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The 18th Abduction

By James Patterson & Maxine Paetro
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Detective Lindsay Boxer's investigation into the disappearance of three teachers escalates from missing persons to murder in this "shocking" Women's Murder Club thriller (Lisa Gardner, #1 NYT bestselling author).

For a trio of colleagues, an innocent night out after class ends in a deadly torture session. They vanish without a clue -- until a body turns up. With the safety of San Francisco's entire school system at stake, Lindsay has never been under more pressure. As the chief of police and the press clamor for an arrest in the "school night" case, Lindsay turns to her best friend, investigative journalist Cindy Thomas. Together, Lindsay and Cindy take a new approach to the case, and unexpected facts about the victims leave them stunned.

While Lindsay is engrossed in her investigation, her husband Joe meets an Eastern European woman who claims to have seen a notorious war criminal -- long presumed dead -- from her home country. Before Lindsay can verify the woman's statement, Joe's mystery informant joins the ranks of the missing women. Lindsay, Joe, and the entire Women's Murder Club must pull together to protect their city and one another -- not from a ghost, but from a true monster.

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Surprised Face with Open Mouth“I binged The 18th Abduction right after The 17th Suspect, and this series continues to be as fast-paced and engaging as ever. James Patterson has a way of making these books so easy to follow—it’s effortless to get lost in the story, whether you’re reading or listening. This installment felt a little different, with a dual timeline that dives into Joe’s past while Lindsay investigates the disappearance of three teachers. The stakes were high in both cases, and the twists kept me hooked. I especially enjoyed the deeper look into Joe’s world and the international angle of his case. As always, the short chapters and non-stop action made it impossible to put down. If you’re a Women’s Murder Club fan, this one delivers something fresh while keeping the same addictive energy. I finished it in a day and was left wanting more. Thankfully there are several books left in this series; all of why my library has available!”

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