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4th of July Audiobook

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Read By: Carolyn McCormick Publisher: Little, Brown & Company Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 5.00 hours at 1.5x Speed 3.75 hours at 2.0x Speed Series: The Women’s Murder Club Series Release Date: May 2005 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9781594832307

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

146

Longest Chapter Length:

06:16 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

01:06 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

03:07 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

431

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Publisher Description

A young girl is killed in crossfire after a routine arrest goes terribly wrong, and Lt. Lindsay Boxer has to defend herself against a charge of police brutality. In a landmark trial that transfixes the nation, Lindsay fights to save her career and her sanity.

While awaiting trial, Lindsay escapes to the beautiful town of Half Moon Bay, but the peaceful community there is reeling from a string of unspeakable murders. Working with her friends in the Women's Murder Club, Lindsay finds a link between these killings and a case she worked on years before-an unsolved murder that has haunted her ever since. As summer comes into full swing, Lindsay battles for her life on two fronts: before a judge and jury as her trial comes to a climax, and facing unknown adversaries who will do anything to keep her from the truth about the killings--including killing again. It all comes to a head before the big annual 4th of July celebration on the waterfront at Half Moon Bay.

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"So far my most favorite in the series. I couldn't put it down. I really liked the two different stories that kept me interested. I just have to keep in mind that this is fiction and Lindsay would have been fired or dead after the first book."

— Michele (5 out of 5 stars)

Quotes

  • “A rousing fourth installment of the Women’s Murder Club series…Heroic super-sleuthing, a steadily gripping plot line, and 146 snappy chapters add up to suspense fiction euphoria for Patterson’s legion of fans.”

    — Publishers Weekly
  • “The Women’s Murder Club cranks into full form. Carolyn McCormick drives this fast-paced, high-powered novel right off the printed page into real experience. A whining, pleading injured teen driving with only a learner’s permit is so skillfully presented that danger is ignored; a spinal-cord-injured witness whose sobs are interrupted by the sucking of ventilator-initiated breathing is believable even while demonstrating courtroom theatrics.”

    — AudioFile
  • “Patterson’s characteristic brutal murders and elusive killers are present, keeping the stakes high…Even though the Women’s Murder Club itself is consigned to the background, Lindsay’s trial and the murders keep the pages turning.”

    — Booklist

Awards

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

4th of July Listener Reviews

Overall Performance: 3.76923076923077 out of 53.76923076923077 out of 53.76923076923077 out of 53.76923076923077 out of 53.76923076923077 out of 5 (3.77)
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Narration: 4.66666666666667 out of 54.66666666666667 out of 54.66666666666667 out of 54.66666666666667 out of 54.66666666666667 out of 5 (4.67)
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Story: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 (5.00)
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  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Narration Rating: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Story Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Good read!! "

    — 8/29/2022
  • 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, 5/8/2021
  • 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

    — Gerald Eskilsen, 5/8/2016
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This one was a little disapointing. It felt like the capture of the criminals was way to easy. More like they were reaching the page limit and needed to hurry and wrap it up. "

    — Megan, 2/10/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Murder and mayhem? A new member of the team. "

    — Malia, 2/8/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This book was nothing that I was expecting. All I can say is WoW! "

    — Angela, 2/7/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Moving through this series like hot potatoes! Loving it! "

    — Lyric, 2/4/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Good read most of what James Patterson writes I recommend. I only wish he stories were a little less predictable. "

    — Miguel, 2/4/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Yet another good page turner from Patterson. "

    — Ryan, 2/3/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " So far, the best of the series - the right co-writer makes a lot of difference. "

    — Bruce, 1/26/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This series has slowly grown on me. The chapters are short, they're interesting and its a fast read. A good night at home on the couch with a book.... "

    — Dawnie, 1/20/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " what is future will bring "

    — Brenda, 1/20/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This is a good series because they change so much from one book to the other. It just isn't a repeat of the previous ones. This was had me guessing until the very end. . . "

    — Ann, 1/20/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This was a good book, entertaining with multiple story lines and well developed characters. Patterson does not disappoint! I particularly liked that this book jumped between the courtroom and the streets. I liked the twists even though some were predictable. "

    — Rebecca, 1/12/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Didn't like this one as much as the previous 3. The majority of the book is about a court case, and the murder storyline is almost like an afterthought. "

    — Diane, 1/8/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I like this book and the plot was very intriguing. My only disappointment was with the dialogue in the courtroom. I found the submission of facts regarding sobriety to be too obviously lacking. "

    — Bev, 12/18/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I have enjoyed reading the Womens Club Mystery series from Patterson, each book has different crimes and keeps me intrigued. "

    — Mary, 12/8/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Didn't really know about the whole woman detective thing, but after reading it, I can definitely say I was wrong. I enjoyed this book from beginning to end and I'll be checking out the rest of the series. "

    — Justin, 12/8/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " oh. my. wow. this series is wonderful. for more extensive review see this book's predessors "

    — Danielle, 11/23/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " excelent book. It is a page turner and very well written. When i was reading i was trying to solve it before the book told you and by golly i did it. Whoo Hoo, i am proud! You should see if you can get it too. "

    — Tessa, 1/17/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Series is getting predictable.... "

    — Doriswatson, 9/9/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I had this one figured out as well, but it was a good story that made me double guess myself. "

    — Stefanie, 8/27/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Finally finished this one. It seemed kinda long and trial part was kinda boring but glad Lindsay won the court case. I was really surprised to find out who the killers were at the end -- definitely not who I expected. "

    — Angela, 5/10/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I just finished all 11 of Patterson's 'number' series....same characters, detective...action...very good easy reading. "

    — Gary, 12/21/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This one didn't disapoint. I never even saw it coming. I had two of them pegged...but wow. The edge of my seat and then some. "

    — Kori, 7/10/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Just another good breezy read by James Patterson. Finished it in two days. A perfect summer read. "

    — Jasonb, 6/30/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I liked this book, and some parts I loved, but found the story a bit jumpy in spots and found holes in the plot...figured out quickly who the villians and red herrings were "

    — Diana, 6/13/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " It was a fun read. I haven't read the first three so I am thinking about going back and trying them out. "

    — Teresa, 5/21/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Hard to get into, but lots of twists and turns and a good balance between good and bad! You never know what to expect! "

    — Emily, 5/6/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Audio Book. I'm kind of losing interest in the series. I don't seem to connect with the characters very well. The book is well written but I don't think its for me. "

    — Jake, 5/6/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I realy like the Mwomen's murder club sreies "

    — Joanne, 5/4/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Started off really slow but ended very well! "

    — Erin, 5/4/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This one had a twist I did not see coming... liked it. "

    — R., 5/1/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Good, but not as good as the first one... "

    — Sandra, 4/15/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Really starting to get into this series. Best one I've read so far. "

    — C, 4/9/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Awesome story! I'm really looking forward to read Patterson's other works specially the women's murder club series! "

    — Jem, 4/6/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This series is AMAZING and AWESOME "

    — Amy, 3/15/2011
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " a little embarrassed to say i read this book, it had a lot of places to skip, with inappropriate sex scenes, when the story came to an end I realized that it was not even worth reading. "

    — Ginger, 3/9/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Interesting plot, I enjoy the ongoing story of the women at the center of the series and always enjoy a crime story! "

    — Kalei, 3/7/2011

About the Authors

Ellen Archer has narrated numerous audiobooks and has won several AudioFile Earphones Awards, as well as the prestigious Audie Award for best narration. She is an actress, and singer with a degree in opera performance from the Boston Conservatory. She has performed extensively on the New York stage and in regional theaters.

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.

About Carolyn McCormick

Carolyn McCormick has appeared in the films A Simple Twist of Fate and Enemy Mine. She has appeared on television as Dr. Olivit in Law & Order for more than a decade and as a guest on The Practice and Star Trek: The Next Generation. Her Broadway credits include roles in The Dinner Party and Private Lives. Her audiobook narration has won her three AudioFile Earphones Awards.