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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)
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“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.”
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“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
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A New York Times bestseller
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A USA Today bestseller
7th Heaven Listener Reviews
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carol jasinski, 8/8/2021
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Gerald Eskilsen, 3/4/2020
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" A fairly good murder mystery. "
— Edb, 1/30/2014 -
" Not my favorite from this series. "
— Becca, 1/30/2014 -
" One of my favorites in this series! "
— Lindsay, 1/22/2014 -
" 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 -
" As with all Patterson books I loved it, love the short chapters - a great read! "
— Anita, 12/29/2013 -
" Good easy read, as always! "
— Ann, 12/28/2013 -
" 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 -
" wow just wow at the end of the book iam like amazing how she pulld it off .. "
— Diane, 12/23/2013 -
" Another installment in the Women's Murder Club series. Quick, enjoyable read with enough plot twists to keep you guessing. "
— Rainbolt, 12/22/2013 -
" Womens Murder Club Series "
— Maria, 12/2/2013 -
" 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 -
" Fast paced thriller. Did not see what happened in the last few pages coming! "
— Cami, 11/23/2013 -
" 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 -
" Enjoyed it! I think I have enjoyed all his books. I liked the ending! Nice twist! "
— Di, 11/14/2013 -
" 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 -
" This was a REALLY good installment of this series..... liked it a lot! "
— Holli, 10/19/2013 -
" 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 -
" The ending was pretty dumb, but the rest of the book was great. "
— ConvincoDude, 2/15/2013 -
" Maybe not the best literature, but a great mystery book to listen to on the road... "
— Jean, 2/1/2013 -
" Simple, easy, light read. "
— Lesley, 12/4/2012 -
" 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 -
" Keep getting better. I reallllllly enjoyed this one "
— Pamela, 2/28/2012 -
" 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 -
" 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 -
" 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 -
" 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 -
" 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 -
" All that for that ending? REALLY?! "
— Ruthie, 5/19/2011 -
" Not bad for a free book, though it suffered from not having read the 6 previous novels.<br/><br/>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 -
" 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 -
" Very good, good twist at the end. "
— Jackie, 4/24/2011 -
" I thought this was pretty good. I totally did not expect that ending! "
— Megan, 4/23/2011 -
" 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 -
" I continue to enjoy the girls :-) "
— Chris, 4/16/2011 -
" Another great James Patterson Book, he certainly has the winning formula for Crime fiction. "
— Amy, 4/12/2011 -
" 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 -
" 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
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.
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.