The 5th horseman - James Patterson > Reviews

Advantages: Fast paced, complex and exciting
Disadvantages: Not an Alex Cross book, but excellent anyway

This is the fifth in a series of crime mysteries by James Patterson, involving the Women's Murder Club. Patterson is perhaps better known for his Alex Cross series - "Kiss the Girls" and "Along Came a Spider" were both made into movies. Each Murder Club novel stands perfectly well on its own and can easily be read in any order. They can easily be identified by their titles which each include a number - "1st to Die", "2nd Chance" etc. *** The Story ... Read review

Advantages: Strong plot
Disadvantages: Slow pace, unenjoyable

Following the suspicious death of her friend Yuki's mother, Detective Lindsay Boxer investigates a series of suspicious deaths at the San Francisco Medical Center. Her greatest suspect is Doctor Garza, yet she faces a race against time, as the lives of so many patients are in danger. Can she discover the truth behind these events? This was the first James Patterson book I read. Perhaps it was because of my high expectations after having read so ... Read review

Advantages: Another fantastic novel from the guru of fiction writing!!!!
Disadvantages: So good, you may have finished it in less than a week!!

...you out there who love the amazing work of Mr James Patterson as much as I do then you will probably buy this book whatever the reviews say anyway because you know it is just going to be fan dabby doozle! But I can safely say that JP has done it again. With the exception of maybe two books over the many that he has written I have loved every single one of them. Full of suspense, thriller, mystery, a bit of love and S.E.X now and again and the chapters ... Read review

I have always been a fan of James Patterson and this book had not let me down. It is fast paced and keeps the pages turning. Even if you are not a fan of James Patterson this book co written with Maxine Paetro will turn you into one, a definite purchase.