First to Die - James Patterson

1st To Die - James Patterson - Women's Murder Club

by Renjith Joseph
1st To Die is the first book in the Women's Murder Club series by James Patterson. The story starts off with the protagonist, Lindsay

Boxer, contemplating putting a bullet in her head.

During the story, we learn of Lindsay's passion for The Job, and the fact that she has Neglis Aplastic Anemia, a serious obstacle in

her career, and her life. We meet her partner on the San Fransisco Police Force, Jacobi, as well as her best friend Claire Washburn,

who is a medical examiner.

We are also introduced to the serial killer, and we are witnesses to the first crime. A newlywed couple are slaughtered just minutes

after the reception of their wedding. Lindsay and Jacobi, being part of Homicide, are called in right away.

Cindy Thomas, a budding journalist, craftily manages to make her way to the floor of the hotel, of the crime scene, where she stumbles

upon Lindsay, crying for the young, dead wife.

The name of the series, the Women's Murder Club, is started as a way for Claire, Cindy and Lindsay to help each other get to the top

of their work ladders, in a world of men, and also to help with investigations. Later in the novel, Jill Bernhardt, an assistant

District Attorney, is invited to join the Club.

With James Patterson's books, there is always a twist in the last few chapters. And with chapters being 3 pages maximum, the books

always end with a large impact.

This is a pretty good start for a great series. I'm reading 2nd Chance right now, the second book.

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