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17th Suspect

17th Suspect

A methodical killer gets personal (Women’s Murder Club 17)

Summary

'Smart characters, shocking twists' Lisa Gardner
'A compelling read with great set pieces and, most of all, that charismatic cast of characters' Sun
'I couldn't turn the pages quick enough' Heidi Perks
'Terrific, high-octane, really pacy' Jo Spain
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The Sunday Times Bestseller

A detective in too deep. . .

Detective Lindsay Boxer investigates a methodical yet unpredictable series of shootings of the homeless in San Francisco. A tip from a confidential informant leads her to disturbing conclusions - something has gone very wrong inside the police department itself.

Lindsay's friends in the Women's Murder Club are concerned that she's taking the crimes too much to heart as the hunt for the killer lures Lindsay out of her jurisdiction - and into danger...
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More praise for the Women's Murder Club

'Fast-moving, intricately plotted . . . Boxer steals the show as the tough cop with a good heart' Mirror
'I have never begun a Patterson book and been able to put it down' Larry King
'Patterson and Paetro at their best.... A series that shows no signs of fatigue or flagging' BookReporter.com

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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