
Titles in This Set
The 20th Victim
21st Birthday
22 Seconds
The 23rd Midnight
23 1/2 Lies
The 24th Hour
25 Alive
Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Little, Brown and Company
Age Range: Adult (18+)
Overview
Catch up on the latest chapters of James Patterson's blockbuster Women's Murder Club series with this seven-book paperback set, co-written with longtime collaborator Maxine Paetro. San Francisco homicide sergeant Lindsay Boxer and her tight-knit circle of friends and colleagues take on serial killers, kidnappers, traffickers, and copycat criminals across seven fast-moving thrillers. Built from Patterson's trademark short chapters and relentless pacing, this collection is easy to pick up and hard to put down. Perfect for series fans catching up or newcomers wanting a big block of crime fiction to dig into.
About the Books
This seven-book paperback set gathers the most recent entries in James Patterson's long-running Women's Murder Club series, all co-authored with longtime collaborator Maxine Paetro. At the center of every story is Lindsay Boxer, a San Francisco Police Department sergeant whose closest friends double as her crime-solving team: medical examiner Claire Washburn, assistant district attorney Yuki Castellano, and crime reporter Cindy Thomas. Together they investigate cases ranging from coordinated multi-city murder sprees to deeply personal betrayals, always balancing professional duty with loyalty to one another. The books move at Patterson's signature rapid clip, built from short, punchy chapters designed to keep readers turning pages late into the night, no matter which title they pick up first. Across this set, the team confronts serial killers, kidnappers, drug and weapons traffickers, and copycat criminals who reopen old wounds from earlier cases in the series. Longtime readers will appreciate the continuity of relationships and running storylines, while newcomers can enjoy each book as a fast, mostly self-contained thriller. Paetro's ongoing collaboration with Patterson brings added depth to the investigative details and emotional beats that anchor the series' broader appeal. Together, these seven paperbacks offer a substantial, immersive block of reading for anyone who loves procedural crime fiction with a strong ensemble cast, twisty plotting, and a satisfying blend of suspense and camaraderie.
Key Benefits
Book-by-Book Guide
The 20th Victim — Simultaneous murders in Los Angeles, Chicago, and San Francisco pull Lindsay into a coordinated killing spree.
21st Birthday — A mother's plea to reporter Cindy Thomas leads Lindsay into the search for a missing young woman and her baby.
22 Seconds — Lindsay and her team track a trafficking operation moving drugs and illegal weapons across the border.
The 23rd Midnight — A copycat killer resurfaces, echoing the methods of an offender Lindsay once put behind bars.
23 1/2 Lies — Lindsay and her allies untangle a case built on deception, where every witness has something to hide.
The 24th Hour — Lindsay investigates the murder of a former SFPD police chief in Golden Gate Park while Cindy works a parallel angle.
25 Alive — The latest entry in the series brings Lindsay and the team into a new high-stakes case testing their bond and instincts.
About the Authors
James Patterson is one of the best-known thriller writers in the world, the creator of the Alex Cross, Michael Bennett, and Women's Murder Club series among many others. Maxine Paetro is his longtime collaborator on the Women's Murder Club novels, joining the series starting with book four and continuing through its most recent installments. A former advertising copywriter and novelist in her own right, Paetro brings sharp pacing and investigative detail to the partnership. Together, Patterson and Paetro have built the Women's Murder Club into one of the longest-running ensemble crime series in modern popular fiction.
Why You'll Love This Collection
Seven fast, twisty thrillers in one paperback set make an easy grab for beach vacations, holiday gift lists, or a birthday surprise for the mystery lover in your life. Fans of strong ensemble casts and page-turning pacing will find plenty here, and it's a satisfying way to stock a crime fiction shelf.
Please Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.
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