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1st to Die (Women's Murder Club, #1)
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James Patterson is not my jam. I read a few of the Alex Cross books and while I loved the character, the villains became so deranged I gave up. Awhile back a nurse who was caring for my husband during cancer treatment shared with me her love for this series. She said she looks forward to the new installment each year. On her recommendation I filed it away on my TBR list and now I have read the first book in the series. Am I a fan of the women in the club? Definitely! The way the group formed throughout the book was an interesting narrative and they have complementary skill sets that will clearly be advantageous in future cases. What I was not a big fan of was the narrator. I think I will give the audiobook for #2 a try and if it doesn't work will switch to reading on my Kindle or check out a hard copy.
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Reading Progress
August 25, 2018
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to-read-mystery
August 25, 2018
– Shelved
May 19, 2020
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June 1, 2020
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Cam (Lana Belova)
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Apr 10, 2023 04:07AM
I was sorry to know about your husband's cancer, Darla. Is he okay now? Great review, Darla! Sending positive vibes your family! <3
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Cam wrote: "I was sorry to know about your husband's cancer, Darla. Is he okay now? Great review, Darla! Sending positive vibes your family! <3"Thank you so much, Cam. He did recover and we are so thankful! Just like Psalm 23, we were in the valley of the shadow of death for awhile. God is good!
The thing about James Patterson’s books is that he always has help from other writers. So the strength of the book can be dependent on the author he’s partnered with. Cool that you managed to enjoy this so much, Darla.And sorry to hear about what your husband had to go through.
Darla wrote: "Cam wrote: "I was sorry to know about your husband's cancer, Darla. Is he okay now? Great review, Darla! Sending positive vibes your family! Thank you so much, Cam. He did recover and we are so t..."
I'm so, so glad, dear Darla! And I’m sorry that you’ve gone through this. Your inner strength and presence of mind are encouraging, infused with and give hope. 💕
Thibault wrote: "The thing about James Patterson’s books is that he always has help from other writers. So the strength of the book can be dependent on the author he’s partnered with. Cool that you managed to enjoy..."James Patterson is a powerhouse, but not one of my faves. I don't know if those other authors always get the credit they deserve. Thanks for your kind words. My husband is doing great and we are thankful!
I agree with you Darla, Patterson is not my jam. Sometimes he will write something that just grabs me and I'm like, great energy here. But, then I think, you are getting formulaic again. I wanted more from this series, but I appreciate your take on it. Wonderful review. On another note - I don't know you personally, but I did read above about your husband. So happy that he is doing well. Sending continued healing energy and light for all of you!
Karen wrote: "I agree with you Darla, Patterson is not my jam. Sometimes he will write something that just grabs me and I'm like, great energy here. But, then I think, you are getting formulaic again. I wanted m..."Thank you, Karen. I appreciate your kind words. First of all, my husband is doing great. He will soon mark his fifth year of being cancer-free and we are just beginning our adventures in the RV life -- with plans to travel all over the US visiting national parks, quirky tourist sites, and our many friends and family. Now, regarding this series -- I did continue for a few more installments, but have lost interest. Much prefer the No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency and the Gaslight Mystery series among others. 🥰📚
Wonderful review, Darla! Patterson is not an author I read these days either. Glad this one worked for you.
Marilyn wrote: "Wonderful review, Darla! Patterson is not an author I read these days either. Glad this one worked for you."Thank you, Marilyn! I did stick with this series for awhile, but lost interest. So many other great mystery series out there! 🥰📚
