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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:novel
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gptkbp:adaptation
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gptkb:television_series
gptkb:N/_A
gptkb:film
no film adaptation.
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gptkbp:adaptation_year
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gptkb:2003
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gptkbp:adaptations
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gptkb:N/_A
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gptkbp:artistic_legacy
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part of a long-running series.
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gptkbp:author
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gptkb:James_Patterson
James Patterson is a bestselling author.
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gptkbp:awards
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gptkb:none
gptkb:N/_A
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gptkbp:book_cover
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varies by edition.
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gptkbp:book_format
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gptkb:audiobook
ebook
hardcover
paperback
hardcover, paperback, ebook.
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gptkbp:book_recognition
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recognized in literary circles.
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gptkbp:book_series
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Women's Murder Club series
first in the series.
Women's Murder Club series.
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gptkbp:character
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gptkb:Lindsay_Boxer
gptkb:Cindy_Thomas
gptkb:Yuki_Castellano
gptkb:Claire_Washburn
Jill Bernhardt
Lindsay's love interest
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gptkbp:character_arc
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Lindsay's growth as a detective.
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gptkbp:character_development
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strong
Lindsay Boxer evolves throughout the series.
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gptkbp:character_motivation
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justice for victims.
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gptkbp:character_relationships
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personal vs professional.
strong bonds among the main characters.
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gptkbp:climax
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The identity of the killer is revealed.
confrontation with killer
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gptkbp:conflict
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gptkb:murder
teamwork.
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gptkbp:cover_artist
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gptkb:unknown
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gptkbp:critical_analysis
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examined for its portrayal of women.
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gptkbp:critical_reception
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positive
generally positive
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gptkbp:cultural_impact
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popular series
popularized the Women's Murder Club concept.
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gptkbp:first_edition
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2001 edition
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gptkbp:followed_by
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gptkb:2nd_Chance
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gptkbp:genre
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gptkb:mystery
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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1st to Die
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gptkbp:illustrator
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gptkb:N/_A
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gptkbp:influenced
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crime thriller genre
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gptkbp:influenced_artists
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Agatha Christie.
influenced crime fiction.
thriller.
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gptkbp:influenced_by
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gptkb:Agatha_Christie
gptkb:Michael_Connelly
gptkb:Patricia_Cornwell
gptkb:detective_fiction
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gptkbp:influences
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gptkb:detective_fiction
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gptkbp:inspiration
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real-life events
real-life crime cases.
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gptkbp:isbn
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978-0-316-15999-0
978-0316969682
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gptkbp:language
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English
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gptkbp:line
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gptkb:N/_A
nan
The case was far from over.
The first murder was a shock.
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gptkbp:main_character
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gptkb:Lindsay_Boxer
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gptkbp:motif
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murder investigation.
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gptkbp:narrative_style
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third-person
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gptkbp:number_of_books
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approximately 400 pages.
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gptkbp:page_count
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400
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gptkbp:plot
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gptkb:murder_mystery
A serial killer is on the loose.
linear narrative.
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gptkbp:plot_twist
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Unexpected alliances.
unexpected killer
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gptkbp:popularity
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widely read.
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gptkbp:predecessor
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gptkb:N/_A
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gptkbp:protagonist
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gptkb:Lindsay_Boxer
female detective
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gptkbp:published
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gptkb:2001
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gptkbp:published_year
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gptkb:2001
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gptkbp:publisher
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gptkb:Little,_Brown_and_Company
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gptkbp:reader_demographic
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mystery enthusiasts
mixed reviews.
highly engaging.
mystery enthusiasts.
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gptkbp:related_to
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James Patterson's works
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gptkbp:resolution
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open-ended
case solved
The case is solved.
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gptkbp:role
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gptkb:test_subjects
gptkb:Detective
gptkb:Journalist
gptkb:lawyer
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gptkbp:sales
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millions of copies
millions of copies.
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gptkbp:sequel
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2nd Chance.
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gptkbp:series
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gptkb:Women's_Murder_Club
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gptkbp:setting
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gptkb:San_Francisco
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gptkbp:setting_time
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contemporary
modern day
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gptkbp:success
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bestseller.
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gptkbp:symbolism
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friendship among women.
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gptkbp:target_audience
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adult readers
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gptkbp:theme
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gptkb:justice
gptkb:friendship
gptkb:crime
love
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gptkbp:themes
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the impact of crime on society.
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gptkbp:translated_into
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multiple languages
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gptkbp:user_reviews
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generally favorable
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gptkbp:writing_style
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fast-paced
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Women's_Murder_Club_Series
gptkb:The_Women's_Murder_Club_Series
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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5
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