1st to Die: Book Guide, Author and Facts
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Four women-four friends-share a determination to stop a killer who has been stalking newlyweds in San Francisco. Each one holds a piece of the puzzle: Lindsay Boxer is a homicide inspector in the San Francisco Police Department, Claire Washburn is a medical examiner, Jill Bernhardt is an assistant D.A., and Cindy Thomas just started working the crime desk of the San Francisco Chronicle.But the usual procedures aren't bringing them any closer to stopping the killings. So these women form a Women's Murder Club to collaborate outside the box and pursue the case by sidestepping their bosses and giving one another a hand.The four women develop intense bonds as they pursue a killer whose crimes have stunned an entire city. Working together, they track down the most terrifying and unexpected killer they have ever encountered-before a shocking conclusion in which everything they knew turns out t
Quick facts about 1st to Die
- Title: 1st to Die
- Author: James Patterson
- First published: 2001
- Genre: fiction, women detectives, serial murders
- OpenLibrary ID: OL167189W
Where to read 1st to Die
1st to Die by James Patterson is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.
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Frequently asked questions
What is 1st to Die about?
Four women-four friends-share a determination to stop a killer who has been stalking newlyweds in San Francisco.
Who wrote 1st to Die?
1st to Die was written by James Patterson.
When was 1st to Die published?
1st to Die was first published in 2001.



