Women’s Murder Club by James Patterson

Uncover the suspense and drama of James Patterson’s Women’s Murder Club series, a bestselling collection of crime thrillers set in San Francisco. This gripping series brings together four smart, determined women – a detective, a prosecutor, a medical examiner, and a journalist – who join forces to solve the city’s most complex and dangerous murder cases.

With Patterson’s signature short, fast-paced chapters, shocking twists, and relentless action, the Women’s Murder Club novels keep readers hooked from the very first page. Each book blends tense courtroom drama, forensic detail, and investigative suspense, making it a must-read for fans of thrillers, police procedurals, and page-turning mysteries.

Perfect for readers who enjoy Michael Connelly, Karin Slaughter, and Patricia Cornwell, this long-running series offers both newcomers and long-time fans an addictive reading experience packed with crime, friendship, and heart-stopping intrigue.

Women’s Murder Club by James Patterson — Complete Series (26 Books)

Follow SFPD Sergeant Lindsay Boxer and her three best friends—reporter Cindy Thomas, medical examiner Claire Washburn, and attorney Yuki Castellano—as they solve the most shocking cases in San Francisco while navigating their own turbulent personal lives.

📖  The Beginning (Books 1-5)

Start here to meet the club and their first major cases:

• The Club Forms: 1st to Die (2001) — The honeymoon murders introduce Lindsay Boxer and the founding of the Women’s Murder Club.
• Early Cases: 2nd Chance (2002), 3rd Degree (2004), 4th of July (2005).
• Hospital Horrors: The 5th Horseman (2006) — A killer stalks a San Francisco hospital.

🎯 The Middle Years: Trials & Tribulations (Books 6-10) — Click to expand

• The 6th Target (2007) — A ferry shooting and child abductions.
• 7th Heaven (2008) — Arson attacks and a missing governor’s son.
• The 8th Confession (2009) — High-profile murders and the death of “Bagman Jesus.”
• The 9th Judgment (2010) — A lipstick killer and the “Hello Kitty” burglar.
• 10th Anniversary (2011) — Lindsay’s wedding is interrupted by a teenage attack and stolen baby.

👶 The Family Era: Marriage & Motherhood (Books 11-15) — Click to expand

• 11th Hour (2012) — Lindsay is pregnant while investigating severed heads and stolen weapons.
• 12th of Never (2013) — Lindsay gives birth while a professor predicts murders.
• Unlucky 13 (2014) — A killer escapes custody and targets the club.
• 14th Deadly Sin (2015) — Cops become suspects in a city-wide killing spree.
• 15th Affair (2016) — Lindsay’s husband Joe disappears from a murder scene.

💔 Betrayal & Conspiracy (Books 16-20) — Click to expand

• 16th Seduction (2017) — Joe’s betrayal and mysterious heart attacks across the city.
• 17th Suspect (2018) — Homeless shootings lead to corruption in the police department.
• The 18th Abduction (2019) — Three teachers disappear and a war criminal walks free.
• The 19th Christmas (2019) — A Christmas Day heist threatens the city.
• The 20th Victim (2020) — Simultaneous murders in LA, Chicago, and San Francisco.

🔥 The Latest Cases (Books 21-26) — Click to expand

• 21st Birthday (2021) — A missing mother and daughter, and a dangerous husband.
• 22 Seconds (2022) — A last-ditch gun shipment and former cops being executed.
• The 23rd Midnight (2023) — A copycat killer targets Cindy Thomas.
• The 24th Hour (2024) — A billionaire couple murdered during a wedding celebration.
• 25 Alive (2025) — Former Chief Jacobi is murdered in Golden Gate Park.
• 26 Beauties (2026) — Young women disappear by the dozen in San Francisco.

Note: The series follows Lindsay Boxer from her first homicide case through marriage, motherhood, and her rise to Sergeant. Click sections to explore different eras. Novellas (The Trial, The Medical Examiner, and 23 1/2 Lies) are also available.