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During an intimate dinner party, a cat burglar breaks into the home of A-list actor Marcus Dowling. When his wife walks in on the thief, the situation quickly teeters out of control, leaving an empty safe and a lifeless body.
The same night, a woman and her infant child are ruthlessly gunned down in an abandoned garage. The killer hasn't left a shred of evidence, except for a foreboding and cryptic message: WCF, the letters written in blood-red letters.
With two elusive criminals on the loose, Detective Lindsay Boxer calls on the Women's Murder Club to help her stop them before they continue their spree. But before they can break either case, the Lipstick Killer changes his act and demands a ransom--not for a single victim, but for all of San Francisco. Lindsay puts her own life on the line--but will it be enough to save the city from this deranged killer?
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"The women's murder club work together to solve a string of lipstick murders that involve young moms and their infant children. Boxer is also out looking for the Hello Kitty burglar of expensive jewels. Hello Kitty goes awry on one of her break ins and flees after being seen. The next day she learns Mrs Dowling was killed by a gun. Hello Kitty didn't do it and she believes Mr dowling did. Two women struggle in their current marriages only to find they love each other and are trying to get away from their abusive marriages. Boxer puts her life on the line when the lipstick killer demands 2 million dollars to be delivered only by her. All this is neatly wrapped up in the end, and is a non-stop page turner by james patterson."
— Liz (4 out of 5 stars)
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“With her husky voice, precise articulation, and even cadence, Carolyn McCormick shines as she returns to the series. She fully embraces the primary characters with empathy, giving each one an identifiable voice. Best of all, she completely embodies Lindsey Boxer. Although she occasionally struggles with accents, McCormick’s gritty and sometimes-edgy sound is perfect for suspense thrillers, yet she capably softens her tones for more sensitive scenes.”
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“The 9th Judgment is everything that an outstanding mystery and thriller should be, as it shocks, tantalizes, and teases right up until the very end…Yet another riveting work in a great series.”
— BookReporter.com
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A #1 New York Times bestseller
The 9th Judgment Listener Reviews
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chris young, 5/1/2022
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" I love this series and the majority of the book was good, but it wrapped up a little too quickly and seemed very rushed at the end. "
— Elise, 2/16/2014 -
" I thoroughly enjoy this series. If I need a fast paced guaranteed entertaining read I pick up a James Patterson book. The funny thing is you would never know that James Patterson is a hilarious man based on the topics of his books and author picture. I was fortunate to meet him several years ago at a book signing. Keep the books coming!! "
— Rebecca, 2/7/2014 -
" Just what I expect from this series: a quick entertaining read. "
— Shawn, 2/3/2014 -
" A fast read, but not nearly as good as others he has written. Unless you are reading the series, don't bother. "
— Paul, 2/2/2014 -
" By far, this Patterson series is enjoyable and compelling. Keep them coming! "
— Philip, 1/23/2014 -
" Amazing story! I can't wait to read the 10th Anniversary! "
— Jemie, 1/16/2014 -
" A gook murder mystery. A couple of spicy parts, I can do without. "
— Trudy, 1/16/2014 -
" can't wait for 10th anniversary to come out.. "
— Emma, 12/28/2013 -
" Lindsey needs to stop thinking about Conklin!!! Stupid person!! "
— Chase, 12/28/2013 -
" Good reading!!But then the whole series has been really good. "
— Sue, 11/25/2013 -
" One of the best in this series of the women's murder club!! I can't wait to see patterson top it with the 10th ....excellent plotline and again page turning keeping the reader interested in what is going to happen next! "
— Deb, 11/13/2013 -
" Pretty normal James Patterson mystery novel, with the Lindsey Boxer group solving another mystery in San Francisco. "
— Papaparsons, 10/21/2013 -
" I love this series and this one did not disappoint. There were some loose ends that I would have liked to seen resolved, but it was a throughly engaging read. "
— Terric853, 9/9/2013 -
" Quick read. I've read the whole series. "
— E, 9/7/2013 -
" It was good over-all. It ended abruptly...not a fan of that part. "
— Karen, 9/4/2013 -
" I enjoyed the Sarah, the cat burgler, in this book. I was a bit surprised by the ending of that story line. "
— Angie, 1/3/2013 -
" Super quick read ending leaves off for number 10!!!!! "
— Lhmama, 11/21/2012 -
" As always an awesome book. I love these women! "
— Jenny, 11/21/2012 -
" I love these quick read James Patterson books. Simple clear and easy to read. "
— Grace, 7/31/2012 -
" Pretty good story except I didn't feel as though some things were as explained as they should have been. "
— Katrina, 5/27/2012 -
" Love the books that have Lindsay as the main character. This one didn't disappoint. "
— Carol, 2/3/2012 -
" I think this was one of the best Women's Murder Club books in a long time. I just didn't like the ending, I thought it was a little weak "
— Paula, 8/24/2011 -
" I tried to read this book right after I had my baby, it was a little too much for me and I couldn't finish the book. I will have to try and read the book again in a couple more years. "
— Kim, 8/18/2011 -
" Not much I want to say about this book. It really struck me hard because I was reading this book at the same time as the Newtown, CT incident. Reading about killing kids and seeing it on TV was just a bit much for me. Life is stranger than fiction though isn't it? "
— Lorrea(Threein3), 8/7/2011 -
" Another good one from Patterson. "
— Rosemary, 6/26/2011 -
" Crazy but I really like these books...this one however I was not loving. Did not like that kids were being murdered...that really really bugged me. Other than that I like it a lot. "
— Shannon, 6/21/2011 -
" Good - but not the best Patterson I ever read. "
— Sheryl, 6/10/2011 -
" Another fast-paced thriller from Patterson! Read this one in one day. Entertaining. "
— Talia, 5/25/2011 -
" Best one yet! I LOVE these books!!! "
— Robin, 5/23/2011 -
" This is another in the Women's Murder Club series featuring San Francisco police detective Lindsay Boxer. She deals with both a psychotic serial killer a second story cat burglar. The climax has an unusual twist. <br/> "
— Chuck, 5/22/2011 -
" I enjoyed this as much as any James Patterson book...a good quick read...not as suspenseful as some of his others but still fun. "
— Fabulous, 5/19/2011 -
" The one exception to my statement about James Patterson's co-authored books not being as good as his own - this series is really fun and the characters are well wrought. "
— Joan, 5/15/2011 -
" Love this series! Of course it ended with a hanger, luckily I have the next one ready to start now. "
— Lori, 5/13/2011 -
" Good read, always like Patterson "
— Jim, 5/13/2011 -
" Amazing story! I can't wait to read the 10th Anniversary! "
— Jem, 5/5/2011 -
" This was a good continuation to the series. It was a little predictable but still had a good plot line and it was quick to read and kept me interested. The first mention of "WCF" got me a little confused, but it was easy to figure out by the second time I saw it. "
— Emily, 5/4/2011 -
" Overworked. Lindsey is after the "Lipstick" killer and a cat burglar who killed one of the victims. "
— Nana, 5/4/2011 -
" Fab! Read in a day! "
— Susan, 5/3/2011 -
" the best thing I can say about this book is that I enjoyed finishing it up while laying on the beach watching the waves and feeling the gulf breezes.<br/>too many coincidences and not enough meat in this one. Hope #10 is better. If it isn't, I'll probably give up on this series. "
— Meshe/Michelle, 5/2/2011 -
" I haven't read a murder club mystery in a while. I really enjoyed it. A good beach read! "
— Jann, 5/2/2011 -
" I thought this book was written very well, loved the suspense in the WCF killer. "
— Cheri, 5/1/2011 -
" though i would not rate this as one of the greater womans murder club books it was still a page turner. this story line keeps you wanting more. patterson could have added more to the story line. it was alot leading up to nothing! even though i was disappointed i am anxiously awaiting #10! "
— Jill, 4/28/2011 -
" Great read per norm for the Womans Murder Club... fast and fascinating! "
— Jenna, 4/26/2011 -
" I am a sucker for Patterson's Women's Murder Club series and this one delivered! Very suspenseful, easy reading. Not for the faint of heart, though. <br/> "
— Lacey, 4/25/2011
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.