Advanced Reader Review of "The 8th Confession" by James Patterson and Maxine Paetro

[John Masse]

Okay, so this review isn't THAT advanced. By a day. But I told myself when I started the book, that if I finished it before the books release date (April 27th), that I'd add the "advanced" to the title, something I've only done once before. But enough about this random way to start a blog, lets dive into the only episode of the Women's Murder Club this year, The 8th Confession .

When it comes to murders, those of homeless people are the hardest to solve. No one seems to want to stir the life they have become accustomed to, and the homeless are weary to trust cops to begin with. When one homeless man, known around the streets of San Fransico as Bagman Jesus, is found brutally executed, the same principle almost held true. But San Fransico Chronicle reporter Cindy Thomas stumbles onto the scene, she sees the apparent care and worth that Bagman had on the homeless. Determined to not let him fall through the cracks, Cindy investigates further. But what she finds proves that appearances can be quite decieving.

On the other end of the proverbial social food chain, Isa and Ethan Bailey come home from another lavish party. They are rich, beautiful, and envied my so many. Their lives are perfect, until they are found dead in their beds. No bullet holes or stab wounds are on the bodies. Both were healthy, health conscious, and in their 30's. So what could have killed these seemingly vibrant people? That is up to Seargeant Lindsay Boxer and her partner, Inspector Rich Conklin, to find out.

The book took many turns I wasn't expecting. Points at the start of the book, that seemingly have no ties to the story we expect, become vital parts of the ending. With new love interests abound, and an ending that may have some longtime WMC fans teary eyed, The 8th Confession is definetly a must read for any and all Patterson fans.