This book is, as always, a real page-turner.

The story is so engaging that you just can't put it down. The characters are not only easy to read about but also extremely likeable.

Each one has their own unique personality and charm, which makes you really care about what happens to them.

As soon as I finished this book, I was already eager to move on to the next one in the series.

I can't wait to see what adventures and challenges the characters will face next.

This author really knows how to write a great story that keeps you hooked from start to finish.

I highly recommend this book to anyone who loves a good read.

Since so many others have already outlined the general plot of this story, which involves a huge lawsuit against a hospital and suspicious deaths that may or may not have been committed by a doctor, I'll simply leave a brief comment.

Although the story isn't overly complicated, it was still a quick and enjoyable read. What's more, the ending was one that I didn't anticipate. However, it's important to note that THE 5TH HORSEMAN is not an Alex Cross novel, as one reviewer seemed to complain. Instead, this is the story of Lindsay Boxer, a Lieutenant in the SFPD, and her fellow friends in the Women's Murder Club.

I found the story to be both heartfelt and emotional, filled with action and adventure. As I mentioned earlier, it was a very quick and satisfying read. It kept me engaged from beginning to end, and I was eager to find out what would happen next. The characters were well-developed, and I could easily relate to their experiences and emotions. Overall, I would highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a good mystery or thriller.

Ok, so this particular book didn't appeal to me as much as the previous few. I had the impression that with two cases unfolding simultaneously, neither of them was described in great detail nor were they overly challenging to solve. Additionally, I was disappointed that Joe didn't feature prominently in the story. We really need more of Joe to add that extra charm and excitement. Another aspect that I didn't quite like was the frequent change in point of view to different characters. It sometimes made it a bit disjointed and hard to follow. However, despite these drawbacks, I still found the book somewhat enjoyable. It just didn't reach the same level of awesomeness as the others in the series.

Book 5 in The Women’s Murder Club series was published in 2006.

It earns a rating of 3.5 stars.

In its own way, it is entertaining, but it really feels like more of the same.

JP has an almost unending ability to blend the grotesque with the cheesy. I must admit that this reveals a lot about me, but it's the cheesy parts that linger in my mind. It's not a bad pun, if I do say so myself.

The reason why the series is named The Women’s Murder Club escapes me.

Lindsay Boxer is always at the forefront, while the other three members of the club contribute next to nothing to the plot.

This book is a combination of a courtroom thriller and a hospital murder mystery.

Patients enter the hospital with something like a broken arm and are soon discovered dead, with caduceus buttons on their eyes.

When one of the murder club members' mothers dies in the hospital, the investigation takes on a very personal tone.

If you're a fan of JP, this book will likely be to your liking.

It's entertaining, but nothing particularly special.

This fifth installment of the Women's Murder Club is truly captivating.

It focuses on the mysterious deaths of people who have been admitted through the ER of the Municipal Hospital. On one hand, there is a civil case being tried in the courtroom against the hospital, with 20 plaintiffs seeking punitive damages for the loss of their loved ones. On the other hand, Lindsay discovers that the deaths are still occurring.

Take the case of Yuki Castellano's Mom, Keiko, for example. She was a lively fifty-something who suffered a TIA and then, just two days later, died after being given the wrong medication. It's rather baffling that the authorities didn't act sooner. It's only towards the end, when a five-year-old also becomes a victim of this so-called Angel of Death, that the full police force converges on the hospital.

This book really touched me in a unique way compared to the others in the series. We all have family members, friends, or loved ones who have been in the hospital, and we all hope and pray that they don't come out in a worse state than when they went in. I could deeply empathize with Yuki's feelings. It's also at this moment that Lindsay Boxer realizes she can better serve the SFPD by being out on the streets, solving crimes, rather than being stuck behind a desk.

Overall, this installment offers a thrilling and emotional ride that keeps readers on the edge of their seats.

This book stands out better than others in the series. The typical couple of plots in it have a certain style.

The characters are vivid and lively. The hospital atmosphere described is quite realistic (maybe a bit scary as you can put yourself in the patients' shoes...). There is a final twist that reveals the guilt of someone (O'Mara) whom you wouldn't have thought about.

However, there are some unexplainable facts. Garza isn't the best in his field, yet he lands a good job. Then he decides to flee to Brazil, abandoning a good position and all his earnings. O'Mara is foolish enough to fall in love with him even though she knows he's a murderer. But overall, the book is still okay.

And one final point: I don't quite understand Joe's role in the series. Since Patterson's books aren't usually of the romance genre. Or are they? It makes me wonder about the true nature and direction of this series.

I've always had a great passion for the captivating storylines that lie beneath Patterson's books. However, for some reason, I had deliberately steered clear of the Women's Murder Club series. That was until a friend of mine highly encouraged me to give it a try. And here I am, having delved into the fifth installment of the series.

To my pleasant surprise, it has been a truly satisfying read. The plot is filled with excellent twists and turns that constantly keep you on the edge of your seat. There are also bits of intrigue sprinkled throughout the story, which manage to keep mystery readers like me fully engaged from start to finish.

Moreover, it is a very fast read. You could easily breeze through it on a day off, provided you have minimal interruptions. It's one of those books that draw you in and make you lose track of time as you become completely immersed in the thrilling world Patterson has created.

I'm glad I finally took my friend's advice and gave this series a chance. I'm looking forward to exploring more of the Women's Murder Club adventures in the future.

James Patterson is truly a publisher's dream come true.

He has created two highly popular mystery/thriller series that regularly grace the bestseller lists. What's more, he even makes appearances on the show Castle, adding to his already considerable popularity.

The fifth installment in his Women's Murder Club series, 5th Horseman, is appropriately titled. In this book, our four female protagonists are faced with three concurrent cases. There's a hospital malpractice suit, a murder spree within the same hospital, and a series of deaths of young escorts.

However, this is where the problem lies. There is simply too much happening in this book. By cramming more action than a typical Bruckheimer movie into just 410 pages, Patterson and his co-author Maxine Paetro sacrifice important aspects such as character development. It would have been a far superior book if they had focused solely on the hospital malpractice/hospital murder plot and saved the escort murders for another installment.

On the positive side, the book is a very quick read. With chapters lasting only three or four pages at most, a strong reader can breeze through it in less than a day. While it may not be high literature, it does offer a fun way to spend a few hours.

Overall, 5th Horseman has its flaws, but it still manages to provide an entertaining read for fans of the Women's Murder Club series.

The Women's Murder Club series has had a good continuation.

The character development in this installment is quite excellent. Each character has shown growth and complexity, making them more engaging and relatable.

However, it should be noted that the book was a little slow in certain parts. There were some sections where the pacing could have been quicker to maintain a more consistent level of excitement.

Nonetheless, when looking at the book as a whole, it moved along well. The story had enough twists and turns to keep me interested and eager to find out what would happen next.

I truly enjoyed the ride that this book took me on. It was a great addition to the Women's Murder Club series and I look forward to reading more in the future.

Overall, despite the few slow moments, it was a satisfying read that left me always wanting more.

Final rating: 4.00

This book is easily the best in the series. It is quite simply amazing and it's really hard to find any faults with it.

It is extremely easy and simple to read, with non-stop action and mystery that keeps you on the edge of your seat from start to finish.

The ending of this book is one of the best I have ever read. It ties up all the loose ends in a satisfying way and leaves you with a sense of fulfillment.

I highly recommend this book to anyone who loves a good adventure or mystery. It is a must-read for fans of the genre and will not disappoint.

The 5th Horseman is a book that seems to have a lot going on, but in reality, it falls short in many aspects. We are introduced to an "angel of death" killer targeting healthy patients in a hospital and a separate storyline of escorts being murdered. However, these two plots have no connection, which leads to a lot of action-packed but ultimately unsatisfying short chapters. The lack of plausibility, research, character development, and satisfying endings is frustrating.

This book would have been much better if it had focused on just one case. The constant use of pet names like "Butterfly" and "Angelface" between grown women and the excessive hugging, especially over a dead body at a crime scene, is ridiculous. The over-the-top expressions of pride and love followed by crying also become tiresome.

Overall, this is a terrible addition to the series and my least favorite so far. I can only give it ⭐⭐ or 2 stars.

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