22 Seconds

22 Seconds

(Women’s Murder Club 22)

Summary

'Smart characters, shocking twists' Lisa Gardner
'A compelling read with great set pieces and, most of all, that charismatic cast of characters' Sun
'I couldn't turn the pages quick enough' Heidi Perks
'Terrific, high-octane, really pacy' Jo Spain
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The SUNDAY TIMES bestseller


22 seconds... until Lindsay Boxer loses her badge - or her life.

SFPD Sergeant Boxer has guns on her mind.

There's buzz of a last-ditch shipment of drugs and weapons crossing the Mexican border ahead of new restrictive gun laws. Before Lindsay can act, her top informant tips her to a case that hits disturbingly close to home.

Former cops. Professional hits. All with the same warning scrawled on their bodies.

You talk, you die.

Now it's Lindsay's turn to choose.
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READERS ARE LOVING 22 SECONDS

'Another surefire winner'

'Superb read . . . page turning and gripping . . . James Patterson strikes again'
'One of James Patterson's best ever instalments'

Reviews

  • No one gets this big without natural storytelling talent - which is what Jim has, in spades.
    LEE CHILD, bestselling author of the Jack Reacher series

About the author

James Patterson

JAMES PATTERSON is one of the best-known and biggest-selling writers of all time. Among his creations are some of the world's most popular series including Alex Cross, the Women's Murder Club, Michael Bennett and the Private novels. He has written many other number one bestsellers including collaborations with President Bill Clinton and Dolly Parton, stand-alone thrillers and non-fiction. James has donated millions in grants to independent bookshops and has been the most borrowed adult author in UK libraries for the past fourteen years in a row. He lives in Florida with his family.
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