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'Probably the finest outing yet for Alex Cross' The Times

About the Author

James Patterson has had five international number one bestsellers in a row - ALONG CAME A SPIDER, KISS THE GIRLS, JACK AND JILL, CAT AND MOUSE and WHEN THE WIND BLOWS. His Alex Cross series is off to the fastest-selling start of any featuring a continuing character.

Reviews

'Another stunning tale from Patterson' Taupo Times 'Plenty of suspense and action' Wairarapa Times 'Patterson has a way with plot twists that freshens the material and keeps the adrenaline level high' -- Publishing News 'Cross, a brilliant homicide cop, is one of the great creations of thriller fiction' -- Dallas Morning News 'Cross is one of the best and most likeable characters in the modern thriller genre' -- San Francisco Examiner 'Brilliantly terrifying... so exciting I had to stay up all night to finish it' -- Daily Mail 'A fine writer with a good ear for dialogue and pacing. His books are always page turners' -- Washington Times 'Terror and suspense that grab the reader and won't let go. Just try running away from this one' -- Ed McBain 'A master of the suspense genre' -- SUNDAY TELEGRAPH

'Another stunning tale from Patterson' Taupo Times 'Plenty of suspense and action' Wairarapa Times 'Patterson has a way with plot twists that freshens the material and keeps the adrenaline level high' -- Publishing News 'Cross, a brilliant homicide cop, is one of the great creations of thriller fiction' -- Dallas Morning News 'Cross is one of the best and most likeable characters in the modern thriller genre' -- San Francisco Examiner 'Brilliantly terrifying... so exciting I had to stay up all night to finish it' -- Daily Mail 'A fine writer with a good ear for dialogue and pacing. His books are always page turners' -- Washington Times 'Terror and suspense that grab the reader and won't let go. Just try running away from this one' -- Ed McBain 'A master of the suspense genre' -- SUNDAY TELEGRAPH

Alex Cross, last seen in Cat & Mouse, returns in Patterson's best book to date. With his fianc‚e, Christine, by his side, Alex has regained the happiness he lost. He can't stay happy for long, of course, and his nemesis this time is Geoffrey Shafer, the Weasel. Shafer is a British diplomat who lives a secret life; he murders people during a fantasy game he plays with three other men around the globe. Alex doesn't know it, but he and the people he cares about are the newest pawns in the game. Even with implausible situations and an absurdly evil villain, the book is impossible to put down. Patterson has another guaranteed best seller on his hands, and fans will be clamoring for the next Alex Cross adventure.ÄJeff Ayers, Seattle P.L. Copyright 1999 Cahners Business Information.