Is this book part of a series I need to read in order?

This is the inaugural entry in the Women's Murder Club series, which follows the evolving professional and personal lives of its core group of characters across many subsequent volumes.

Has this story been adapted for the screen?

The novel was adapted into a television film titled First to Die in 2003, which starred Tracy Pollan as Lindsay Boxer.

1st to Die by James Patterson

Four friends, each a professional in law enforcement or journalism, band together to catch a serial killer targeting newlyweds in San Francisco. When official channels fail, they form the Women's Murder Club, working outside the box to pursue the case. Their intense collaboration leads them to a terrifying killer, but the shocking conclusion reveals that nothing is as it seems.

Prose complexity: 7/10

Tense Dark Mysterious Gritty

Found Family

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James Patterson

James Brendan Patterson (born March 22, 1947) is an American author. Among his works are the Alex Cross, Michael Bennett, Women's Murder Club, Maximum Ride, Daniel X, NYPD Red, Witch & Wizard, Private and Middle School series, as well as many stand-alone thrillers, non-fiction, and romance novels. His books have sold more than 425 million copies, and he was the first person to sell 1 million e-books. In 2016, Patterson topped Forbes's list of highest-paid authors for the third consecutive year,...

Claire WashburnProtagonist

Jill BernhardtProtagonist

All characters in 1st to Die

Frequently asked questions

Is this book part of a series I need to read in order?
This is the inaugural entry in the Women's Murder Club series, which follows the evolving professional and personal lives of its core group of characters across many subsequent volumes.
Has this story been adapted for the screen?
The novel was adapted into a television film titled First to Die in 2003, which starred Tracy Pollan as Lindsay Boxer.