A novel based on true events. A psychological suspense novel about the kidnapping of the Lindbergh baby, told from the point of view of the kidnapper. From the author of KISS THE GIRLS.
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‘Brilliantly terrifying… so exciting that I had to stay up all night to finish it… packed with white-knuckle twists.’
Daily Mail
‘An incredibly suspenseful read with a one-of-a-kind villain who is as terrifying as he is intriguing. One of the best thrillers of the year.’
CLIVE CUSSLER
‘Terror and suspense that grab the reader and won’t let go. Just try running away from this one.’
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THE PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER THAT WILL HAUNT YOUR DREAMS
"Terror and suspense that grab the reader and won't let go. Just try running away from this one."
ED MCBAIN
"An incredibly suspenseful read with a one-of-a-kind killer who is as terrifying as he is intriguing. One of the best thrillers of the year."
CLIVE CUSSLER
"The best thriller I've come across in many a year. It deserves to be this season's NO.1 best-seller.
NELSON DEMILLE
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EARLY ON THE MORNING of December 21, 1992, I was the picture of contentment on the sun porch of our house on 5th Street in Washington, D.C. Read the first page
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EARLY ON THE MORNING of December 21, 1992, I was the picture of contentment on the sun porch of our house on 5th Street in Washington, D.C. Read the first page
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By Mr. T. Ok
Format:Paperback
James Patterson is an amazing author.
Warning: if you read one of his books, prepare to spend more money on more of his books.
Along Came A Spider is a very high paced thriller with many twists and turns. I read this book mostly during my journeys to work and the journeys never seemed long enough.
I would highly recommend this book and author to anyone.
Warning: if you read one of his books, prepare to spend more money on more of his books.
Along Came A Spider is a very high paced thriller with many twists and turns. I read this book mostly during my journeys to work and the journeys never seemed long enough.
I would highly recommend this book and author to anyone.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By B. Peyton
Format:Paperback
I've read lots of James Patterson's books but never any of the Alex Cross series. What better way to start than at the beginning?
Along Came A Spider is a pretty grim book. Kidnapped children is the theme and it's disturbing subject matter. It's violent, brutal and uncompromising.
Alex Cross himself is a likeable cop, with a penchant for flouting authority.
Grittier than more recent Patterson books, Along Came A Spider is an excellent introduction to Alex Cross and it's interesting to see how Mr Patterson's writing started.
Along Came A Spider is a pretty grim book. Kidnapped children is the theme and it's disturbing subject matter. It's violent, brutal and uncompromising.
Alex Cross himself is a likeable cop, with a penchant for flouting authority.
Grittier than more recent Patterson books, Along Came A Spider is an excellent introduction to Alex Cross and it's interesting to see how Mr Patterson's writing started.
11 of 13 people found the following review helpful
By D. M. Liffen
Format:Paperback
I have read some of James Patterson's historical work before and enjoyed that but this was the first of his crime thrillers that I was to experience. Being the first of the Alex Cross series it was an appropropriate place to start. I enjoyed the book which I found easy going throughout although there was never a moment for me where the tension was such that I felt inclined to rapidly turn pages.I felt that a lot more could have been done with the prime bad guy to thicken and excite the plot.. The end of the story was a little predictable and dissapointing. But overall, enjoyable and I will continue to read more of the series.
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Very happy with the purchase. In great conditon and can't wait to read. Got here early too, extra bonus! Thanks
Published 26 days ago by Katee101
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It's a great book. Only a little way through it and I'm alread hooked. Alex cross is sure to be a great read
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Great start to for Cross books
I really enjoyed this first Alex Cross story got me hooked straight away also kept me guessing right to the end. Only reason for 4/5 stars is the follow up is even better.
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this book was so much better that the film, it kept me gripped so much so I even dreamt about it.
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Read this years ago, started next book in series, then never came back, saw the film so needed to re-read and start my path through all James Patterson books now, very thrilling,... Read more
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along came a spider
Had to get this one out of order to see how Alex Cross started.
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A good read, not great, just good
A good book, I did enoy reading it. I do agree with other comments made about timing issues, alot of the time I didn't know how much time had passed since the kidnapping. Read more
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best book i have read in a long time keeps you hooked till the end and you still want more.
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Along Came A Spider
First chapter a little slow, as you read further into the story it's compelling reading. I can't put the book down, don't want it to end, so many twists and turns, a thrillilng... Read more
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