I get irritated on a regular basis with James Patterson’s ability to turn out multiple books per year. I feel like it affects his storytelling ability. While I believe this wholeheartedly, it doesn’t keep me from actually reading his books. I even enjoy his books, especially The 15th Affair.
Do I believe he could be a better storyteller if he took a bit longer on his books? Absolutely! But he creates characters that are believable, relatable and wonderful.
My favorite character of his is actually a woman. Lindsey Boxer is a cop, so she’s definitely tough. She gives off a little masculine energy, but I have actually come to expect this from male authors writing about women. Reading about an empowered woman is actually refreshing. Lindsey is a cop, but she’s feminine as well. She worries about her family, she worries about her coworkers, and she nurtures when necessary.
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Synopsis
In the 15th Affair, Lindsey has gotten married and has had a child. She is a devoted mom, but still has a nanny, because she didn’t give up her career. We don’t really find out what her husband Joe does for a living, but it is hinted that he’s a spy.
Lindsey doesn’t even really know what he does. She knows what little he claims he can tell her, but when he disappears, she determines to find out more. She has been assigned a murder investigation, and she starts to wonder if her husband is involved somehow.
I don’t give spoilers, but James Patterson does a very good job of keeping the story going without going too fast. This book is an easy read but isn’t unintelligent. I don’t ever feel during reading that James is insulting my intelligence.
My Thoughts
I’m only about halfway through this book right now, but will add an update, and a score (out of 10) when I’m finished. For now, I’m pretty happy with this book, and will continue to read it and enjoy it. I’ll also be looking for the rest of the Lindsey Boxer books and check them out too. I hope to have a huge library by the time I’m done, with plenty of fodder for future reviews.
I’d love to check out 15th Affair! Take me to Amazon!
Conclusion
Update: I did end up finishing the book, but have not started any other books by James Patterson. Throughout my blogging journey, I discovered indie and self-published books.
Never looked back.
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Until Next Time, Friends!
The rest of the books in The Women’s Murder Club Series
