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Grand Central Publishing (2005), 368 pages
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Fiction. Mystery. Thriller. HTML:etective Lindsay Boxer is jogging along a beautiful San Francisco street when a fiery explosion rips through the neighborhood. A town house owned by an Internet millionaire is immediately engulfed in flames, and when Lindsay plunges inside to search for survivors, she finds three people dead. An infant who lived in the house cannot be found; and a mysterious message at the scene leaves Lindsay and the San Francisco Police Department completely baffled.Then a prominent businessman is found murdered under bizarre circumstances, with another mysterious message left behind by the killer. Lindsay asks her friends Claire Washburn of the medical examiner's office, Assistant D.A. Jill Bernhardt, and Chronicle reporter Cindy Thomas to help her figure out who is committing these murders, and why they are intent on killing someone every three days. Even more terrifying, the killer has targeted one of the four friends who call themselves the Women's Murder Club..… (more)
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LibraryThing member wyvernfriend
Another very quick read. This one deals with murders committed in the name of social conscience and involves a G8 summit in it's climax. Riveting and suspenseful I galloped through it. The short chapters were occasionally irritating as it almost seemed that they were trying to make it look like
Although it did keep me riveted and I learnt more about the women involved there were times when I wanted more, it left me feeling vaguely unsatisfied.
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there was more in the book, so it's actually quite a short book but the twists and turns had me gasping for breath. I wouldn't be surprised if this series turns into a film series.Although it did keep me riveted and I learnt more about the women involved there were times when I wanted more, it left me feeling vaguely unsatisfied.
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LibraryThing member BookWallah
Great yarn, nonstop action, intuitive sleuthing, and I really enjoyed it – but what is up with these short chapters. Mr. Patterson, are you afraid we will fall asleep if the chapter are longer than two pages? Is this fiction for the MTV generation? And while I am at it what is up with the use of
I herby begin my use of the tag, “beach read”, which I define as any book requiring no mental energy to follow the plot. All ranting aside, this book is highly recommended for all lovers of thrillers and suspense fiction. If you prefer your murders confined to the parlor then keep looking this one will be a tad too grisly.
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faxes as the most modern technology, this was published in 2004 but it appears the Internet had been invented yet.I herby begin my use of the tag, “beach read”, which I define as any book requiring no mental energy to follow the plot. All ranting aside, this book is highly recommended for all lovers of thrillers and suspense fiction. If you prefer your murders confined to the parlor then keep looking this one will be a tad too grisly.
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LibraryThing member becr
Fantastic, gripping, didn't want to put it down
LibraryThing member debbiescurlsandswirl
I enjoy his Woman Murder Club series almost as much as I have enjoyed Alex Cross series.
LibraryThing member heidilove
Eeek. I can't believe how engaging these women are. By the time one of them is in peril (and one always is, though moreso than usual this time), I found myself staying up late to find out What Happens Next. This is not great literature, but it's a great read. Definitely choose any of the women's
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murder mysteries for beach or airplane take-alongs. Show Less
LibraryThing member Heptonj
As usual, riveting reading from the Womens Murder Club. Lindsay is at her best with the investigation into terrorist activities. James Patterson is so good with this series that you can really get to know and like these fictional women.
The chapters are short and not filled with inconsequential
As to the plot - oh my God he killed Jill off!
The chapters are short and not filled with inconsequential
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stuff like how blue the sky was and what a beautiful day it is. Every chapter is sharp and to the point. Easily read in two sittings, I also stayed awake late to find out what happened next.As to the plot - oh my God he killed Jill off!
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LibraryThing member amacmillen
This is the third in the women's murder club collection. This novel involves a Berkley college group that is murdering people related to third world economics. The person who is responsible is a professor at another college and who has an axe to grind from issues in the 60s error.
One of the four
One of the four
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women involved in the club is murdered. Show Less
LibraryThing member EmScape
I have finally pinpointed what I find disconcerting about these books. It's the split narration! There are some chapters in a third-person omniscient style, where the author follows the killer, or one of Lindsay's friends, and then other chapters are narrated in first person by Lindsay herself.
This third book was a bit different in that up until the fourth killing, I was partially rooting for the bad guys---going to war with corrupt CEOs and unethical leaders of health care organizations. I don't actually think those people should be killed, but I do think they may need to shape up.
The ending was mildly surprising, although one can expect that the person responsible for the deaths will always be someone slightly different than expected when reading a novel by Patterson.
Overall, a compelling read and worth the day and a half it took me to read it. (Not that all I did was read this book for the past day and a half, I did other stuff too...like go to work.)
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After reading the first book, I half expected the second to have one of the other ladies as the first-person narrator. Unfortunately, all these books follow Lindsay. This third book was a bit different in that up until the fourth killing, I was partially rooting for the bad guys---going to war with corrupt CEOs and unethical leaders of health care organizations. I don't actually think those people should be killed, but I do think they may need to shape up.
The ending was mildly surprising, although one can expect that the person responsible for the deaths will always be someone slightly different than expected when reading a novel by Patterson.
Overall, a compelling read and worth the day and a half it took me to read it. (Not that all I did was read this book for the past day and a half, I did other stuff too...like go to work.)
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LibraryThing member momma2keira
A quick read full of everything I enjoy... murder, mystery, forensics and suspense. I find I'm able to read books in this series in about a day, because I don't want to put them down. I was a bit annoyed with how many times the word/name "Molinari" appeared.... seemingly every couple minutes at
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many points. Overall, enjoyed this book. Show Less
LibraryThing member Djupstrom
Another satisfying James Patterson novel. I think this one has been the best one of the Women's Murder Club series.
LibraryThing member Ti99er
Another good read in Patterson's Women's Murder Club series. If you have enjoyed the 1st two books in the series, you won't be disapointed with this installment.
LibraryThing member DrT
Next. I read 3rd Degree by James Patterson and Andrew Gross. I was torn with this book. I found it interesting right away and it was complex with the detective piece but also the personal parts that I really appreciated. This book was about terrorism and the complexity there, a “weak link” and
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cruelty/compassion, a love interest, government, and loss. Overall, I’d give this book 3 stars maybe 3.25 stars out of 5. He is a good writer and writes page-turners in my opinion. I will pick up the next book in this series and see what happens. I wonder if he can keep it interesting. So far so good but I don’t know. Maybe it was the senseless killing that I really didn’t like. Sure in the terrorist’s mind they had justification but still that knocked off some stars even though it is not the fault of the author even though it is his fault. I was driven to finish it because it was interesting and I wanted to see how he put in the twists in the novel and was pleased by how he tighed it together. I know, it's my fault for reading it knowing that it is part of the Women's Murder Club series so I blame myself. Show Less
LibraryThing member miyurose
Like the rest of Patterson's books, this was a very quick read. He really is the master of short chapters and large print. But, it entertained me for the 5 hours or so it took me to read it, so I really can't complain.
LibraryThing member skinglist
Journal entry 2 by SKingList from New York, New York USA on Friday, August 05, 2005
So I picked this up just before leaving Katherine this morning and finished it even before the bus arrived in Darwin. I am a Patterson fiend.
I liked this one, but not as much as the first two in the series. One thing
So I picked this up just before leaving Katherine this morning and finished it even before the bus arrived in Darwin. I am a Patterson fiend.
I liked this one, but not as much as the first two in the series. One thing
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wasn't the book's fault, I read the 4th before I read this one so one of the major bits of the plot was given away but still, I didn't know the how or why and as per usual with Patterson, never figured it out. Show Less
LibraryThing member hammockqueen
lindsay boxer is jogging when a building explodes. More murders and even her friend Jill is killed. Women's murder club. Very enticing.
LibraryThing member sexysuzy
james p writes a good enjoyable book in 3rd degree
LibraryThing member kysmom02
Good book! I love Patterson's writing and I'm TOTALLY into this series. More than anything because of the girls. Each one of them are interesting in their own ways. I think I've said before that I like how the girls are not only working to solve a crime, but dealing with other things in their lives
The plot in this one revolves around terror groups in the U.S. Extremists who are killing people in order to prove their points and to try to scare others into action. The grizzly ways that folks are killed is different from the norm, so I liked that twist. Patterson throws in a couple turns in this one that I didn't expect at all. But, that's usually what keeps me interested! I liked this book, but not as well as the first two in this series. It's not stopping me from pluggin' on with them though!
The reading of this book was great. There were a few sound effects that I thought really added to it. Most of the time, I don't like the noice, but this worked for me.
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too. In this book, Jill is dealing with an abusive husband. The girls get together to support her and protect her from harm. Meanwhile, it looks like Lindsey's finally finding love again after losing Chris.The plot in this one revolves around terror groups in the U.S. Extremists who are killing people in order to prove their points and to try to scare others into action. The grizzly ways that folks are killed is different from the norm, so I liked that twist. Patterson throws in a couple turns in this one that I didn't expect at all. But, that's usually what keeps me interested! I liked this book, but not as well as the first two in this series. It's not stopping me from pluggin' on with them though!
The reading of this book was great. There were a few sound effects that I thought really added to it. Most of the time, I don't like the noice, but this worked for me.
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LibraryThing member dbhutch
The Women's Murder Club loses one of thier own in the 3rd book of the series from James Patterson. A terror cell is loose in SF, and the G-8 summit is thier ultimate target - or is it? A desperate hunt is on by Lindsay Boxer and her team in the SFPD, as well as by her friends in the WMC. Toss in a
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little help from Homeland Security and this novel takes the reader on a wild and sometimes scary ride into the world of domestic terrorism in the USA. Show Less
LibraryThing member veranaz22
I've been reading this series for the first time from the first book. This is by far the most "action packed" and intriguing one. Great twists. I've started to read this with the intention of reading it when I'm on the cardio room at the gym, but I found myself finishing it up elsewhere!
Four and a
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LibraryThing member ddrunner
This is the book where Lindsay discovers Jill has been abused by her husband and Jill dies in this book. On Lindsay's return from her run w/Jill a house explodes on the corner and a baby is missing from the home.
LibraryThing member funstuff
Fast-paced mystery from Patterson.
LibraryThing member thehistorychic
Listened for Fun (Audible)
Overall Rating: 4.00
Story Rating: 4.00
Character Rating: 4.00
Audio Rating: 3.00 (not part of the overall rating)
First Thought When Finished: Holy emotional roller coaster batman! This one hit close to the heart!
Speed Date Review:
First Date: 3rd degree starts with the steady
Second Date: The gals keep us hooked as they navigate the emotional ups and downs of the case and the personal issues. They really band together and show what this club is made of! This even becomes more evident when they must defend one of their own.
Third Date: 3rd Degree made me cry and want to pull the gals into a warm embrace. There is nothing like an emotional punch to the stomach to make you want to get the bad guy. This ending just held more oomph for me and really signed off strong!
Audio Thoughts:
Narrated by Carolyn McCormick
These are relatively quick listens. Carolyn does an excellent job with voices, pacing, and emotion. I really enjoy her narration. However, the sound effects are HORRID and way overdone. Many times the distracting music tracks pulled me out of the story. In some cases, it even drowned out the narrator. I just was not a fan! I keep sticking with the audio hoping that these will eventually go away. We will see!
Relationship Status: Still Dating
Overall Rating: 4.00
Story Rating: 4.00
Character Rating: 4.00
Audio Rating: 3.00 (not part of the overall rating)
First Thought When Finished: Holy emotional roller coaster batman! This one hit close to the heart!
Speed Date Review:
First Date: 3rd degree starts with the steady
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rhythm of Lindsey Boxer at work. We are dragged back into the gals world and really hooked when a major emotional bomb is dropped by one of the members. There really is no way we can't continue on after that!Second Date: The gals keep us hooked as they navigate the emotional ups and downs of the case and the personal issues. They really band together and show what this club is made of! This even becomes more evident when they must defend one of their own.
Third Date: 3rd Degree made me cry and want to pull the gals into a warm embrace. There is nothing like an emotional punch to the stomach to make you want to get the bad guy. This ending just held more oomph for me and really signed off strong!
Audio Thoughts:
Narrated by Carolyn McCormick
These are relatively quick listens. Carolyn does an excellent job with voices, pacing, and emotion. I really enjoy her narration. However, the sound effects are HORRID and way overdone. Many times the distracting music tracks pulled me out of the story. In some cases, it even drowned out the narrator. I just was not a fan! I keep sticking with the audio hoping that these will eventually go away. We will see!
Relationship Status: Still Dating
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LibraryThing member jlsimon7
I figured out what it is about these books that I find so ridiculous. Patterson writes women like men think women are going to think and act. Every thought and conversation is the natural way women actually think and speak, it is the way men perceive a woman's process and conversation. It is
This is the second series of Patterson's that I have tried. I'm more than half finished with this one, so I expect I will finish it tonight. That said, I am going to remove the rest of his books from my "want to read" list. I just can't bring myself to read any more of his work. It's like reading high school term papers in that the ideas are connected but not cohesive. The interactions make since but are not natural. I'm just done here.
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forced, and that is being generous. This is the second series of Patterson's that I have tried. I'm more than half finished with this one, so I expect I will finish it tonight. That said, I am going to remove the rest of his books from my "want to read" list. I just can't bring myself to read any more of his work. It's like reading high school term papers in that the ideas are connected but not cohesive. The interactions make since but are not natural. I'm just done here.
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LibraryThing member Tony2704
Predictable love story in the background. Good plot though. Enjoyable
LibraryThing member sareiner
This is the third book in the Women's Murder Club. Once again, we are in San Francisco where we meet Lt. Lindsay boxer and her friend Jill, the San Francisco's Assistant DA. It was Sunday morning and they were out for their usual run. When Jill leaves Lindsay is off relaxing for a coupling of
Lindsay soon finds out that the house was owned by a businessman who owned a successful computer company. We soon find out that this man was a target of some 60's style leftist terrorists. Three days later another prominent local businessman is grotesquely murdered and another message is left. The targets seem to be random, but the only apparent connection being that all of the victims are tools of the establishment. These terrorists are blaming greed, big business and the government for stepping on the "little man," leaving them abused and broken. Things take a twist when the terrorist start using a toxic poison. Because of this the federal government is brought in and brings the presence of Joe Molinari, deputy director of the Department of Homeland Security. Lindsay and Joe create and VERY strong working relationship that soon starts to have a tinged of romance involved!
During the mess with the murders, the murder club also has a mess on their hands. Jill starts having bruises on her arms. Lindsay feels the need to bring it up to her friend and it does not take long to soon confirm that Jill's Husband, Steve, has been abusing her. It is up to Clair, Lindsay and Cindy to take action and lend their support to their good friend.
Who is behind these terrorist attacks? What happens to Jill? You are going to have to pick up the book and find out for yourself! :)
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minutes when the house she was walking by EXPLODES! Being the great detective and cop that she is, she goes running into the burning house to look for any survivors. She finds three dead bodies and hears someone crying. Here the only survivor was a 10 year old little boy trapped between his burning metal bed and the wall. Lindsay gets him out but later finds out that the au pair and the six month old little girl are missing. Witnesses saw a young blond woman , which were assuming was the au pair, running off with the little girl. Lindsay soon finds out that the house was owned by a businessman who owned a successful computer company. We soon find out that this man was a target of some 60's style leftist terrorists. Three days later another prominent local businessman is grotesquely murdered and another message is left. The targets seem to be random, but the only apparent connection being that all of the victims are tools of the establishment. These terrorists are blaming greed, big business and the government for stepping on the "little man," leaving them abused and broken. Things take a twist when the terrorist start using a toxic poison. Because of this the federal government is brought in and brings the presence of Joe Molinari, deputy director of the Department of Homeland Security. Lindsay and Joe create and VERY strong working relationship that soon starts to have a tinged of romance involved!
During the mess with the murders, the murder club also has a mess on their hands. Jill starts having bruises on her arms. Lindsay feels the need to bring it up to her friend and it does not take long to soon confirm that Jill's Husband, Steve, has been abusing her. It is up to Clair, Lindsay and Cindy to take action and lend their support to their good friend.
Who is behind these terrorist attacks? What happens to Jill? You are going to have to pick up the book and find out for yourself! :)
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Original language
English
Original publication date
2004-03-01
Physical description
6.88 inches
ISBN
0446614831 / 9780446614832