The 8th ConfessionThe 8th Confession
Score Modern
What it's about
At San Francisco's party of the year, a killer waits for the perfect moment to take revenge on the city's most celebrated couple, Isa and Ethan Bailey. As Lindsay Boxer investigates, a preacher to the homeless is found brutally executed.
Why it's worth reading
It was a #1 New York Times bestseller and spent 24 weeks on the lists.
You'll love it if you liked
The 5th Horseman
15th Affair
3rd DegreeGood to know
It's part of the Women's Murder Club series.
By the numbers
- Readers15 out of 100 · counts 42%
- Critics0 out of 100 · counts 14%
- Bestseller43 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
- #552 of the 623 mysteries and thrillers we rank
- #1483 of the 1,647 modern books we rank
- #2781 of the 3,056 books we rank
Why it made the list
Reads as
Gripping, Adventurous
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Is The 8th Confession worth reading?
Yes. It was a #1 New York Times bestseller and spent 24 weeks on the lists. It ranks #2,781 of the 3,056 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 57.2 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is The 8th Confession about?
At San Francisco's party of the year, a killer waits for the perfect moment to take revenge on the city's most celebrated couple, Isa and Ethan Bailey. As Lindsay Boxer investigates, a preacher to the homeless is found brutally executed.
How long does it take to read The 8th Confession?
About 9 hours (360 pages), or about 3 weeks at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after The 8th Confession?
If you liked it, try The 5th Horseman by James Patterson and Maxine Paetro, 15th Affair by James Patterson and Maxine Paetro or 3rd Degree by James Patterson and Andrew Gross.