Someone dubbed "Revenge" by the news media has
been killing drug dealers, the most recent being a cocaine broker murdered at
his daughter's violin recital. The dealer had been working undercover; the
vigilante is probably a cop because the gun that was used was one of several
stolen from the department's evidence room.
In the other case, two severed heads (one just a skull) are
found at the home of an Oscar-winning actor acquitted of murdering his wife.
More skulls are found buried in the backyard garden and everybody is perplexed,
with nothing really to go on.
Lindsay's former partner appears to be the prime suspect in
the Revenge killings. To complicate matters, a contemptible cockroach reporter
has been dogging Lindsay, photographing her and scratching around for
information. To further complicate matters, she finds out – from the other
woman – that her husband is having an affair with his former fed partner.
With help from the rest of the Women's Murder Club – Chief
Medical Examiner Dr. Claire Washburn, San Francisco Chronicle investigative
reporter Cindy Thomas, and Assistant District Attorney Yuki Castellano –
Lindsay closes in on the cases. The Revenge killer case is the first to break,
but not without consequences.
Then, thanks to modern technology and a skilled forensic
anthropologist, the severed skulls are identified. So is the murderer, but only
after a grisly scene unfolds. Frankly, it's Pukesville, U.S.A. Yeech.
It's easy to read a James Patterson-Maxine Paetro book, and
it's always guaranteed to lock into you. Can't complain in the least about
this, 11th Hour, their latest
collaboration. Although, I have to say, it's very good, but not great.
11th Hour (2012)
James Patterson and Maxine Paetro
Little, Brown & Company ($27.99 list)
ISBN-13: 978-0316097499
Well, I've never read any of his books (shocking, I know) but your review is convincing, coupled with the fact that it's the 3rd mention of the book to me in a week. A friend suggested it to me last week, and then I heard it reviewed on The Book Report radio show, where they spoke about Patterson having sold more books in recent years than Stephen King, John Grisham and another(don't remember who) combined. That in itself spoke volumes. So...it's time to read the Women's Murder Club series! I've heard you should start at the beginning of the series-is that really necessary? Anyhow, thanks for the great review!
ReplyDeletePs. If you're interested, you can listen to an archived recording of the show at bookreportradio(dot)com. You'll also find all the stations the show is aired on, with the schedule and lineup, and author interviews. Quite a nice resource.
I think you'll enjoy the Women's Murder Club series, Brenton. It's good if you start with the first one, then after that, although there are chronological happenings that might help you understand the characters, you can skip around, I think.
ReplyDeleteAlso, I recommend you read the Alex Cross series by Patterson. Those are my favorites.
~ Craig