9th Judgement: Women and children will be the first to die... (Women’s Murder Club 9) [Paperback] Patterson, James

A sniper is targeting mothers and children in San Francisco's most crowded streets. Detective Lindsay Boxer and the Women's Murder Club are racing against a killer who strikes without warning, without pattern, and always disappears. As the body count rises and the city goes into lockdown, Lindsay's own life begins to fracture — her marriage is crumbling and a shocking revelation about her husband threatens everything. Patterson's signature short chapters and relentless pacing make this one of the faster reads in the series. The dual pressure of hunting a seemingly untouchable shooter while her personal world implodes gives this instalment real urgency. If you like your thrillers breakneck and your protagonists pushed to the edge, this delivers. Perfect for fans of Harlan Coben or anyone who needs something propulsive for a long flight.