1st to Die: A Novel

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This Mass Market Paperback Book item from Grand Central Publishing was reviewed on 4-Nov-2008.

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1) Mass Market Paperback Book 1st to Die: A Novel by Grand Central Publishing. This review is of the Audiobook version.

The first story in this series is ´1st To Die´ which introduces Lindsay Boxer and the Women´s Murder Club. Lindsay is a San Francisco homicide Inspector and she has been put on a case where a married couple were killed on the evening of their wedding. Lindsay is partnered with a man from the mayor´s office, Chris Raleigh, and on the same day discovers she has an unusual blood disorder which is potentially fatal. Lindsay´s energy is directed toward the investigation as well as her health and as she investigates the first murder and another two ´bride and groom´ killings she finds herself drawn into a group of other women for support - Cindy Thomas, a reporter; Claire Washburn, a medical examiner; and Jill Bernhardt, an assistant DA.

The book seemed to draw to a conclusion fairly early but then there were several twists which made the story move in new directions. The interactions between Lindsay and Chris Raleigh were well written, as were Lindsay´s moments of emotion as she battles her disease and tries to get to the bottom of the murders. However there were some rather cringe-worthy moments when the girls seemed to have to say "I love you" to each other, as well as having to be vastly successful and feisty as well as in touch with their femininity. Those who like to read more about the murder scenes might find this story a disappointment as it seems to be more about Lindsay and her feelings than detective work. I also felt that the ´baddie´ seemed rather comic-book bad and his behaviour at the very end of the story was rather implausible. Still I enjoyed the story and this new series of characters.

The narrator of this story did a good job but sometimes her voice became so quiet that it was difficult to hear over road noise when driving and listening, which is probably how many people will hear this story. In order to hear the quiet sections the volume had to be raised rather more than I would like for the louder sections. However this was an excellent audiobook and whiled away a long journey very effectively!¤

2) Mass Market Paperback Book 1st to Die: A Novel by Grand Central Publishing. This is the first James Patterson book that I have read and I was not disappointed! His WOman´s Murder Club series caught my attention a couple years ago with his 5th or 6th book but I didn´t want to start a series with a book that late in it. Well, I just recently got around to actually starting the series. After I finished this book I immediately ordered #2 and #3 so that I can continue to read them. When I read a book I am the type of person that likes to be able to suspend reality when I read so the fact that their "club" is technically illegal and could cost them all their careers and freedom, I really enjoyed it. I see enough reality every day, I prefer to go to fantasy when I read. I liked the twists and turns in this book and enjoyed the writing style. It was a bit graphic at times, but in my opinion wasn´t too overboard. Once again, loved the book and can´t wait to get the next 2.¤

3) Mass Market Paperback Book 1st to Die: A Novel by Grand Central Publishing. Today I stopped listening to this audio book for three reasons. First, expletive overload. I´m not naive enough to think that cops don´t swear (my brother was one), I just don´t want to hear it or read it in every other diaglogue. Second, horrible reader. Third, murder nausea. Can´t people just be murdered in a novel anymore without all the perversion added in? It makes me wonder about the mind of the author. Give me a clean or semi-clean mystery that has even a mild aroma of good writing. This was my first James Patterson novel and probably my last. Give me Anne Perry any time!¤

4) Mass Market Paperback Book 1st to Die: A Novel by Grand Central Publishing. This is the first in the Women´s Murder Club series and it is the first James Patterson book I´ve read. He is a popular and prolific writer, and this thriller doesn´t disappoint. It may not be great literature, but it is easy reading with very short chapters and it keeps the reader´s interest to the end. The reason I read the book is because of the TV series based on these books about four women -- a detective, a medical examiner, a crime reporter and an assistant district attorney -- who band together to solve crimes. They call themselves the Women´s Murder Club. In this first book Detective Lindsay Boxer is also battling a serious illness and is involved in a romance as well as solving a series of murders. This is a good book to take along on a trip. It will help pass the time at the airport and on the plane.¤

5) Mass Market Paperback Book 1st to Die: A Novel by Grand Central Publishing. First book in the Women´s Murder Club series.

Four professional women in San Francisco (a cop, a medical examiner, an assistant DA, and a reporter) join forces to catch a serial killer who is brutally murdering newlyweds.

Lots of page-turning action and Patterson´s trademark gruesome, misogynistic murders. Read this for the gory murder mystery, not for the character development. While I didn´t love it, I liked it enough that I will continue to read the series.
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6) Mass Market Paperback Book 1st to Die: A Novel by Grand Central Publishing. The Women´s Murder Club pits four San Francisco women professionalsagainst a serial killer who´s stalking and murdering newlyweds in bestsellingauthor James Patterson´s newest thriller. Lindsay Boxer is a homicide inspectorwho´s just gotten some very bad news. She deals with it by immersing herself inher newest case and soliciting the personal as well as professional support ofher closest friend, who happens to be the city´s medical examiner. The twowomen, along with an ambitious and sympathetic reporter and an assistant DA,form an unlikely alliance, pooling their information and bypassing the chain ofcommand in an engaging, suspenseful story whose gruesome setup is vintagePatterson. "What is the worst thing anyone has ever done?" the killer muses to himselfearly in the narrative. "Am I capable of doing it? Do I have what it takes?"Answering his own question, he embarks on a murderous spree that takes him fromthe bridal suite in a Nob Hill hotel to a honeymoon destination in the NapaValley and thence to a wedding reception at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame andMuseum in Cleveland, Ohio. Dispatching his victims on the happiest day of theirlives, he purposefully leaves enough clues for his distaff trackers to discoverhis identity and put him behind bars. But just when the women think they´ve gotthe case all wrapped up, the killer turns the tables on them in a bloodydenouement that even the most discerning reader won´t see coming. Patterson,author of the popular Alex Cross mysteries, promises future adventures for theWomen´s Murder Club, which may give him an opportunity to develop his heroines´characters more completely and win new fans among those who prefer theirdetectives in high heels and lipstick. --Jane Adams¤

7) Mass Market Paperback Book 1st to Die: A Novel by Grand Central Publishing. The Women´s Murder Club pits four San Francisco women professionals against a serial killer who´s stalking and murdering newlyweds in bestselling author James Patterson´s newest thriller. Lindsay Boxer is a homicide inspector who´s just gotten some very bad news. She deals with it by immersing herself in her newest case and soliciting the personal as well as professional support of her closest friend, who happens to be the city´s medical examiner. The two women, along with an ambitious and sympathetic reporter and an assistant DA, form an unlikely alliance, pooling their information and bypassing the chain of command in an engaging, suspenseful story whose gruesome setup is vintage Patterson.

"What is the worst thing anyone has ever done?" the killer muses to himself early in the narrative. "Am I capable of doing it? Do I have what it takes?" Answering his own question, he embarks on a murderous spree that takes him from the bridal suite in a Nob Hill hotel to a honeymoon destination in the Napa Valley and thence to a wedding reception at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum in Cleveland, Ohio. Dispatching his victims on the happiest day of their lives, he purposefully leaves enough clues for his distaff trackers to discover his identity and put him behind bars. But just when the women think they´ve got the case all wrapped up, the killer turns the tables on them in a bloody denouement that even the most discerning reader won´t see coming. Patterson, author of the popular Alex Cross mysteries, promises future adventures for the Women´s Murder Club, which may give him an opportunity to develop his heroines´ characters more completely and win new fans among those who prefer their detectives in high heels and lipstick. --Jane Adams¤

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