1st TO DIE

"Women’s Murder Club. This was good. No men allowed." - Lindsey Boxer - 1st to Die.

In 1st to Die, four women pull together to solve a rash of shocking murders. Honeymooners are dying - violently - and it’s up to Homicide Detective Boxer to find out why. At the same time, Boxer suffers a life threatening illness and goes through some personal issues. It’s a smart way for readers to see how she became the shining star of the Women’s Murder Club. The other star is Boxer’s best friend, Claire - the medical examiner. Jill, the assistant D.A., and Cindy, the reporter who gets a promotion, do their part as well - especially Cindy. Boxer’s goal is to find out where the serial killer is making his selections and how he is hunting the victims down. With each set of murders, Boxer and Claire find more clues, and unfortunately the more perverted the killings become. Listeners can expect an intense listen, and it’s just the beginning.

2nd CHANCE

The Margarita Posse rides again. The powerful conclusion of 1st to Die gets Boxer a promotion and a personal reluctance to go back on the street. The shooting of a black child leads to multiple murders giving Boxer the professional push needed. Boxer and Claire analyze the bodies and the clues. Cindy gets personal with a witness. Jill surprises everyone with some unexpected news. And just after Boxer loses someone close to her, someone else re-appears from the past. Expect a stunning conclusion. Well-crafted with a great delivery comes to mind after hearing 2nd Chance. The narrators are superb in leading listeners down a winding path of murder and mayhem.

3rd DEGREE

In the 3rd thriller, Detective Boxer saves the day when a large townhouse explodes. She soon discovers a family member missing. And then a second murder leads to a killer with a deadly message. The Department discovers this is not an empty threat. In fact, the messages are quite explosive - and become very personal. Boxer follows the key name left behind after each death. Claire looks for answers in the victims’ bodies. Jill, the DA, is ready to open any door Boxer needs. And Cindy searches far and wide with her own leads. While each member of the Murder Club follows her own lead, the killer gets closer and becomes more menacing. Once again Boxer is tested by threats, sacrifices and personal loss. It’s a wild ride with expert narration. Patterson offers strong character development and includes personal insight into each character without distracting from the storyline.