James Patterson and Andrew Gross - 3rd Degree

Pros: A riveting story line, emotion, good characterization

Cons: Death in the club! Just a bit under the scope of the first two.

The Bottom Line: While it isn't as good as the first two, Patterson has crafted a story that just will not let you go until the reader is on the last page.

Review: When I read the front cover of James Patterson’s 3rd Degree which says someone in the Women’s Murder Club is about to die I knew I had to have the book. You see, I have become hooked on this series and have grown very fond of ...

Pros: Fast paced, fun thriller

Cons: Shallow characters; one sub-plot goes nowhere

The Bottom Line: This is a light but enjoyable thriller.

Review: James Patterson has built an empire out of writing (or co-writing) fast paced thrillers.  3rd Degree is his third novel about four women in San Francisco.  Lindsay is a homicide inspector, Claire is a medical examiner, Jill is an ...

Pros: A credible thriller all the more timely for its dealing with terrorists!

Cons: The far left attitudes that motivated the terrorists may seem hackneyed and out-dated!

The Bottom Line: Thoroughly enjoyable - Patterson continues to produce eminently readable lightweight reading.

Review: "The Women's Murder Club", introduced to legions of new fans in "1st To Die" and continued to wonderful effect in "2nd Chance", is an intelligent, plausible, modern idea whose time has come. Lindsay Boxer, a police lieutenant in ...

Pros: fast paced, easy read. Filled with suspense, drama, and romance.

Cons: unexpected plot twist

The Bottom Line: 3rd in the Women's Murder Mystery Club series from James Patterson.

Review: 3rd Degree James Patterson w/Andrew Gross Published March 1, 2004 by Little Brown & Company 400 paged hardcover ISBN: 0316603570 List Price $26.95/Amazon Price $16.17 3rd Degree is the third installment in a series of books ...

Pros: Fast paced, interesting plot lines

Cons: A member of the Club is killed off.

The Bottom Line: If you're reading this series, it's a must. I'm hoping 4th of July doesn't kill off anyone else!

Review: James Patterson is a master in grabbing the reader from page one and not letting go until the very end. The Women’s Murder Club books not only grasp you from the beginning, they never release you, leaving you anxiously awaiting the next installment that ...

Pros: Quick read, but otherwise, there's not a lot here.

Cons: The main story makes very little sense. A golden opportunity was wasted.

The Bottom Line: The series is decent, but this book is pretty bad.

Review: 3rd Degree is the third book in The Women's Murder Club series. Most of the books are written as collaborations. In this case James Patterson has paired with Andrew Gross. The series features four women who work together to solves crimes in ...

Pros: Uhh...it a book from one of my favorite series...

Cons: but it's the worst book yet.

The Bottom Line: Die Hard Fans ONLY!

Review: Dear Mr. Patterson: Within the past year I have become a huge fan of your novels, the Alex Cross series, the Women's Murder Club series started most recently, as well as your stand alone books. The first book I read by you was passed to ...

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The Bottom Line: This is a short review because I hate this book. There. I said it.

Review: 3rd Degree was released in early March to stale reviews and slow sales with critics and fans alike wondering if James Patterson’s reign on the book industry was over. Why did I try it then? Anticipation. Since I finished 1st To Die ...