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The 9th Judgment

The 9th Judgment

CrimeMystery
Pages
392
Published
2010
Language
English

Synopsis

A brutal murder in a mall parking garage and a high-stakes jewel heist on the same night throw San Francisco into chaos. Detective Lindsay Boxer races against time to solve both cases, but a cryptic message and a dangerous killer soon put her own life on the line. As the investigation intensifies, Lindsay's personal life becomes entangled, threatening her relationships and the Women's Murder Club.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

TenseDarkMysteriousGritty
Heist

Genres

Crime Mystery Suspense Thriller Amateur Sleuth Police Procedural

Authors

J
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,...

M
Maxine Paetro

Maxine Paetro is the author behind the popular Confessions of a Murder Suspect series. She writes thrilling young adult mysteries that keep readers guessing.

Characters

Lindsay BoxerProtagonist
Marcus DowlingSupporting
Major RichSupporting
All characters in The 9th Judgment

Frequently asked questions

  • Do I need to read the Women's Murder Club series in order to understand The 9th Judgment?

    While The 9th Judgment is part of the Women's Murder Club series, each book generally features a self-contained mystery. However, the ongoing personal lives and relationships of the main characters develop across the series, so reading earlier books will provide more context for their individual stories.