Part of Women's Murder Club, book 2
First published 2005
Police homicide inspector Lindsay Boxer arrives at a horrific crime scene outside a San Francisco church. A gunman has opened fire on children, yet somehow only one person has died. The shooting seems random, but Boxer suspects otherwise. When an elderly black woman is found hanged, Boxer sees a pattern emerging. She reunites with her Women's Murder Club partners: medical examiner Claire, assistant district attorney Jill, and Chronicle reporter Cindy. Together, they uncover connections that reveal a killer driven by motives that shock the nation. As the investigation deepens, Boxer and her team race to stop a madman whose brutal agenda threatens more innocent lives. The case tests their friendship and professional skills as they confront evil that strikes at the heart of their community.
Genres: mystery, crime, thriller, action
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: amateur-sleuth, found-family
Setting: San Francisco
Period: 21st-century
400 pages · Paperback · Little, Brown and Company
Content warnings: violence