The 24th Hour by James Patterson and Maxine Paetro is another chance to catch up with the Women's Murder Club. These women are busy solving crimes while they attend to their personal lives.

So this is my first book in this series. It could be read as a standalone, but knowing how these two write, I would be doing myself a disservice, but not going back and reading all of the others. I love the fast pace of this novel along with the short chapters. It makes an easy read, especially for a vacation or beach read. A police detective, a medical examiner, an assistant district attorney and a journalist/novelist who solve the crimes and remain friends and are stronger together than apart makes for a great series. I am anxious to get into the other books in this series (especially since the other readers continually say that the main characters are like family)

I love this series. The Women’s Murder Club is one of my favorite series by James Patterson and each one is like catching up with old friends.

This one has three distinct story lines, and while it took me a little while to become invested in all three, my patience was rewarded!

The character with Multiple Personality Disorder was a fascinating aspect to this story. Never being sure which person would be primary made all of her scenes so interesting to read. I love seeing Yuki in the courtroom.

The serial killer being tracked by Lindsey kept me on the edge of my seat. All of her fellow detectives and their interactions always seem to add a light-hearted element at times which definitely helps in the harder scenes.

Joe’s investigation into a group taking over a hospital electronically was fascinating and I am interest to see where the changes in his life take the stories. Nothing negative, friends. It’s all good.

I love Patterson’s short chapters and the continuity he brings between all the characters in each installment.

Thank you to Little Brown for the copy of this book. All views are my honest opinion.

"The 24th Hour" by James Patterson brings back the beloved Women's Murder Club in another thrilling installment. As SFPD Sergeant Lindsay Boxer, Medical Examiner Claire Washburn, Assistant District Attorney Yuki Castellano, and crime writer Cindy Thomas gather to celebrate Cindy's wedding, their evening takes a dark turn when a woman is assaulted in the restaurant.

Patterson's storytelling is as gripping as ever, weaving a tale of suspense and intrigue that keeps readers on the edge of their seats. The characters are well-developed and relatable, each facing their own challenges as they work to solve the case. Lindsay's pursuit of a high-society killer adds an extra layer of tension, as the Women's Murder Club races against the clock to bring the culprit to justice.

"The 24th Hour" is a testament to Patterson's skill as a writer, delivering a fast-paced and engaging story that will keep readers guessing until the very end. Fans of the Women's Murder Club series will not be disappointed with this latest installment.

Another great continuation of this series. I loved the different storylines and getting back to the same characters time and time again. They’ve become like family. Many thanks to the publisher and netgalley for this copy for read and review

I am always excited to sit down and read about my friends from the Women's Murder Club. I have been reading about these ladies for so long that I feel as if I know them. These ladies are good at what they do - a police detective, a medical examiner, an assistant district attorney and a journalist/novelist. they kick butt and take names. They are celebrating Claire's birthday when they hear screams above them. When Lindsey arrives upstairs, she finds a hysterical woman lying on the floor almost nude. You can rest assured Lindsey will find the culprit. However, this is a strange case which will be one of the toughest cases that Yuki has ever tried. This was the base story, but there were actually two other cases going on in this book at the same time. It would probably be confusing if you do not know the the characters well, which just means you need the read the other 23 books. Trust me. You will not be disappointed.

I love the short and sweet chapters that I have come to love from any book written by James Patterson. Even though there were technically three crimes/mysteries going on at one time, the short chapters help differentiate what is going on in each case. I love all of these characters and their husbands/boyfriends. They are one, big happy family who are just trying to keep the streets of San Francisco a little safer. I count this one as another winner for the Women's Murder Club.

Thank you to Little Brown and Company and NetGalley for this ARC. I am leaving this review voluntarily.

I love this series. I love all the women in the murder club. So I'm not impartial. This book has 4 story lines. The first is a serial murderer that Lindsay is chasing down. The second is an extortionist group that is shaking down hospitals by holding their computer systems. Yuki is prosecuting a rapist and the women in the murder club were present at the location of the rape and beating, having dinner. And lastly, Cindy is really, finally, thinking about marrying her long-time love.

Great story lines, great writing.

Embarrassed to say this is a new series for me, even though I've known about it for a long time. Here it is the twenty-fourth book and I'm jumping in extremely late to the party.

Description:
Trouble always finds the Women's Murder Club...

Sergeant Lindsay Boxer, Medical Examiner Claire Washburn, Assistant District Attorney Yuki Castellano, and crime writer Cindy Thomas are celebrating at San Francisco's finest restaurant.

But before they can raise their glasses to both a birthday and a wedding, a violent assault interrupts their festivities.

Claire examines the victim. Lindsay makes an arrest. Yuki takes the case. Cindy covers it.

The case is complicated by the plaintiff's unreliable version of events - and the shocking reason behind her ever-changing memory.

As Yuki argues the toughest case of her career, Lindsay chases down a high-society killer whose target practice may leave the Women's Murder Club short a bridesmaid . . . or two.

My Thoughts:
There is a lot going on in this book. Not one, but three active cases to follow and quite a few characters. I think I had better go back and read some of the early books in the series just to get me grounded in the characters - I'm sure those who have followed the books would enjoy it more. I don't think this is a stand-alone read as there is a lot of history with this group of women - and their men. However, I did enjoy the book and think I will go back and read some of the earlier books - maybe even the entire series because I think this would be a fun one to follow. All the cases in the book were interesting - one a young woman was multiple personalities is raped and there's a trial to follow; then, there is a hospital being held hostage by ransomware; then a couple is murdered a few weeks apart, but in the same manner. That's a lot to solve! Oh and one of the women may or may not be getting married? This murder club is a very busy group!

Thanks to Little, Brown and Company through Netgalley for an advance copy.

Another 5 star read from James Patterson! A wedding is being planned, Yuki is in court defending a woman with multiple personalities, Lindsey is searching for the killer of a celebrity couple months apart from each other, and Joe is working on a cyber hacking case that has already taken multiple lives. I love that this series is going strong after 24 books, they are so hard to put down and I love the James Patterson twists! Thank you for letting me be a part of the James Patterson street team and Netgalley for this advanced copy! #Netgalley #The24thHour

Patterson and Paetro bring back their beloved Womens Murder Club with 3 cases simultaneously being investigated, tried and solved. Cindy & Rich finally get married….but once again the reader is left with a bid question at the end - Cindy’s secret!!

This is the 24th in the Women's Murder Club series (I've read them all but #23). Though it is part of a series, it works as a stand alone. There are four members of the Women's Murder Club who have been friends for years ... police officer Lindsay, reporter Cindy, medical examiner Claire and prosecutor Yuki.

Six months ago friends Lindsay, Cindy, Claire and Yuki were settling in for lunch at a nice restaurant when they heard a scream from upstairs. Lindsay rushed up and found a woman who had just been beaten and raped and a half-naked man hiding. She arrested him and that set up Yuki's storyline as she is the lead prosecutor during his trial in present day. The closure to this was lame.

Six months ago, Holly, the wife of a wealthy man, was gunned down and her killer hasn't been found. Jamie, her husband, is killed in the same way in present day and Lindsay is the lead in the case. This storyline was convoluted and ridiculous as was the "whodunnit" which came together quickly at the end.

Claire and Cindy don't have a lot to offer in either storylines.

Joe, Lindsay's husband, is former FBI and now a freelance "consultant". He gets called in to help find out who is downloading malware at hospitals and demanding large amounts of crypto to stop. This was boring a storyline and there was way too much time devoted to it as it had nothing to do with the other two storylines involving the "Women's Murder Club".

The only thing I liked about this book was the short choppy chapters. The point of view shifted ... it was first person perspective when the focus was on Lindsay and third person perspective when the focus was on others such as Joe and Yuki. I found this story long, draggy and drawn out. This is the end of the series for me.

First, it's James Patterson. He writes nothing but bangers. Two, it's Women's Murder Club. My favorite series of his. Nothing but thrills!

"The 24th Hour" by James Patterson and Maxine Paetro was a thrilling 4-star read! This book is the latest installment in the Women's Murder Club series, comprising three separate stories intricately woven together. The main storyline follows the investigation into the murders of an elite husband and wife, compelling Sergeant Lindsay Boxer to solve the case before the murderer strikes again. Meanwhile, during a lunch break, the Women’s Murder Club's meal is interrupted by a scream, leading to a subplot involving a rape victim with a mental disorder who seeks justice with the help of Assistant DA Yuki Castellano. Additionally, outside the murder club, Lindsey’s husband, Joe Molinari, endeavors to halt a cybercrime before innocent lives are lost.

True to James Patterson's style, the chapters were short, making for a quick read. The main storyline was engaging and felt consistent with the tone of the series. Yuki's subplot was also compelling, though it seemed slightly rushed to conclude the trial. However, the storyline involving Joe and the cybercrime lacked interest for me. It lacked a smooth flow and abruptly ended. Nevertheless, overall, the book was enjoyable, and I would recommend it to fans of the Women’s Murder Club series.

Thanks to Little, Brown and Company, James Patterson and Maxine Paetro, and NetGalley for providing me with the opportunity to read this ARC and share my honest review.

The premise of the series is four women in different jobs related to solving crimes or crime reporting have become close friends and family to one another. In this book, Sgt. Lindsay Boxer of the San Francisco Police Department, Medical Examiner Dr. Claire Washburn, crime reporter Cindy Thomas, and ADA Yuki Castellano are having lunch together, but come first on the scene of a brutal attack on a woman in the employee dressing room. The case is more complex than it appears, but Yuki is determined to get justice for the victim.

In the meantime, Lindsay is assigned to a case involving the death of a billionaire, six months and one block from where his wife had been killed six months before. Holly's case is still unsolved, so Lindsay's commanding officer wants results on her husband's case as soon as possible. Many unexpected secrets are uncovered during this difficult case that has lots of suspects, but no evidence. I was very surprised when the final resolution was revealed.

Lindsay's husband Joe Molinari is an FBI agent working on a cybercrime involving a ransom demand to a hospital for access to their patient records and endangering many lives. The three cases are unrelated, so sometimes things seem a little disjointed which slows down an otherwise fast-paced book. I especially enjoyed the courtroom drama of Yuki's case and reading about the steps Lindsay takes to solve a crime. Joe's case was interesting on its own and is very relevant, but somehow didn't seem to fit in with the rest of the book.

It has been a while since I had read a book in this series, but I enjoyed the plot, as well as catching up with all of the main characters. Everyone gathers together at the end of the book for a happy, hopeful occasion. Fans of this series will really enjoy this installment of this long-running series.

I received an advance copy of this ebook at no cost from NetGalley and Little, Brown and Company. My review is voluntary and unbiased.

Many thanks to Little, Brown and Company for the free e-ARC in exchange for my honest review.

What's not to like from the master, James Patterson? I love his books, especially the women's murder club series. While the 'club' is having lunch, screams are heard above the restaurant. As they rush upstairs, the team discovers that a woman with dissociative identity disorder has been raped. Lindsay, Cindy, Claire and Yuki are on the case!

This is another fantastic installment! For me, these stories are always immersively entertaining! If you love Patterson, this is another fast paced thriller with a satisfying ending. I read this in one setting! Loved it!!!

Lindsay, Claire, Yuki and Cindy are celebrating Claire's birthday in a restaurant when a woman's scream stops the celebration. Lindsay follows the scream to the employee change room to find a woman who claims to have been attacked. But the alleged attacker, Tyler, swears the victim is setting him up. Who is telling the truth? Lindsay being a sergeant, arrests Tyler, Claire, a medical examiner, examins the alleged victim, Yuki, assistant DA, takes on the case while Cindy, a crime writer, reports it. And they all go through this case while planning a wedding...
This mystery is book 24 in the Women's Murder Club series. Standalone. First off, 350 pages, 116 chapters, what an amazing ratio! I'm a sucker for short chapters. But I can't say that I was a fan of the narration style. While one of the characters POV in first person, the other are in third, which doesn't make sense. There were too many side stories/investigations made it hard to follow or care about any of them, and only one of them was actually resolved in a somewhat satisfying way. Yuki's POV was the only one I found interestinf. Also, I wish the main subject (mental health) would've been handled with much more sensitivity instead of being used for shock factor. I find over time that while I do love James Patterson, I'm usually disappointed by his collaborations. All in all, I've read many great reviews, but this one was not for me.
I received an advance review copy of this book for free and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

The 24th Hour is a well written easy flowing but yet complex storyline that weaves in and out of three different plots filled with action drama and some very nicely executed unexpected surprise's as a bonus we have the same group of recurring character's throughout the series and have experienced their highs and lows and unwavering devotion to one another.

I received a advance readers copy of this book and I am voluntarily leaving a review

Thanks NetGalley for the ARC of The 24th Hour by James Patterson and Maxie Paetro published by Little, Brown and Company

I enjoyed this novel, it's part of a series although I've not read the whole series. It can be read as a stand alone as fast as I'm concerned.
I liked the plot, there was more than one investigation going on, so lots of characters and action. The story moved at a good pace. I wanted to keep reading
The description of characters and situations was good, everything well described as though watching a movie. The plot was great and I liked the ending.
I would definitely read more books by this author

The 24th Hour is the 24th book in the Women's Murder Club series by James Patterson and Maxine Paetro. The writing duo is back with the latest installment of kick-ass friends in the Women's Murder Club. The book opens with Sergeant Lindsay Boxer, Medical Examiner Claire Washburn, Assistant District Attorney Yuki Castellano and crime writer Cindy Thomas gathered at San Francisco's finest restaurant to celebrate a birthday and a wedding.

Before the women can raise their glass for a toast, there's a loud disturbance. On instinct, Lindsay runs toward the scream and finds a woman has been assaulted. Claire examines the victim. Lindsay makes an arrest. Yuki takes the case. Cindy covers it in the media.

Patterson and Paetro are great at making sure every character plays a major role. In The 24th Hour, each of the WMC members are showcased in their professional environment along with their personal lives. It is a good balance making it an easy read. Although there was a main mystery, two other minor subplots were explored but didn't add much to the story. There was even another murder very late in the book...welp, at the 24th hour true to the title. It felt more like filler.

Was this latest installment good or nah? I cannot give up on this series after investing so much time into these characters. However, something drastic needs to happen to give this series a reset. I recommend The 24th Hour for followers of the series for continuity purposes but take your time getting to it. If you're new to the WMC series, you will enjoy the beginning books far more than the recent releases.

Happy Early Pub Day, Patterson and Paetro! The 24th Hour will be available Monday, May 6.

Disclaimer: An advance copy was received directly from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Opinions are my own and would be the same if I spent my hard-earned coins. ~LiteraryMarie

24th Hour is the 24th book in the New Woman's Murder Club series. I have read this series from the beginning. This story has three stories within the one. The first is a story with Lindsay Boxer, SFPD detective and her partner, Rich Conklin have to solve 3 murders, Joe Molinari, Lindsay's husband, who is an FBI agent working part=time as a Risk Assessment Consultant is assigned with Bao Wong, director of cyber-terrorism trying to stop hackers getting into Vartan hospital and Yuki Castellano, District Attorney Prosecutor trial of rape case. It all takes place in the town of San Franciso, CA.

The ladies, Lindsay Boxer, Medical Examiner, Claire Washburn, Yuki Castellano and Cindy Thomas, crime reporter, are an upscale restaurant,
X-E Soginito celebrate Cindy getting married and Claire's birthday. Shortly after their arrival there is a disturbance and a woman has been assaulted. Lindsay runs upstairs and finds Mary Elena Haynes telling her that Tyler Cates has raped her. He is captured and arrested. He says that she asked him to have sex with her. Yuki is assigned to defend her. Mary Elena has a severe disorder known as DID. She has multiple personality disorder Doctor Stewart Aronson is her psychiatrist. During the trial, Mary Elena's different personalities come to the surface defending her, There is so much going on with the trial I will leave it to the reader to enjoy to the final end with Tyler Cates confessing to rape and aggreavated assault.

Lindsay is assigned to the murders of Holly Bergen Fricke who was shot in her driveway, and her husband, James Fricke killed 6 months later on a street. The two murders seem alike with each being shot 5 times in the same areas. There are many supporting characters that add to this story.. Again there is so much going on that I will again leave the story to the reader to enjoy to the unexpected and surprising ending.

Joe is called and asked to come into the office of his boss. He is introduced to Bao Wong, director of cyber-terrorism. He is paired up with her to investigate and stop hackers from causing havac with Vartan Hospital's computers. They get a tip and do a stakeout on a house. They raid the house but find it is not the hackers but a drug distribution center. They arrested all that was there. Joe and Bao go to a coffee shop and find a unattended computer and take it. They find the man who left it and after talking to him and his helping them find the hackers the case is closed. Joe is offered a full=time position and after much consideration decides to take the position.

The book ends with the marriage of Cindy Thomas to Rich Conklin. Again I enjoyed this story with all the twists and turns. I look forward to the next book in New Woman's Murder Club.

Thank you NetGalley and Little Brown and Company for this ARC.