4th of July4th of July
Score Modern
What it's about
Detective Lindsay Boxer, charged in a shooting that killed a young suspect, faces a trial that could end her career, while she retreats to a small coastal town where a series of murders echo a case she can't forget. The Women's Murder Club fights deadly showdowns and dangerous secrets.
Why it's worth reading
It spent 4 weeks at #1 on the New York Times bestseller list.
You'll love it if you liked
The 9th Judgment
The 5th Horseman
1st to DieGood to know
It's the fourth Women's Murder Club book; start with 1st to Die.
By the numbers
- Readers34 out of 100 · counts 42%
- Critics0 out of 100 · counts 14%
- Bestseller41 out of 100 · counts 34% (its stronger lane)
- Buzz0 out of 100 · counts 10%
Critics and Bestseller are two ways to earn a place: a book's stronger one counts more. Buzz rewards recent bestseller weeks and prizes, so older books start at zero. The parts combine into the Must-Read Score, shown on a scale where the best book we found scores 99 and the last book to make the ranking scores 50.
Where it ranks
- #398 of the 555 mysteries and thrillers we rank
- #1193 of the 1,573 modern books we rank
- #2205 of the 2,816 books we rank
Why it made the list
Reads as
Gripping, Dark
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Quick answers
Is 4th of July worth reading?
Yes. It spent 4 weeks at #1 on the New York Times bestseller list. It ranks #2,205 of the 2,816 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 61.8 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is 4th of July about?
Detective Lindsay Boxer, charged in a shooting that killed a young suspect, faces a trial that could end her career, while she retreats to a small coastal town where a series of murders echo a case she can't forget. The Women's Murder Club fights deadly showdowns and dangerous secrets.
How long does it take to read 4th of July?
About 11 hours (448 pages), or about 3 weeks at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after 4th of July?
If you liked it, try The 9th Judgment by James Patterson and Maxine Paetro, The 5th Horseman by James Patterson and Maxine Paetro or 1st to Die by James Patterson.