"25 Alive is a roller coaster of a ride from the first to the last page and was impossible to put down.

I should have walked the dog first.

When Lindsay Boxer gets a call to a murder scene she is beyond shocked that it is her mentor and close friend Warren Jacobi who has been brutally murdered.

Lndsay vows to find the culprit at any cost.

Yuki is prosecuting a major case that involves the drug cartel which brings it own danger.

Twists and turns with red herrings all at lighting speed had me holding my breath and hoping for the best.

James Patterson and Maxine Paetro take you the reader on a journey you wont soon forget and will having you begging for the next book in The Women's Murder Club.

Now there's a club I would love to join ( I could never match wits with these ladies).

Thanks to NetGalley and Little Brown and Company for the privilege of reading and reviewing 25 Alive."

"4.5 stars, actually.

Would you believe my last book in this long-running series was the 19th? I'll concede that it helps that I didn't miss any of those that came before, but it still came as a surprise when I was able to zip through this one - the 25th - as if I hadn't missed a beat.

Well, with a couple of relatively minor exceptions. San Francisco detective Lindsay Boxer, who arguably is the star of the show, had a daughter Julie, who is now five years old. She and the rest of the so-called Women's Murder Club - medical examiner Claire Washburn, San Francisco Examiner crime reporter Cindy Thomas, assistant district attorney Yuki Castellano - are more experienced and wiser. Otherwise, it's basically same old, same old, but that's certainly not a bad thing.

This one begins with the unthinkable - and a happening that ain't happening in my review. Suffice it to say there's a single clue - the words "I Said, You Dead" left at the scene. That happening rallies all the troops, including Lindsay's boss, Jackson Brady, Cindy (who can smell a great story a continent away). Close on the heels of that one comes another one - and again, those same words.

Meantime, Yuki is prosecuting a murder case against a member of a Mexican cartel, who's also a suspected serial killer. Almost immediately, it becomes clear that someone - most likely others in the cartel - are intent on making sure the trial never takes place, and their methods take jury tampering to a whole new level.

On that front, Lindsay's husband, FBI agent Joe Molinari, gets involved, and readers begin to suspect a link between the "I Said" events and the trial. Bringing both to a close, though, takes up most of the pages and leads readers through another nail-biting adventure right up to the end. With which, I'm satisfied. I'm also happy to thank the publisher, via NetGalley, for the opportunity to get back in the game via a pre-release copy. Good job once again!
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"If you were captivated by the powerful character study in Carrie Soto is Back, then you simply must read Tiger, Tiger. Through his vivid, descriptive writing, Patterson truly makes you feel like you're walking in the shoes of golfing legend Tiger Woods. As someone who doesn't follow sports closely, I was amazed at how quickly I found myself invested in and rooting for Tiger's journey.

This novel goes far beyond just recounting the highs and lows of an iconic athletic career. At its heart, Tiger, Tiger is a profound exploration of the importance of family, the power of perseverance, and the strength required to overcome immense adversity. There were many moments that had me tearing up, so moved by the raw emotion and humanity that Patterson captures on the page.

Whether you're a diehard golf fan or someone like me who is new to Tiger's story, this book is an absolute must-read. I'm so grateful I had the chance to read an advance copy - it's a true triumph that I know will stay with me for a long time. Do yourself a favor and pick up Tiger, Tiger as soon as it’s available."