From Publishers Weekly
It's been a long time since we've seen a bestselling author of Patterson's clout credit an assistant author on the cover, and good for Patterson for that. The credit is deserved. This is Patterson's richest, most engaging novel since When the Wind Blows and, as the second in his Women's Murder Club series (after 1st to Die), yet more evidence that this prolific writer can roam beyond Alex Cross with style and success. Like all Pattersons, the narration mixes first and third person the first here is voiced, as before, by San Francisco homicide detective Lindsay Boxer, while the third-person sections cover the doings of the other three members of Boxer's informal club, a reporter, a pathologist and a prosecutor, as well as the villain's shenanigans. The basic story line is vintage Patterson, i.e., a serial killer (here, one known as Chimera) goes on a calculated rampage until stopped by the good guys or in this case, gals. As the victims a young girl shot dead, an elderly black woman hanged, two cops pile up, it becomes clear to Boxer and others that they're up against a racist who hates black cops; is the killer a cop himself? The story ripples with twists and some remarkably strong scenes, particularly Boxer's in-prison interview with a crazed con. But what makes this Patterson stand out above all is the textured storytelling arising from its focus on Boxer's personal issues. In the first novel, Patterson personalized Boxer by dealing with her rare blood disease; here, it's the emotionally powerful introduction of Boxer's long-lost father into her life that galvanizes the plot, particularly as Patterson ties the man into Chimera's rampage. Prime Patterson; first-rate entertainment.


***I very much enjoyed this one. It was well written and had me wanting to read to the end - without putting it down. I enjoyed the character development and the interactions between the characters.



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Received in the mail today. Thanks to Snowy652 for the book and the assortment of labels and stickers.

Finished this late last night. A great read!

Sending tomorrow to Breeze144 as a RABCK. Along with books #3 & #4.

Arrived here today!

By a wonderful bit of coincidence, my new driver's license (with my current address) arrived yesterday....otherwise I don't know how I would have claimed this package at Purolator!

Thanks LastMango!

Oh, also wanted to tell you that I found #5 in this series for sale at the library, but its hardcover. I'll let you know when I finish it and send it your way!

Good, but not great. I don't "buy" the women's club as much anymore. Patterson makes the friendship seem forced. Anyway, I'll still give #3 a try!

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Released at Aceofhearts' house over the weekend! ;)

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Will be released on back window shelf.

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Found this book at a meet up. Thought I was going to Geocache it, but then report card season hit and so did the cold water. Going to release tonight when I meet a friend for tea.