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15th Affair
James Patterson

15th Affair

Quick Answer

Read "15th Affair" as the 15th book in the Women's Murder Club Series sequence. This follows the recommended publication order to preserve character development.

Sequence Warning

⚠️ Do NOT read before "14th Deadly Sin" (Book 14)

❓ Can I skip this book?
❌ No — Required

This book is essential to the core narrative and character development.

Verdict Insight: As the 15th installment, this volume is critical for following the central narrative progression and plot development.

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2016384 pp
When an alluring blonde with ties to the CIA disappears from a murder scene, Detective Lindsay Boxer and her colleagues track down an elusive suspect—her husband—in this Women's Murder Club novel. As she settles into motherhood and a happy marriage, Lindsay Boxer thinks she has found domestic bliss. But when a beautiful woman with links to the CIA disappears from the scene of a brutal murder at a downtown luxury hotel, Lindsay's life begins to unravel. Before she can track down the woman for questioning, a plane crash plunges San Francisco into chaos and Lindsay's husband Joe vanishes. The deeper she digs, the more Lindsay suspects that Joe shares a secret past with the mystery blonde. Thrown into a tailspin and questioning everything she thought she knew, Lindsay turns to the Women's Murder Club for help as she tries to uncover the truth. Filled with the pulse-pounding intrigue that has made James Patterson the world's #1 bestselling author, 15th Affair proves that all is fair in love, war, and espionage.
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Complete Series Reading Order

Publication Order

Preserves character reveals and plot twists exactly as the author intended.

Chronological Order

May spoil surprises but improves timeline clarity for deep lore fans.

Order Confidence

high Confidence

Why this order?

Our team of curators analyzes publication history, author interviews, and internal narrative continuity to establish the definitive reading sequence. This ensures zero spoilers and maximum narrative impact.

Why This Order Is Confusing

Many reading lists for Women's Murder Club Series conflict because early publishers often labeled short story collections as standalone novels, or rearranged internal chronologies for marketing. This guide follows original author intent and narrative continuity to settle the debate for good.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I skip reading 15th Affair?

This book is essential to the core narrative and character development.

Can I read 15th Affair before 14th Deadly Sin?

No. We recommend reading 14th Deadly Sin first. 15th Affair is the 15th book in the series and follows the core narrative established in earlier volumes.

Is 15th Affair required reading for the Women's Murder Club Series?

Yes, it is a core installment in the series reading order and contains critical character development and plot progression.

What comes after 15th Affair in the reading order?

The next recommended book after 15th Affair is 16th Seduction (Book #16).