14th Deadly Sin by James Patterson
Detective Lindsay Boxer and her three best friends are back and recovering from the events that pushed them all to the edge. Most importantly, it’s Claire’s birthday and time to celebrate.
After her near-death experience, Yuki is seeing her life from a new perspective and is considering a change in her law career. “San Francisco Chronicle” reporter Cindy has healed from her gunshot wound and has published a book on the infamous serial killers she helped to bring down. Lindsay is just happy that the gang are all still in one piece.
But a new terror is sweeping the streets of San Francisco. A gang dressed as cops are ransacking the city, and leaving a string of dead bodies in their wake. Lindsay is on the case to track them down and needs to discover whether these killers could actually be police officers. Maybe even cops she already knows.
Pages: 349 Pages
Writer: James Patterson
Recommendations:
After devouring a couple of truly captivating books, I had a feeling that eventually, the literary rollercoaster would come to a halt. And alas, it did. This particular book levels off and returns to a rather average state. The main plot revolves around some individuals, possibly cops or cop imposters, wreaking havoc in San Francisco. The storyline felt eerily familiar, as it wasn’t too long ago that we witnessed a similar tale of law enforcement gone rogue.
I held out hope for a surprising twist that would elevate the narrative, but unfortunately, it never materialized. Despite my anticipation for a slight disappointment, I couldn’t help but feel a tad let down when it actually happened. Nevertheless, the book was still enjoyable, just lacking the same momentum that its predecessors had set.
In conclusion, while I braced myself for a slight dip in quality, the book still managed to keep me engaged, even if it didn’t quite reach the heights of its predecessors.