1st to Die (Women's Murder Club Series #1)

Not what I was expecting!

I am always looking for new books to try. I have read some of James Patterson's books and have not been all that crazy about them(Alex Cross books). I love suspense. I love books with a twist. This book had all that and more. I absolutely did not see that ending. Wow! Definitely going to read more of this series...

9 out of 9 people found this review helpful.

Patterson Shows He's 2nd To None

Patterson catches us again with book in hand turning those pages as we did for his other thrillers. Patterson is able to create a suspenseful mood for the reader. What¿s better than a group of four woman to try and catch a psycho, killing newlywed couples. In my opinion, this book deserves 5 stars, for its intense suspense. Patterson is one of the few authors that is able to make you think you know what¿s happening and then your all wrong. A person¿s wedding day is suppose to be the happiest day of their life. The time after, referred to as the ¿Honeymoon¿ is supposed to be enjoyable, fun, and romantic. In 1ST TO DIE., three couples find their wedding day and their honeymoon¿s to be a time of death. The book has four main characters, who Patterson points out within the first few chapters. The most notable being Lindsay Boxer, an inspector for the San Francisco Police Department. Along with Lindsay the characters who want to solve the case include Claire Washburn a medical examiner and Lindsay¿s best friend, Jill Bernhardt an assistant District Attorney assigned to the first case, and Cindy Thomas a reporter for the San Francisco Chronicle, who integrates herself into the group after the first murders. Together, these women form ¿The Women¿s Murder Club¿ and take you on a ride of suspense as they work together to find the monster responsible for a series of tragic honeymoon murders that began with the intense killing of David and Melanie Brandt. Patterson is able to make these books enjoyable for even the High School student. He has this ability to make you pick up the book and never put it down. Make sure that if you purchase this book you also purchase the second and third books as well. The thing with Patterson is that once you read one in a series you have to read the rest. James Patterson writes in a short and casual manner. His chapters are short and to the point, which makes you keep turning the page to find out what will happen next. The characters are very well described, which makes you feel like you know them personally. When something bad happens you feel as if the tragedy has happened to one of your friends or family members. James Patterson truly is one of the most amazing authors, his clever twists and fast pace keep the reader going. It¿s almost as if Patterson knows what you are afraid of and he reaches the point that you jump out of your seat. If you truly enjoy this novel, you would also like Along Came A Spider, Kiss The Girls, Jack And Jill, Cat & Mouse, Pop Goes The Weasel, and Roses Are Red. -Nick Trodella

8 out of 8 people found this review helpful.

Quick read, keeps you guessing until the very end

James Patterson writes in short chapters which make it easy to read when you just have a few spare minutes. He also makes his books so suspenseful that you want to spend every spare minute reading to try to find out what will happen next. I was captivated until the very end. Can't wait to start the next book!

6 out of 6 people found this review helpful.

Must Read for Thriller Lovers

This book was the most exciting thrilling book I have ever read. James Patterson is so original. You think you know what's going on but then he always comes up with an unexpected twist. Great book!

4 out of 5 people found this review helpful.

I loved this book!

I started reading James Patterson just recently. I have only read this one and the second one in his Women's Murder Club series. So far I am really enjoying these books.

2 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

Fighting For Life

Lindsay is a strong, hardworking, and determined detective until she receives life changing news. It doesn't break her, but she also runs into a case that will change her life forever. Some crazy person is killing honey mooners on the best day of their lives. Now poor Lindsay is fighting for her life beside her dying couples. I love this book because it keeps you on your toes. It also has a lot of action, and every murder is grusome.To top it off you will never suspect what happens in the end ...

2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Amazing Thriller

Have you ever wanted a really good book that puts you at the edge of your seat? Well, this is it. This novel isn¿t just heart throbbing. This is an amazing yet suspenseful story waiting for you to lay eyes on it.


Right at the beginning, you¿re hit with intensity. There is a crime waiting for Linsey, the head detective, at a new hot hotel. Newlyweds being murdered every new case she gets. A few weeks later, another murder is waiting to be solved. Later on, another murder! Three thrilling murders at the tip of her fingers. All of these newlyweds are being stalked before they are even killed. She does get help though. There is a Women's Murder Club. Helping Linsey, Clair, a medical examiner. Jill, an assistant D.A. and Cindy, a reporter who has just started working the crime desk of the San Francisco Chronicle. They all have one goal to fulfill, to trap, and outwit the most terrifying killer ever. They are all pulling their talents together, to solve this crime.

I would defiantly recommend this book. Anyone who likes thrilling, suspenseful, something that you find biting your fingernails off, or somewhat sad towards the end, this is the novel for you.


In conclusion of the story, there is a surprise ending. You would never ever guess who was committing the murders. You will be very surprised. Don¿t stop reading though! Because, if you do, you¿ll always want to wonder about what would have happened if you have read it.


Amazing doesn¿t even cover this book. Wonderful couldn¿t do it either. This book is the best book that I¿ve read in a very long time. It put me in pure amazement.
1st to Die is just the first book in the series. Be prepared for the surprised ending though. Six other books are waiting for you to read. You would be greatly cheating yourselve if you just ignore this review. So go on, read away.

2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Don't Know Why I Like This Book

I found this book to be very cookie cutter, things happen in a very predictable way. The main characters are caricatures of professional women. The Women's Murder Club seems to be little more than a high school social club with little real input into the case (except of course for Lindsay Boxer). If the hook here is that these four women actually contribute to the solving of the crime, the authors have missed the mark.

That being said, I actually enjoyed all the books in this series I have read. It's probably because the characters are fresh and interesting. They don't seem to be real as a group. Individually they are interesting.

2 out of 4 people found this review helpful.

Great!!!!!! Don't miss!

Rossoli and Iles is suppose to be after this series but they are so different. I just love his creative mind. It really makes you guess. Thanks

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Good Beach Book

Quick read for someone who wants to kill some time. It was a little predicable, but good.

1 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

Could Not Put The Book Down!!!

This is the second book that I've read by James Patterson. Every time I turned the page it kept me guessing and I started to know the characters in the story. It is an excellent thriller of how four women come together (each with something a little bit different to offer)to catch the bad guy.

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

THIS WAS SUCH A GREAT BOOK

I read this book in one day and was scared to go to bed that night. I am now about to go buy the rest of his collection.

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Exciting thriller

In San Francisco¿s Grand Hyatt Mandarin Suite, David Brandt feels he must be the luckiest person on the earth as he celebrates his honeymoon with his new wife Melanie. However, Phillip Campbell ends that happiness by killing the couple in their honeymoon suite. This is the first crime of a vicious serial killer.

San Francisco homicide detective Lindsay Boxer struggles with a dangerous blood condition while striving to solve the difficult case before the killer strikes again. She forges an alliance with three other women (a reporter, a medical examiner, and an assistant DA) in order to uncover the identity of the culprit without the continual interference of her male superiors and those of her new partners, also mostly men.

1ST TO DIE is an exciting investigative tale that debuts a new crime fighting team of four females, The Women¿s Murder Club. The story line never slows down even with the use of flashbacks and interchanging first and third cases. Though formulaic in nature, readers will enjoy the heart pumping plot and root for the quartet of ladies to succeed as the audience begins to learn what makes each of them tick.

Harriet Klausner

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Along Comes Another Great Series!!!

James Patterson provides another exciting thriller with his newest series, the Women's Murder Club. Race along with San Francisco's only female homicide inspector, Lindsay Boxer, who, with the help of her 3 friends, try to solve a horrible crime spree referred to as the Honeymoon Murders that span from California to Ohio. Another page-turning masterpiece from the author who brought you Alex Cross!!!

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

The most creative writer of our time.

James Patterson has kept us on our toes for so long. The Alex Cross novels have been a page turning blitz you can't put it down. James Patterson has a way of making you feel like your right there in the story, that you can't wait to turn the page to see what happens next. Being an officer myself I relate to the mystery of his novels.

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Page burner

Just graduated elementery and go this nook for a prezent so i am able to read this book when evr got to love this novle ps i am not a spoiler but i will tell you it is a mazing book read it you will love it

Page turner!

Could not put this book down :)

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One of the best books I've read! Great read!