26 Beauties

A Women's Murder Club Thriller

Pages: 432
Published: 2026
Language: English

Detective Michael Bennett faces a terrifying new challenge as a serial killer begins a spree across New York City. The murderer targets young women, leaving behind cryptic clues that force the police into a high-stakes game of cat and mouse. Bennett must balance the safety of his large family with the pressure of catching a predator before the next victim is chosen.

Prose complexity: 4/10

Tense Gritty

Crime Mystery Suspense Thriller

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,...