17th Suspect by James Patterson
When a series of shootings exposes San Francisco to a mysterious killer, a reluctant woman decides to put her trust in Sergeant Lindsay Boxer. The confidential informant’s tip leads Lindsay to a disturbing conclusion: something has gone horribly wrong inside the police department.
The hunt for the killer lures Lindsay out of her jurisdiction and impacts her in dangerous ways. She suffers unsettling medical symptoms, and her friends in the Women’s Murder Club warn her against taking the crimes to heart. But with lives at stake, the detective can’t help but follow the case into terrifying terrain.
A decorated officer, loving wife, devoted mother, and loyal friend, Lindsay has always acted with unwavering integrity. But now she is confronting a killer who is determined to undermine it all.
Pages: 353 Pages
Writer: James Patterson
Recommendations:
This book didn’t quite hit the mark for me. The main mystery revolves around a series of murders targeting homeless people, and the cops investigating the case are about as motivated as a sloth on a Sunday. Then along comes Boxer, who gets a tip that reignites her fire for justice. But alas, the plot was as predictable as a sunrise – I could see the big reveal coming from a mile away.
Meanwhile, Yuki is knee-deep in a case where a man claims he was raped by a woman, and the whole scandal was caught on tape. Yuki’s track record of botching cases is starting to grate on my nerves – can’t she catch a break for once?
The other characters at the club barely get a chance to shine, with only a few fleeting conversations to their credit. It’s a shame, really – I was hoping for more depth and character development.
In the end, this book felt like a missed opportunity. The lack of surprises and character growth left me yearning for more. Here’s hoping the next installment brings some much-needed excitement and depth to the table.