The 24th Hour
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Published by: Little, Brown and Company Language
Release Date: May 6, 2024
Pages: 368
ISBN13: 978-0316403085
Synopsis
“Tough-but-tender cop Lindsay Boxer” (People) leads the Women’s Murder Club in the high-profile murder investigation of a billionaire San Francisco couple. As enemies lurk in the shadows, will Cindy, Claire, Yuki, and Lindsay still be standing when the clock strikes midnight?
SFPD Sergeant Lindsay Boxer, Medical Examiner Claire Washburn, Assistant District Attorney Yuki Castellano, and crime writer Cindy Thomas gather at one of San Francisco’s finest restaurants to celebrate exciting news: Cindy is getting married.
Before they can raise their glasses, there’s a disturbance in the restaurant. A woman has been assaulted.
Claire examines the victim. Lindsay makes an arrest. Yuki takes the case. Cindy covers it.
The legal strategy is complicated by gaps in the plaintiff’s memory—and the shocking reason behind her ever-changing testimony.
As Yuki leads the prosecution, Lindsay chases down a high-society killer whose target practice may leave the Women’s Murder Club short a bridesmaid … or two.
Praise
Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller!
Enjoyable storytelling by two masters of the craft.
"THE 24th HOUR is another quick and relentless read from the dynamic duo of Patterson and Paetro. It is quite unpredictable, and it was a pleasure getting reacquainted with Lindsay, Claire, Yuki and Cindy."
–Bookreporter
“The story moves like lightening.”
– Cosmopolitan
“It is the distinct yet complementary personalities of WMC members that make the story’s heart beat.”
– Library journal
“Inspiring heroines.”
– People
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