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The 8th Confession (The Women's Murder Club) |  | Authors: James Patterson, Maxine Paetro
Publisher: Little, Brown and Company
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Rating:  119 reviews
Sales Rank: 405
Media: Hardcover
Edition: First Edition/ First Printing
Pages: 368
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Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.4
Dimensions (in): 9.3 x 5.9 x 1.2
ISBN: 0316018767
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.54
EAN: 9780316018760
ASIN: 0316018767
Publication Date: April 27, 2009
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As San Francisco's most glamorous millionaires mingle at the party of the year, someone is watching--waiting for a chance to take vengeance on Isa and Ethan Bailey, the city's most celebrated couple. Finally, the killer pinpoints the ideal moment, and it's the perfect murder. Not a trace of evidence is left behind in their glamorous home.
As Detective Lindsay Boxer investigates the high-profile murder, someone else is found brutally executed--a preacher with a message of hope for the homeless. His death nearly falls through the cracks, but when reporter Cindy Thomas hears about it, she knows the story could be huge. Probing deeper into the victim's history, she discovers he may not have been quite as saintly as everyone thought.
As the hunt for two criminals tests the limits of the Women's Murder Club, Lindsay sees sparks fly between Cindy and her partner, Detective Rich Conklin. The Women's Murder Club now faces its toughest challenge: will love destroy all that four friends have built? The exhilarating new chapter in the Women's Murder Club series, The 8th Confession serves up a double dose of speed-charged twists and shocking revelations as only James Patterson can. And remember, this is the only Murder Club episode of the year.
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 8th confession is ok. November 19, 2009
mr book owl (Nora Springs,Iowa)
I liked the 8th confession.The 8th confession gives the wmc a good comeback.Its ok, could of did without the kraits though,I hate those things..What are kraits?read the book and youll find out...Dirk
 Starts off with a bang but fizzles out November 16, 2009
drebbles (Arlington, MA USA)
A school bus explodes killing several people. Someone murders a street preacher who may not have been as holy as he seemed. Someone is murdering rich people and the police are stumped as to who the killer is, why the murders are being committed, and even how they are being committed. When the Women's Murder Club isn't investigating these cases they are busy sorting out their tangled love lives.
"The Eighth Confession" gets off to an explosive start - literally - but ultimately fails to live up to the action packed beginning. There are far too many plot lines in the book and authors James Patterson and Maxine Paetro could easily have written two or three books using the various plots in this one book. The book jumps back and forth between plot lines and it becomes a bit confusing and frustrating to readers. To further frustrate readers, the events in the first chapter are exciting but are barely referred to again and become a very small part of another plot. The plot line of rich people being murdered in a way that totally baffles the police is the strongest plot line but is ruined when not only the murderer but the method is revealed halfway through the book, instead of keeping readers guessing. The other major plot line of the murdered preacher is okay, but deserves a book of its own as it feels underdeveloped and the resolution left me underwhelmed when it shouldn't have. Mixed in with the action is the love lives of the members of the Women's Murder Club and these too could have been developed more. The plot line involving Cindy and Lindsay is carried throughout the book and then abruptly, if unconvincingly, wrapped up. The plot line involving Yuki's romance is totally bizarre.
"The Eighth Confession" has some thrilling moments but is ultimately a fluff read and disappointing.
 This is the 8th book in the Women's Murder Club series November 4, 2009
Readers Favorite (Hawesville, KY USA)
This is the 8th book in the Women's Murder Club series.
Fans will remember the characters: Detective Lindsay Boxer of the San Francisco Police Department, journalist Cindy Thomas, Yuki Castellano, an assistant district attorney, ummm I think I missed one of the ladies.
In this latest book Lindsay is investigating a series of murders. Wealthy people are dying but the police do not know why. Cindy is investigating the death of a homeless man called Bagman. Yuki is on a losing streak. She hasn't won any cases and her latest is an important one.
There is a bit of romance thrown in for both Cindy and Yuki. It isn't very well developed. It seemed rushed at best.
The mystery is good, although I figured it out early in the book. The 8th Confession The Women's Murder Club is a fun read. I enjoyed it.
The 8th Confession by James Patterson November 2, 2009
numlock66 (Sonoma County, California)
Although I enjoyed reading this final addition to the Women's Murder Club series, I was somewhat disappointed. After reading the other 7 books in the series the 8th Confession seemed inconsistent. I'm not much of a writer nor a book reviewer so I'm probably using the incorrect terminology or context. I'm just a guy who likes to read good suspense novels. Compared to the other 7 books, the 8th Confession didn't seem to fit in. It is very short with slmost all chapters being a page and a half long. The plots were simple and somewhat disjointed with no big surprizes. Seemed like Patterson wanted to get the book on the market because his publisher promised it was coming. However, I'm not sorry I read it. I just wish it was twice as long and more involved.The 8th Confession (The Women's Murder Club)
Crime Story was good, but the Romance is Lacking! October 22, 2009
Nicki in the Burg (Harrisburg , Pennsylvania, USA)
Well first of all I will say that the Crime Story portion of the book was fantastic. It kept you on your seat, just guessing what was going to happen next. All except the Bagman Jesus story. I didn't get it, didn't think it had any relevance and as far as ending it, I think the ending to that portion of the story stank! I did like the Pet Girl story. I think they squashed the romance too quickly between Lindsay and Conklin. I think together they have more heat and passion than Lindsay and Joe. But hey I guess they know what they are doing and hopefully will spruce things up more in the next book. I did enjoy the book it was an enjoyable read I guess I just personally think that Maxine and James are better writers than this book showed us.
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