- Paperback: 512 pages
- Publisher: Headline; New Ed edition (2 July 1998)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0747257884
- ISBN-13: 978-0747257882
- Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 3.2 x 17.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (41 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 175,858 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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'Patterson's action-packed story keeps the pages flicking by' The Sunday Times 'Left my mouth watering for the next Alex Cross vehicle to come my way' Crime Time 'Thriller writing at its very best and one of those rare occasions where the "I-couldn't-put-it-down" description is the right one to use. Don't miss it' Dorset Evening Echo 'Genuinely scary tale with fresh chills in almost every new chapter' Lincolnshire Echo 'A good time is had by all' Telegraph 'A no-sleep read' Peterborough Evening Telegraph 'Another non-stop ride through the streets of James Patterson's world' Stirling Observer 'Optimum page-turning' Good Book Guide 'I've just started James Patterson's CAT AND MOUSE and I can't stop turning the pages' Larry King, USA Today 'Patterson gives his fans two thrillers for the price of one... Delivers the swiftly paced fare that has made him a champ of the charts' Publishers Weekly 'Fans of Alex Cross will be delighted with this latest installment... Whose driving plot will keep you turning the pages to the last, when you'll find yourself impatiently awaiting the arrival of the next Alex Cross novel' Library Journal 'Those who like Patterson's fast style and complex storylines will put this on their "must have immediately" list' The Star 'CAT AND MOUSE will have readers eagerly turning pages to follow the wily twists and turns of Patterson's fast-paced and menacing new novel... An enrapturing thriller' Bookpage 'His books are always page turners' Washington Times
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First came the stunning bestseller, ALONG CAME A SPIDER, which introduced its memorable hero,
Psychopath Gary Soneji is back – filled with hatred and obsessed with gaining revenge on detective Alex Cross. Soneji seems determined to go down in a blaze of glory and he wants Alex Cross to be there. Will this be the final showdown?
Two powerful and exciting thrillers packed into one, with the electrifying page-turning quality that is the hallmark of megaselling author James Patterson.
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30 of 30 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Call me crazy but this is my favorite Alex Cross book thus far. This is the fourth in the series. I've already read the first three (all of which I enjoyed) but there was something about this one that just grabbed me right from the beginning.
I just love how Patterson weaves a tale. And, as much as I joke with my friends about his short chapters, I find them refreshing after some of the heavier things I've read this past summer. No more saying to myself, "I'll read one more chapter before I go to bed." With a Patterson book, you can safely say, "I'll read twenty more chapters" before putting the book down.
And, I can't help but smile every time Patterson mentions other authors' books. He does it on numerous occasions in Cat and Mouse and I always find myself checking out the books he's mentioned.
This installment finds Alex Cross, once again, coming face to face with ... Gary Soneji. Those of you who have already read the first book in this series, Along Came A Spider, will recognize Soneji as the teacher turned kidnapper who wanted to commit the "crime of the century." Now he has escaped from prison and has come back to seek revenge on the man who put him there....Alex Cross.
Across the ocean on the continent of Europe, another madman is killing people by performing autopsies on them while they're still alive. The FBI is all over this killer, dubbed "Mr. Smith", and has assigned their young, crack shot, pony-tailed agent, Thomas Pierce, to head up this investigation. Circumstances will bring him back to the U.S. to help with the Soneji investigation.
Of course, it will be up to our hero, Alex Cross, to save the day. Since he's not only a homicide detective, but one with a Ph.D. in psychology, he's very adept at getting into someone's mind. This is the best part of this series -- watching how Alex figures out what the murderer's next step will be.
For Alex Cross fans, one of the highlights of this book will be the love match between him and Christine, the principal of Damon and Jannie's (Alex' kids) school. Readers of this series will remember Christine as a character in Jack and Jill (the third book in this series). Sadly, her husband was murdered in that one. Could the timing be right for these two characters? One can only hope. I'm sure I'll find out when I read the next book in this series...
17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
A great read ... many twists in the tale which keep you on the edge of your seat - Alex Cross at his best - you won't be able to wait for the next Cross novel to come out .. you'll find out why once you've read this one. Characters which you can empathise with, a plot which is fast paced and keeps you guessing till the end - this is classic Patterson. If you're a fan you've already read it, if you're not, get into gear and get all the Pattersons starting from Along Came A Spider - the book which started off the Alex Cross Genre. Get all the Cross books, but be wary of buying his other books without reading the synopsis - they can be quite different!
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Alex Cross returns in this his fourth outing. I enjoyed the book immensley but would strongly recommend that you read Along came a spider first to help with the background of the ongoing story. Imagining Ray Liotta as Gary Soneji really helps!
As with all Patterson books this one is a real page turner, but I have to confess I did guess the plot twist before it unfolded. I am by no means a literature genius and have probably read less novels than I have lived years on the planet!
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Cat and Mouse
A recent James Patterson convert, I wanted to read the Alex Cross series on my Kindle. However, books 1, 2 and 3 were not available. Read more
Published 26 days ago by GRV
The very worst book I have ever read
Imagine the scene, someone is about to throw a book in the bin, you can't bear to see it happen so you stop them, and they make a challenge... Read more
Published 1 month ago by scruffy bob
Alex Cross series. Book 4.
Really good book, 4th in the Alex Cross series. Gary Soneji is back!!! If you've read the others you'll know that little hell raiser!
Published 8 months ago by strangefruite
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This book is dire-I have read a few Patterson before and this one seems to be the same old same old. Read more
Published 12 months ago by laura
A little more catnip next time Mr Patterson!
Gary Soneji, Mr Smith diabolical murders committed in USA and across Europe.
Chaos is the order of the day, panic is everywhere and Alex Cross is the guy to solve this... Read more
Chaos is the order of the day, panic is everywhere and Alex Cross is the guy to solve this... Read more
Published 13 months ago by Jonathan Clark
A truley thrilling read bravo Mr Patterson! Meow
An amazing read, kept the tension in every page making it impossible to put down! James Patterson at his best, he never disappoints me. One question though! Read more
Published 14 months ago by Miss Ward
Thriller
Another gripping action packed thriller from James Patterson, Once started to read you cannot put it down. Absolutely Brilliant !!!
Published 18 months ago by Mrs. Linda Ellershaw
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At first I enjoyed reading this largely due to the short chapter, fast paced format. Soon it became clear that the characters were one dimensional, that they followed on from... Read more
Published 23 months ago by Graham Hill
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Great holiday read, typical James Paterson book, gripping from the first page to the last page.
Published on 16 April 2010 by Tony Marks
Not my favourite
This is the fourth in the series of Alex Cross stories, and while I have enjoyed the others, this wasnt as good. Read more
Published on 4 Mar 2010 by Glosblue
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