Review: 7th Heaven by James Patterson and Maxine Paetro

Last word first: I am finally vindicated for continuing with this series. It’s fantastic! (4/5)

Would Joe like this book? Yup.

Description: When a series of mysterious arsons start looking like they might be connected, Boxer and Conklin are busy trying to find the culprits before they strike again. Meanwhile, the disappearance and apparent murder of a high-profile young man appears to be solved when a prostitute confesses. Can Yuki make the charges stick?

My thoughts: Finally, the plot makes sense! I’ve complained before about the lack of cohesiveness in the plotting of this series, but 7th Heaven really pulls it together. I loved how the story was woven together, and the way the disparate crimes finally related to each other.

This story has plenty of thrills and chills as one of the Murder Club members deals with a threatening stalker. Whatever else you might say about James Patterson, his novels definitely have a way of gripping you and pulling you into the story. The gory details may be a little much for some readers, though.

My only complaint was that I didn’t like the way the love triangle between Joe, Conklin, and Lindsay was worked out. I don’t know that it could have been resolved in a way that would make me happy, though, so I might not be the best judge.