
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: Little, Brown and Company
Overview
Step into the relentless world of the Women's Murder Club with this seven-book paperback collection by James Patterson, co-written with longtime collaborator Maxine Paetro. Follow San Francisco homicide sergeant Lindsay Boxer and her trusted circle of allies as they chase down serial killers, kidnappers, and copycat criminals across seven fast-paced thrillers. Each book delivers Patterson's signature short chapters and cliffhanger pacing, making this set an easy pick for crime fiction fans. Whether catching up on the series or diving in for the first time, this collection offers hours of gripping, character-driven suspense in a portable format.
About the Books
This seven-book set gathers the most recent entries in James Patterson's long-running Women's Murder Club series, all co-authored with 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 that range 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 trademark rapid clip, built from short, punchy chapters designed to keep readers turning pages late into the night. 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. The most recent title finds Boxer investigating the murder of a former SFPD police chief in Golden Gate Park while Cindy Thomas works a parallel journalistic angle. Longtime readers will appreciate the continuity of relationships and running storylines, while newcomers can enjoy each book as a fast, self-contained thriller. Paetro's 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. It's an ideal way to experience one of the best-selling thriller franchises in modern popular fiction.
Key Benefits
Book-by-Book Guide
20th Victim — Lindsay Boxer faces a coordinated killing spree stretching across Los Angeles, Chicago, and San Francisco.
21st Birthday — A desperate mother enlists Cindy Thomas's help to find her missing daughter and granddaughter, pulling Lindsay into the search.
22 Seconds — Lindsay and the team track a trafficking network moving drugs and illegal weapons across the Mexican border.
23rd Midnight — A copycat killer resurfaces, echoing the methods of a notorious offender Lindsay once put behind bars.
23 1/2 Lies — Lindsay and her allies untangle a case built on deception, where nothing about the crime is what it first appears.
The 24th Hour — The Women's Murder Club races against the clock as a fresh threat pushes the team's resources and resolve to the limit.
25 Alive — Sergeant Lindsay Boxer investigates the murder of a former SFPD police chief in Golden Gate Park while Cindy Thomas chases the journalist angle.
About the Authors
James Patterson is one of the best-selling authors in history, known for the Alex Cross, Michael Bennett, and Women's Murder Club series. Many of his crime thrillers are co-written with fellow novelist Maxine Paetro, a partnership that has produced numerous entries in this series, including all seven titles in this collection. Paetro brings her own background in journalism and fiction writing to the collaboration, sharpening the procedural detail and emotional stakes of Lindsay Boxer's cases. Together, Patterson and Paetro have built one of the most popular ongoing crime series in modern publishing.
Why You'll Love This Collection
This seven-book set is a must-have for any crime fiction fan, delivering nonstop suspense, a beloved ensemble cast, and Patterson's signature page-turning pace. It makes a fantastic gift for birthdays, holidays, or summer reading, and a rewarding, satisfying addition to any home library, book club pick, or bookshelf for dedicated thriller lovers everywhere.
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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