The 9th Judgment

The Good: The 9th Judgment was definitely twisted, with the execution-style killing of infants. There were a few very good, oh-no moments, especially towards the end of the book. An easy read in typical James Patterson style, short, quick and to the point.

The Bad: The whole Lindsay coming to terms with her relationship with Joe and Rich's relationship with Cindy is pretty ridiculous. She's obviously certain of her love for Joe. It just makes no sense that she would ever begrudge Rich and Cindy having a relationship of their own. ( )

I love Patterson since he can tell a story that I can read in just a couple of hours. A Patterson novel is like watching a movie...love it. Quick reads are wonderful palate cleansers. ( )

AUTHOR: Patterson, James & Pietro, Maxine
TITLE: The 9th Judgment
DATE READ: 01/05/2013
RATING: 4/B
GENRE/PUB DATE/PUBLISHER/# OF PGS: Crime Fiction/2010/Little, Brown & Co.
SERIES/STAND ALONE: #9 in Women's Murder Club
TIME/PLACE: Present/San Francisco
CHARACTERS: Detective Lindsay Boxer; Journalist Cindy; Coroner Claire & Lawyer Yuki
FIRST LINES: Sara Wells stood on the roof of the carport & snaked her gloved hand through the hole she'd cut in the glass. Her pulse was thuddding in her ears as she unlocked the double-hung window, opened the sash, & slid quietly into the darkened room.
COMMENTS: What does it take to cross the line into over-the-top violence & make me not want to read ... well apparently the awfulness of killing young mothers & babies didn't do it since I read the whole thing. Of course, I thought these crimes were really in the worst taste but darned if I just had to keep reading to find out why, why, why. Can't say that there was any reason that would make it OK but just had to know what motivated this insane killer. Kept me turning the pages and liked the alternating story of "Hello Kitty" the cat burgler. And of course there is the familiarity w/ the women characters form reading 8 previous books. Yes, there is over-the-top drama & angst but I expect it, so I tolerate it. I will continue reading this series for a quick escapist read. ( )

Another hit for the Women's Murder Club! Fast past, intense, electrifying action like only Mr Patterson can do! Right up there with J.D Robb's In Death series! I only wish there was as many in Mr Patterson's series as J.D Robb's!! Can't wait for the next one!!!!!!!! The ending had me crying, then laughing, then jumping for joy!! In that order! Fantastic!! ( )

In 9th Judgment Detective Lindsay & Detective Rich Conklin are investigate a serial killer called the "lipstick killer",a cat burgler called " hello Kitty", & the murder of Casey Dowling an actor's wife. I like the mystery of James Patterson's books. ( )