The 6th Target, James Patterson
The 6th Target, James Patterson
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The 6th Target

Author: James Patterson, Maxine Paetro

Narrator: Carolyn McCormick

Abridged: 6 hr 20 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 05/08/2007


Synopsis

When a horrifying attack leaves one of the four members of the Women's Murder Club struggling for her life, the others fight to keep a madman behind bars before anyone else is hurt.

And Lindsay Boxer and her new partner in the San Francisco police department run flat-out to stop a series of kidnappings that has electrified the city: children are being plucked off the streets together with their nannies--but the kidnappers aren't demanding ransom. Amid uncertainty and rising panic, Lindsay juggles the possibility of a new love with an unsolvable investigation, and the knowledge that one member of the club could be on the brink of death.

And just when everything appears momentarily under control, the case takes a terrifying turn, putting an entire city in lethal danger. Lindsay must make a choice she never dreamed she'd face--with no certainty that either outcome has more than a prayer of success.

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

Goodreads review by Miriam on March 01, 2017

Apart from one or two that I haven't totally enjoyed, the Women's Murder Club series are a really good read. This "The 6th Target" written by James Patterson together with Maxine Paetro is a fast moving, edge of your seat thriller in the usual Patterson style, quick tense chapters, an excellent stor......more

Goodreads review by Darla on March 01, 2022

In this 6th installment, the Women's Murder Club members all find themselves directly connected to a wave of crimes including murders on a ferry and attacks in an apartment building. There is also a kidnapping of a young girl to solve. Why no ransom note? Lindsay Boxer has a new partner, a new title......more

Goodreads review by Paul on October 25, 2024

Three short stories for the price of one novel! I certainly wouldn't go so far as to say THE 6TH TARGET reaches the level of a breath-taking, spine-chilling thriller! It definitely doesn't! But compared to some of the wretched dreck that the "James Patterson et al" publishing machine has been crankin......more

Goodreads review by Melodie on November 19, 2019

A trio of crimes in this installment are a shooting spree on a ferry, the abduction of a little girl and her nanny and systemic attacks on tenants in a apartment building. Two of the three directly affect members of the Women's Murder Club, and one has indirect effect. Mr. Patterson wastes no time......more

Goodreads review by Razvan on July 21, 2023

Sometimes I feel guilty of being slightly unfair to Mr. Patterson's works. But reading this book emphasizes my opinions, as: - the three sub-plots, Brinkley, Renfew and Tenning are average ones, if not below it - there is not the faintest idea of humor in all the series - Lindsay's private life (which......more