Women's Murder Club 7 Books Collection Set by James Patterson - Fiction - Paperback

Titles in This Set
20th Victim
21st Birthday
22 Seconds
23rd Midnight
23 1/2 Lies
The 24th Hour
25 Alive

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Arrow Books / Century / Penguin (Penguin Random House UK)
Age Range: Adult

Overview
This collection brings together seven explosive entries in James Patterson's #1 bestselling Women's Murder Club series, following San Francisco homicide detective Lindsay Boxer and her tight-knit circle of crime-fighting friends as they race against brutal killers, shocking conspiracies, and ticking clocks. Co-written with longtime collaborator Maxine Paetro, these fast-paced thrillers combine police procedure, courtroom drama, and page-turning suspense. Perfect for fans of crime fiction who want a stack of addictive reads to binge straight through, this paperback set delivers non-stop twists from Books 20 through 25, plus a bonus novella.

About the Books
Spanning Books 20 through 25 of the Women's Murder Club saga (plus the bonus novella 23 1/2 Lies), this seven-book set keeps Detective Lindsay Boxer, reporter Cindy Thomas, medical examiner Claire Washburn, and ADA Yuki Castellano at the center of San Francisco's most dangerous cases. The Women's Murder Club tracks simultaneous multi-city killers, races to protect a young woman from a stalker before her twenty-first birthday, and chases a bomber working against a brutal countdown. Later cases strike close to home when Lindsay's own estranged father turns up murdered, forcing her to confront buried family secrets as new threats emerge. The squad also wrestles with a wrongful conviction nightmare and a high-stakes showdown that tests every bond within the group. Woven into the main sequence is 23 1/2 Lies, a bonus collection of shorter thrillers that adds extra twists to Lindsay's story. James Patterson's signature short chapters and relentless pacing, combined with longtime co-author Maxine Paetro's sharp plotting and procedural detail, make these novels easy to devour in a weekend and hard to put down once the chase begins. Whether read in order or picked up individually, the set delivers mystery, loyalty, and justice set against the fog-draped streets of San Francisco. Fans of fast-moving crime fiction with strong female leads will find plenty to love, from courtroom drama to late-night stakeouts to shocking reveals. It's a great choice for readers working through the series for the first time or catching up on the latest chapters in Lindsay Boxer's story.

Key Benefits

• Complete run of Books 20-25 in the Women's Murder Club series, plus the bonus novella 23 1/2 Lies
• Brand new paperback copies, ready to gift or add to any crime fiction collection
• Fast-paced, short-chapter thrillers perfect for commuting, travel, or weekend reading binges
• Follows a beloved ensemble cast of strong female leads across San Francisco's most gripping cases
• Ideal gift for Mother's Day, birthdays, holidays, or any occasion calling for a stack of addictive thrillers
• Great entry point for new readers or a satisfying catch-up set for longtime fans of the series

Book-by-Book Guide
20th Victim — Simultaneous murders in Los Angeles, Chicago, and San Francisco force Lindsay Boxer into a baffling cross-country manhunt.
21st Birthday — Lindsay vows to protect a young wife and mother from a dangerous husband before a shocking twist upends the whole case.
22 Seconds — Lindsay goes undercover to infiltrate a gun-trafficking ring while a new threat targets her own family.
23rd Midnight — A deadly bombing plot forces the Women's Murder Club to race against a terrifying countdown.
23 1/2 Lies — A bonus collection of shorter thrillers, including a story that brings Lindsay face to face with a shattering family secret.
The 24th Hour — Lindsay fights to overturn a wrongful conviction as the real killer closes in on the squad.
25 Alive — The Women's Murder Club faces a high-stakes showdown that pushes Lindsay and her friends to their absolute limit.

About the Authors
James Patterson is one of the best-known and best-selling authors of all time, celebrated for creating enduring series such as Alex Cross, the Women's Murder Club, and Michael Bennett. He has received an Edgar Award, multiple Emmy Awards, and the National Humanities Medal. Maxine Paetro is an American novelist who has collaborated with Patterson on the Women's Murder Club series since 2004. Her background in advertising and sharp eye for pacing bring crisp dialogue and tight plotting to every book in this collection, helping make the series one of the most consistently popular crime franchises in modern publishing.

Why You'll Love This Set
This seven-book bundle is a ready-made binge for crime fans, delivering non-stop twists, a bonus novella, and the full arc of a beloved squad in one go. It's a great gift for mystery lovers, a smart pick for summer reading, and an easy way to stock a home library or classroom shelf with proven bestselling thrillers.

Please Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.