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23 Hours To Midnight
James Patterson

23 Hours To Midnight

Quick Answer

Read "23 Hours To Midnight" as the 69th book in the Murder Bookshots (Standalone Novellas) sequence. This follows the recommended publication order to preserve character development.

Sequence Warning

⚠️ Do NOT read before "Killer's Wife" (Book 68)

❓ Can I skip this book?
❌ No — Required

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

Verdict Insight: As the 69th installment, this volume is critical for following the central narrative progression and plot development.

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In this #1 New York Times bestselling thriller, an attention-seeking copycat is recreating murders by a famous killer, with devastating new twists in this heart-pounding chapter in the Women's Murder Club. Detective Lindsay Boxer put serial killer Evan Burke in jail. Reporter Cindy Thomas wrote a book that put him on the bestseller list. An obsessed maniac has turned Burke’s true crime story into a playbook and is embellishing it with gruesome touches all his own. Now Lindsay’s tracking an elusive suspect, and the entire Murder Club is facing destruction.
Next Recommended Book

Dragonflies

Book #70 of 51 in Series

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 Murder Bookshots (Standalone Novellas) 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 23 Hours To Midnight?

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

Can I read 23 Hours To Midnight before Killer's Wife?

No. We recommend reading Killer's Wife first. 23 Hours To Midnight is the 69th book in the series and follows the core narrative established in earlier volumes.

Is 23 Hours To Midnight required reading for the Murder Bookshots (Standalone Novellas)?

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

What comes after 23 Hours To Midnight in the reading order?

The next recommended book after 23 Hours To Midnight is Dragonflies (Book #70).