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10th Anniversary

An investigation too close to home (Women’s Murder Club 10)

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The no. 1 bestselling 10th novel in the Women's Murder Club series

A HONEYMOON INTERRUPTED

Detective Lindsay Boxer has finally married her long-time boyfriend Joe. But homicide detectives don't have time for honeymoons, and she's soon back on the beat. A fifteen-year-old girl is found unconscious in the street, naked but for a cheap plastic raincoat, and haemorrhaging badly after having given birth within the last 36 hours. But her baby is nowhere to be found.

A DEEPENING MYSTERY

At the same time, Lindsay's close friend and fellow member of the Women's Murder Club reporter Cindy Thomas is investigating a terrifying story. Two women have reported sexual assaults, but neither can remember anything of the attacks. Are these the first of many? Cindy is determined to uncover the truth, but her headstrong approach can lead her straight into danger...

A BATTLE BETWEEN FRIENDS

At the same time, Assistant District Attorney Yuki Castellano - a member of the Women's Murder Club - is prosecuting the case of her life: a renowned heart surgeon accused of murdering her husband in front of their young children. The case looks like a slam dunk, even against a defence attorney specialising in defending the rich and powerful. But when Lindsay finds evidence that could destroy Yuki's case, she's forced to make a terrible choice.

YOU CAN'T HAVE IT ALL...


© James Patterson 2011 (P) Penguin Audio 2011

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  • Master writer James Patterson conjures up more literary magic in his latest crime thriller.
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About the author

James Patterson

JAMES PATTERSON is one of the best-known and biggest-selling writers of all time. Among his creations are some of the world's most popular series including Alex Cross, the Women's Murder Club, Michael Bennett and the Private novels. He has written many other number one bestsellers including collaborations with President Bill Clinton and Dolly Parton, stand-alone thrillers and non-fiction. James has donated millions in grants to independent bookshops and has been the most borrowed adult author in UK libraries for the past fourteen years in a row. He lives in Florida with his family.
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