2nd Chance (Patterson novel)
| Company type | Novel |
|---|---|
| Industry | Literature |
| Founder | James Patterson, Andrew Gross |
| Products | Women's Murder Club series |
2nd Chance represents the second installment in the Women's Murder Club collection authored by James Patterson alongside Andrew Gross, succeeding 1st to Die.
Plot summary
Lieutenant Lindsay Boxer of the homicide division, still healing from the loss of her partner, delves into investigations surrounding the deaths of an 11-year-old girl and an elderly woman. Her inquiry reveals connections to the prison hate group Chimera. Following a sniper's fatal shooting of a police officer and the subsequent murder of her superior, suspicion falls on former officer Frank Coombs. Concurrently, Jill is expecting a child, Claire faces threats, and Cindy becomes involved with Aaron Winslow, the pastor linked to the slain girl. Lindsay's father makes an unexpected return, covertly pursuing Chimera due to his involvement in a previous homicide.
The investigation eventually leads Lindsay to Rusty Coombs, Frank's son, who initiates a shooting spree on a university campus as an act of vengeance. In the resulting confrontation, Lindsay fatally shoots Rusty. The closing segment discloses Lindsay's father expressing remorse for his earlier deceit and revealing that he named his boat Buttercup, a cherished nickname for her.
Reception
According to Publishers Weekly, 2nd Chance stands as Patterson's most gripping novel since When the Wind Blows.