Another outing for the Women's Murder Club.
Despite there being several books in this series there is enough novelty here for it to avoid being classed as stereotyped.
The intrepid four members of the Club meet for lunch and suddenly become involved in dealing with an appar4ent sexual attach on a young woman,. Unfortunately the young woman suffers from what used to be called @multiple personality disorder'. which puts a whole new dimension to the case.
Whilst this is going on there is also a suspected serial killing and the suspected killer has fled to another country with the inevitable jurisdictional issues.

As you would expect from a book that James Patterson is involved with it is well written and moves along at a cracking pace, It's a real page turner and the interest just doesn't flag.

The new book in the brilliant Women's Murder Club series finds the girls out celebrating an engagement at San Francisco’s finest restaurant when a blood-curdling scream interrupts the festivities.

They soon discover a young woman who has been the victim of a violent assault. Sergeant Lindsay Boxer makes an arrest. Assistant District Attorney Yuki Castellano takes the case.

But assigning blame is made impossible due to the victim’s chaotic version of events – and the shocking reason behind her ever-changing memory.

I loved this book. It is split between Yuki doing her thing in the courtroom and Lindsay investigation the shooting of millionaire James Frick. The crime is almost identical to how his wife Holly died 6 months previously. Who wanted this couple dead and why?

As usual i was hooked. I love this series and can't wait to read the next one.

This was the first woman's murder club book I've read and I'll definitely be reading more!
Very gripping and a great storyline!

I love a Murder Club novel.....always a fast paced yet calming read at the end of the day.
I have read all 24 and always look forward to the next installment. James Patterson never fails.

Another great addition to the Womens murder club.
Love following along with the characters and seeing how their lives have changed in between books.
Thought there was going to be more to the DID case, I wonder if this will come up again in another book.
I love the short chapters. Great read.

The four ladies who make up the 'Women's Murder Club' are having a celebratory lunch when a cry is heard from upstairs in the restaurant and an almost naked girl is found, beaten and raped, with a semi-clothed man. But his version of the events differs from the victim's - and hers seems a most unreliable account.

Meanwhile Lindsay's husband is facing some serious cyber-terrorism, threatening the lives of patients in a hospital.

Its a fast moving and exciting story, and while it may lack some depth it does keep the reader entertained. Thank you to NetGalley, Random House UK and Cornerstone for allowing me access to the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This is another story in the Women’s Murder Club series featuring the four somewhat unlikely friends of Lindsey, Clair, Yuki and Cindy each respectively a Police Sergeant, a Medical Examiner (Pathologist), Assistant DA and a Crime Reporter.
If you have ever read any of the hundreds of books attributed to James Patterson then you know what to expect. This one doesn’t disappoint.

Well I know I’m going to be in the minority here and may incur the wrath of die-hard James Patterson fans, but this was not a good read.
There were three consecutive story lines running, none of which had anything to do with each other. A common device used in many genres, but…..
As each one only constituted a part of the overall book, they all felt as if they were dealt with very superficially, and at least two of them were concluded in a way which had nothing to do with the efforts and skills of the main characters. Even in the main murder story, Boxer basically gets handed the answer on a plate with about twenty pages to go.
The cyber crime thread failed to interest me at all, but each of the three could have made a much better book in their own right, with the opportunity to get some really interesting mileage out of each. The court case theme in particular could have been gritty and intense but completely fizzled out.
And the closing two chapters with their ‘well, aren’t we just the most gosh-darnedest nice people you could ever hope to meet’ ending was just a bit saccharine for me.
This felt as if it been written for television- no need for quality wordcraft that pulls you in to the story and won’t let you leave.
I loved Patterson’s early Alex Cross novels - they were books I did struggle to put down, and also enjoyed the early Women’s Murder Club books. And ‘The Girl in the Castle’, a fairly recent release, was also very good. But this disappointed.

Another excellent book from the Master James Patterson, I have loved all his books and this one dose not disappoint the story and characters do bring the book alive for the reader.Brilliant.

This was my first Women's Murder Club

I wasn't disappointed at all. The story switched between a court case of a victim of assault to Sergeant Boxer dealing with a high profile serial killer. I will be reading other books in this series for sure

Highly recommended- good, easy read

Thank you to Netgalley

Great Read 🤓

Prologue starts with the women’s Murder club on an evening out celebrating, when they hear a scream upstairs, Sargent Lyndsey Boxer goes to investigate… fast forward 6 months and this case is being tried in court. In the meantime, Lyndsey is working on a homicide case and husband Joe has been asked to assist with another case…. Plenty going on.

If you’ve not read any of the women’s murder Club before, do not let it put you off that this is part of a series. At the very beginning it gives you a rundown on who’s who. Great easy reads, also good for those fans of Rizolli and Isles series. Can’t wait to read more from JP.

Another in the Women’s Murder Club series. Split into three different crimes, a double murder, a brutal rape and a cyber attack on a hospital, this switches from one to another, only overlapping as friends or spouses investigate each one. So much potential with each that it seemed a shame to dilute each story. As written by two authors I assume it was all put together quickly to appease the audience and indeed the publisher. The character suffering from DID could have been explored in more depth and maybe this would have developed more drama in the courtroom. The cyber attack could have produced more panic and fear with its looming deadline. The two murders were probably the best part of the book and maybe would have been better if the reasons and backstory had been further explored and used for a dramatic finale. This is not the first time I have been slightly disappointed in a James Patterson book that seems rushed. Quantity is overcoming quality sometimes and it is obvious to the regular reader. However, I did enjoy parts and would recommend reading the book but hope that author and publisher take note that going back to basics is sometimes a good idea.

This was an easy read. I hadn’t realised this was part of a series of the Women’s Murder Club. That said, it reads as a stand alone and I had no issues in picking up the details about the characters.
It’s essentially about a group of female friends, professional women all involved in law enforcement/investigation in some way and bizarrely, all involved in the same case. I’m not sure if this is true to life as I think there would be some conflict of interest brought up at court, but hey, that doesn’t make good reading.
You get a side story of one of the husband’s work as well and the story flits between the two storylines. Which could have been confusing, but was so well written, it wasn’t.
I enjoyed this book.
The publish date is 29th Feb 24.
Many thanks to NetGalley and Cornerstone for the ARC.

This is the next installment of James Pattersons Womens Murder Club series. It begins when the girls are having a celebration meet up in a fancy restaurant in San Francisco. Suddenly, they hear a scream, and Lindsay rushes to the aid of a young woman, who has been violently assaulted. Lindsay makes an arrest and Yuki is assigned to take the case. What appeared at first to be an assault case, turns out to be much more complicated, needing the input of all the girls to solve it
I really enjoy the Womens Murder Club books, and this latest one does not disappoint.
5 stars..

The 24th Hour - A Riveting Addition to the Women’s Murder Club Series
James Patterson's latest installment in the Women’s Murder Club series, "The 24th Hour," delivers another thrilling and captivating story.

The story kicks off with a shocking incident at a celebration for Claire's birthday, thrusting the Women’s Murder Club into action. The character of Maria Elena, a victim with Dissociative Identity Disorder, introduces a complex and challenging element to the plot. Yuki Castellano takes center stage as she navigates the difficulties of prosecuting a case with a victim whose ever-changing memory proves a formidable obstacle.
Meanwhile, Lindsay is hot on the trail of a high-society killer responsible for the shooting of a ruthless billionaire businessman, adding another layer of intrigue to the narrative. The parallel investigation conducted by Joe Molinari, Lindsay's husband, into a cyber hacking attack on a hospital injects a modern and relevant subplot into the mix, showcasing the author's ability to weave multiple storylines seamlessly.
Patterson's writing style is, as always, fast-paced and action-packed, making "The 24th Hour" an effortless and thoroughly enjoyable read. The author skillfully builds suspense and keeps readers guessing until the very end, with each character facing their own set of challenges and dilemmas.
The novel's strength lies not only in its well-crafted plot but also in its ability to tackle complex issues such as Dissociative Identity Disorder with sensitivity. Yuki Castellano's struggle to prosecute the case adds a layer of depth to the story, making it more than just a typical crime thriller.

“The 24th Hour" is a highly recommended read for both longtime fans of the Women’s Murder Club series and newcomers alike.

Very grateful to the publisher for my copy through NetGalley, opinions are my own.

As usual James Patterson knocks it out the park. I love the whole WMC gang. This book can be read as a standalone but you will love it even more if you have read the preceding books. Without giving anything away hard core fans will rejoice at the end of this book. If I could give more than 5 stars I would. I am already eagerly awaiting the next one in the series.

The Women's Murder Club is out for dinner when their meal is interrupted by a scream and they find a young woman has been raped. they also find the attacker with his pants down - literally. Assistant District Attorney Yuki Castellano takes the case but it is going to be tough as the young woman memory keeps changing.
At the same time Sergeant Lindsay Boxer is on the trail of a killer who may strike one of his friends.

Thank you for the chance to read this ARC in return for my honest opinion.

As with other Murder Club Books there are three concurrent stories running throughout the book but these were very confusing to me and had no relevance to one another. I don’t remember previous books in the series being like this.

I found the book a bit boring and for me was very predictable.

Not the best in the series for me.

The 24th book in the Women’s Murder Club series and for those who don’t know (is there anyone?) the murder club comprises Police Sergeant Lindsay Boxer, Medical Examiner Claire Washburn, Yuki Castellano Assistant District Attorney and Cindy Thomas Reporter. Three storylines but easy to follow.

Briefly, Lindsay, Cindy, Claire and Yuki are having lunch at a restaurant when screams are heard from the floor above. Rushing up they find a girl half naked on the floor with a man trying to hide. She claims she was sexually assaulted and Lindsay arrests him on the spot. Discovering the girl suffers from DID (Dissociative Identity Disorder) with multiple personalities the case to prove the assault appears to be laden with obstacles for Yuki as the prosecutor. At the same time Lindsay is struggling with the double murder of a wealthy couple who had a hedonistic to marriage and her husband Joe Molinari is investigating a cyber attack on a hospital.

Fast paced and plenty of action the was an easy and enjoyable read. A combination of police procedure and courtroom drama (my favourite part of the book) this is a great read, full of great characters and excellent storylines. Very enjoyable.

4.25⭐

This is only my second Woman's Murder Club story after reading the first one when it was released in paperback all those years ago. And I have to say I don't know why I've not read more!

As this is a story that easily drew me in. As the four ladies Yuki, Lindsay, Cindy and Claire have their hands full. But especially Lindsay and Yuki who it's fair to say play the biggest part in this twenty-fourth outing.

As Yuki is working a case where a woman with multiple personalities is raped and for obvious reasons it's a hard case to prosecute. As the personalities mean the victim sadly may not stand up to cross examination.

And Lindsay is knee deep in the shooting of billionaire philanthropic James Fricke III. Who has been shot five times, and who was regarded as a ruthless businessman and philanderer. And unfortunately for Lindsay plenty of people wanted him dead. Not to mention six months ago his wife Holly was murdered in exactly the same way and the connections don't end there.

But it's not just the ladies that are busy as Lindsay's husband finds himself drawn into a case when a cyber attack is aimed at a local hospital and a ransom demand is made.

And with Patterson's signature short chapters, and plenty of twists and turns. This was an enjoyable and engaging read. That I would happily recommend to all.