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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
May 18, 2009
Pros: Fast paced, fun thriller
Cons: Shallow characters; one sub-plot goes nowhere
Summary: James Patterson has built an empire out of writing (or co-writing) fast paced thrillers. 3rd Degree is his third novel about four women in San Francisco. Lindsay is a homicide inspector, Claire is a medical examiner, Jill is an ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jul 5, 2007
Pros: A riveting story line, emotion, good characterization
Cons: Death in the club! Just a bit under the scope of the first two.
Summary: When I read the front cover of James Patterson’s 3rd Degree which says someone in the Women’s Murder Club is about to die I knew I had to have the book. You see, I have become hooked on this series and have grown very fond of ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jun 22, 2006
Pros: A credible thriller all the more timely for its dealing with terrorists!
Cons: The far left attitudes that motivated the terrorists may seem hackneyed and out-dated!
Summary: "The Women's Murder Club", introduced to legions of new fans in "1st To Die" and continued to wonderful effect in "2nd Chance", is an intelligent, plausible, modern idea whose time has come. Lindsay Boxer, a police lieutenant in ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
May 19, 2005
Pros: Fast paced, interesting plot lines
Cons: A member of the Club is killed off.
Summary: James Patterson is a master in grabbing the reader from page one and not letting go until the very end. The Women’s Murder Club books not only grasp you from the beginning, they never release you, leaving you anxiously awaiting the next installment that ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Apr 18, 2004
Pros: fast paced, easy read. Filled with suspense, drama, and romance.
Cons: unexpected plot twist
Summary: 3rd Degree James Patterson w/Andrew Gross Published March 1, 2004 by Little Brown & Company 400 paged hardcover ISBN: 0316603570 List Price $26.95/Amazon Price $16.17 3rd Degree is the third installment in a series of books ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Oct 20, 2011
Pros: Easy to process and fly through the pages.
Cons: poorly defined characters
Summary: This last summer I was introduced to James Patterson's series of books that include Lindsay Boxer a police homicide inspector, medical examiner, Claire, an assistant DA, Jill and Cindy a crime writer for the Chronicle.They refer to themselves as ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
May 22, 2010
Pros: Fast read. Something to keep you occupied when in a waiting room.
Cons: Not the best work of Patterson.
Summary: I am a huge fan of James Patterson. I was hooked on his work from the first time I picked up the first Alex Cross book. I love fast paced books with lots of dialog and strong characters that aren't afraid to defend their rights and the rights of ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Oct 16, 2008
Pros: Quick read, but otherwise, there's not a lot here.
Cons: The main story makes very little sense. A golden opportunity was wasted.
Summary: 3rd Degree is the third book in The Women's Murder Club series. Most of the books are written as collaborations. In this case James Patterson has paired with Andrew Gross. The series features four women who work together to solves crimes in ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Apr 19, 2004
Pros: Uhh...it a book from one of my favorite series...
Cons: but it's the worst book yet.
Summary: Dear Mr. Patterson: Within the past year I have become a huge fan of your novels, the Alex Cross series, the Women's Murder Club series started most recently, as well as your stand alone books. The first book I read by you was passed to ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
May 20, 2004
Pros: -
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Summary: 3rd Degree was released in early March to stale reviews and slow sales with critics and fans alike wondering if James Patterson’s reign on the book industry was over. Why did I try it then? Anticipation. Since I finished 1st To Die ... read more
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