7th Heaven - James Patterson and Maxine Paetro
7th Heaven
James Patterson and Maxine Paetro
Little, Brown and Company
Thriller
Michael Campion, son of the popular California governor, was everyone’s child. Born with a heart defect that would kill him one day, he was a beautiful little boy, and, in time, a handsome young man. When he went missing without a trace, it was huge news. As months went by without any clues, the story got pushed off the front pages. But SFPD Sgt. Lindsay Boxer and her partner, Rich Conklin, never stopped working the case. When a tip came in about a last-known sighting, they immediately investigate.
The tip takes them to the home of a prostitute who calls herself Junie Moon. Initially she denies ever seeing Michael, then, to the shock of the officers, she confesses to having a hand in his murder. As her trial date approaches, she attracts a media savvy defense attorney and recants her confession. As ADA, Yuki Castellano is prosecuting this possibly career-making case.
At the same time, Lindsay and Conklin are investigating a series of horrible murders. Several very upscale homes burned with the owners still inside. The fires look like arson, and there are items missing from each house. One house belonged to the parents of Conklin’s high school sweetheart, making the case that much more personal.
The latest in the Women’s Murder Club series, following 6th TARGET, this installment manages to make the criminals interesting – as well as scary – without sacrificing the fast pace for which the series is known. Each of the four women in the Club show some growth here, and it’s nice to catch up with them, although Lindsay and Yuki deservedly take center stage this time. As always, it’s best not to start one of these novels too late in the evening; you’ll feel compelled to keep turning the pages long into the night.
Rating: 8
February 2008
James Patterson and Maxine Paetro
Little, Brown and Company
Thriller
Michael Campion, son of the popular California governor, was everyone’s child. Born with a heart defect that would kill him one day, he was a beautiful little boy, and, in time, a handsome young man. When he went missing without a trace, it was huge news. As months went by without any clues, the story got pushed off the front pages. But SFPD Sgt. Lindsay Boxer and her partner, Rich Conklin, never stopped working the case. When a tip came in about a last-known sighting, they immediately investigate.
The tip takes them to the home of a prostitute who calls herself Junie Moon. Initially she denies ever seeing Michael, then, to the shock of the officers, she confesses to having a hand in his murder. As her trial date approaches, she attracts a media savvy defense attorney and recants her confession. As ADA, Yuki Castellano is prosecuting this possibly career-making case.
At the same time, Lindsay and Conklin are investigating a series of horrible murders. Several very upscale homes burned with the owners still inside. The fires look like arson, and there are items missing from each house. One house belonged to the parents of Conklin’s high school sweetheart, making the case that much more personal.
The latest in the Women’s Murder Club series, following 6th TARGET, this installment manages to make the criminals interesting – as well as scary – without sacrificing the fast pace for which the series is known. Each of the four women in the Club show some growth here, and it’s nice to catch up with them, although Lindsay and Yuki deservedly take center stage this time. As always, it’s best not to start one of these novels too late in the evening; you’ll feel compelled to keep turning the pages long into the night.
Rating: 8
February 2008
ISBN# 978-0-316-01770-1 (hardcover)
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