Women's Murder Club
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A brutal madman sprays bullets into a crowd of children leaving a San Francisco church. Miraculously-or was it intentionally?-only one person dies. Then an elderly black woman is hung. Police homicide inspector Lindsay Boxer senses a connection and together with medical examiner Claire, assistant D. A. Jill, and Chronicle reporter Cindy, finds a link that sends a chill through the entire nation. This killer's motives are unspeakable.A Main Selection of The Literary Guild®, of Book-of-the-Month Club®, of Doubleday Book Club®, and of The Mystery Guild®

The #1 bestselling new mystery series of the past decade comes roaring back with 3rd Degree, a shockingly suspenseful thriller featuring the Women's Murder Club. One of James Patterson's best loved heroines is about to die. Detective Lindsay Boxer is jogging along a beautiful San Francisco street when a fiery explosion rips through the neighborhood. A town house owned by an Internet millionaire is immediately engulfed in flames, and when Lindsay plunges inside to search for survivors, she finds three people dead. An infant who lived in the house cannot be found - and a mysterious message at the scene leaves Lindsay and the San Francisco Police Department completely baffled. Then a prominent businessman is found murdered under bizarre circumstances, with another mysterious message left behind by the killer. Lindsay asks her friends Claire Washburn of the medical examiner's office, Assistant D.A. Jill Bernhardt, and Chronicle reporter Cindy Thomas to help her figure out who is committing these murders-and why they are intent on killing someone every three days. Even more terrifying, the killer has targeted one of the four friends who call themselves the Women's Murder Club. Which one will it be? While the investigation rages furiously, Lindsay works very closely with a federal officer assigned to the case. At the same time, she learns that one member of the Women's Murder Club is hiding a secret so dangerous and unbelievable that it could destroy them all.

A young girl is killed in the crossfire after a routine arrest goes terribly wrong, and Lt. Lindsay Boxer has to defend herself against a charge of police brutality. In a landmark trial that transfixes the nation, Lindsay fights to save her career and her sanity. While awaiting trial, Lindsay escapes to the tranquility of the beautiful town of Half Moon Bay . But the peaceful community there is reeling from a string of unspeakable murders. Working with her friends in the Women's Murder Club, Lindsay finds a link between these killings and a case she worked on years before - an unsolved murder that has haunted her ever since. As summer comes into full swing, Lindsay battles for her life on two fronts: before a judge and jury as her trial comes to a climax and facing unknown adversaries who will do anything to keep her from the truth about the killings. It all comes to a head before the big annual 4th of July celebration on the waterfront at Half Moon Bay. "Patterson knows where our deepest fears are buried. There's no stopping his imagination." -New York Times Book Review "Patterson's skill at building suspense is enviable." -Kansas City Star"When it comes to constructing a harrowing plot, author James Patterson can turn a screw all right."-New York Daily News

Detective Lindsay Boxer and the Women's Murder Club investigate a series of brutal murders that appear to be linked to a mysterious horseman. As the body count rises, the team uncovers a conspiracy involving a powerful underground syndicate and a personal vendetta that hits close to home, forcing them to confront their own pasts while racing against time to stop the killer.

Lindsay Boxer and the Women's Murder Club race against time to stop a ruthless killer who is targeting women across San Francisco. As the body count rises, the team uncovers a web of corruption and personal vendettas that lead them to a shocking final confrontation.

Detective Lindsay Boxer and the Women's Murder Club investigate a string of ritualistic killings that appear to be tied to a charismatic new religious movement. As the case deepens, the team must confront their own personal demons and the moral complexities of faith, loyalty, and justice.

Detective Lindsay Boxer and the Women's Murder Club investigate a string of brutal murders that seem to be tied to a mysterious confession hidden for decades. As the team uncovers a web of secrets involving a powerful religious sect, they must race against time to stop the killer before the eighth confession is made and another victim falls.

Detective Lindsay Boxer and the Women's Murder Club confront a chilling series of murders tied to a secretive organization. As the body count rises, the team races against time to uncover the mastermind behind the 'Judgment' killings and bring justice to the victims.

Lindsay Boxer returns to the Women's Murder Club as a new series of murders rocks San Francisco. A shadowy organization known as the "Eleventh Hour" orchestrates a string of killings that seem to target the club’s own members. As personal pressures mount—Lindsay’s estranged husband reappears and her sister faces legal trouble—Lindsay, Yuki, Claire, and Cindy must race against time to uncover the mastermind before the clock runs out.

Detective Lindsay Boxer and the Women's Murder Club race against time to stop a ruthless killer who is targeting women connected to a secretive cult. As the body count rises, personal secrets surface and the team must confront their own pasts while protecting a missing child whose fate could hold the key to stopping the murders.

Detective Lindsay Boxer and the Women's Murder Club investigate a chilling homicide in a downtown high‑rise where the mysterious "13th floor" seems to have vanished. As the team uncovers hidden blueprints, secret societies, and a decades‑old cover‑up, they race against time to stop a killer who uses the building’s forbidden level as a deadly trap.

Detective Lindsay Boxer and the Women's Murder Club return to solve a chilling series of murders tied to a secret society. As the body count rises, the team uncovers a web of betrayal, hidden agendas, and a deadly secret that could destroy everything they’ve built.

Detective Lindsay Boxer and the Women's Murder Club investigate a string of murders tied to a clandestine affair network that threatens to expose powerful figures in San Francisco, forcing the team to confront secrets from their own pasts while racing against time to stop the killer.

Detective Lindsay Boxer and the Women's Murder Club confront a cunning serial rapist who uses seductive tactics to lure his victims. As the body count rises, the team must untangle a web of deception, hidden identities, and personal betrayals to stop the predator before he strikes again.

Detective Lindsay Boxer and the Women's Murder Club confront a chilling series of murders tied to a secretive organization. As the body count rises, a new, enigmatic suspect emerges, forcing the team to unravel hidden motives and confront personal demons to stop the killer before the next victim is claimed.

Detective Lindsay Boxer and her husband Joe Molinari team up to protect San Francisco from an international war criminal in the newest Women's Murder Club thriller. For a trio of colleagues, an innocent night out after class ends in a deadly torture session. They vanish without a clue -- until a body turns up. With the safety of San Francisco's entire school system as stake, Lindsay Boxer has never been under more pressure. To solve the School Night case, Lindsay turns to her best friend, investigative journalist Cindy Thomas, as the chief of police and the press clamor for an arrest. Together, Lindsay and Cindy take new approaches, and unexpected facts about the victims leave them stunned.