It has been a rather long time since I last delved into a James Patterson book.

Immediately upon starting, I was vividly reminded of the music and sound effects that might accompany the audio version.

To be honest, I didn't have a great fondness for it. In fact, it felt a little excessive for my personal taste.

I can't quite recall how I felt about it in the past, but this time around, it was just a minor annoyance.

The storyline, however, was quite decent. I really liked the fact that several cases were intertwined within the story simultaneously. This aspect truly rang true to the nature of law enforcement's line of work.

Moreover, you also get a small glimpse into the main character's love life and friendships, which added a touch of lightness to the overall seriousness of the plot.

Despite the minor drawback of the audio effects, I am definitely going to pick up the next book in the series and give it a try. I'm curious to see how the story progresses and what new adventures await the characters.

I have a feeling that it will be another engaging read.

What was I thinking when I decided to go back to this series?

I guess I simply forgot that there was a specific reason why I had quit reading these books in the first place.

This particular installment features 3 distinct crime stories that are not interconnected.

The main crime is a shooting spree that occurs on a ferry.

Throughout the book, the killer is portrayed as being clearly insane.

However, when he is found not guilty by reason of insanity, the author suddenly transforms him into a sane, calculating killer who manages to escape from a mental hospital and taunts Boxer with the legal concept of double jeopardy.

Really? This individual could barely function throughout the entire book, but now all of a sudden he's a manipulative genius?

This seems to be the author expressing his own misunderstandings, fears, distrust, and hatred towards those who are mentally ill.

Oh, and let's not forget Lindsey and Joe.

The way Lindsey treats Joe is making me start to hate her.

I definitely think she doesn't deserve this guy.

Does Joe really have such low self-esteem that he keeps throwing himself at this woman who treats his grand romantic gestures as mere annoyances and even breaks up with him in the middle of having sex?

This time around, I'm really going to make a conscious effort to remember not to ever, ever go back to this series.

I am still deeply invested in the characters of this story.

There has been significant progress in the long-term relationship story line, which has added an interesting layer to the narrative.

What I particularly like is the multiple crimes aspect. It provides several perspectives and a variety of issues to solve, making the story more complex and engaging.

However, I do have a concern that it might become too formulaic. If the pattern of solving crimes and developing relationships becomes too predictable, it could potentially reduce the excitement and新鲜感 of the story.

Overall, though, it remains an enjoyable escape. It allows me to immerse myself in a different world and forget about the stresses of daily life for a while.

I hope that the creators will continue to find ways to keep the story fresh and engaging, while still maintaining the elements that I love.

This one was good.

However, I found certain parts to be quite confusing. There were 3 different cases unfolding simultaneously, and it seemed to jump around more than the previous installments in this series.

Nonetheless, it was still great. I really don't know what Lindsay is thinking by not telling Joe yes. She's completely nuts!

I have the feeling that this book would have been better if it had focused on one case in more detail rather than presenting 3 cases with less in-depth exploration.

Overall, despite the confusion, I still enjoyed the story and look forward to the next one in the series.

Well, book six is complete.

To be honest, I have mixed feelings.

The plot itself was great, and I really loved the little twist at the end. I thought the book was done, with the bad guy put behind bars, and then I got a surprise (EK shoutout

The 6th Target is the sixth installment in the Women's Murder Club series. I picked up this book because I wanted to continue the series. The media type is an audiobook, and I got it from the CCP Library. I read it from 1/16/21 to 1/18/21 and gave it 4 stars.

The story features a cast of strong female characters. Lindsay Boxer is a police detective, Clair Washburn is a medical examiner, Yuki Castellano is an attorney, and Cindy Thomas is a crime desk reporter. As usual, there is a lot going on in this story. There is a madman on a killing spree, missing children, dead nannies, dogs, and neighbors, breakups, hookups, and a huge court case. The writing is fast-paced and detailed, and I was able to keep all the plotlines straight with little to no confusion.
I love the friendships between these women. They always have each other's backs and do what is best for each other. The characters are what keep me coming back to this series. While the cases are interesting and the resolutions are always impressive, it is the Women's Murder Club and their friendships that have hooked me. I'm also curious to see what will happen with Lindsay and Joe.
In conclusion, The 6th Target is another great addition to the Women's Murder Club series. I would highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys mystery and thriller novels with strong female characters.

A rather chaotic mix of crimes takes place, which Lindsay Boxer and her SFPD detectives are tasked with solving. There is the ferry shooting incident carried out by a so-called legally insane man and the subsequent trial that follows. Then there is the kidnapping of a five-year-old little girl, and to make matters worse, someone appears to be murdering neighbors in Cindy's new building. What is most significant in this installment is that Lindsay has returned to being a Sergeant, handing over her Lieutenant post to Warren Jacobi, her former partner. Lindsay requested to be back in the field, so按理说 she should be content. However, she is now having doubts about her decision. And when she begins to question her long-distance relationship with Joe, she decides to end it, loathing having to say goodbye each time after his brief visits. On top of all this, Claire Washburn, the medical examiner, was one of the ferry victims - fortunately, not fatally.

I still find these books enjoyable as they are such effortless and fast-paced reads. Nevertheless, I have to confess that at times I question the detectives' capabilities to solve a case. Perhaps I have read too many other excellent detective novels, but I feel that Boxer and her colleagues do not think innovatively enough - they truly seem clueless on occasion.

In this installment, a trio of heinous crimes unfold. Firstly, there is a terrifying shooting spree that takes place on a ferry, sending shockwaves through the community. Secondly, a little girl and her nanny are abducted, leaving their loved ones in a state of panic and despair. Thirdly, there are systemic attacks on tenants in an apartment building, causing fear and uncertainty among the residents.

Two of these three crimes directly impact the members of the Women's Murder Club, while one has an indirect effect. This adds an extra layer of drama and tension to the story.

Mr. Patterson wastes no time in captivating the reader's attention. He starts off at a breakneck pace (pardon the pun), allowing the reader only a brief moment to catch their breath before he's off and running again. With short chapters and continuous threads between the characters, the stories are highly enjoyable reads for me. Some are better than others, but they are all consistently engaging.

I particularly relished the courtroom drama and was fascinated to witness just how fine the line can be between mental illness and insanity. Overall, it was a good read that kept me on the edge of my seat from start to finish.

I'm afraid. I'm very, very afraid—\\"bestseller\\" and \\"well-written\\" are definitely not synonymous.

I managed to reach Chapter 17, and I am extremely disappointed. I've put the book aside, so there will be no spoilers here. I watched \\"Women's Murder Club\\" on television and truly enjoyed Lindsay Boxer and her adventures. I had anticipated something similar in this novel, but I discovered that the writing was so uneven that it detracted from the storyline.

It has a fast pace, yet it isn't smooth. Sentences are abbreviated (a specific style intended to add urgency and \\"realism\\" to the narrator's voice), but the passive voice is also utilized. Timelines are reversed (page 50—\\"It was sad to see the disappointment on the faces of McNeil and Chi, but I had to break it to them. 'Thanks, Paul. We know his name. Did you find out where he used to work?'\\"). \\"Suddenly\\" this occurs and words are repeated in close proximity (a pet peeve of mine). Surprisingly, there are poignant moments where there is absolutely no emotion inserted, just the author's presumption that if these people died then the character must be feeling something that the reader will comprehend (page 40) (this was particularly strange to me as a reader since the story is told from a woman's perspective, even if she is as tough as nails).

I don't actually expect a great deal in a book I'm reading for pleasure (as long as I'm not pulled out of the story, I will happily follow where it leads), but this was dreadful.

What did I like about this book? The short chapters. It's a nice way to divide the book and a great device to switch seamlessly between scenes.

If anyone can recommend a really excellent James Patterson book, I'd like to give it a try. Enough people read his works that there must be one title I can finish!

I usually enjoy James Paterson's books.

Definitely not for his writing, but at least for his suspenseful stories.

However, The 6th Target fell a little short for me.

There was hardly any character development.

I felt like he wrote the book just to get another "Best Seller" under his belt.

As far as the Women's Murder Club series goes, I have only read the first one, which I really enjoyed.

This being the 6th book in the series, I got the impression that James Paterson really has no idea how to write about women.

Both his character's inner monologue and dialogue seemed extremely far-fetched and almost stupid to me.

Parts of the book were gripping and like his others it is a nice fast read.

But I just wasn't a big fan.

I felt like he started off with a pretty good story and then put no effort into developing his villains.

At the end I really feel like he just gave up and wanted to finish the book.

I hope that in his future works, he will focus more on character development and create more believable and engaging stories.

A guy shoots four people on San Francisco ferry - one of them Claire Washburn - and the manhunt for the killer begins.

Shortly afterwards, the killer shows up in front of Lindsay Boxer’s doorstep and admits to the killings. Yuki gets involved with the prosecution.

Meanwhile, a young daughter of the San Francisco Chronicle executive is abducted and Lindsay must figure out who has taken her and where she is being held.

Cindy moves into a new apartment building where a crazy person is killing dogs and harassing those who, in his deranged mind, are making too much noise. She investigates the strange pattern, despite feeling threatened and unsafe herself.

*****

Right off the bat, I noticed discrepancies in the story, referring to events from previous books.

I understand that earlier books were written by a different author, but it shouldn't be that difficult to ensure consistency. It's a bit off-putting, especially if you read the series consecutively.

The multiple cases keep it interesting and involve the entire gang, which is a nice change from just stories about Lindsay Boxer with the occasional appearance of the other members of the murder club squad.

We get to learn more about their lives and background stories.

However, one thing that gets old quickly is that Lindsay cries a lot lately. It gives the impression that she is a frail, overly emotional woman, even though she works on homicides. Homicide detective is surely a stressful job, but her constant crying or being on the verge of tears all the time seems strange.

I have to keep reading these books because I started them. However, wow, they are really getting bad.

The latest one left it wide open for the 7th book. Additionally, my boyfriend, who is a psychiatrist, took one look at the "Insane" killer and noted that it wasn't even described correctly. Also, I was left wondering. If this person was doped up as strongly as he was, how was he still so clever?

I am tired of Lindsey's whining. I don't believe in the friendships between the women; it totally falls flat. More than anything, I don't see the appeal of Lindsey's hardly-seen boyfriend, Joe. Why is she pining for him again? It beats me. Apparently, it beats her too since she keeps breaking up with him. Am I supposed to be rooting for them? Oops, my bad. And again, this book had 3 different plots, which was both confusing and frustrating.

I will read the 7th book just to be done! But I don't expect to like it.