The 8th Confession (Women's Murder Club) by James Patterson, Maxine Paetro
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Book Reviews of The 8th Confession (Women's Murder Club)
Book Review: This book is very intertaining
Summary: 5 Stars
This is eighth Patterson Women's Murder Club thriller. It is the fifth that he wrote with Maxine Paetro. He composed the first volume of this series by himself and the next two with Andrew Gross. Many of his other books were written with other people. Thus, despite being an extremely popular mystery writer, Patterson's books are not uniformly excellent. This one is a first class engaging thriller.
Patterson composes his mysteries in an interesting manner, and this may partially account for his enormous success. Virtually all of his chapters begin in the middle of a page, are followed by one full page, and end with a half page. The margins along all four sides of the pages are wide. The print is larger than in most other books and the spacing between lines is also greater. Paragraphs are very small, frequently no longer than three lines. Five dollar words appear rarely, but vivid vibrant verbs are present aplenty. As a result, readers are drawn to the pages and do not feel overburdened. Many can read seventy or more pages an hour. Since this novel ends on page 353, it can be completed in five hours, in an enjoyable afternoon or two. This accounts for part of the novel's attraction. But even more than this, the book is enjoyable because it is a supercharged drama with ever changing dramatic events, and it has interesting and likeable lead characters.
The 8th Confession takes the four women that we have come to love into three separate cases. Each case has at least one murder, one many killings. Three of our four fiends take the lead in each case. The fourth, the coroner, is also involved with the detective, newspaper writer and assistant DA. Two of our friends fall in love. Both the murders and the loves are far from simple affairs and are suffused with problems.
One of the murders involves millionaires with no evidence that a crime was committed; a second a slum do-gooder wearing a curiously designed crucifix who was obviously shot and beaten many times in anger; the third is an apparent patricide.
Were the many killings in the first case related? Did this pattern of these killings exist two decades before these events? How was the murderer able to approach his or her victims?
Who could possibly hate a man who dedicated his life to helping the homeless in the second case? What was the motive? Was the victim really as pious as his prominently displayed crucifix seems to indicate?
How could the DA in the third case prove that the daughter killed her father and tried to kill her mother? What does her mother remember about the assault?
Why is this mystery called The 8th Confession? This is not revealed until the book's surprising end, and readers will enjoy finding the answer.
This is an enjoyable and well written book. A good summer read, on the beach or at home.
Book Review: Vintage Patterson and Paetro
Summary: 5 Stars
I have always been pleased with the stories in the Women's Murder Club series, and this eighth one is equally enjoyable. The pace is rapid. The chapters, as usual, are short (actually scenes). The story grabs you from the beginning and doesn't let go. As often happens, the women deal with two crimes. In the first, we have a serial killer who murders well-to-do people that she hates. When police arrive, the bodies always show no sign of violence. We eventually learn that the killer slips into the victim's bedroom during the night and uses a krait, a deadly snake from southeast Asia, to bite the victim or victims. This provides some tense times for Sergeant Boxer. At the same time, Boxer and company are investigating what appears to be the brutal murder of a homeless man. But wait! He is not who he seems to be, and Boxer's attempt to arrest the murderer should bring a chuckle. In these two cases, you will likely get just what you were looking for, if you are a fan of the Women's Murder Club.Book Review: Amazing Duo Patterson and Paetro Do it Again!
Summary: 5 Stars
I just finished 8th Confession and I loved this one best of all the WMC books! The authors manage to juggle so many different story lines at once, I kept thinking of an octopus or octogon - the perspective shifts so easily and naturally and seamlessly as the story moves all over SF from the high and privileged (with plenty of secrets) to the homeless - with their own suspect pasts - without losing the breakneck speed that makes reading Patterson so enjoyable AND - my favorite part - the fun and smart WMC are at the fore, just amazing women which is what I love best about WMC! You'll love the surprises in store in this one - a man (?) for Yuki (she wants someone just like Joe - don't we all??) and of course lots of love (and life changing decisions) for our favorite heroine, Lindsey. Read this one - as all the reviews say - you won't be disappointed.Book Review: Best Women's Murder Club Book Yet!
Summary: 5 Stars
Long before James Patterson started the Women's Murder Club series, I was an avid reader of his novels. I particularly enjoyed the Alex Cross series, as well as some of the one-off novels. When the Women's Murder Club series came on the scene, I was not immediately a fan. I honestly did not care all that much for the first three books in the series. Starting with Fourth of July, however, the books took a turn for the better.
In my opinion, The Eighth Confession is the best of the lot. The characters are well developed, the stories are exciting and real, and it's a tough book to put down. Perhaps there will be a day when these fine women can come to the aid of Dr. Cross.
Book Review: The Girls are back!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
A slippery tale.
I don't know how James Patterson keeps doing it, but I've read all of the Women's Murder Club stories and the 8th is one of the best!!!! Lindsay is has help from her best friend, Cindy on this one and she surprised me with her determination. I really enjoyed getting to know her better. Yuki also gets a story of her own, a real surpriser for this plucky character. There was some romance along with conflicts, galore, and mysteries on all fronts . I read the book in three sittings and wanted more. James Patterson and his co-writer, Paetro, knocked it out of the park!!!
When's the 9th coming out?