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1st to Die

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Four crime-solving friends face off against a killer in San Francisco in the Women's Murder Club novel that launched James Patterson's thrilling series.

Each one holds a piece of the puzzle: Lindsay Boxer is a homicide inspector in the San Francisco Police Department, Claire Washburn is a medical examiner, Jill Bernhardt is an assistant D.A., and Cindy Thomas just started working the crime desk of the San Francisco Chronicle.

But the usual procedures aren't bringing them any closer to stopping the killings. So these women form a Women's Murder Club to collaborate outside the box and pursue the case by sidestepping their bosses and giving each other a hand. The four women develop intense bonds as they pursue a killer whose crimes have stunned an entire city. Working together, they track down the most terrifying and unexpected killer they have ever encountered-before a shocking conclusion in which everything they knew turns out to be devastatingly wrong.

Full of the breathtaking drama and unforgettable emotions for which James Patterson is famous,

1st to Die is the start of the #1 New York Times bestselling series of crime thrillers.

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James Patterson

James Patterson doesn’t just write books—he crafts unforgettable, high-stakes experiences that pull readers into the heart of every twist and turn. Known for his impeccable ability to build tension and create characters with complex moral compasses, Patterson has redefined the thriller genre, earning a place as one of…

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