1st to Die - James Patterson

***THE AUTHOR*** James Patterson is one of the top-selling novelists of the present day. His work includes the likes of Along Came a Spider, Kiss the Girls, Jack and Gill, Cat and Mouse and Suzanne's Diary for Nicholas to name but a few. He's also had much success from film adaptations of Along Came a Spider, Kiss the Girls and Miracle on the 17th Green (co-written with Peter de Jonge). If you're after a little background on James, he served as chairman ...
...he began his advertising career as a junior copywriter with the company in 1971. He went on to become the youngest executive creative director and youngest chief executive officer in the company's history. Having grown up in New York, he now lives in Palm Beach County, Florida, with his wife and their son. ***THE STORY*** The story is a tale of one womans fight to find a serial killer loose on the streets of San Fransisco, whilst struggling with ...

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A person’s wedding day is suppose to be the happiest day of their life. The time after, referred to as the “Honeymoon” is intended to be a time of togetherness, fun and romance. In “1ST TO DIE”., a brilliant thriller by James Patterson, three couples find their wedding day and their honeymoon’s to be a time of death. Who is killing these newlyweds and why? Homicide Inspector Lindsay Boxer with the San Francisco ...
...the answer to these murders. However there is one big problem. Lindsay has just been diagnosed with Negli's Aplastic Anemia, a blood disease that is very serious and can also be very fatal. Having to take blood transfusions twice a week as well as fight off the effects of the disease leave Lindsay very troubled. Lindsay is use to being alone, but she finds it hard to do her job and fight this disease, so she inlists the help of her longtime friend, ...

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This is the second James Patterson that I have read and reviewed. The first book was actually the third in this series and I didn't really enjoy the third one. Everyone advised me not to give up with James Patterson and so I thought I would try another one. Firstly let me say that I did enjoy most of this book. There were certain aspects that I didn't enjoy but I will discuss these in my review. So here we go. The story is about the solving of a ...
...there is a crime, a cop and lawyer and a little love. In this particular story a serial murderer is on the loose killing newly wedded couples in the most horrific manner. The groom's in these killings are disposed of in a quick manner while the brides are horrificauuly killed and violated in a sexual manner. Lindsay Boxer is the the murder detective in charge of finding the culprit. A young couple just married, have everything to live for are killed ...

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This is a tale of a serial killer that try's to come up with the worse possible murders he can think of. He decides that newlyweds are going to be his target and arranges to commit the murders on their wedding night. He carries out his macabre plot with chilling ease and the police seem unable to stop him. Homicide inspector Lindsay Boxer is determined to crack the case. She goes against regulations by enlisting the help of her friends. Cindy, a ...
...their combined expertise they begin to piece together a profile of the killer and search for links between the victims and crime scenes. Not an easy task as the crime scenes are wide ranging involving other police forces who want the glory of solving the crimes for themselves. The plot has many twists to the tale and keeps you guessing right to the end. I don't want to give too much away because it's definitely a book you should read without knowing ...

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This is the electrifying first novel of a new series of books by the best selling author James Patterson. Lindsay Boxer is the only female homicide inspetor in San Francisco and she has to be tough (even more difficult in her line of business). But what can prepare her for what she is about to uncover in the Honeymoon murders? A killing spree begins by a brutal maniac, he slaughters newly wed couples, and Lindsay is the inspecting police person. ...
...hard work is threatened to bring this murderer to justice when a personal tradegy occurs. She turns to Clare a coroner, Cindy a journalist and Jill a lawyer, for help with everything that is going on, hence the Women's Murder Club is born. For those of you who want a snippet, here goes "The killer had imagined this moment, this exsquisite scene, so many times. "Congratulations" the killer muttered, handing over the champagne. He stared at the man ...

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1st To Die by James Patterson This book is the first of the Women's Murder Club series which is a novel, the main character being Lindsay Boxer who is a Detective with the San Francisco Homicide Squad. Lindsay iswaiting to see her doctor. She doesn't feel unwell but what he tells her is that if she doesn't get treatment for a blood disorder she will die. She is very upset and doesn't know how to react. She is saved by the bell. She gets a call ...
...say that a double homicide has happened at one of San Francisco's top hotels. This is the real start of the book for me. Lindsay makes her way to the hotel to find that a bride and groom have been murdered. Hours after their wedding a groom opened his door to receive an unknown visitor. The visitor is their killer who stabs him as soon as through the door. The bride is killed in the bedroom and she has been raped by the intruder using an unknown ...

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This is the first in a series of books about the \'women\'s murder club\', about a group of women from san fransisco who work together on cases to catch murderers. the book is told from the point of view of lindsay boxer, a detective with the san fransisco homicide team. this was the first book i read by james patterson, having used a book voucher on the first book i saw in the shop. luckily i wasn\'t disappointed. this first book brings together ...
...much away, the case revolves around a mysterious murderer who is killing newlyweds and lindsay is determined to bring the killer to justice. being a book by james patterson, expect plenty of fast paced action, twists and tradgedies, and the odd predictable part. a great book, the reason i got into james patterson and now have his complete works. ...

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James Patterson, best known for his novels featuring Alex Cross, has managed another master piece. This time choosing a female homicide inspector, Lindsay Boxer, as his focus. Lindsay arrives at a homicide scene, a hotel, where a young couple who has just gotten married is found dead, slaughtered. This is only the beginning as more and more newly wed couples seem to fall victims to this unknown serial killer. Not only faced with a murderous stranger, ...
...she is diagnosed with a life-threatening disease. Despite the disease Lindsay keeps on top of her job leading the search for the serial killer before he strikes again. It is a joy to read novel that is so well-written as James Patterson's and the feeling of not being able to put the novel down till the very last page is turned is something I wish for in any novel. ...

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this was a well written book. I have read alot of crime thriller books and this one is definately one of my favourites. It is all about murders of newly married couples who are killed just after they have said I do or on their homeymoon. James Patterson has a very good lead character who is also going through a very rare medical condition which keeps you reading for that part alone to see if she recovers from the disease. I got so wrapped up in ...
...myself crying at the end, why couldnt he have made it a nice happy ending. Not only that the twist was completely unexpected. Good read especially if you like playing detective i kept changing my mind as to who the killer could be and still got it wrong. A definate big thumbs up for this one. Look forward to reading more by the same author. ...

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One of those stories that get you involved with the leading characters and empathise. You follow the rollercoaster of the story and want to be there(other than being one of the victims). The only downside was that I had guessed who the serial killer as soon as they were mentioned in the book (wont say who!!!). But on the whole a thoroughly enjoyable read and has left me waiting to read the next one in the series of the 'Womens murder club' If you ...

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