How many Women's Murder Club books are there?

There are 26 Women's Murder Club books, as of September 2026.

Is the Women's Murder Club series finished?

No, James Patterson is still adding to it.

Did James Patterson write other series?

Yes: Alex Cross, Travis McKinley, Maximum Ride, Michael Bennett and Private.

Women's Murder Club books in order A series by James Patterson

The Women's Murder Club series by James Patterson has 26 books, from 1st to Die (Mar 2001) to 25 Alive (2025). Read it in order, starting with 1st to Die.

Reading order: 1 1st to Die (2001) · 2 2nd Chance (2002) · 3 3rd Degree (2004) · 4 4th of July (2005) · 5 The 5th Horseman (2006) · 6 The 6th Target (2007) · 7 7th Heaven (2008) · 8 8th Confession (2009) · 9 The 9th Judgment (2010) · 10 10th Anniversary (2011) · … all 26 below

Updated September 2026

All 26 Women's Murder Club books in order

1.
1st to Die (Mar 2001)
424 pages★ 4.1 (30 ratings)
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2.
2nd Chance (2002)
390 pages★ 4.1 (14 ratings)
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3.
3rd Degree (2004), with Andrew Gross
349 pages★ 4.1 (7 ratings)
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4.
4th of July (2005), with Maxine Paetro
400 pages★ 3.8 (12 ratings)
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5.
The 5th Horseman (2006), with Maxine Paetro
410 pages★ 3.9 (9 ratings)
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6.
The 6th Target (2007), with Maxine Paetro
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7.
7th Heaven (2008), with Maxine Paetro
381 pages★ 4.0 (8 ratings)
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8.
8th Confession (Apr 2009)
366 pages★ 3.8 (8 ratings)
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9.
The 9th Judgment (Apr 2010)
368 pages★ 3.6 (7 ratings)
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10.
10th Anniversary (2011)
416 pages★ 3.6 (9 ratings)
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11.
11th Hour (May 2012), with Maxine Paetro
416 pages★ 3.6 (7 ratings)
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12.
12th of Never (2013)
397 pages
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13.
Unlucky 13 (2014)
416 pages★ 3.5 (6 ratings)
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14.
14th Deadly Sin (2015)
367 pages★ 3.8 (6 ratings)
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15.
15th Affair (2016), with Maxine Paetro
400 pages
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16.
16th Seduction (2017)
384 pages
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17.
The 17th Suspect (2018)
384 pages
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18.
The 18th Abduction (2019)
416 pages
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19.
The 19th Christmas (2019)
400 pages
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20.
The 20th Victim (2020)
432 pages
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21.
21st Birthday (2021)
416 pages
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22.
22 Seconds (2022)
400 pages
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23.
23rd Midnight (2023)
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24.
23 1/2 Lies (2023)
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25.
The 24th Hour (2025)
384 pages
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26.
25 Alive (2025)
368 pages
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Women's Murder Club FAQ

How many Women's Murder Club books are there?: There are 26 Women's Murder Club books, as of September 2026.
What order should I read the Women's Murder Club books in?: In publication order, starting with 1st to Die (Mar 2001): 1 1st to Die (2001) · 2 2nd Chance (2002) · 3 3rd Degree (2004) · 4 4th of July (2005) · 5 The 5th Horseman (2006) · 6 The 6th Target (2007) · … all 26 below.
What is the first Women's Murder Club book?: 1st to Die (Mar 2001).
What is the latest Women's Murder Club book?: 25 Alive (2025).
Is the Women's Murder Club series finished?: No, James Patterson is still adding to it.
Did James Patterson write other series?: Yes: Alex Cross, Travis McKinley, Maximum Ride, Michael Bennett and Private.