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Vision (2009), Edition: Reprint, 400 pages
Description
Fiction. Mystery. Suspense. Thriller. HTML:Discover the Women's Murder Club's most terrifying case ever in this New York Times bestseller. As a terrible series of fires blazes through California, the heat begins to rage too close to home. A terrible fire in a wealthy suburban home leaves a married couple dead and Detective Lindsay Boxer and her partner Rich Conklin searching for clues. And after California's golden boy Michael Campion has been missing for a month, there finally seems to be a lead in his case-a very devastating lead. As fire after fire consume couples in wealthy, comfortable homes, Lindsay and the Murder Club must race to find the arsonists responsible and get to the bottom of Michael Campion's disappearance. But suddenly the flames are raging too close to home. Frightened for her life and torn between two men, Lindsay must find a way to solve the most daunting dilemmas she's ever faced-at work and at home.… (more)
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LibraryThing member vanedow
Finally, the plot makes sense! I’ve complained before about the lack of cohesiveness in the plotting of this series, but 7th Heaven really pulls it together. I loved how the story was woven together, and the way the disparate crimes finally related to each other.
This story has plenty of thrills
My only complaint was that I didn’t like the way the love triangle between Joe, Conklin, and Lindsay was worked out. I don’t know that it could have been resolved in a way that would make me happy, though, so I might not be the best judge.
This story has plenty of thrills
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and chills as one of the Murder Club members deals with a threatening stalker. Whatever else you might say about James Patterson, his novels definitely have a way of gripping you and pulling you into the story. The gory details may be a little much for some readers, though.My only complaint was that I didn’t like the way the love triangle between Joe, Conklin, and Lindsay was worked out. I don’t know that it could have been resolved in a way that would make me happy, though, so I might not be the best judge.
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LibraryThing member kysmom02
Good, but not as good as book 1 and 6. As this series moves along, the personal lives of the girls are more in the spotlight than them working together as they did in the beginning. This book has a lot going on with the chemistry between Conklin and Lindsey. It's interesting, but I found myself
Lindsey's closing of the fire cases was a surprise. It was a nice twist and something unexpected. I wasn't as interested in the case with Michael Campion so I can't really comment other than to say it's a little forgettable. I'm still looking forward to reading 8th Confession and hope that it really gets me back to loving this series.
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really torn between where I wanted Patterson to take this. I like that Conklin is swooning over Lindsey, but Joe is a rock and I think is meant to be that kind of character.Lindsey's closing of the fire cases was a surprise. It was a nice twist and something unexpected. I wasn't as interested in the case with Michael Campion so I can't really comment other than to say it's a little forgettable. I'm still looking forward to reading 8th Confession and hope that it really gets me back to loving this series.
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LibraryThing member kpetlewski
This is one of the best Women's Murder Club books by Patterson. I thought it had a unique plot and kept me reading until the very last page.
LibraryThing member leelerbaby
Best ever fast and enthralling. I couldn't put it down. Patterson's writing keeps you so into the story you forget everything else.
LibraryThing member pattiea
As always with Patterson, this book was a page-turner, but some of the plot lines seemed rather ludicrous, as if Patterson is running out of material or forcing out books faster than good ideas come to him.
LibraryThing member NovelBookworm
7th Heaven by James Patterson and Maxine Paetro is another in the Women's Murder Club series. As with all the other books, its a fast and fun read, doesn't tax your brain or your eyes too much, and a nicely written little crime novel. Worth reading, if only because its a short one day jaunt, and
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sometimes we just need a little day trip, not a whole week long vacation! Show Less
LibraryThing member Pam1960ca
Love the entire series of the Women's Murder Club books. Should definitely read them in the correct order.
LibraryThing member whimsicalkitten
Enjoyable, as are all the books in this series. I can't help but envision Angie Harmon as Lindsay Boxer, so it was distracting that her boyfriend Joe refers to her as Blondie. Two plotlines - one exploring the disappearance of a JFK Jr. like governor's son, and the other two psychotic arsonists -
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kept the pace fast and held my interest, and a surprise ending to one of them was a nice treat. Show Less
LibraryThing member debavp
Very quick read wit a lot of inter-related side stories going on. Patterson worked in different books as clues and the ending was great. Who was the real victim, who really had the malignant heart at the end???
LibraryThing member Fantasma
A fast paced read, as usual in James Patterson books, with 2 stories that we don't know if are connected or not - this is one thing that's irritating me in some of Patterson latest books, it seems he's not capable of writing just one story line and so we are pushed from one scenario to another,
The big story here are the arson attacks, and though I found it compelling throughout the book, the ending was a little disappointing.
As for the real big mystery that follow us all the book, what happened to Michael Campion, that I wasn't expecting. Nice surprise at the end :)
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sometimes a little lost and trying to find a link that most of the times isn't there.The big story here are the arson attacks, and though I found it compelling throughout the book, the ending was a little disappointing.
As for the real big mystery that follow us all the book, what happened to Michael Campion, that I wasn't expecting. Nice surprise at the end :)
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LibraryThing member she_climber
I've enjoyed this series thus far with fun, strong characters (I also enjoyed the tv series and was sorry to see it go) but I have to say that this book wasn't as good as the previous books from the series. Part of that may be my continued souring on James Patterson as a whole as he continues to do
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less of his own writing and rather leaves it to his stable of writers. Show Less
LibraryThing member AuthorLyndaCoker
My Thoughts:
Detective Lindsay Boxer and her partner, Rich Conklin, get an unexpected tip on an unsolved case, one they’d both like to solve since it involves a vulnerable and well-known son of a former Governor. Right behind that comes the unexplained murders of wealthy citizens by an arsonist,
These double plots spin around the main characters, giving them plenty of angst and moments that complicate their own personal lives. The story moves at a comfortable pace, not too slow that it drags, and not so fast that the reader drops the threads of the developing investigation.
If you’re a fan of the Women’s Murder Club, you’ll meet them all again in this story. But Lindsay Boxer keeps the prominent lead, in fact,we get to know a little more about her inner struggles as she balances work and the love interest in her life, Joe.
I really enjoyed the courtroom scenes in this story. And the ending, while feeling somewhat incomplete, still rounded out the book making it a satisfactory read.
Teaser Snippet:
I started moving the bags of frozen vegetables aside until I saw a woman’s face.
“This freezer is deep enough for two,” Jacobi muttered.
Detective Lindsay Boxer and her partner, Rich Conklin, get an unexpected tip on an unsolved case, one they’d both like to solve since it involves a vulnerable and well-known son of a former Governor. Right behind that comes the unexplained murders of wealthy citizens by an arsonist,
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who appears to see his crimes as a great game of—get even.These double plots spin around the main characters, giving them plenty of angst and moments that complicate their own personal lives. The story moves at a comfortable pace, not too slow that it drags, and not so fast that the reader drops the threads of the developing investigation.
If you’re a fan of the Women’s Murder Club, you’ll meet them all again in this story. But Lindsay Boxer keeps the prominent lead, in fact,we get to know a little more about her inner struggles as she balances work and the love interest in her life, Joe.
I really enjoyed the courtroom scenes in this story. And the ending, while feeling somewhat incomplete, still rounded out the book making it a satisfactory read.
Teaser Snippet:
I started moving the bags of frozen vegetables aside until I saw a woman’s face.
“This freezer is deep enough for two,” Jacobi muttered.
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LibraryThing member EmScape
Much more cohesive than the last volume in the Women's Murder Club series, this story featured two separate but intertwined plots, the same great characters we've come to love, as well as a couple steamy romantic scenes. Highly recommended.
LibraryThing member Heptonj
Alas, not my favourite murder club book but nevertheless enjoyable. I'm not quite sure why I didn't find it as enthralling as the others but there were several story-lines and a lot of personal issues on top.
Lindsay Boxer and her team are up against two big challenges. One, the loss of a vip's son
On the personal side, Lindsay is having a few problems with both her live-in-lover Joe and her partner, Rich - Yuki is also caught up with a decidedly dubious 'beau' and Claire has some good news.
Lindsay Boxer and her team are up against two big challenges. One, the loss of a vip's son
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and the task of prosecuting a baby-faced prostitute for his murder without having a body. Two, wealthy couples are being tied, tortured and murdered then their homes burned to the ground with them in it. The theme seems to be 'cleansing the world of the super-consumer rich'.On the personal side, Lindsay is having a few problems with both her live-in-lover Joe and her partner, Rich - Yuki is also caught up with a decidedly dubious 'beau' and Claire has some good news.
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LibraryThing member mookie86
Another quick, easy read from Patterson...and as usual, a good story. The Women's Murder Club continues to be an enjoyable read with solid plots and character developments.
LibraryThing member LiteraryLinda
This Women's Murder Club mystery gives us two cases the gals have to face. A teenage son of a former governor has disappeared and an arsonist has set several fires, one of which occurs a little too close to home. Detective Lindsay Boxer and her friends are being pressured to solve these cases asap.
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I enjoyed the story as I do all of Patterson's books. They are the quick read that helps my brain rest after having read nonfiction. Show Less
LibraryThing member dbhutch
A young man disappears, thought dead, but no leads. And he happens to be the son of the Governor of California. Poster child for diseases and how they effect people. Now, a lead has turned up in the case, and Lindsay goes after it, now that she's back on the pavement as Sergeant Boxer, letting
Meanwhile, houses are burning, burning , burning. And dead couples keep turning up in them. Can Boxer and the Club get to the bottom of it before a killer walks, and more houses are torched?
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Jacobi take the reins as Lt.Meanwhile, houses are burning, burning , burning. And dead couples keep turning up in them. Can Boxer and the Club get to the bottom of it before a killer walks, and more houses are torched?
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LibraryThing member reannon
I've caught up now with all the Women's Murder Club series published so far. I haven't been reviewing the individual titles, but thought I'd say some things about the series as a whole.
Overall, I like it. The books are workable, the characters pretty good, the plots decent. The series centers
The biggest problem I have iwth the series is one that is common to a lot of police procedurals. The authors seem to think a police procedural can't be interesting unless the main characters are in danger or get hurt or lose people they care for, and I don't believe that is the case. Certainly I don't think it is sustainable for something like this to happen in every book in a series, and it seems to happen in every book in the Women's Murder Club series.
In sum, readable, but not outstanding. I am still bummed though that they cancelled the TV series, which I really liked.
Overall, I like it. The books are workable, the characters pretty good, the plots decent. The series centers
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around Lindsay Boxer, a homicide detective in San Francisco. Her best friend is the medical examiner, and in the first novel she gets to know a reporter, Cindy. The three form a Women's Murder Club that helps Lindsay figure out the cases she is working on. The are joined by Assistant D.A. Jill and in later books by another Assistant D.A. The biggest problem I have iwth the series is one that is common to a lot of police procedurals. The authors seem to think a police procedural can't be interesting unless the main characters are in danger or get hurt or lose people they care for, and I don't believe that is the case. Certainly I don't think it is sustainable for something like this to happen in every book in a series, and it seems to happen in every book in the Women's Murder Club series.
In sum, readable, but not outstanding. I am still bummed though that they cancelled the TV series, which I really liked.
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LibraryThing member justicefortibet
A fast paced, multi plot book that kept me listening. Twist at the end.
LibraryThing member jannastarkey
The Women’s Murder Club series is one of my favorite and I really enjoyed the 7th book. Patterson’s chapters are very short and this is something I really enjoy. I feel that he does a good job of getting to the point.
I must admit however, that I did find the ending of the book to be somewhat
I must admit however, that I did find the ending of the book to be somewhat
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disappointing. I felt that the ending was a little hokey. I didn’t like the idea of where the two arsonists got their names and ideas. I just felt that it ended rather quickly. Overall, this is a great read. Another great book by James Patterson! Show Less
LibraryThing member blush48
I just finished 7th Heaven yesterday and liked the ending, which tied up all the loose ends on Michael Campion. Life's not fair, and sometimes people get away with their crimes. I've always liked Patterson's book, but in this one, it seemed as if the story had ended 3/4 of the way through. THEN it
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LibraryThing member mazda502001
Another fast-moving story in this series - lovely quick read.
Back Cover Blurb:
The hunt for a deranged murderer with a taste for fire, and a devastating new lead in the high-profile disappearance of the governor's son combine in an electrifying series of stunning twists and emotional surprises.
With
Back Cover Blurb:
The hunt for a deranged murderer with a taste for fire, and a devastating new lead in the high-profile disappearance of the governor's son combine in an electrifying series of stunning twists and emotional surprises.
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the help of her friends and fellow members of the Women's Murder Club - Yuki, an attorney feeling the strain of a hard-hitting court case; Claire, a medical examiner trying to balance her career and her pregnancy; and Cindy, crime reporter for the San Francisco Chronicle - Lindsay must race to find the suspects and stop the cold-blooded killers, fast. Show Less
LibraryThing member WeeziesBooks
This is another quick beach read. Another of the Women's Murder Club series with Lindsey, Claire, Cindy & Yuki. In this book, Detective Lindsay Boxer and her partner are investigating arson fires being set in the homes of wealthy and prominent community members. The girls take their usual roles and
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this is the fast paced story that unrolls with friendships and love interests common in all the Patterson books. A fun summer read. Show Less
LibraryThing member DrT
Book 7 in the Women's Murder Club series was title 7th Heaven written by James Patterson and Maxine Paetro. I don't have too much to say about this book but it was a very fast paced book and had the personal aspects to it again like the others. This book had various things going on. There was a
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famous young man that came up missing, a prostitute that he visited, arson, a new baby, Yuki's court case against a very good attorney, and romantic relationship issues. I kept saying, "Yuki doesn't have a chance in this case" and "WHAT ARE YOU DOING LINDSAY!? about her relationship with Joe and her work partner Rich. She is obviously attracted to both but come on! I wanted her to make better decisions sooner than she did. I know, often emotional reasoning is not the best thing to do but seriously. What else? This book took a long time to for the thing that happened at the end to happen. Overall, this was not my favorite book in the series but it was worth checking out maybe. I could have done without reading it and not missed it too much. Yes, they are good writers and do a fine job making me want to turn the pages to see what happens but again, not my favorite. I'd give this one 2.5 stars out of 5. Not sure if I'll read more of this series or not. I liked them well enough but I don't know. Maybe read something else next. We'll see. Come talk to me about this book if you've read it. Show Less
LibraryThing member moontyger
Not bad for a free book, though it suffered from not having read the 6 previous novels.
The case itself was interesting and the writing's pretty good. There are some moments of gender fail that made me wince, however - consider yourself warned. (I've seen worse, but...)
The case itself was interesting and the writing's pretty good. There are some moments of gender fail that made me wince, however - consider yourself warned. (I've seen worse, but...)
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Original language
English
Original publication date
2008-01-14
Physical description
400 p.; 4.25 inches
ISBN
9780446536240