During an intimate dinner party, a cat burglar breaks into the home of A-list actor Marcus Dowling. When his wife walks in on the thief, the situation quickly teeters out of control, leaving an empty safe and a lifeless body.

The same night, a woman and her infant child are ruthlessly gunned down in an abandoned garage. The killer hasn't left a shred of evidence, except for a foreboding and cryptic message: WCF, the letters written in blood-red letters.

With two elusive criminals on the loose, Detective Lindsay Boxer calls on the Women's Murder Club to help her stop them before they continue their spree. But before they can break either case, the Lipstick Killer changes his act and demands a ransom--not for a single victim, but for all of San Francisco. Lindsay puts her own life on the line--but will it be enough to save the city from this deranged killer?

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Listening Length	5 hours and 9 minutes
Author	James Patterson, Maxine Paetro
Narrator	Carolyn McCormick
Audible.com Release Date	April 26, 2010
Publisher	Hachette Audio
Program Type	Audiobook
Version	Abridged
Language	English
ASIN	B003JD6GN0
Best Sellers Rank	#73,058 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals) #2,294 in Women Sleuth Mysteries #6,210 in Suspense (Audible Books & Originals) #13,034 in Women Sleuths (Books)

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Sunflower

Nine murder victims, 4 mothers, 5 children.....and counting!

Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2014

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WOW! From a very deranged ex-military officer turned serial killer, to a lesbian school teacher by day/ jewel thief by night, to our heroine homicide police Sargent, Lindsey Boxer..... all grouped into a suspenseful meandering story. Boxer continues to be a well likable character; however, she does not seem to be quite as much in control as she has been in some previous escapades in this series. The plot had lots of action but was a bit predictable. The Women's Murder Club seems to be losing steam and Cindy and Yuki, seem to be primarily included just to fill a bit of space. The very likable Claire, the Medical Examiner, exhibits her dynamic personality in a timely fashion. Even tho' this is the 9th book in this series, I think it can easily be a stand alone read. There were pages in which I wished there was more get on with it and make something happen instead of being bogged down in bedroom scenes that added nothing to the plot. While I fully understand this is a work of fiction, I found much of it a bit nonsensical. Not bad, but certainly not the best suspense thriller that I have ever read; however, a bit better than some previous books by Mr. Patterson and associate.

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Stephanie

Still a good series but it's losing steam

Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2015

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Wow. That's really all there is to say. I started and finished this book in one setting. The short chapter style of Patterson made it a lot easier but still this book was un-put-downable awesomeness. Through most of the book you know the "who" of the who-dun-it but you don't know the why. The why is what makes the book really stand out. Each mystery of the book leaves you trying to put the puzzle pieces together. Every time I thought that I knew why or how the book was going to end, I was proven wrong. I think that is what made the book so good for me.

The characters who make up The Women's Murder Club all make an appearance but I felt that there wasn't much character development. Yes all of our favorite people made an appearance but we didn't get to see much of their lives outside of the scope of the crimes. The plot more than made up for the characters though. If you've enjoyed any of these books in the past, don't miss this one!

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Eileen

Loved it!

Reviewed in the United States on October 15, 2021

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Loved this book 9 in the series, Woman’s Murder Club! I liked the story, it was exciting and had surprises in it like the other 8 in the series. I really enjoy James Patterson’s stories and writing. I’m ready for book 10.

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The 9th Judgment (Women's Murder Club)

Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2014

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The Women's Murder Club deals with an obsessed war veteran, an aging movie star, multiple murders and a cat burglar in non-stop action. Lindsay Boxer faces horrific murders and comes through, non-stop. There is action on top of action in this Patterson page turner. I don't care who or how they turn these out, they make entertaining reading. For non-Patterson readers, there must be some some where; you may find it a little hard to keep up with the cast of characters. For those of us who are fans, the book just rockets! I enjoyed the book, found the subject matter frequently distasteful but regardless it was a very fast, good read. I highly recommend it.

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Astrida M

The 9th Judgment

Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2022

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This book kept my attention and was fast paced. Suspense, action and on point. My only complaint is that we never learned what WCF stood for!?

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Carissa Janes

Quick read

Reviewed in the United States on November 27, 2021

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The Hello Kitty cat burglar had a really interesting story. I liked the coincidences that tired the cases together. I don't like Cindy. There. I said it.

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Good as usual

Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2014

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Patterson's books are page-tuners, this one no exception. Two major storylines with plenty of subtexts, and personal storylines that aren't as sappy as Alex Cross's. Though some level of sappiness seeps through, I enjoy the evolution of the lives of Lindsey, Cindy, Claire, and Yuki. The only thing missing was big-ending suspense, as you could see the story unwinding in advance. I'm also curious about what happened with Sarah and Heidi, and could have used a loop-closer on Heidi and Peter. We got the news on their relationship and bam, no more on that front. Nevertheless, it was a good, quick yarn.

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D. Hicks

Happy and surprised ending

Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2022

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I was surprised with the ending. Happy that Joe didn’t die. Surprised that the hello kitty jewel thief got away.

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Mrs. N. Richards

Not very thrilling

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 28, 2014

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* spoiler alert ** Ok,i love The Women's Murder Club series but this book does not deserve to be part of this series.All through the other books Lindsey Boxer has been a strong,no nonsense detective and yet in this book she is made to drive and walk about San Francisco topless,how many detectives would do that just to deliver some money to a mindless killer.You knew who the killer of the mothers and children was from the beginning so it was just a case of how he was going to get caught and then when he was finally stopped,the only reason given for his crimes was he did it because he could and that was it.
In the other case you already knew that the husband had killed his wife so there was no mystery to that case neither.
Then only reason i gave this book two stars is because of the way the killer of the mothers and children was finally caught or not as the case may be, apart from that this book is not worthy to be part of what has been a great series so far.Thank goodness that books 10,11 and 12 are very good and have restored my faith in this series.

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Tornado 1

Jewells and killers

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 29, 2014

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A cat burglar is targeting the rich and famous on Nobb Hill and an opportunistic killing takes place, the wife of a famous actor, casting an unwelcome shadow over the kitty cat. Two women plot their escape from cruel and abusive men, but who can help them.. Boxer and Conklin have their hands full with the senseless killings of mothers and their babies and Claire advises the women of san Francisco to bear arms. Lindsay suffers a humiliating and terrifying ordeal at the hands of the killer but strong and dependable Joe is there to comfort her. There are changes afoot in SFPD and there's a new guy in town, Jackson Brady and Lindsay loses out to him for promotion. How will she react and does she really care. Lindsay is moving closer to Joe as are Cindy and Conklin Babies seem to be on all their minds!

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RozziD

Intriguing as always

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 8, 2010

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This is the 9th in the Women's Murder Club series and follows three cases, all which fall onto Detective Lindsay Boxer's desk. A string of cat-burglaries - all resulting in high value jewellery being stolen by the burglar nicknamed by the press, or more specifically Cindy - Lindsay's Crime Desk journalist friend, "Hello Kitty", a high profile, celebrity murder at the home of one of the burglaries and a spate of seemingly senseless murders of mothers and babies. What links all these crimes? If you have read the other books in the series, you know they must be linked!!

This book is as captivating as the others and seemlessly links the police work of Lindsay and her fellow Women's Murder Club members and Lindsays chaotic and slightly unauthodox love life with ex Homeland Security deputy director fiancee, Joe.

This is definitely one not to be missed if you have enjoyed the other books in the series.

Inez D

9th Judgement

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 17, 2019

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A very good book by James Patterson. I did find some of it a bit hard to. Follow at the start but altogether a good thriller

Lesley

Book 9

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 3, 2018

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Another awesome storyline so much to keep you gripped, you think you know the killers but do you really?! Here’s to the next one

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