7th Heaven (Women's Murder Club)
by James Patterson, Maxine Paetro
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Book Reviews of 7th Heaven (Women's Murder Club)
Book Review: He's Done Way Better
Summary: 3 Stars
7th Heaven was just an "Okay" read. Something I'm not used to saying when it comes to James Patterson's novels. While it did keep me entertained for the most part, it was lacking what I loved most about the WMC books...which was the relationship between the four women and and all of them actually having a part in solving the cases. It also focused entirely too much on Lindsay Boxer's personal life. I can take it in small doses, but this was like half the cases and half her love life. This book focused more on Lindsay and Yuki as opposed to the rest of them. Claire only played a minor role and Cindy (who is by far my favorite character in the show and in the books) has been reduced to mere cameos.
So, like I said, it at least kept me mildly entertained, but I still couldn't get past the fact that this was focused mostly on one woman instead of the women as a whole. The ending although "shocking" was a bit far-fetched. I still recommend the book, though.
Book Review: Another great read from Patterson and Paetro
Summary: 5 Stars
Another great book from Patterson and Paetro. I really enjoyed reading this book, even in the wee hours of the night.
Lindsay Boxer has her hands full with two very complicated cases, in one hand she has the disappearances and possibly the murder of a teenage boy, Michael Campion, who happens to be the son of a recent California governor. Lindsay is lead to the home of a prostitute that Michael was last seen going to. The confession of the young girl is gruesome and the trial that comes next is excellent. On the other hand, someone is setting fire to some of the most beautiful homes in San Francisco, robbing and leaving the home owners to burn to death. Not to mention there is a huge personal lose to Lindsay in the the middle of all the action that left me shocked.
To give away the ending would be a crime to do so...but i have to say it was the most well thought out closing to a book that i have read in awhile. definitely a great read. Well done.
Book Review: Solid read, but thanks to Patterson? or Paetro?
Summary: 4 Stars
I have about given up Patterson, even the Alex Cross Books have gotten a bit stale. However, the Woman's Murder Club Series continues to hold my interest (I have a feeling this has more to do with Maxine Paetro than Mr.Patterson?). As is typical San Francisco detective Lindsey Boxer has more than one case to deal with. One is the death of Micheal Campion, who has been missing for over a month. Silver spoon son of a wealthy politico, Michael was last seen leaving the house of a Prostitute. The other case involves the death of a wealthy couple who's burned bodies are found after a house fire. The two cases seem unrelated, but as the twists and turns develop they do intersect in a surprising way. As the case in past books in the lives of the members of the Woman's Murder Club are woven into the story to great effect giving some interesting subplots and adding texture to the main plot line. I'd love to see Ms. Paetro try her hand at a solo effort.
Book Review: Reviews by Nan Kilar - Another good one!
Summary: 4 Stars
This is another installment of the Women's Murder Club. SFPD Detective Lindsay Boxer and her partner, Rich Conklin, must find out what happened to the son of the former governor who suddenly disappeared. After three months, they get a lead, arrest the person, and Yuki Castellano, the prosecutor, is sure she'll win a conviction. Lindsay and Rich must also find Hawk and Pidge, aliases for the two young men who rob very well-to-do couples in the SF area, bind them up and set their homes on fire.
While Yuki is trying the murder case, she is stalked by a mystery writer whose alleged current project is a book about the missing teen; he wants to make Yuki part of the book. Why and how he'll make her a part of the book is truly sinister.
There are a few subplots for diversions, and one big twist. This is crisply written; there's not much fluff; smelly fire scenes are more than adequately described; all wrapped up in a quick read.
Book Review: Disappointing
Summary: 2 Stars
I am sorry to say that I have to agree with those other reviewers that found this newest entry into the "Women's Murder Club" series to be a disappointment.
The whole plot line with the prostitute who confesses to being with the "golden" boy at the time of his death was thin to the point of being transparent. I find it very hard to believe that any D.A. would take a case to court where the only thing you have is an untaped confession with no substantiating evidence. As far as the ending in this case, I suspected something of this sort from the very beginning of the story, no big surprise or tension here at all.
The second plot line was much more interesting but since I was already disgusted by the first plot, I found it hard to get interested in the second.
Overall, if you are new to the series, start with one of the other books and skip this one. Hopefully, the next in the series will get back to good storytelling.