Sample
  • 1st to Die

  • The Women's Murder Club
  • By: James Patterson
  • Narrated by: Suzanne Toren
  • Length: 8 hrs and 56 mins
  • 4.3 out of 5 stars (6,316 ratings)

Prime logo Prime members: New to Audible?
Get 2 free audiobooks during trial.
Pick 1 audiobook a month from our unmatched collection.
Listen all you want to thousands of included audiobooks, Originals, and podcasts.
Access exclusive sales and deals.
Premium Plus auto-renews for $14.95/mo after 30 days. Cancel anytime.

1st to Die

By: James Patterson
Narrated by: Suzanne Toren
Try for $0.00

$14.95/month after 30 days. Cancel anytime.

Buy for $19.49

Buy for $19.49

Pay using card ending in
By confirming your purchase, you agree to Audible's Conditions of Use and Amazon's Privacy Notice. Taxes where applicable.

Publisher's summary

Four women - four friends - share a determination to stop a killer who has been stalking newlyweds in San Francisco. Each one holds a piece of the puzzle: Lindsay Boxer is a homicide inspector in the San Francisco Police Department, Claire Washburn is a medical examiner, Jill Bernhardt is an assistant D.A., and Cindy Thomas just started working the crime desk of the San Francisco Chronicle.


But the usual procedures aren't bringing them any closer to stopping the killings. So these women form a Women's Murder Club to collaborate outside the box and pursue the case by sidestepping their bosses and giving one another a hand.


1st to Die is the start of a blazingly fast-paced and sensationally entertaining new series of crime thrillers.

©2001 by James Patterson (P)2001 by Time Warner AudioBooks

Featured Article: The Best James Patterson Audiobooks and Series, According to Fans


James Patterson is one of the most prolific contemporary American writers working today—from children's and YA books to thrillers, mysteries, and even romance, it's hard to keep up with such a massive number of best sellers. Whether you’re just discovering James Patterson or you’re an avid, longtime fan of his wide-ranging work, you can't go wrong with any of these excellent listens. Here are a few different entry points into his impressive catalog.

What listeners say about 1st to Die

Average customer ratings
Overall
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • 5 Stars
    3,543
  • 4 Stars
    1,655
  • 3 Stars
    758
  • 2 Stars
    224
  • 1 Stars
    136
Performance
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • 5 Stars
    2,891
  • 4 Stars
    1,141
  • 3 Stars
    522
  • 2 Stars
    169
  • 1 Stars
    142
Story
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • 5 Stars
    2,986
  • 4 Stars
    1,137
  • 3 Stars
    482
  • 2 Stars
    139
  • 1 Stars
    98

Reviews - Please select the tabs below to change the source of reviews.

Sort by:
Filter by:
  • Overall
    3 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    1 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    3 out of 5 stars

Didn't live up to the hype.

Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

I had heard excellent things about this book series and James Patterson is an acclaimed writer but I was very dissappointed with the first book in the series. I think the flaws in the book were accentuated by the audio performance which was overly dramatic in a bad way. Even with these reservations I went on to get the next several books in the series. They are narrated by different performers and are much more enjoyable. If you want to start this series don't get the unabridged version of the first book. Choose the abridged version, you'll be much happier with the performance. The same narrator also does the unabridged version of the second book in the series. I'm now listening to the unabridged third book and I like this narrator best. Bottom line, no I wouldn't recommend this version of the book to a friend.

How would you have changed the story to make it more enjoyable?

The story has a made for TV feel to it. I saw many of the plot twists coming. However, the series improves both in writing and narration. So if you somewhat like the first book, keep listening. The series improves.

How did the narrator detract from the book?

The narrator was horrible, very histronic. It almost ruined the book for me.

Did 1st to Die inspire you to do anything?

Well, since I like to listen to every book in a series, I decided to get the second book and thankfully the series improved. I'm now listening to the third book and about to purchase the fourth in the Woman's Murder Club series.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

captured my attention from beginning with a twist!

captured my attention from beginning to end. .unexpected friendships unexpected ending. as always never disappointed with one of Stephen Kings Books

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars

1st to Die

First in the series of The Women's Murder Club.

Great story of SFPD solving a lot blizzard murder.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

until. death

Took two times to get through this book. Turned out great. Loved the prologue! Will read or listen to sequel!

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    3 out of 5 stars

Passable Crime Drama

There's a little too much "personal drama" thrown in for my liking. Not sure if I'd listen to any other installments.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

Loved it

Billy Crystal is a comedic genius. Loved the story and the characters. Truly funny story.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

Patterson at his best

When Patterson decided he needed collaboration with other authors, I gave up on him. The books are no where near the quality of his "solo" efforts. The 1st To Die is great, lots of surprise twists. Who is the real killer? Beautifully done. We need more of these "solo" efforts.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    1 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

Great Story, Horrible Narration

This was great, I loved the story line and the character development. However, the narration was awful. She made strong female characters sound like dramatic, whiny little b*tches. Speaking of dramatic, her intonations of that drama seemed entirely misplaced/overdone. I'm looking forward to the other books in the series, I just hope they aren't narrated by her.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

Great Series

This book was the very first one I read out of the women's Murder club and since then I have fallen in love with the series.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

Highly recommend

Great book kept me in suspense to the very end. Recommend for a good listen

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!