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20th Victim

20th Victim

Three cities. Three bullets. Three murders. (Women’s Murder Club 20)

Summary

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The Women's Murder Club face the fight of their lives in this bestselling instalment in the James Patterson series
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THREE CITIES. THREE BULLETS. THREE VICTIMS.

Simultaneous murders hit LA, Chicago and San Francisco. SFPD Sergeant Lindsay Boxer is tasked with uncovering what links these precise and calculated killings.

Lindsay discovers that the victims all excel in lucrative, criminal activity. As the casualty list expands, fear and fascination with this shocking spree provoke debate across the country.

Are the killers villains or heroes? And who will be next?
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PRAISE FOR THE WOMEN'S MURDER CLUB THRILLERS

'Smart characters, shocking twists . . . you count down to the very last page to discover what will happen next.' Lisa Gardner

'Packed with action . . . 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. Great plot, fantastic storytelling and characters that spring off the page - all the right ingredients for a thriller!' Heidi Perks

'Fast-moving, intricately plotted . . . Boxer steals the show as the tough cop with a good heart.' Mirror

'Terrific, high-octane, really pacy . . . every scene is a film, every character real and every plot point leaves us breathless.' Jo Spain

© James Patterson 2020 (P) Penguin Audio 2020

Reviews

  • If you haven't given the Women's Murder Club series a go, it's an excellent introduction to James Patterson.
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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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