A review by lynguy1
4th of July by James Patterson

4.0

4th of July by James Patterson and Maxine Paetro is part legal thriller and part crime thriller. After a late-night car chase, San Francisco police lieutenant Linsday Boxer fires her weapon leading to a family in turmoil and Lindsay facing a civil trial with her fate in the hands of twelve jurors. Before and during a trial break, she goes to her sister’s home in nearby Half Moon Bay, California to get away from the press. Unfortunately, the town is experiencing a string of murders that seem linked to an unsolved case from her rookie years.

With the usual short chapters, this story progressed quickly with other members of the Women’s Murder Club putting in cameo appearances. It was fast-paced and filled with action. Additionally, it has a shocking twist that completely caught me by surprise.

Overall, this was entertaining, thought-provoking, and a page-turner. This is the eighth book in the series that I have read.

I purchased a copy of this novel. All opinions expressed in this review are my own. Publication date was May 2, 2005.
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My 4.21 rounded to 4 stars review is coming soon.