2nd Chance by Andrew Gross, James Patterson (2002)

The book was good if yo like the murder club series this is another good one of James Patterson's book !!!

i need the book to complete my set. it looks great on my shelf next to the other James Patterson books

I think I am more impressed by Patterson than this book. EVERY book that Patterson writes simply consumes me. In general, the Murder Club series is probably my least favorite series. I think Alex Cross is much better and the Maximum series is just phenominal. But...this is by comparison. I have read the first 5 of the Murder Club and found it very enjoyable.

I am a little partial. I love anything by James Patterson, so it wasn't surprising that this book came through. As always, it is an easy read.

I read through this 2nd book as quick as the 1st to Die - This series is amazing and I can't wait to finish the rest of the books. It was not as graphic in details as the first but details were still amazing. James knows how to make you feel as if you are there with Lindsey and the girls. I would recommend this book and the series as a whole.

If you are a James Patterson fan you will not be disappointed with this book. It is a page turner from page one. He knows how to tell a crime story that is interesting but without a lot of blood and guts, just descripitive enough to get the picture.

I wanted to collect all 6 of The Women's Murder Club Books. I have been to San Francisco and have friends that live there and I can relate to the areas in the book. This book keeps you sitting on the edge of your seat.

I would love to write a review about this book but the seller never sent it.
I'm sure it would have been a good read since all the other woman's murder club books were.

I am collecting all James Patterson book. especially want the books 1 through 6 of the Women's murder club

Great book, mistery,crime, suspense and frienship ... !all in this one. Patterson keeps me reading all the time. I'm getting all of his books.

super fast shipping, loved the book. The book was definitely a page turner as are most of james patterson's novels.

James Patterson writes a great thriller. However...he hit a dry spell with VIOLETS ARE BLUE as a result of his seemingly incredible faux pas at the end of ROSES ARE RED (i.e. he TOLD us the identity of the Mastermind thus rendering one-half of the "BLUE" storyline impotent). Nevertheless, in 2ND CHANCE, the Women's Murder Club theme is solid and has panache.
Our new hero, Lindsay Boxer, had her life ripped apart in the first rendition of Patterson's Women's Murder Club, 1ST TO DIE, simply an outstanding thriller if you've not read it. 2ND CHANCE opens with Lindsay, now a Lieutenant, on sabbatical attempting to heal the wounds inflicted upon her, mentally and physically, in 1ST. Although unsure of the timing of her return, it becomes etched in stone when a young girl is gunned downed in front of a church by a sadistic sniper.

During her investigation, it quickly becomes apparent that this attack wasn't random rather, the young girl was a specific target. Further investigation leads Lindsay to a symbol, ultimately determined to be a Chimera. Just as quickly as the clues begin to dry up, an apparent suicide in Oakland is suddenly thrust into homicide status when Lindsay finds a chalk drawing of a Chimera at the scene. Lindsay now has her hands full with another serial. However, Lindsay has another problem; with the two murders linked, the murderer appears to be sending a racially-motivated message as both victims were black.

The plot thickens with another sniper-like murder, this time the victim is a cop. However, the killer doesn't stop there. In bold fashion, he steps up and delivers an incredible blow to Lindsay and the City with the very public murder of a highly visible individual (I'll leave it to the unsuspecting reader to find out!). With the politicos calling the spree racial, the heat has been turned up to high. Although Lindsay is now incensed, her investigation appears to be sending the message that the murderer isn't targeting race. Just where is this sadistic sniper leading her?

As introduced in 1ST, Lindsay calls upon her "investigative team," the members of the Women's Murder Club. Each member brings varied and pertinent skills and experience to the table. Claire is the medical examiner, Cindy, a newspaper reporter and Jill, the assistant D.A. As in 1ST, the Club is able, through its incredible spectrum of informational sources, to break down the mystique behind the Chimera and trace its roots...the prison system.

2ND CHANCE is Patterson's unheralded return to the thriller. While he appeared to be slumping in his last few Alex Cross renditions, 2ND CHANCE has the making of a solid performer. As always and almost in Patterson trademark form, 2ND CHANCE is a fast-paced read (a/k/a Patterson's "short" chapters) which makes the book tough to put down. The storyline remains relatively fresh throughout albeit corny in spots.

One off-tangent (which ultimately becomes ON-tangent) line is Lindsay's reunion with her estranged father, Marty. Marty left his family when Lindsay was a teenager and now, he's come back to make amends with his daughter. Marty becomes a beneficial character; as such, its important to know that he was formerly a cop.

Although 2ND CHANCE didn't "thrill" me the way 1ST TO DIE did, it is a fun, intriguing read. The members of the Women's Murder Club are intelligent and grounded...and fun. My hope is that Patterson continues to search for storylines which run the edge of the envelope.

Like most James Patterson fans I could not wait to read this book. I like the way Mr. Patterson writes and have read everything he has printed. I like the flow of his writing and that he does not ramble on like some other authors do. I was very happy with this book.

Great i got it right away and i like thiz book a lot it was recommended by one of my friends and i could see why she wanted me to read this i can't stop reading it..

I just love the girls murder club books. I've purchased all of them through e-bay and can't get enought of James Patterson's books. I've been able to purchase them at a reasonable rate for less than I can get from our local book store for used books, including the shipping charge. Thanks so much.

I was looking for this book in hardcover. The received it in the condition noted in a timely manner.

I bought this book as a suggestin from my niece. She said is was a great series and a real page turner. What I liked about the book is it is easy to read, it's not predictable and it kept my attention throughout the whole book. What I disliked about it. Nothing really. I like the fact that it has strong women "starring" in the book. I would recommend it to others.

I had the best experience when I purchased this book. It was exactly as described and I was very happy with my purchase. I actually had to buy the book as a replacement for a friend who lent me theirs. My dog had chewed the corner of their book and I have been looking everywhere for another one. It finally hit me to look on Ebay and sure enough I found the exact one that I needed. I will definately buy from this seller again.

Really like Patterson's "women's murder club" series and this was one I hadn't read yet. It was very good but not really excellent. Not sure I would consider the entire series excellent but they are very entertaining and keep me on my treadmill! I judge books by how they hold my interest as it seems the only time I have to read is in the morning, before work, on my treadmill! Thanks for giviing me the opportunity to provide this review and sorry it took so long!

James Patterson is the King of the suspenseful tale. His books are truly impossible to put down. However, the character development in his Murder Club series is not nearly as good as it is in his Alex Cross books. Mr. Patterson seems to have found his success and is now in the business of turning out books at a pace that doesn't permit him to write with the same quality as he once did. While I "lived" Alex Cross, I was merely on the outside watching the women of 2nd chance. A good book, but not up to the standards of Patterson's first novels.

Love the Author he keeps it interesting and throws in those twist and turns where you really don’t expect it. The characters are real; they grow with the story and keep it real.
I love his subtle hints, the ones that you read now and then realize later when you find out something else in the story, great summer read, do all Five.