BookBingeWomen's Murder Club Books in Order
The short answer
James Patterson · 26 books
- How many books?
- There are 26 books in the Women's Murder Club series, published 2001–2026.
- Is it finished?
- No — it's ongoing, with book 27 on the way.
- Next book
- 27 Stars, due 19 April 2027.See all upcoming releases →
- Where to start
- Start with 1st to Die (2001).
About 10,300 pages — roughly 170 hours of reading
Four San Francisco women — a homicide detective, a prosecutor, a reporter, and a medical examiner — team up to crack the city's most vicious crimes.
Here is the complete Women's Murder Club reading order — all 26 books by James Patterson, in the order you should read them:
Reading order
- 1st to DieFour women from different corners of crime-fighting band together to hunt a killer stalking San Francisco newlyweds in the book that launches the club.2001424 pages
- 2nd ChanceThe Women's Murder Club reunites to track down a shooter targeting the city's children and clergy.2002390 pages
- 3rd DegreeDetective Lindsay Boxer investigates after a fiery explosion tears through a San Francisco townhouse, exposing a radical group with a violent agenda.2004349 pages
- 4th of JulyA controversial shooting pulls Lindsay into deadly showdowns, courtroom trials, and dangerous secrets that threaten her career and freedom.2005400 pages
- The 5th HorsemanThe club investigates a string of mysterious patient deaths at a prestigious San Francisco hospital.2006410 pages
- The 6th TargetA brutal attack leaves one club member fighting for her life as the team races to stop a killer targeting the city's children.2007390 pages
- 7th HeavenA wave of arson fires across California, including one that leaves a wealthy couple dead, draws the club into a case with far-reaching consequences.2008381 pages
- The 8th ConfessionSomeone is hunting San Francisco's wealthiest residents, and the case tests the bonds of friendship within the club.2009366 pages
- The 9th JudgmentLindsay and the club face off against two deranged killers operating in the city at once.2010368 pages
- 10th AnniversaryLindsay's wedding celebration is overshadowed by a disturbing case involving a teenage girl and a missing newborn.2011416 pages
- 11th HourNewly pregnant, Lindsay investigates a string of murders tied to the death of a reclusive millionaire.2012416 pages
- 12th of NeverLindsay goes into labor even as two dangerous killers remain on the loose in San Francisco.2013397 pages
- Unlucky 13As Lindsay settles into new motherhood, the Women's Murder Club is stalked by a killer with nothing left to lose.2014416 pages
- 14th Deadly SinWith San Francisco under siege and every police officer a suspect, the club risks everything to expose the truth.2015367 pages
- 15th AffairA glamorous woman with alleged intelligence ties vanishes from a murder scene, pulling Lindsay into an international conspiracy.2016400 pages
- 16th SeductionStill reeling from a shocking betrayal, Lindsay uncovers a deadly conspiracy while investigating a string of bizarre deaths.2017384 pages
- The 17th SuspectLindsay hunts an unpredictable killer behind a series of seemingly random shootings terrorizing San Francisco.2018384 pages
- The 18th AbductionA case of three missing schoolteachers escalates from a missing-persons search into a murder investigation.2019416 pages
- The 19th ChristmasA mysterious criminal terrorizes San Francisco during the holiday season.2019400 pages
- The 20th VictimSimultaneous killings in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Chicago force the club to untangle a case spanning three cities.2020432 pages
- 21st BirthdayLindsay races to protect a young woman from a serial killer long enough for her to see her twenty-first birthday.2021416 pages
- 22 SecondsWith her badge and her life on the line, Lindsay digs into a dangerous illegal firearms operation racing against the clock.2022400 pages
- The 23rd MidnightA copycat killer begins recreating the crimes of a notorious murderer Lindsay once put behind bars.2023
- The 24th HourThe Women's Murder Club races against the clock to solve the high-profile murder of a wealthy San Francisco couple.2024384 pages
- 25 AliveThe club investigates the murder of a former SFPD chief found dead in Golden Gate Park.2025368 pages
- 26 BeautiesWhen young women begin disappearing across San Francisco, the Women's Murder Club races to find them before it's too late.2026432 pages
Good news: for this series, reading order and publication order are the same — just read straight down the list.
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How many Women's Murder Club books are there?
There are 26 books in the Women's Murder Club series by James Patterson, from 1st to Die (2001) to 26 Beauties (2026). Book 27, 27 Stars, is due 19 April 2027. Together they run to about 10,300 pages.
Is the Women's Murder Club series finished?
No. James Patterson is still writing it: book 27, 27 Stars, is due 19 April 2027, following 26 Beauties (2026).
What is the first Women's Murder Club book?
1st to Die (2001) is book one, at 424 pages. Four women from different corners of crime-fighting band together to hunt a killer stalking San Francisco newlyweds in the book that launches the club.
Should I read the Women's Murder Club series in publication order?
Yes. For the Women's Murder Club series, reading order and publication order are the same — 1st to Die (2001) through 26 Beauties (2026).
How long does it take to read all Women's Murder Club books?
About 10,300 pages across 26 books — roughly 170 hours at a page a minute. The longest is The 20th Victim (432 pages); the shortest is 3rd Degree (349 pages).