4th of July

I tried to get the book from the library but I am waitlist number 275, and there's only one book in the whole lapl system. So I finally bought the book. James Patterson is one of my favorite writers. Actually, I don't know much about him or his books except for the Women's Murder Club series. I look at James Patterson's photo, prominently displayed on the back cover of the book. He's chubby looking caucasian male, grey hair, and some wrinkles around his eyes. He wears a red cap that reads "RELAX", and a loose navy blue sweatshirt. Looks like an average Joe. But then, I just can't help but wonder, how the hell does he write about women like that!? As I read the book, often narrated by Linday Boxer, I am totally convinced. What she sees, what she feels, what does, she's 100% woman. And to think that this character was invented by this slouchy guy on the back cover.... That blows my mind, and in itself, a great mystery.