10th Anniversary by James Patterson

10th Anniversary (Women's Murder Club, #10)

by James Patterson

The No. 1 bestselling 10th novel in the Women's Murder Club series
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A HONEYMOON INTERRUPTED

Detective Lindsay Boxer has finally married her long-time boyfriend Joe. But homicide detectives don't have time for honeymoons, and she's soon back on the beat. A fifteen-year-old girl is found unconscious in the street, naked but for a cheap plastic raincoat, and haemorrhaging badly after having given birth. But her baby is nowhere to be found.

A DEEPENING MYSTERY

At the same time, Lindsay's close friend and fellow member of the Women's Murder Club reporter Cindy Thomas is investigating a terrifying story. Two women have reported sexual assaults, but neither can remember anything of the attacks. Are these the first of many? Cindy is determined to uncover the truth, but her headstrong approach could lead her straight into danger...

A BATTLE BETWEEN FRIENDS

Meanwhile, Assistant District Attorney Yuki Castellano - a member of the Women's Murder Club - is prosecuting the case of her life: a renowned heart surgeon accused of murdering her husband. The case looks like a slam dunk. But when Lindsay finds evidence that could destroy Yuki's case, she's forced to make a terrible choice.

YOU CAN'T HAVE IT ALL...

Reviewed by Stephanie on

4 of 5 stars

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Originally posted at Once Upon a Chapter

Lindsey Boxer has seen a lot of change. She is newly married but still working on the force. She feels guilty about the hours she works because it takes her away from her newly wedded bliss. The new case she is working is an especially grueling one. It effects Lindsey on a personal level.

A young girl was found in the middle of the road. She had very recently given birth and was on the verge of bleeding out. She has no memory of giving birth or where her baby might be. The clock ticks while Lindsey and her partner scramble to find the missing baby.

My Thoughts:
I was worried about 10th Anniversary yet I was still eager to read it. There didn't seem to be a lot of character development in 9th Judgment. As it turns out, there wasn't a big need to worry. A little bit of time is spent with each character and we see their personal and professional lives progress.

The story line was also really very good. It wasn't so much a who-dun-it as a what happened and how kind of mystery. For most of the book it seemed like wheels were spinning but no progress was being made. As the reader you clearly feel Lindsay's frustration.

Overall, I don't think it's necessary to read the first books of the series (though I think they may have been the best!). While 10th Anniversary was a good read, I think I'll be getting the next one from the library.

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