Women's Murder Club Books in Order
Four professional women in San Francisco—homicide detective Lindsay Boxer, medical examiner Claire Washburn, reporter Cindy Thomas, and assistant DA Jill Bernhardt—form an unofficial crime-solving group. They share information across their respective fields to crack cases the system can't solve alone. The series blends gripping murder mysteries with the deep friendships between these four women as they navigate careers, relationships, and danger.
1st to Die
San Francisco homicide detective Lindsay Boxer investigates a brutal double murder on a couple's wedding night. She recruits three other professional women to form an unofficial crime-solving club that combines their unique expertise to catch a killer the police can't find.
Published: 2001
2nd Chance
A sniper is targeting African Americans in San Francisco, and when the killer strikes close to home, Lindsay and the Women's Murder Club must untangle a web of racial hatred and personal vendettas.
Published: 2002
3rd Degree
A domestic terrorist group is targeting San Francisco's wealthy elite with bombs and arson. Lindsay and the club race to stop the attacks while each member faces personal crises that threaten to tear the group apart.
Published: 2004
4th of July
Lindsay faces a wrongful death lawsuit after a shooting, retreating to a small coastal town to recover. But when a series of brutal murders rocks the quiet community, she can't help but investigate.
Published: 2005
The 5th Horseman
Patients are dying at San Francisco Municipal Hospital under mysterious circumstances, and the club investigates whether a serial killer is operating within the medical system.
Published: 2006
The 6th Target
A deranged gunman opens fire on a crowded San Francisco ferry, and one of the club members is among the victims. Lindsay hunts the shooter while dealing with the devastating personal fallout.
Published: 2007
7th Heaven
A serial arsonist is burning down the mansions of the wealthy, killing the occupants inside. Meanwhile, the governor's son has gone missing, and Lindsay must juggle both high-profile cases.
Published: 2008
The 8th Confession
A homeless man and a pair of wealthy socialites are murdered in seemingly unrelated cases. The club works both investigations, uncovering connections between the city's richest and poorest residents.
Published: 2009
The 9th Judgment
A cat burglar escalates to murder, targeting the homes of the wealthy. At the same time, a mother and child are gunned down, and Lindsay must determine if the cases are connected while protecting her own family.
Published: 2010
10th Anniversary
A pregnant teenager claims she killed her newborn baby, but Lindsay suspects the girl is covering for someone. The club celebrates its tenth anniversary while tackling their most emotionally charged case yet.
Published: 2011
11th Hour
Severed heads are turning up in a San Francisco mansion garden, and Lindsay faces pressure from the new police chief while a string of restaurant robberies turns deadly.
Published: 2012
12th of Never
Lindsay is in the hospital about to give birth when a serial killer begins sending her cryptic messages. She must protect her newborn while hunting a murderer.
Published: 2013
Unlucky 13
A vengeful psychopath targets Lindsay and the club while a string of bizarre fast-food restaurant bombings terrorizes San Francisco.
Published: 2014
14th Deadly Sin
Masked cops are robbing drug dealers and killing anyone in their way. Lindsay must determine whether her fellow officers have gone rogue.
Published: 2015
15th Affair
A murder at a luxury hotel reveals international espionage. Lindsay's investigation threatens her marriage as secrets from her husband's past surface.
Published: 2016
16th Seduction
A scientist acquitted of bioterrorism may not be innocent after all. When a new attack hits San Francisco, Lindsay questions everything she believed.
Published: 2017
17th Suspect
A serial killer targets the homeless while a movie mogul faces harassment accusations. Lindsay juggles both high-profile cases.
Published: 2018
18th Abduction
Three female teachers vanish without a trace. Lindsay uncovers a connection to a war criminal hiding in San Francisco.
Published: 2019
19th Christmas
Lindsay and the club face a holiday crisis when a master thief plans a spectacular Christmas Eve heist that could turn deadly.
Published: 2019
20th Victim
Three victims are gunned down simultaneously in three different cities. Lindsay coordinates with law enforcement nationwide to stop coordinated sniper attacks.
Published: 2020
21st Birthday
A young mother and her baby go missing on the mother's 21st birthday. As days pass, Lindsay fears the worst in this deeply personal case.
Published: 2021
22 Seconds
Lindsay's investigation into drug trafficking collides with a bombing at the Mexican border. Twenty-two seconds is all it takes for everything to change.
Published: 2022
23rd Midnight
A copycat killer recreates the crimes of a notorious serial bomber and the club must stop the attacks before midnight.
Published: 2023