March 2019
When a series of shootings exposes San Francisco to a mysterious killer, a reluctant woman decides to put her trust in Sergeant Lindsay Boxer. The confidential informant's tip leads Lindsay to a disturbing conclusion: something has gone horribly wrong inside the police department.
The hunt for the killer lures Lindsay out of her jurisdiction and impacts her in dangerous ways. She suffers unsettling medical symptoms, and her friends in the Women's Murder Club warn her against taking the crimes to heart. But with lives at stake, the detective can't help but follow the case into terrifying terrain.
A decorated officer, loving wife, devoted mother, and loyal friend, Lindsay has always acted with unwavering integrity. But now she is confronting a killer who is determined to undermine it all.
Between The Pages
The 17th Suspect offers a solid and engaging entry in the Women’s Murder Club series, even if it unfolds with a quieter intensity than some of its predecessors. The central mystery—rooted in a string of unsettling shootings and a potential breach within the police department—keeps the tension steady, while Lindsay’s troubling health symptoms add a personal layer that deepens the stakes. The story’s emotional core comes from watching Lindsay and Joe begin to reconnect after earlier turmoil, grounding the plot in the relationships that make the series resonate. While not the most pulse pounding installment, it remains a compelling, character-driven chapter that moves Lindsay’s arc forward in meaningful ways.
Rating: 4 Stars
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