I didn't read books 2 and 3 of the series, but I really didn't have any trouble picking up the story. The authors do a good job of giving you pertinent facts about what happened in the last book, without ruining the story, either.

This wasn't my favorite installment of the series so far. These definitely aren't deep thinking, change-your-life books, but I really enjoyed the first one. This one just kept losing me. They spent so much time with Lindsay's trial, when I wish there would have been more focus on the mystery.

On the plus side, I like the addition of a new member to the Murder Club. And I think Lindsay's new beau is delightful. I'll keep going with the series in the hopes that the next story is better. ( )

The 4th of July is the day the United States celebrates it’s independence from England; it is also the name of the 4th book in James Patterson’s Women’s Murder Club series. The only similarity between the book and the holiday is the name, although the closing scene takes place on a year-less July 4th.

Since Patterson works with co-writers on so many of his works these days, I am not sure where his creative input begins or ends on any given story. It is due to this lack of knowledge, that I am not sure who should receive my praise. This book is definitely the best book in the series to date (this is of course keeping in mind that I have only read four books from the now 8 book series, so no wise cracks please).

This particular installment intertwined 3 sub-plots into one entertaining read. I won’t get into the plot since if you are reading this series you are aware of the main characters and the back cover (or inside jacket for hardcover readers) will give you the synopsis of this particular story.

I will say that I enjoy Patterson’s & (enter co-authors name here) work because they are quick reads with enough suspense to keep me interested. 4th of July is another solid book that has kept me interested for more. ( )

I really enjoyed the short chapters which kept the action going and the interest building. Patterson sets up the worst scenario for a cop--killing a child in self-defense and then being put on public trial for it. He includes a side plot of a serial killer in a quiet, scenic small town.

I liked this, but not as good as the first two in the series. The trial outcome was a foregone conclusion but I liked the Half Moon Bay ongoings ( )

It's been quite a while (over a year) since I read a James Patterson book, and this one reminded me why I like him! This is the 4th book in the Women's Murder Club series. It's quite fast-paced, typical of Patterson's books, since he writes the shortest 300 page books you've ever seen (white space, anyone?) Anyway, the trial is interesting, the murder mystery is interesting, and I didn't even have it all figured out before the end. I figured out 2 of the people involved, but had no idea about the third, or about the reasons.

Thumbs up! ( )