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.
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Buy on Amazon2001 · 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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Buy on Amazon2002 · 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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Buy on Amazon2004 · 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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Buy on Amazon2005 · 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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Buy on Amazon2006 · 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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Buy on Amazon2007 · 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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Buy on Amazon2008 · 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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Buy on Amazon2009 · 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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Buy on Amazon2010 · 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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Buy on Amazon2011 · 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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Buy on Amazon2012 · 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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Buy on Amazon2013 · 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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Buy on Amazon2014 · 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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Buy on Amazon2015 · 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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Buy on Amazon2016 · 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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Buy on Amazon2017 · 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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Buy on Amazon2018 · 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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Buy on Amazon2019 · 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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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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Buy on Amazon2020 · 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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Buy on Amazon2021 · 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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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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Buy on Amazon2023 · 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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Buy on Amazon2024 · 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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Companion & related books
Short-story collections and companion titles in this series.
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2016 · James Patterson
In this shorter story, prosecutor Yuki Castellano takes on a notorious gang leader in a high-stakes murder trial, while Lindsay Boxer works to keep…
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Buy on Amazon2017 · James Patterson
This shorter installment opens with medical examiner Claire Washburn presiding over a baffling autopsy, as a glamorous woman's body holds secrets…
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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.