The 5th Horseman

I really am not a fan of these books. I thought I would enjoy them because I love cop stories and mysteries, and well, James Patterson is a top selling author and this is a best selling series. I, however, do not like his writing at all, there's way more going on than is necessary. Why are there two cases going at once? Pick a story and go with it, stop adding in other things where they don't need to be. And this whole Boxer and Molinari thing...wth. They aren't in love, they're friends with benefits at best. Stop making them sound like they know anything about each other and can't live without the other one, it's just ridiculous.

All in all, just don't with these books. If you've read his books before and actually enjoy them, then sure, show more go ahead and read the entire 22 book series. I still own #6 and #9 and I'm going to read them because they're on my shelf then I am done. I can't handle the ridiculousness of these books. Instead, read Riley Sager, Tana French, Christina Dodd, Ruth Ware, or Karin Slaughter. show less

The fifth installment of the Women’s Murder Club has Lindsay and crew searching for a killer who may not even be there. When a wrongful death suit brings attention to a local doctor and hospital accused of killing otherwise healthy patients by prescribing the wrong medication, suspicion is thrown on everyone.

To make matters worse, Yuki’s mom is recuperating in that very hospital and no one can decide if their fear is rational or not. Lindsay and the WMC find themselves searching for answers that are hard to find while the clock is ticking away and worry of another dead patient.

Plus, the long distance relationship between Lindsay and Joe is starting feel the strain and compromise their future.

I’m starting to get into familiar show more territory with the books and what I remember more. I know there’s some good juicy stuff coming up and I’m anxious to finally get to the 9th Judgment. show less

I love the interaction between the four women in the Women's Murder Club mysteries and James Patterson's short chapters always make for a fast read. The dual mysteries in the 5th Horseman are interesting but a little light on suspense. There were some surprises and some very emotional moments. No where near as thrilling as some of the previous books Women's Murder Club books, but still very enjoyable and a good addition to the series.

A young mother is recuperating in a San Francisco hospital when she is suddenly gasping for breath. The call button fails to bring help in time. The hospital's doctors, some of the best in the nation, are completely mystified by her death. Accompanied by the newest member of the women's Murder Club, Yuki Castellano, Lt. Lindsay Boxer probes deeper into the incidents. When someone close to the Cluub begins to exhibit the same frightening symptoms, Lindsay fears no one is safe. I like the Women's Murder Club pretty well, but the first 3 were better than the 4th and 5th.

Patients are dying at an alarming rate at San Francisco's Municipal Hospital! A nightmare everyone worries about when checking in for surgery—there are always risks—but even people with minor procedures are expiring under suspicious circumstances. Unfortunately, while Lieutenant Lindsay Boxer and Yuki Castellano—Lindsay's lawyer-turned-best friend—are having lunch, Yuki's mother, Keiko, collapses and gets rushed to that same hospital.

While Keiko undergoes tests, Lindsay investigates several bizarre murders of young girls left posed in luxury cars. Bodies pile up in the hospital and out while the girls in the murder club help Yuki cope and support each other. This one is entertaining with lots of action but lacks any significant show more surprises. show less

There were two main threads to this story. In one, women are being found, murdered, in expensive cars, with nothing to go on for evidence. Whoever has been killing these women has been extremely careful. In the other one, a hospital is being sued for malpractice because a number of people have died due to errors. But there's more to this story than meets the eye. Unfortunately, the newest member of the Women's Murder Club, attorney Yuki, has just admitted her mother into that hospital.

I really liked this one. I was interested in both storylines. I hadn't really thought about it while I was reading, but I think I liked the WMC a little better with a former member, rather than the new member Yuki, as I'm thinking I liked the dynamic a show more bit better, but it's been a while since I read the others, so it might just be my memory. Either way, both storylines kept me wanting to read more. show less

The 5th Horseman
Women’s Murder Club, Book 5

I Picked Up This Book Because: Continue the series.

Media Type: Audiobook
Source: CCP Library
Dates Read: 1/2/21 - 1/4/21
Stars: 4

The Characters:

Lindsay Boxer: Police detective
Clair Washburn: Medical Examiner
Yuki Castellano: Attorney
Cindy Thomas: Crime desk reporter


The Story:

Sooo many tragedies in this book. Scams, killers, fights, twists. It was almost too much. I really thought the hospital killings would link back into the court case. However I was quite shocked at the outcome of that. I didn’t see it coming at all. It was a crazy story and I was hooked to every bit of it. I’m glad Yuki came through in the end. I was very worried about her.

The Random Thoughts:

Challenges:

Goodreads Book show more Bingo - I2 - A book with a number in the title show less