Unlucky 13

Women's Murder Club

By: James Patterson, Maxine Paetro

Narrated by: January LaVoy

Length: 7 hrs and 19 mins

Publisher's summary

The Women's Murder Club is stalked by a killer with nothing to lose.

San Francisco Detective Lindsay Boxer is loving her life as a new mother. With an attentive husband, a job she loves, plus best friends who can talk about anything from sex to murder, things couldn't be better.

Then the FBI sends Lindsay a photo of a killer from her past, and her happy world is shattered. The picture captures a beautiful woman at a stoplight. But all Lindsay sees is the psychopath behind those seductive eyes: Mackie Morales, the most deranged and dangerous mind the Women's Murder Club has ever encountered.

In this pulse-racing, emotionally charged novel by James Patterson, the Women's Murder Club must find a killer - before she finds them first.

©2014 James Patterson and Maxine Paetro (P)2014 Hachette Audio

Critic reviews

"I can't believe how good Patterson is, whether he's doing a Washington police yarn or traveling a different road with a female narrator. He is always on the mark. I have never begun a Patterson book and been able to put it down." (Larry King, USA Today )

Not a bad read, but not on top of my list.

This book kept my interest but nothing spectacular. I would not put this on my must read list but was not a bad quick read for entertainment.

Lucky

This was my first time using Audible and I really enjoyed it can't wait to listen to the next one. this story was full of action from beginning 2 end.

bad narration

Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?

yes and no I think the story was fine but miss the interaction of the Murder club working together.

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

too disjointed

What didn’t you like about January LaVoy’s performance?

her range of voices was horrible. She can't to a males voice worth squat. Her woman's voice sound more like hyper 13 yr olds.

Did Unlucky 13 inspire you to do anything?

pray for a better book 14and for McCormick to come back.

Any additional comments?

get a better narrator if you want readers to buy in more books and have the Murder club work together not solely on their own.

All the Holes Drop the Book To Mediocre

I've never been a huge fan of James Patterson or the series 'The Women's Murder Club' but with this one available in a 2 for 1 sale, I chose to give it a shot. I suppose it could have been worse; in fact it could have been a lot worse, but then that really isn't much of a recommendation is it? Begin with the plot line which included the concept of belly bombs that explode inside stomachs, and the cliched concept of the oh so vicious criminal with a personal grudge against one single member of law enforcement. Then this selection began this particular race carrying unneeded weight. In another scene Lindsey Boxer acts in such a way that in reality would have so totally gotten herself and her partner Rich Conklin killed. In addition January LaVoy read far too many passages with a breathlessness best utilized when reading a children's novel. I do realize that I'm in the minority when it comes to James Patterson but in my opinion this is simply another one of his books to avoid.

Heart-pounding awesomeness!

When I take a break from romance, James Patterson is my #1 go to author. I am a diehard fan of the WMC, and I have every book in various formats. Although it's a mystery/suspense type of series, there's a hint of romance that's usually underlying, and for me, it makes his books just that more appealing. I am particularly drawn to the Patterson/Paetro collaboration, and Unlucky 13 did not disappoint. It was sit on the edge of your seat, mouth dropping open, OMG, from chapter one. Lindsay Boxer and her gang of fierce gal pals find themselves in precarious positions battling the bad guys while trying to live their lives yet again. This is what makes this series so great, you love each one of these women and their respective journeys. Every book within the WMC is a 'page turner' and I always look forward to what happens next. This one is definitely a winner and credit worthy.

very good

I have enjoyed all of this series so far. hard to put down. two more.

Never Disappointed

I enjoyed the narrator & can't wait to hear the next book in the series!

Love this series, These women are pretty awsome

I liked the story. I have decided that I like Yuki, and her romance with Brady. I wish these type of people were real. I have a hard time with Boxer and her relationship with Julie, It is impossible to be on duty day and night and maintain a relationship with a infant. Maybe the 5th member of the team needs to be a Nanny who cares for the baby. All and all this was a good book and hard to put down,

Unlucky 13

Three story lines. Need to keep characters straight. Parts - edge of seat quality. Entertaining.

best one yet

best story yet! everyone has something wild going on. tough to hit the pause button.