I just wanted to complete it as fast as I could. The usual fast paced Patterson narrative with short, snappy chapters. It keeps you wanting to read just one more chapter before you turn the night light out and before you know it, it is 3.00 am and you have finished the book. A great read for that 5 or 6 hour journey or for just curling up in your armchair. ( )

Very good

James Patterson's novels take you to a wild ride, pumps up your adrenaline until you run out of breath. At least that's the same for me 'cause I lost some hours of sleep because of the need to finish this book. Very different from the first three, Lindsay as strong as ever, and the first time she solves the crimes by helping indirectly, and receiving help in return from unlikely people. The suspense never lets up, if it were a movie you would be on the edge of your seat the whole time. This is highly recommended if you just want to read a quality story with an impressive plot and strong characters. 5 stars as usual. ( )

Lindsay Boxer is involved in solving a series of murders in a town near San Fresco. Three people are responsible for the killings which have taken place over several years. The perpetrators are a group of people who are justify the murders as vigilante justice. They slash the people and then whip them with a belt as they die. ( )

While in the course of a car chase Lieutenant Lindsey Boxer and Warren Jacobi get gunned down by two kids. Lindsey then gets sued and taken to court for a wrongful death claim by the family. While benched before the trial Lindsey stays out of town at her sisters home and gets involved in a local serial killing which reminds her of her first cold case.
Boxer gets a bit beat up in this one and tends to amazingly survive. Seems her instincts are off as well. It's unfortunate that the serial killers are so likable in the end. You almost want to commend them. Patterson/Paetro writing is fast-paced, non-complex and likable. ( )