| 12th of Never | |
| Author: | James Patterson and Maxine Paetro |
| Country: | United States |
| Language: | English |
| Genre: | Thriller novel |
| Publisher: | Little, Brown and Co. |
| Release Date: | April 29, 2013 |
| Media Type: | Print (hardcover) |
| Pages: | 432 pp (first edition, hardcover) |
| Isbn: | 031621082X |
| Isbn Note: | (for first hardcover edition) |
| Preceded By: | 11th Hour |
| Followed By: | Unlucky 13 |
12th of Never is the twelfth book of the James Patterson's Women's Murder Club series.
This book has three major plots and at least two minor ones. The first begins with the birth of police detective Lindsay Boxer's daughter, which had to be at home during a major power outage. The less than sterile condition of the baby's birth causes medical complications that keep Boxer away from her job during part of the investigation into a strange series of murders.
The second plot revolves around the series of murders. These murders take place after an eccentric college professor has vivid dreams about murders that end up coming true much in the manner he dreams them.
The third major plot involves a murder case Assistant District Attorney Yuki Castellano is trying in court. Castellano and Boxer are members of an informal group known as the Women's Murder Club. Castellano's court case has many twists.
Reviewing the novel at BookReporter.com, Joe Hartlaub wrote, "12th of Never is a book you should read, you'll find it moving and compelling from beginning to end."[1]