1st to Die

In the gripping debut of James Patterson's acclaimed Women's Murder Club series, San Francisco Homicide Inspector Lindsay Boxer faces her most disturbing case yet: the 'honeymoon murders.' A brutal serial killer is preying on newlywed couples, savagely ending their lives on their wedding nights, leaving the city in a state of terror. As Lindsay races against time to apprehend the maniac, she is simultaneously battling a devastating personal health crisis that threatens to derail her career and her life. Overwhelmed and seeking unconventional support, she forms an unlikely alliance with three other strong professional women: Claire Washburn, the brilliant medical examiner; Cindy Thomas, an ambitious crime reporter; and Jill Bernhardt, a sharp legal prosecutor. Together, these four women combine their unique expertise and personal insights to crack the case and navigate their intertwined lives, giving birth to the formidable 'Women's Murder Club.' This raw and intense thriller explores the dark side of human nature while celebrating the power of female friendship and resilience in the face of overwhelming adversity.