this was looking like a 5 star, by the end I would give it 2.5 but do not have that option. "

    — Dan, 1/25/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " This was a good book as well. It got me hooked on this series. Any James Patterson fan should read this series if they haven't already "

    — Angel, 1/23/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " Finished this book today, I really enjoyed it. I totally didn't figure this one out until the end. I can't wait to read the next book in the series when it comes out. "

    — Beth, 1/17/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " As I already know the characters probably not quite as gripping as the first book but I will be back for number three. "

    — Kirsti, 1/2/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " Love James Patterson and I enjoyed this book. This is the 4th Women's Murder Club book I have read. Started with 5 and 6. Can't wait to continue the series. "

    — Lorrea(Threein3), 12/19/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " I enjoyed this book quick easy read "

    — Lisa, 12/18/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " Road Trip CD. Good read. "

    — Leslie, 12/13/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " Love this series - it's based in San Francisco so fun that you know places they talk about. Stories based on 4 women - a homicide inspector, medical examiner, reporter and assistant DA - and how they come together to solve crimes. "

    — Pandora, 12/4/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " I liked the first of the Women's Murder Club series better... but it typical Patterson style, the book was a page turner. Great knee replacement recovery reading... entertaining, full of suspense and quick to read. "

    — Mindy, 11/25/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " Not as good as the first, but still a great story. Moving on the the third now. "

    — Kevin, 11/21/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " At the end of a long and tiring day, this book was just enough of a light read without insulting my intelligence. :) "

    — Nic, 8/27/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " These books are page-turners. The short chapters help. But I find the actions of the characters to be unrealistic. The main character takes unrealistic and needlessly dangerous chances. Particularly in this book, as a lieutenant, she should know better. "

    — Pam, 7/16/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " These books give me hope.....that I could be published. "

    — Bella, 6/27/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " I really enjoyed this :-) Less creepy than the first, but still fun to read. "

    — Natalie, 1/20/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " I enjoy any book by James Patterson, just wish language wasnt so rough at times "

    — Kelly, 10/23/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " great sequel... "

    — Kguentert, 10/19/2012
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " It was okay. The writing was nothing special. The storyline was alright. It follows the same structure as the first book, so much so that I was waiting for the twist. "

    — Missme, 10/9/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " Ditto to first in series. Page turner. Luv luv luv "

    — Dee, 8/6/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " On the 2nd last chapter on my kindle and I lose the story ..... my kindle has gone wonky and now I dont know the end , ARGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH "

    — Val , 7/30/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " Lots of fun as usual. I can count on JP just about every time. Now it's on to "3rd Degree.". Tampa Bay Library Consortium eBook. "

    — Bob, 7/5/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " A worthy follow up to 1st to Die. Getting to know the characters more now. Good story. On to the next one now - 3rd Degree. "

    — Leslea, 4/4/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " Typical Patterson page-turner, fast moving etc etc. Not quite as good as the first in this series. Slightly disappointing..... "

    — Dignan107, 9/24/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " Really liking these books!!!!! "

    — Katy, 8/16/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Story Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    — Cheryl, 8/9/2011
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " Slightly better than the 1st in his series. Looks like his co-author does a better job . "

    — Marilyn, 7/30/2011
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " Too mushy and predictable.. "

    — Miraelma, 7/8/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " Enjoy very much. "

    — Pkosecki, 7/1/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " Again Patterson has come through with a fast-moving story that has some nice twists. Believe I am becoming an avowed Patterson fan. "

    — Tom, 5/24/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " Another typical Patterson book. I like the fact that they are a quick read, and I like the main characters, especially Claire. "

    — Sue, 5/23/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " I rarely find a book that just grabs me. This was one of those rare finds that I just enjoyed from cover to cover. I want to read all of James Patterson's books now that I have a taste of his writing. "

    — Ben, 5/20/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " Fast read--easy to see why it became a TV series! "

    — Tanya, 5/9/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " <br/>Excellent, these books are so well written and easy to read ideal if you want something you put down and pick up and get straight back into. (although perhaps I shouldn't be reading it between customers at work) "

    — Rachel, 5/7/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " Not as good as the first one in the series, but a nice follow up. This is a good series told from the point of view of female characters. I also like how in some chapters, the point of view switches to the killer's and other people from the book. Decent twists and good plot. "

    — Emily, 5/7/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " Audio Book. It was entertaining enough but, there is something about how girly she acts that rubs me funny. "

    — Jake, 5/6/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " This is the last of the Women's murder club mysteries for me to read. I really enjoyed all nine and am waiting not so patiently for number 10. Good engrossing reads. "

    — Jeanne, 5/4/2011
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " Eh. It was better than the first book but I found myself skipping pages that dealt more with the characters vs the case they were trying to solve. I guess I just can't get myself to care about these people. "

    — Natasha, 4/13/2011
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " It was okay. The writing was nothing special. The storyline was alright. It follows the same structure as the first book, so much so that I was waiting for the twist. "

    — Missme, 4/11/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " Well, I do enjoy this series and it keeps me reading and reading but it does swear a lot. The F-word is used a little much. "

    — Liz, 4/11/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " Patterson has outdone himself as usual. Once again a wonderfully written and well-developed novel. "

    — Alyssa, 4/3/2011

About the Authors

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.

Andrew Gross is the author of the New York Times bestseller The Blue Zone and The Dark Tide and coauthor with James Patterson of five number-one bestsellers. He has degrees from Middlebury College and Columbia University and lives in Westchester County, New York, with his wife Lynn. They have three children.

About the Narrators

Melissa Leo starred as the mother of boxer Mickey Ward in the 2010 film The Fighter, also starring Mark Wahlberg. The role garnered her both a Golden Globe (for best supporting actress) and an Oscar. Her other accolades include award nominations for the film Frozen River and the HBO series Mildred Pierce.

Jeremy Samuel Piven is an American actor and producer. He is best known for his role as Ari Gold in the comedy series Entourage, for which he won one Golden Globe Award and three consecutive Emmy Awards.