1st To Die by James Patterson - Women's Murder Club Book 1 - Crime Fiction - Paperback

Condition: New. Format: Paperback. ISBN: 9780755397556. Publisher: Headline. Age Range: Adult. Overview:. 1st To Die launches James Patterson's phenomenally successful Women's Murder Club series, plunging readers into a fog-bound San Francisco stalked by a killer who targets newlywed couples on their wedding night. Homicide inspector Lindsay Boxer forms an unlikely alliance with three professional women to crack the case. Fast-paced and twist-laden, this brand-new paperback is the perfect entry point for crime fans wanting a strong female lead and Patterson's signature short, punchy chapters.. About the Book:. Set against the fog and hills of San Francisco, 1st To Die introduces Lindsay Boxer, the city's only female homicide inspector, as she hunts a calculating killer preying on newlywed couples on their wedding nights. Each crime scene is rendered with meticulous, chilling detail, and as the body count rises, Lindsay finds she cannot crack the case alone. She turns to three trusted allies: medical examiner Claire Washburn, crime reporter Cindy Thomas, and assistant district attorney Jill Bernhardt. Together they form the Women's Murder Club, an off-the-record support network that pools expertise, instinct, and nerve to outpace a killer who always seems one step ahead. Patterson's trademark short chapters and cliffhanger structure keep the pace relentless, while the personal cost to Lindsay, quietly battling a serious illness even as she chases the case, adds real emotional...