James Patterson - 1st to Die

Pros: Didn't want to put this book down, very varied plot

Cons: Wasn't expecting so much female empowering & romance

The Bottom Line: I enjoyed this book for it's varying elements and fast pace. I hope that there will be more books to come in this series!

Review: In February 2003, I caught the beginning of the made-for-tv movie based on James Patterson s book, 1st to Die. Although I didn t make it very far into the movie, the plot caught my interest, and I checked for the book at my library. I...

Pros: Great book, good story, easy read

Cons: Subplot not explored as much as I would have liked.

The Bottom Line: I would highly recommend this book to anyone who likes a good murder mystery.

Review: I am a huge James Patterson fan, and with this book, First to Die, he did not disappoint me!
The book begins with the killing (or rather, the discovery of the killing) of a bride and groom in their hotel room. It appears as though the groom is...

Pros: He does appear to have actually visited San Francisco before writing this

Cons: Everything else; weak characters, implausible story line, and bad investigative techniques

The Bottom Line: This would be fair 'beach reading' by an unknown author but Patterson will likely make millions from this new cast of substandard characters.

Review: Any book cover with a picture of the Golden Gate Bridge or any other San Francisco landmark immediately catches my eye. That is how I first saw the latest release of James Patterson. I picked it up and read the inside cover which talked about a team...

Pros: New crew for a great new mystery.

Cons: Don't like the women's circle style.

The Bottom Line: Another triumph for JP and his excellence in murder mystery writing. Perhaps another screenplay in the works.

Review: OK OK I am an avid James Patterson(JP) fan so let me say that so that you know where I am coming from. For my time and money, JP is the best murder mystery writer today bar none. I have read not all, but many of his prior novels. Most of the Alex...

Pros: This is a keep you on the edge suspense

Cons: None - this book is perfectly written

The Bottom Line: Just when I thought I had solved everything, Patterson would add more to the ingredients - this books kept me going up and down - just like a roller coaster.

Review: A women's murder club consisting of a homicide detective, reporter, assistant district attorney and medical examiner - formed to track down a killer who is killing brides and grooms shortly after their wedding. Four women, living in a mans world...

Pros: Fast-paced, thrilling, pulse-pounding, great characters, and a thrilling ending.

Cons: Perhaps too fast-paced.

The Bottom Line: Fast-paced, pulse-pounding suspense.

Review: Like many book lovers, we are constantly looking for the perfect book. To find a good book, is to find one that we cannot put down ... even for a moment. James Patterson, almost always, seems to blend the perfect amount of suspense with a pinch of...

Pros: James Patterson keeps the story moving in quick bites.

Cons: Convoluted at times, unbelievable elements and cliched ending.

The Bottom Line: This book has some of James Patterson's signature talents of timing and twists. Unfortunately, it's got details which are difficult to believe and ends in a cliche.

Review: Wedding plans can be exciting. Some brides dream for
years of choosing a dress. They visualize how they
will look on their special day. If you're a mystery
writer, it's a perfect setup. Take a fitting for the
perfect...

Pros: Strong plot; interesting main character

Cons: Weak supporting characters; bad ending

The Bottom Line: I found myself engrossed in the book despite its flaws.

Review: Given my general dislike of graphic violence or sex, I have avoided James Patterson. Still, I was curious enough when his Women's Murder Club novels were turned into an ABC show last season to watch. I found myself enjoying them enough that when a...

Pros: Well-developed characters, intriguing mystery.

Cons: A few "girlie" moments I didn't care for.

The Bottom Line: The first book in a series is sometimes not the best. In this case, I think Patterson did pretty well.

Review: James Patterson's 1st To Die is the first book in what would come to be known as the Women's Murder Club series. This is the book where the four women first get together and decide to form a club, where they each contribute their...

Pros: You can read it in less than 2 days

Cons: The Women's Murder Club, and the epilogue

The Bottom Line: Don't bother, unless someone gives it to you and you are bored.

Review: I lightly brush the barrel of the revolver down my cheek and then up to my temple again. Oh God, oh God, oh God. I am reminded of soft hands, of Chris, and that starts me crying again

Ok, this book might be pretty good. So, I find...