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Hachette Audio (2008), Edition: Abridged
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When a horrifying attack leaves one of the four members of the Women's Murder Club struggling for her life, the others fight to keep a madman behind bars before anyone else is hurt. And Lindsay Boxer and her new partner in the San Francisco police department run flat-out to stop a series of kidnappings that has electrified the city: children are being plucked off the streets together with their nannies--but the kidnappers aren't demanding ransom. Amid uncertainty and rising panic, Lindsay juggles the possibility of a new love with an unsolvable investigation, and the knowledge that one member of the club could be on the brink of death. And just when everything appears momentarily under control, the case takes a terrifying turn, putting an entire city in lethal danger. Lindsay must make a choice she never dreamed she'd face--with no certainty that either outcome has more than a prayer of success.… (more)
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LibraryThing member Fantasma
I don't understand why the book had 3 stories in one. If you read the sinopses, you can see there's 2, and even those 2 are totally independent, and the one about the missing children is so poor, they almost don't do anything to solve the mistery...
It's a fast paced thiller as usual, some nice
I'll repear myself, how does he write 5 books a year and why all the "partnerships"??
Anyway, a good read.
It's a fast paced thiller as usual, some nice
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twists, but definitely Patterson has done better. I'll repear myself, how does he write 5 books a year and why all the "partnerships"??
Anyway, a good read.
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LibraryThing member skinglist
Read in typical Patterson speed. I've heard some really negative reviews about this book but I quite liked it. Moreso than I remember liking the 5th one. It's light fluff. Only real twist was with Joe, but as with the Cross series, I can do without the romance and Claire and to be honest - that
"...'As Yuki would say, 'You look like you've been dragged through a duck's ass.'"
that had me laughing so hard along with:
"'Your Honor, I object. I'm not really sure about the grounds, but I'm pretty sure the witness isn't allowed to call my client a shitbird.""
crazy laughs on the train, followed by:
"...the poor sap had all the energy of a parsnip."
I can honestly say, I don't think a parsnip would come to mind if I were making that metaphor.
In all a fun, quick read. Nothing too taxing. Just the way I like it - don't read Patterson for my det. skills. This one was interesting though in that it had three cases; blakely arms, Madison Tyler and Fred Brinkley.
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seemed a bit of a throw in. Let's see what he does with that if there's a 7th book. Interesting bits:"...'As Yuki would say, 'You look like you've been dragged through a duck's ass.'"
that had me laughing so hard along with:
"'Your Honor, I object. I'm not really sure about the grounds, but I'm pretty sure the witness isn't allowed to call my client a shitbird.""
crazy laughs on the train, followed by:
"...the poor sap had all the energy of a parsnip."
I can honestly say, I don't think a parsnip would come to mind if I were making that metaphor.
In all a fun, quick read. Nothing too taxing. Just the way I like it - don't read Patterson for my det. skills. This one was interesting though in that it had three cases; blakely arms, Madison Tyler and Fred Brinkley.
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LibraryThing member theportal2002
Pretty good book. Make sure your ok with having a woman as the hero before reading this. There are 3 main stories going on at the same time which are connected, it makes for good reading but can tire you out.
LibraryThing member NovelBookworm
Like all of these "Womens Murder Club" series, the book can be read in about a day and a half. I think to beef up these books and make them look more "book-like" they use wide margins, wide spaces between sentences and a tad larger font. As a series, they're okay, immensely readable, occasionally
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surprising, sort of standard fare. I always wonder when I finish one, exactly how much of the novel Patterson actually writes. The style of writing is very similar to his, but in a really female author way. Anyway, it was okay, didn't hate it, didn't love it, but it was a great way to pass the time while waiting for appointments. Show Less
LibraryThing member she_climber
Good, although I didn't think so - thought I had it all figured out for most of the book and turns out I didn't. I like that.
LibraryThing member Heptonj
As usual, another easy-read novel in the Womens Murder Club series. Didn't know why there were three cases in one book therefore the depth of the subjects seemed to suffer slightly, but nevertheless well worth reading.
LibraryThing member EmScape
The 6th Target reads like three episodes of Law & Order all smushed into a novel, with entirely too much information about the lives of the prosecutors and investigators. I no longer have any interest in Lindsey's relationship with Joe. I think that if a mystery/crime novel is going to have more
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than one mystery/crime, they should be somehow related. I think that an author should probably pick one point of view and stick with it, because going back and forth from 1st person to third person omniscient is a little jarring. I feel as though the author, or authors rather, had three ideas for a book, but couldn't flesh out any of them enough for its own novel, and the effect is rather disjointed. This volume is not the best in the series, by far. Show Less
LibraryThing member siren
I was disappointed with this one. He spent to little time on what was supposedly the plot of the story, focusing instead on the shooting of one of the principles. The kidnap storyline seemed like an afterthought
LibraryThing member momma2keira
Annoying musical track at beginning of each chapter! Almost enough to make me not want to finish book.
LibraryThing member emmylee04
Another good installment in the popular Womens Murder Club series. These books are quick reads and make for great subway reading, since each chapter is about 2 pages (and I hate ending in the middle of a chapter). The main characters in these books are all successful women - a D.A., reporter,
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attorney, and cop - who come together to (as the name suggests) solve mysteries. This book focuses on two crimes - a too-easily-solved shooting spree and a who-done-it series of child kidnapping cases. With a sprinkle of romance and close female friendships, this is about as close to chick lit as mysteries get. It definitely makes for great summertime reading. Show Less
LibraryThing member kavyen
A sudden shooting spree by a mad gunman leaves one of the women from the murder club gravely injured. Lindsay is determined to find the killer and bring justice to her injured friend. Finding him happens to be much easier than keeping him in prison and Yuki steps in promising to get
Elsewhere in the city children from wealthy families are being abducted. No one calls for a ransom and they whole city is trembling with fear. Meanwhile, Cindy has her own case to handle when brutal violence breaks out in her apartment building.
Where are the kidnapped children and why are there no ransom calls? Are they dead or alive? Who is causing terror in Cindy’s apartment? Will Claire come out of this alive?
The story line in “The 6th Target” was a tad bit sloppy; on one angle was the mass shooting in a ferry, the other angle involved kidnapping of wealthy children and then there was yet another – misdeeds in an apartment building. Three diversified plots and not one of them managed to make an impression. In fact the only impact they managed to make was adding more complexity and confusion.
We get to see all the women from the club, though Claire becomes the victim in the shooting episode and lacks in action most of the time. I was worried that she would not live for the next book since I already miss Jill (she died in the 3rd book of this series) I dint want another strong and like-able woman gone. The romance between Lindsay and Joe lacks the spark because of the long distance ‘thingy’. Yuki and Cindy come and go as the cases need them but again neither of them managed to leave a mark. Of course Lindsay was the biggest disappointment.
This would be my lowest rated book in the series with only a 2 on 5. For once I could not finish a James Patterson book in a day or two – I held on to it for almost a week opting to move on to more interesting books as the plot and the characters refused to make an impression. I am still excited to read the next book (what can I say, a diehard fan !! )
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justice.Elsewhere in the city children from wealthy families are being abducted. No one calls for a ransom and they whole city is trembling with fear. Meanwhile, Cindy has her own case to handle when brutal violence breaks out in her apartment building.
Where are the kidnapped children and why are there no ransom calls? Are they dead or alive? Who is causing terror in Cindy’s apartment? Will Claire come out of this alive?
The story line in “The 6th Target” was a tad bit sloppy; on one angle was the mass shooting in a ferry, the other angle involved kidnapping of wealthy children and then there was yet another – misdeeds in an apartment building. Three diversified plots and not one of them managed to make an impression. In fact the only impact they managed to make was adding more complexity and confusion.
We get to see all the women from the club, though Claire becomes the victim in the shooting episode and lacks in action most of the time. I was worried that she would not live for the next book since I already miss Jill (she died in the 3rd book of this series) I dint want another strong and like-able woman gone. The romance between Lindsay and Joe lacks the spark because of the long distance ‘thingy’. Yuki and Cindy come and go as the cases need them but again neither of them managed to leave a mark. Of course Lindsay was the biggest disappointment.
This would be my lowest rated book in the series with only a 2 on 5. For once I could not finish a James Patterson book in a day or two – I held on to it for almost a week opting to move on to more interesting books as the plot and the characters refused to make an impression. I am still excited to read the next book (what can I say, a diehard fan !! )
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LibraryThing member yetanotheraccount
Not his best, but still better than many.
LibraryThing member hammockqueen
too busy. Not enough of one story that they had to add a second story line that was confusing. Shooter on scenic boat ride and crazy killer who hears voices. Then, there's the children being abducted with no leads and no ransom monies wanted. I felt like I was watching Ally McBeals show with all
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LibraryThing member debavp
You can always count on Patterson for a quick read! This is no exception. A slight improvement over the last installment, but not by much :(
My biggest complaint was too many story lines going on in this one, with only two being succesfully dealt with. one of the main characters finds out she's
I won't quit reading these, but I am grateful that they don't come out any quicker than they have been.
My biggest complaint was too many story lines going on in this one, with only two being succesfully dealt with. one of the main characters finds out she's
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pregnant after being shot and it's not mentioned again but one time in passing. Why even add that element to her story?I won't quit reading these, but I am grateful that they don't come out any quicker than they have been.
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LibraryThing member vanedow
I admit that I have been propelled through the series to this point largely by reading inertia; it was there, so I read it. Actually, I have a similar problem with dark chocolate, but that's besides the point. I enjoyed the books, but they weren't great enough that I would actually seek them out. I
Did the plot get better? Actually, I found that this one was more disjointed than most, covering a random series of events that never quite seemed to flow in a way that made sense to me. No, what drew me in was the addition of a fantastic plot complication: the love triangle. That's right, there's trouble in the land of Lindsay and Joe, and there's a new love interest on the scene. Fans of the series may have an idea who it is, he of the provocatively leaning on doorways, smouldering eyes (how exactly does one get one's eyes to smoulder, anyway?) and swooning secretaries.
Like the tension between Morelli and Ranger that has me coming back to Stephanie Plum book after book, this complication has me committed to find out what happens next. But, if you, unlike me, cannot be swayed by the desire to find out who gets together with who, you might want to skip this book, because it didn't have much else to recommend it. Hope the next one is better, plot-wise.
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find that they're entertaining, but slightly disjointed and unfocused in a way that makes it difficult for me to really get involved in the series. After reading book 6, though, I am dying for 7.Did the plot get better? Actually, I found that this one was more disjointed than most, covering a random series of events that never quite seemed to flow in a way that made sense to me. No, what drew me in was the addition of a fantastic plot complication: the love triangle. That's right, there's trouble in the land of Lindsay and Joe, and there's a new love interest on the scene. Fans of the series may have an idea who it is, he of the provocatively leaning on doorways, smouldering eyes (how exactly does one get one's eyes to smoulder, anyway?) and swooning secretaries.
Like the tension between Morelli and Ranger that has me coming back to Stephanie Plum book after book, this complication has me committed to find out what happens next. But, if you, unlike me, cannot be swayed by the desire to find out who gets together with who, you might want to skip this book, because it didn't have much else to recommend it. Hope the next one is better, plot-wise.
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LibraryThing member kysmom02
There was so much going on in this book! There were multiple cases going on, as well as things in each of the girls' lives. This book defiantly is as good as the first book in the series. I loved how the characters were brought to life.
Normally, I wouldn't like having this much happening in a book.
Then, the ending shocked me! I'm so glad that I had the next book (7th Heaven) already downloaded to my MP3, because I didn't even take the ear buds out! I listened to the last line of this book and started the next in the same breath! The last part of this one totally left me begging for more, and I'm dying to find out what's happening in Lindsey's love life.
When I finished with book 5 I decided I'd listen to something else for a while, but then changed my mind and plugged on. Boy am I glad that I did. I think that book 6 is a reward for finishing books 4 and 5. Loved it!
Normally, I wouldn't like having this much happening in a book.
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But, it worked well and I'd listen to this one again just to see if I picked up on anything that I might have missed the first time. There is drama all around the friends, especially Lindsey. There are kidnappings and murder, a psycho that doesn't like noise, and an insane man who hears voices. Clair and Cindy are each involved directly with a couple of the cases leaving Lindsey to protect them, while still trying to do her job and deal with her new partner, Rich, and her lover, Joe.Then, the ending shocked me! I'm so glad that I had the next book (7th Heaven) already downloaded to my MP3, because I didn't even take the ear buds out! I listened to the last line of this book and started the next in the same breath! The last part of this one totally left me begging for more, and I'm dying to find out what's happening in Lindsey's love life.
When I finished with book 5 I decided I'd listen to something else for a while, but then changed my mind and plugged on. Boy am I glad that I did. I think that book 6 is a reward for finishing books 4 and 5. Loved it!
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LibraryThing member FMRox
Lindsay Boxer investigates several cases, gets demoted, breaks up with her lover and gets a proposal.
This novel isn't as good as the other Women's Murder Club series. There are several plots that are ongoing but don't weave together as well. Boxer's love life is all over the place as well, making
This novel isn't as good as the other Women's Murder Club series. There are several plots that are ongoing but don't weave together as well. Boxer's love life is all over the place as well, making
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little sense. Patterson missed the mark on this one, but I'll still read the next one in case he can redeem himself. Show Less
LibraryThing member mazda502001
The 6th in the Women's Murder Club series. As always his books go along at a breakneck speed and are such quick reads.
Back Cover Blurb:
When a lone gunman goes on a shooting spree aboard a packed San Francisco ferry, Lieutenant Lindsay Boxer is called in to investigate. At the scene she finds three
As the investigation makes its way to court, news of a child abduction comes through. Lindsay's put on the case and discovers that more children have been taken. But with no ransom demands the abductions don't seem to make sense - unless the kidnappers aren't planning on returning their hostages.....
The clock is ticking as Lindsay tries to fit all the pieces together. She knows that if she doesn't find the children quickly it will be too late.....
Back Cover Blurb:
When a lone gunman goes on a shooting spree aboard a packed San Francisco ferry, Lieutenant Lindsay Boxer is called in to investigate. At the scene she finds three
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people dead and fellow Women's Murder Club member Claire Washburn fighting for her life. Lindsay promises to find whoever did this. But it's a promise she may not be able to keep.....As the investigation makes its way to court, news of a child abduction comes through. Lindsay's put on the case and discovers that more children have been taken. But with no ransom demands the abductions don't seem to make sense - unless the kidnappers aren't planning on returning their hostages.....
The clock is ticking as Lindsay tries to fit all the pieces together. She knows that if she doesn't find the children quickly it will be too late.....
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LibraryThing member dbhutch
Lindsay Boxer has her hands full this time, a multi-faced crime spree goign on, and one of her friends nearly killed by one of the incidents. Going after a crazed killer, then after a group kidnapping very well to do children, Lindasy and her friends in the Women's Murder Club certainly keep quite
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LibraryThing member Djupstrom
Another quality from the minds of Patterson and Paetro. Like the other books that they have written together, they try to pack too many plots into one story.
LibraryThing member MichaelDeavers
A Fair story for the Murders Club.
I have read most of the novels in the Women's Murder Club series and had great expectation that this would be a super mystery. Well, all I can say is that it was a struggle to get through this novel and I was very disappointed in Mr. Patterson and his co-author
In this book Lindsay Boxer is mourning over her best friend, Claire Washburn that had been shot during a shooting on a ferry near the Golden Gate Bridge. If you are a fan of the women's murder club series then you will know that Claire is a coroner and a Club member. Further into the story there are kidnappers that have a desire for the children of the wealthy families. While this crime is polluting the neighborhood there is a goon that is petrifying the tenants in an apartment building in San Francisco. The Women's Club must come to grips with all these crimes and solve them. Sounds great on the surface, unfortunately, these different crime stories go off in different directions and the club never really comes together as a unified group to solve these crimes, which when I finally got to the end of this story I was left with a ton of confusing thoughts. No surprise ending here in this story. I just shook my head trying to understand what it was that I had just read. I'm still a fan of Mr. Patterson and I'll probably read his next release.
I have read most of the novels in the Women's Murder Club series and had great expectation that this would be a super mystery. Well, all I can say is that it was a struggle to get through this novel and I was very disappointed in Mr. Patterson and his co-author
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Maxine Paetro. In this book Lindsay Boxer is mourning over her best friend, Claire Washburn that had been shot during a shooting on a ferry near the Golden Gate Bridge. If you are a fan of the women's murder club series then you will know that Claire is a coroner and a Club member. Further into the story there are kidnappers that have a desire for the children of the wealthy families. While this crime is polluting the neighborhood there is a goon that is petrifying the tenants in an apartment building in San Francisco. The Women's Club must come to grips with all these crimes and solve them. Sounds great on the surface, unfortunately, these different crime stories go off in different directions and the club never really comes together as a unified group to solve these crimes, which when I finally got to the end of this story I was left with a ton of confusing thoughts. No surprise ending here in this story. I just shook my head trying to understand what it was that I had just read. I'm still a fan of Mr. Patterson and I'll probably read his next release.
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LibraryThing member cycoduck
I'm not sure if Patterson is getting tired of writing (or just not paying too much attention to what his co-writer is writing), but this book didn't grab me like the others in the Women's Murder Club series. Don't get me wrong, it was a good book, just not one of his better stories. The story
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seemed rushed and almost accidental in how it moved along. Show Less
LibraryThing member losloper
When a horrifying attack leaves one of the four members of the Women's Murder Club struggling for her life, the others fight to keep a madman behind bars before anyone else is hurt. And Lindsay Boxer and her new partner in the San Francisco police department run flat-out to stop a series of
And just when everything appears momentarily under control, the case takes a terrifying turn, putting an entire city in lethal danger. Lindsay must make a choice she never dreamed she'd face--with no certainty that either outcome has more than a prayer of success.
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kidnappings that has electrified the city: children are being plucked off the streets together with their nannies--but the kidnappers aren't demanding ransom. Amid uncertainty and rising panic, Lindsay juggles the possibility of a new love with an unsolvable investigation, and the knowledge that one member of the club could be on the brink of death. And just when everything appears momentarily under control, the case takes a terrifying turn, putting an entire city in lethal danger. Lindsay must make a choice she never dreamed she'd face--with no certainty that either outcome has more than a prayer of success.
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LibraryThing member DrT
Book 6 of Patterson's Woman’s Murder Club is titled The 6th Target. He coauthored this book too with Maxine Paetro. The book starts out on a barge with a wild gunman and one of Lindsey’s good friends being shot right in the chest! The book takes off from there. This book was full of things,
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follows the crazed gunman a serial kidnapper, a couple relationship issues, a pregnancy and court. Parents kept getting their children kidnapped and we try and figure out who who-done-it. The problem I really had with this book was the errors written about as it related to the psych information used. Since reading these books I really thought he was up on his research but in this book it was clear that Patterson was off a lot. He did what he needed to do I guess for the general public’s knowledge but it was not accurate on things. Maybe I just got too caught up on that issue but it just messed it up a bit for me. He is not like Louis L’Amour in his research. I was shocked at the demotion of one of the characters. This book had a lot of personal information also on the characters and it really made me wonder how much Patterson wrote and how much of this book was written by Paetro. It seemed like there was a lot of female writing in this book but that was just my interpretation. It made it interesting but it seemed different in that way. I’m glad I read it and look forward to reading #7 soon. I have that one already but still need to find the 4th in the series. It seems like I missed something by missing a book. I’d give this book 3.75 stars out of 5 stars. Show Less
LibraryThing member veranaz22
This sixth installment of the series follows Lindsay Boxer on a hunt for a kidnapper and a murderer. Again, reading the previous installments greatly help, but not required. Not the best in the series, but still keeps one's interest. Not as memorable as a few of the earlier books in the series, but
Three and a half out of five.
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I'm still looking forward to reading the next one.Three and a half out of five.
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Original language
English
Original publication date
2007
ISBN
1600244939 / 9781600244933