2nd Chance, James Patterson
2nd Chance, James Patterson
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2nd Chance

Author: James Patterson, Andrew Gross

Narrator: Melissa Leo, Jeremy Piven

Unabridged: 8 hr 36 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 11/01/2005

Synopsis

The sensational killings that have rocked San Francisco appear to be unrelated except in their brutality. But detective Lindsay Boxer senses there's some thread connecting them all. She calls her friends in the Women's Murder Club together to see if they can discover what it is.

Working with Chronicle reporter Cindy Thomas, Assistant District Attorney Jill Bernhardt, and medical examiner Claire Washburn, Lindsay discovers that there is indeed a link. Each of the victims had a close relative in a particular profession, a profession that sends a chill through Lindsay's heart.

The partners in the Women's Murder Club deduce where the killer is likely to strike next and bait a trap that can't be resisted. But if their calculation is wrong, the consequences will be lethal. And there will be no second chance.

About James Patterson

James Patterson is a world-renowned mystery writer that has dominated the New York Times Bestseller list for decades. In fact, he holds the New York Times AND Guinness records for most best-selling, hardcover, fiction titles by a single author, an astonishing accomplishment of 76! Patterson is possible best known for his Alex Cross series, which has held the top selling detective series for the past ten years. His books have sold approximately 300 million copies worldwide and he is the first author to achieve ten million eBook sales. There have been nine files - seven made for TV movies and three major motion pictures that were adapted from Patterson novels. Unlike many of his counterparts, Patterson is a fan of collaboration and works with several ghostwriters and co-authors to keep the mysteries coming for his demanding readers. While he has received his share of criticism for this practice, it hasn't mattered to his devoted following and as he continues to top the charts with each new release. In addition to adult novels, Patterson has recently become the bestselling author for the young adult and middle grade categories.

Patterson is also well known for his philanthropy. The James Patterson Teach Education Scholarship has been established to support the next generation of teachers at 19 different universities across the country. Patterson co-hosts a webcast with Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade. ONE ON ONE: Fundamentals with Dwyane Wade and James Patterson highlights the importance of reading for success in life. He also has a website dedicated to helping parents and educators ignite the reading spark in students. The website has specific book recommendations aimed towards the child's ability. ReadKiddoRead.com also features book reviews, messages from James, a Facebook community, and contributions from other authors and celebrities that believe in the power of reading.

James Patterson was born March 22, 1947 in New York and graduated summa cum laude from Manhattan College with a B.A. in English, and summa cum laude from Vanderbilt University with an M.A. in English. He has won multiple awards for his work and has entertained and inspired millions. Patterson can occasionally be seen guest starring as himself on an episode on NBC's 'Castle'. He has a wife, Susan and a son, Jack an currently resides in Palm Beach, Florida.

Reviews

AudiobooksNow review by Nancy on 2008-03-12 15:08:33

I enjoyed the narration of the first book in this series, but I am having a hard time enjoying this one because the narration is so void of emotion and inflection. The storyline is just as good as book one the problem isn't with that. Rather then telling a story, the female narrator is merely reading words. It is difficult to stay focused on the story when the cadences in the narrators voice are so predictable and regulated. Most of the characters sound almost exactly the same. I do like the addition of a male voice narrating the antagonist, though.

AudiobooksNow review by Gary on 2012-09-29 09:54:43

this book is different but a good different this book follows a group of women who formed a club and solves murders. There is a little annoyance with repeating a plot but after this one i will take a break from the series and return to it later. I love that the chapters are short it makes me feel accomplished to have so many chapters read and each chapter is a new view you get the main character her friends the crime unit and the person they try to nab. all in all good action and suspense.

Goodreads review by Marie on December 18, 2008

Chapter 1 I drove up to the library in my black Miata. Walking in, I thought, "Hell, I deserve a book, I've had a rough couple of days." I searched the shelves looking for books on my list...nothing. I sighed. Oh but what did I see? A James Patterson, I couldn't wait to tell the girls. I grabbed it a......more

Goodreads review by Paul on August 21, 2022

Ladies, start your engines! The Women's Murder Club, introduced to legions of new fans in 1st To Die, is an intelligent, plausible, modern idea whose time has come. It's also appealingly warm and cute without being the least bit trite, silly or cloying. Lindsay Boxer, a police lieutenant in charge of......more

Goodreads review by Miriam on February 13, 2017

"2nd Chance" by James Patterson is the second in the Women's Murder Club series. Having read and thoroughly enjoyed the first one (1st to Die) I had high expectations for this. In the usual James Patterson style the story starts off with full on action and emotion and continues through the whole book......more

Goodreads review by Diana on December 07, 2018

The Women’s Murder Club is back. This time they’re after a racially motivated serial killer. Lindsay once again is proving to be at the top of her game as lead detective on the case. That is, of course, with the help and support of her close friends, Jill, Claire and Cindy. Quick, suspenseful read t......more

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