December 2017
Fifteen months ago, Detective Lindsay Boxer's life was perfect. She had a beautiful child and a doting husband, Joe, who helped her catch a criminal who'd brazenly detonated a bomb in downtown San Francisco, killing twenty-five people. But Joe wasn't everything that Lindsay thought he was, and she's still reeling from his betrayal as a wave of mysterious heart attacks claim victims across San Francisco.
As if that weren't enough, the bomber is about to go on trial, and his defense raises damning questions about Lindsay and Joe's investigation. Not knowing whom to trust, and struggling to accept the truth about the man she thought she knew, Lindsay must connect the dots of a deadly conspiracy before a brilliant criminal puts her on trial.
Between The Pages
16th Seduction delivers another gripping chapter in Lindsay Boxer’s journey, weaving together a tense bombing investigation with the emotional fallout of her husband’s betrayal. The novel balances a fast-moving plot, complete with a chilling bomber who always seems one step ahead, with Lindsay’s struggle to regain her footing both personally and professionally. The courtroom twists add an extra layer of suspense as past decisions resurface in dangerous ways. Patterson keeps the stakes high while grounding the story in Lindsay’s resilience, making this installment both compelling and emotionally resonant.
Rating: 4 Stars
