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Read By: Carolyn McCormick Publisher: Little, Brown & Company Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 4.17 hours at 1.5x Speed 3.13 hours at 2.0x Speed Series: The Women’s Murder Club Series Release Date: February 2008 Format: Abridged Audiobook ISBN: 9781600240799

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

15

Longest Chapter Length:

37:11 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

07:55 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

25:20 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

431

Other Audiobooks Written by James Patterson: > View All...

Publisher Description

A terrible fire in a wealthy suburban home leaves a married couple dead and Detective Lindsay Boxer and her partner Rich Conklin searching for clues. And after California's golden boy, Michael Campion has been missing for a month, there finally seems to be a lead in his case--a very devastating lead.

As fire after fire consume couples in wealthy, comfortable homes, Lindsay and the Murder Club must race to find the arsonists responsible and get to the bottom of Michael Campion's disappearance. But suddenly the fires are raging too close to home.

Frightened for her life and torn between two men, Lindsay must find a way to solve the most daunting dilemmas she's ever faced--at work and at home.

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"In the 7th book in The Women's Murder Club series, Lindsay Boxer and her partner Richard Conklin are on the case of the disappearance of Michael Campion, the son of the governor who was born with a congenital heart defect. After several months, an anonymous tip comes in about him being last seen entering the house of a local prostitute. Boxer and Conklin dive in to investigate, and the pretty, young prostitute breaks down in the interrogation and admits to him dying during the deed, and she and her boyfriend/pimp disposed of the body afterwards. But is she telling the truth? Meanwhile, in other parts of the Bay area, the homes of wealthy residents are being burned down by 2 teens who call themselves Pidge and Hawk, with the wealthy residents still inside and trussed up so they can't get away. As a calling card, the boys always leave a book with a Latin phrase written on the title page. After a series of these arson cases happen with no headway made on the culprits, Boxer and Conklin begin to get exasperated, especially because one of the latest homes belonged to Conklin's high school girlfriend's parents. Eventually clues begin to lead them in the right direction, and they finally are able to make an ID on the arsonists, especially after one ends up dead after underestimating the last family they tried to hurt, the Campions. I have to admit, I'm a huge James Patterson fan, especially this series, and this one didn't disappoint. It was an engaging story, and the ending was absolutely head-spinning. Excellent."

— Shanna (4 out of 5 stars)

Quotes

  • “Gripping…In true Patterson style, the reader is privy to Lindsay’s thoughts as well as the killers’, ratcheting up the suspense an extra notch. Fans won’t be disappointed with the twist at the end that not even Lindsay sees coming.”

    — Publishers Weekly
  • “Carolyn McCormick reads this chilling mystery with just the right touch of suspense. McCormick’s soft-voiced narration delivers an unemotional reading of the horrific crimes perpetrated by the story’s cold-blooded serial killers. In this way, McCormick keeps herself at arm’s length emotionally from the events of the mystery, thereby adroitly increasing its tension and keeping the listener poised for the next piece of the puzzle.”

    — AudioFile
  • “In this, one of the best entries in the Women’s Murder Club series, everything comes together in a neat package that is often gruesome, sometimes funny, but always entertaining. Narrator / Law & Order veteran actress Carolyn McCormick skillfully creates memorable characters in a reading that is professional, is free of theatrics, and adds significantly to the transfer from print to audio. Recommended for all collections.”

    — Library Journal

Awards

  • A New York Times bestseller
  • A USA Today bestseller

7th Heaven 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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4 Stars: 13
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Narration: 4.5 out of 54.5 out of 54.5 out of 54.5 out of 54.5 out of 5 (4.50)
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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

    — carol jasinski, 8/8/2021
  • 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, 3/4/2020
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " A fairly good murder mystery. "

    — Edb, 1/30/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Not my favorite from this series. "

    — Becca, 1/30/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " One of my favorites in this series! "

    — Lindsay, 1/22/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " The book follows the same formula as the other Women's Murder Club books, but this time it didn't seem as if the ladies worked together to solve the mysteries. And finding the two arsonists seemed more lucky than detective work. The book moved along and was easy to read though. "

    — Doug, 12/30/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " As with all Patterson books I loved it, love the short chapters - a great read! "

    — Anita, 12/29/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Good easy read, as always! "

    — Ann, 12/28/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I have to admit I am pretty sad that this is the end of the series. It was a wonderful end to the series, but again, I wish it could go on forever!! It was strange, because this book took me a while to get through this book. I don't know if it was because I didn't want to complete it or if it just wasn't "my favorite" in the series. Anyway, this is a great series!! "

    — Brandi, 12/25/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " wow just wow at the end of the book iam like amazing how she pulld it off .. "

    — Diane, 12/23/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Another installment in the Women's Murder Club series. Quick, enjoyable read with enough plot twists to keep you guessing. "

    — Rainbolt, 12/22/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Womens Murder Club Series "

    — Maria, 12/2/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Another good story from Patterson and Co. Liked the law enforcement characters. The bad guys were pretty belivable for this day and age. A twist at the end made for an enjoyable read. "

    — Loretta, 11/30/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Fast paced thriller. Did not see what happened in the last few pages coming! "

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

    " Very good summer read - kept my attention. I read the first six a LONG time ago - so I thought I would start up again - now I won't have to wait a year for the next book. "

    — Tulara, 11/14/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Enjoyed it! I think I have enjoyed all his books. I liked the ending! Nice twist! "

    — Di, 11/14/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I'm kind of bored with this series, though I do enjoy the characters. The stories have become somewhat predictable themselves. Being obsessed with reading everything once I start a series, I'll no doubt continue when more come out. They are fast, easy reads, so why not? "

    — Shelley, 11/8/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This was a REALLY good installment of this series..... liked it a lot! "

    — Holli, 10/19/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " I received this as a gift. It is competently written, no doubt by sub-author Maxine Paetro. It is a formula entry in the Women's Murder Club series. Shallow and not terribly interesting. "

    — Lee, 3/6/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " The ending was pretty dumb, but the rest of the book was great. "

    — ConvincoDude, 2/15/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Maybe not the best literature, but a great mystery book to listen to on the road... "

    — Jean, 2/1/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Simple, easy, light read. "

    — Lesley, 12/4/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This one was a bit better than the last few. But through most of the book you're thinking what the hell is up with this side story line and it finally comes together in the last chapter or so. "

    — Vangoghadmirer, 11/2/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Keep getting better. I reallllllly enjoyed this one "

    — Pamela, 2/28/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Very good...surprise ending...of course with Patterson, an opening for another book with some of the same characters, not meaning the ladies in the Murder Club, either. "

    — Marsha, 1/31/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " A good read, of course. I read it in a day, so obviously it held my interest! Though it wasn't my favorite, it's still a winner. "

    — Kw, 12/28/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I started reading this 2/27/2012. This was a great book. Another in the woman's murder group. There are some very wealthy couples dyeing in house fires. Is someone setting the fires and why. There are several couples who die before they figure it out. "

    — Diane, 7/14/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I kind of liked how this book left anopen ending. Not to where you are begging for more, but just enough to leave it open should it come up again in another book. "

    — Marnie, 5/25/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " such an incredible book! this was the first kind of murder/mystery book that I've ever read and I could not put it down! Its so intense! "

    — Carli, 5/21/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " All that for that ending? REALLY?! "

    — Ruthie, 5/19/2011
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Not bad for a free book, though it suffered from not having read the 6 previous novels.The case itself was interesting and the writing's pretty good. There are some moments of gender fail that made me wince, however - consider yourself warned. (I've seen worse, but...) "

    — Moontyger, 5/18/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " It was a good book that seemed to follow a formula but twisted it at the same time. The ending was the best twist of all. "

    — Elizabeth, 5/3/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Very good, good twist at the end. "

    — Jackie, 4/24/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I thought this was pretty good. I totally did not expect that ending! "

    — Megan, 4/23/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " It was pretty good...the ending was not what I expected...I wondered about the baby they found in the land fill. "

    — Sandra, 4/22/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I continue to enjoy the girls :-) "

    — Chris, 4/16/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Another great James Patterson Book, he certainly has the winning formula for Crime fiction. "

    — Amy, 4/12/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Another good episode of the Women's murder club. Several different story lines going at once, and some tension between Boxer and her partner and her boyfriend. "

    — Jan, 3/27/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " It was another good story about the Women's Murder Club! James Patterson and his co-authors always do a good job. It's a murder mystery with lots of good personal stuff about the women in the group. (2011 - audio) "

    — Linda, 3/21/2011

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.