 First edition | |
| Author | James Patterson and Maxine Paetro |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Series | Women's Murder Club |
| Genre | Crime novel |
| Publisher | Little, Brown and Company |
Publication date | April 27, 2009 |
| ISBN | 978-0-316-01876-0 |
| Preceded by | 7th Heaven |
| Followed by | The 9th Judgment |
The 8th Confession is the eighth book in the Women's Murder Club series featuring Lindsay Boxer by James Patterson. [1] This novel was released on April 27, 2009.[ citation needed ]
Stacey Glenn, a dropout girl from the high society is convicted of multiple counts of murder by Yuki Castellano - the lawyer of the Murder Club. Glenn is killed and beheaded once she arrives in prison.
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