1st to Die
Book description
As the only woman homicide inspector in San Francisco, Lindsay Boxer has to be tough. But nothing she has seen prepares her for the horror of the honeymoon murders, when a brutal maniac begins viciously slaughtering newly wed couples on their wedding nights. Lindsay is sickened by the deaths, but…
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2 authors picked 1st to Die as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
I always enjoy a warped plot with lots of twists and this one certainly didn’t disappoint. It was riveting and kept me on the edge of my seat until the very end. The fast pace of the story continually left me thirsty for what was to come next. I absolutely love the four strong female characters in this book. They are so unique and individual yet complement each other perfectly, making them a very believable and dynamic force of leading ladies. As the book progressed, I could see and feel the growth and development of each of the characters which…
From Christa's list on mystery thrillers that keep you glued to the pages.
Who does not like James Patterson, whose style of writing I have tried to adopt myself? Short fact-moving chapters Great character development. In the introduction in this first of several Women's Murder Club, Patterson creates characters that are fun and surrounds them with murder cases that are compelling. Following each case, as it unfolds is an adventure. Witnessing the crime as it's being committed is a hair puller and then following each main character's role in making sense of the atrocity is a great study in crime solving. I also love that the stories are set in San Francisco and…
From Gary's list on protagonists that helps the reader solve the crime.
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