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Vision (2016), 336 pages
Description
Fiction. Mystery. Suspense. Thriller. HTML:With San Francisco under siege and every cop a suspect, the Women's Murder Club must risk their lives to save the city-and each other. With a beautiful baby daughter and a devoted husband, Detective Lindsay Boxer can safely say that her life has never been better. Things seem to be going well for a change when all the members of the Women's Murder Club gather to celebrate San Francisco Medical Examiner Claire Washburn's birthday. But the party is cut short when Lindsay is called to a gruesome crime scene, where a woman has been murdered in broad daylight. As Lindsay investigates, shocking video footage of another crime surfaces: the video is so horrific that it shakes the city to its core. Their faces obscured by masks, the cold blooded criminals on the tape could be anyone-and now all of Lindsay's co-workers are suspects. As a rash of violence sweeps through San Francisco, and public fear and anger grows, Lindsay and her friends must risk their lives in the name of justice, before it's too late. With shocking twists and riveting suspense, 14th Deadly Sin proves yet again that when it comes to suspense fiction, "nobody does it better" than James Patterson (Jeffrey Deaver).… (more)
User reviews
LibraryThing member littlegreycloud
14th Deadly Sin was my first foray into the Women’s Murder Club series. This contingency was deftly handled — the authors provided just enough back story to let a newcomer like me get to know the leading characters without (I think) boring readers of any or all of the previous volumes.
The book
The action is fast-moving and keeps the reader’s attention, although I found the very short chapters irritating at times (especially when the new chapter picks up right where the previous one left off). All in all, the plot seemed a bit constructed and the resolution slightly too formulaic for my taste. Fans of the series will probably not be disappointed, however.
Full disclosure: I received a copy from Penguin Random House in return for a review and participation in a reading group.
The book
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focuses on two of the four women in the club, Detective Lindsay Boxer and lawyer Yuki Castellano, and a total of three plot lines which, somewhat predictably, intertwine: violent crimes committed by a gang of (possibly fake) cops, a number of murders that appear to have been committed on the same day in subsequent years, and a court case involving a young black man with a learning disability who was arrested for a crime he probably did not commit.The action is fast-moving and keeps the reader’s attention, although I found the very short chapters irritating at times (especially when the new chapter picks up right where the previous one left off). All in all, the plot seemed a bit constructed and the resolution slightly too formulaic for my taste. Fans of the series will probably not be disappointed, however.
Full disclosure: I received a copy from Penguin Random House in return for a review and participation in a reading group.
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LibraryThing member skinglist
A book in a day, I love James Patterson at times. That said, I don't really love this series anymore. Partially it's my own fault-I've watched too much Rizzoli and Isles and now am back to only seeing Angie Harmon as Boxer. So doesn't work with her being blondie.
Much like Patterson's other long
My actual issue with this title aside from the Patterson factory (and their obsession with italics. ITALICS) is that there was no timeline. Yuki went from the DAs office to a settlement in a few chapters and there was no sense of what period this occurred over. Same issue with Cindy's book tour and the Windbreaker cop case. Could do with more editing. And more Club, less Lindsey.
I did like the references back to Fish though.
Much like Patterson's other long
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running series, this has gotten formulaic. Lindsay in trouble, Joe in danger. Women's Murder Club in danger. All survive, because otherwise there's no series. My actual issue with this title aside from the Patterson factory (and their obsession with italics. ITALICS) is that there was no timeline. Yuki went from the DAs office to a settlement in a few chapters and there was no sense of what period this occurred over. Same issue with Cindy's book tour and the Windbreaker cop case. Could do with more editing. And more Club, less Lindsey.
I did like the references back to Fish though.
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LibraryThing member susan0316
This book is typical James Patterson - short chapters, lots of action, little to no character development. Its a light action-packed book that grabs your interest and keeps you from thinking about the outside world. Four friends who call themselves the women's murder club and all work in crime
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related areas are part of the story. There are a lot of plots going on at the same time and most are wrapped up but the main one is left open at the end as a set up for book number 15 in the series. There are some things that happen in the book that are totally unbelievable and I won't go into them because I don't want to spoil it for other readers,,,but if you can past them and just enjoy this book as a get - away, its a fun book to read. CAUTION -- this is a series that needs to be read in order. Show Less
LibraryThing member jfe16
This latest installment of the Women’s Murder Club series finds the four women gathering to celebrate Claire’s birthday. But their lives are in flux: Yuki is contemplating a job change and Claire is setting out on a book tour for her just-published book. Lindsay is about to be thrown into the
Written with Patterson’s trademark short chapters, the book is a fast read. With virtually non-stop action, the story unfolds as Lindsay is drawn into the investigation, Joe reaches a realization that leads to danger he didn’t see coming, and Yuki questions her decision. But readers shouldn’t expect any significant resolution in this tale as the abrupt ending will leave them with more questions than answers.
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investigation of a series of robberies, suddenly escalated to include murders, crimes that may or may not be perpetrated by police officers while Joe is inexplicably dismissed from a job and turns to investigating several cold case murders.Written with Patterson’s trademark short chapters, the book is a fast read. With virtually non-stop action, the story unfolds as Lindsay is drawn into the investigation, Joe reaches a realization that leads to danger he didn’t see coming, and Yuki questions her decision. But readers shouldn’t expect any significant resolution in this tale as the abrupt ending will leave them with more questions than answers.
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LibraryThing member busyreadin
Fairly good read. Liked it better than 13
LibraryThing member Virginia51
I loved this one in the series. It had every character that I love. I believe this was my favorite of all. One of my favorite James Patterson books in a long time. The whole story just flowed so nicely. I could not put it down.
LibraryThing member TerriBooks
Not my favorite in the series - the authors seem to have sacrificed a sense of the unfolding of time for continuous action. While, in this genre, continual action is expected, there needs to be some time to breathe. It almost gives the feeling the whole book takes place in a couple days, but when
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you think about it, I don't think all the travel and plot developments could happen that fast. And the cliffhanger ending is, in my opinion, just cheap tricks to make you buy the next book. On the other hand, I do love the four women of "The Murder Club" and their friendship, and appreciate that some of the other repeating characters, such as Joe, are given their own voice as well. I'll keep on with the series. Show Less
LibraryThing member heathrel
This is a solid, fun read. I ran out of things to read during my flights back to SF, and this looked
like it would be a good read; I didn't feel like I had wasted my money. The dialogue is snappy, and
the relationships between characters are well-developed. I've just been looking at the
between Mr. Patterson and his co-authors, and I think that this is an interesting way to think
about writing...I suppose we don't expect screen writers or film producers to be the sole developers
of content, but still it seems odd that Patterson gets so much of the credit for his work when it seems that so much of the writing is done by others. I will be considering that before I pay for another novel which is part of this enterprise. I do need a new library card.
like it would be a good read; I didn't feel like I had wasted my money. The dialogue is snappy, and
the relationships between characters are well-developed. I've just been looking at the
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relationshipbetween Mr. Patterson and his co-authors, and I think that this is an interesting way to think
about writing...I suppose we don't expect screen writers or film producers to be the sole developers
of content, but still it seems odd that Patterson gets so much of the credit for his work when it seems that so much of the writing is done by others. I will be considering that before I pay for another novel which is part of this enterprise. I do need a new library card.
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LibraryThing member Barb_H
Typical Patterson. Fast paced, short chapters, quick read that grips your attention early and holds you until the end. I'm not as absolutely in love with this series as I used to be, but I'll continue reading.
LibraryThing member ZachMontana
Detective Lindsey Boxer finds serial killer of women on same date each year and crimes by policemen wearing SFPD jackets and masks.
LibraryThing member PBreaux
It was great as usual coming from James. i know there will be a #15, the womens murder club is not done yet. Lindsay Boxer has to watch her back.
LibraryThing member buffalogr
Fast paced, short chapters, quick read that grips your attention early and holds you until the end. I have no great complaints, just a book that I read. The girls continue to evolve in their jobs and their personal life..kinda like a soap opera on TV. At the end, I'm wondering what happened -- the
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cliffhanger ending -- what happened to the really, really bad guy? Show Less
LibraryThing member EmpressReece
Women's Murder Club I started listening to this audiobook in the car right before we left for Canada a couple weeks ago and I ended up nixing it about 3 discs into it. The series is just not what it used to be. It was just kind of boring and I found myself drifting off thinking of other things. I
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really just lost interest in it; pretty much the same way I have with the rest of his books. Show Less
LibraryThing member EmpressReece
2.5 stars...
I started listening to this audiobook in the car right before we left for Canada a couple weeks ago and I ended up nixing it about 3 discs into it. The series is just not what it used to be. It was just kind of boring and I found myself drifting off thinking of other things. I just lost
I started listening to this audiobook in the car right before we left for Canada a couple weeks ago and I ended up nixing it about 3 discs into it. The series is just not what it used to be. It was just kind of boring and I found myself drifting off thinking of other things. I just lost
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interest in it; pretty much the same way I have with the rest of his books. Show Less
LibraryThing member joannemonck
The usual Women's Murder Club with the usual twists and turns. This one includes dirt cops and the wall of silence. Romance and murder go perfectly in every one of the Women's Murder club mysteries. Always love the short chapters. You can put the book down and know exactly where you were. Lindsay's
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husband loses his job suddenly and unexpectedly. Why?? This one leaves us hanging as Lindsay is threatened by a drug lord. Show Less
LibraryThing member Tiffy_Reads
Holy crap. The SFPD and Boxer are in way over their heads with dirty cops, people being tortured and killed, and robberies. The clock is running out for everyone and people are scrambling for bits to go on. This one kept me on the edge of me seat until the very last page. With the cliffhanger I'll
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need to read the next book ASAP. Show Less
LibraryThing member sandra.pinkerton83
Good pace, never boring in true James Patterson style.
LibraryThing member Andy_DiMartino
Pretty standard Patterson.
LibraryThing member PaulaGalvan
Killer cops take center stage in this fourteen installment of The Women's Murder Club books. While Lieutenant Lindsay Boxer and her partner, Richie Conklin, investigate several check-cashing establishment robberies gone wrong, they discover the robbers are wearing SFPD windbreakers. The public
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outcry is loud, so her bosses, Jacobi and Brady, bring in more investigators to help, but are these guys good or bad cops? On another note, Yuki, taking on her new job as a defense lawyer for the Defense League, goes up against her old boss at the DA's office in a tense courtroom showdown. There's also tension at home between Yuki and Brady until explosive new facts from Yuki's case coincide with the SFPD's current nightmare. As usual, there's never a dull moment in this book that ends in a cliffhanger. Show Less
Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
2015-05
Physical description
336 p.; 4.25 inches
ISBN
9781455584987