3rd Degree
- Authors: Andrew Gross, James Patterson
- Series: Book 3 in the Women's Murder Club series
- Genres: Mystery
- Rank:Top 500 in Best Women Sleuths Books on Amazon
- Rating: 4.5 based on 18,199 reviews
- Release Date: March 1, 2004
- Print length: 341 pages (Hardcover)
About the book
Delivering the breakneck pace and never-saw-it-coming plot twists that have made James Patterson the most addictive writer at work today, 3rd Degree is another searing and unforgettable thriller from the nation's #1 bestselling suspense writer.
Detective Lindsay Boxer and Assistant District Attorney Jill Bernhardt were relaxing on a quiet afternoon in San Francisco when suddenly a townhouse across the street burst into flames. A chilling note signed by "August Spies" was discovered at the scene, and the whereabouts of an infant who was inside the house during the explosion remain unknown.
Shortly after, a series of violent incidents tied to political terrorism and involving "August Spies" begins to strike the city. The upcoming economic summit of the world's most influential nations is likely to be a prime target. The Women's Murder Club must delve deep into the chaos to uncover the truth before it's too late.