Women's Murder Club Books in Order

James Patterson's long-running mystery thriller series following San Francisco homicide detective Lindsay Boxer and her circle of friends, who pool their professional skills to solve the city's most disturbing murders. Each numbered installment builds on the next, making it a natural read in order.

Publication order

In the order the books were originally released.

  1. Cover of 1st to Die

    1st to Die

    2001 · James Patterson

    Homicide inspector Lindsay Boxer chases a killer targeting newlyweds, who are murdered on their wedding nights. As the case spirals, she pulls…

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  2. Cover of 2nd Chance

    2nd Chance

    2002 · James Patterson

    Lindsay Boxer returns to face a killer staging a string of seemingly random San Francisco murders that prove to be linked by a chilling pattern. As…

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  3. Cover of 3rd Degree

    3rd Degree

    2004 · James Patterson

    A bomb tears through a San Francisco home, launching Lindsay Boxer into a hunt for a shadowy group with a deadly agenda against prominent figures.…

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  4. Cover of 4th of July

    4th of July

    2005 · James Patterson

    Haunted by a shooting that lands her in a brutal civil trial, Lindsay Boxer retreats to the coastal town of Half Moon Bay to recover. Her escape…

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  5. Cover of The 5th horseman

    The 5th horseman

    2006 · James Patterson

    Lindsay Boxer investigates suspicious deaths inside a San Francisco hospital, where patients are dying under circumstances that point to deliberate…

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  6. Cover of The 6th Target

    The 6th Target

    2007 · James Patterson

    A gunman opens fire on a crowded San Francisco ferry, and Lindsay Boxer takes on the chaotic case. Meanwhile, a string of child abductions terrifies…

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  7. Cover of 7th Heaven

    7th Heaven

    2008 · James Patterson

    Lindsay Boxer and her partner track an arsonist whose fires leave wealthy couples dead in their burning homes, taunting investigators with literary…

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  8. Cover of The 8th confession

    The 8th confession

    2009 · James Patterson

    The murder of a beloved socialite and a separate string of deaths among the city's homeless population pull Lindsay Boxer and the Murder Club in…

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  9. Cover of The 9th judgment

    The 9th judgment

    2010 · James Patterson

    Lindsay Boxer hunts a killer who murders mothers and their children, leaving the city gripped by fear. At the same time, a cunning jewel thief known…

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  10. Cover of 10th Anniversary

    10th Anniversary

    2011 · James Patterson

    Now married and expecting, Lindsay Boxer is drawn into a wrenching case involving a missing newborn and a terrified young mother. While she searches…

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  11. Cover of 11th hour

    11th hour

    2012 · James Patterson

    Lindsay Boxer investigates a string of brutal killings tied to a powerful drug lord while severed heads are discovered buried on the estate of a…

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  12. Cover of 12th of never

    12th of never

    2013 · James Patterson

    Lindsay Boxer juggles motherhood with a wave of violent cases, including a killer dubbed by the press and a string of deaths tied to a bestselling…

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  13. Cover of Unlucky 13

    Unlucky 13

    2014 · James Patterson

    A horrific car crash reveals bodies that don't match the missing driver, launching Lindsay Boxer into a baffling case. The investigation soon…

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  14. Cover of 14th Deadly Sin

    14th Deadly Sin

    2015 · James Patterson

    Lindsay Boxer confronts a series of crimes that point disturbingly toward corruption within her own police department. As she investigates fellow…

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  15. Cover of 15th Affair

    15th Affair

    2016 · James Patterson

    When a shooting at a San Francisco hotel turns out to be far more than a simple crime, Lindsay Boxer is drawn into a web of espionage and lies. The…

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  16. Cover of 16th Seduction

    16th Seduction

    2017 · James Patterson

    A blaze at a beachside party leaves several dead, and Lindsay Boxer suspects arson and murder. The trail leads to a charming suspect who seems…

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  17. Cover of The 17th Suspect

    The 17th Suspect

    2018 · James Patterson

    Lindsay Boxer takes on a case involving a series of killings that the department is reluctant to prioritize because the victims are sex workers. As…

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  18. Cover of The 18th Abduction

    The 18th Abduction

    2019 · James Patterson

    Three teachers vanish in San Francisco, and Lindsay Boxer races to find them before it's too late. The investigation intersects with a chilling…

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  19. The 19th Christmas

    2019 · James Patterson

    As the holidays approach, Lindsay Boxer learns of a massive heist being planned in San Francisco, but the details are maddeningly vague. With…

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  20. Cover of The 20th Victim

    The 20th Victim

    2020 · James Patterson

    Lindsay Boxer investigates a series of sniper killings whose victims appear connected to the drug trade, suggesting a vigilante at work. As the case…

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  21. Cover of 21st Birthday

    21st Birthday

    2021 · James Patterson

    A young mother and her baby go missing, and the woman's husband becomes the obvious suspect, but Lindsay Boxer senses the truth is far stranger. As…

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  22. 22 Seconds

    2022 · James Patterson

    Lindsay Boxer faces a surge of violence tied to a flood of illegal guns and a string of killings linked to escaped convicts. As the threats multiply…

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  23. Cover of 23rd Midnight

    23rd Midnight

    2023 · James Patterson

    A bestselling true-crime author publishes a book predicting a series of murders, and when the killings begin to match his pages, Lindsay Boxer…

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  24. Cover of The 24th Hour

    The 24th Hour

    2024 · James Patterson

    Lindsay Boxer confronts a wave of violent crimes that strike close to home, testing her resolve as both an inspector and a mother. As the cases…

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  25. 25 Alive

    2025 · James Patterson

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  26. 26 Beauties

    2026 · James Patterson

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Companion & related books

Short-story collections and companion titles in this series.

Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Women's Murder Club books in?

Publication order — Author and publisher (the books are sequentially numbered) and widely recommended by readers Start with “1st to Die.”

How many books are in the Women's Murder Club series?

We list 26 books by James Patterson , published between 2001–2026.

Where can I buy the Women's Murder Club books?

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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted an error? We continuously correct the catalog.