17th Suspect
| Company type | Novel |
|---|---|
| Industry | Publishing |
| Founded | 2018 |
| Founder | James Patterson, Maxine Paetro |
| Products | Book |
17th Suspect marks the seventeenth installment in the Women's Murder Club series, authored by James Patterson and Maxine Paetro.
Plot
San Francisco Police Sergeant Lindsay Boxer spearheads the investigation into a string of unresolved homicides targeting homeless people. Although these incidents fall outside her official jurisdiction, Lindsay advocates for intervention after a homeless woman accuses the police of neglect. This leads Lindsay to file a formal complaint against the lead detective, which subsequently prompts a counter-complaint and an ensuing review board hearing. Concurrently, Lindsay grapples with recurring symptoms linked to a previous medical condition.
The subplot centers on Yuki Castellano, a district attorney and member of the Women's Murder Club, as she prosecutes a complicated sexual assault case involving a male employee accusing his female superior. Yuki faces off against an adept defense lawyer while also confronting personal difficulties stemming from her husband's troubles.
Reviews
Reception for 17th Suspect was varied. Book Reporter commended the book for its gripping suspense and suggested that future volumes might feature major plot twists, highlighting the authors' readiness to eliminate pivotal characters unexpectedly. Conversely, reviewer Courtney Bauman regarded the novel as less engaging. Commercially, the book performed well, securing the number one spot on The New York Times Combined Print & E-Book Fiction bestseller list for two consecutive weeks in 2018.