Helpful Score: 2
James Patterson can keep us turning pages, but don't expect a satisfying conclusion from this book. Instead, imagine turning to the last page and finding "TO BE CONTINUED" in all caps. Although the last page doesn't read that way, it might as well. This is clearly the first in a series of at least one additional book that will feature Patterson's latest antagonist, a particularly nasty Russian Mafia boss who calls himself "the Wolf."
Helpful Score: 1
Alec Cross has his first case since joining forces with the FBI, and it makes for a thrilling tale. Love the author and never would miss one of his books.
Helpful Score: 1
Great Book!
Helpful Score: 1
Another good one which is the second of a trio featuring a villian who appears again in the third of the series. Read "Pop Goes the Weasel" first, then this one, and then "London Bridges".
Helpful Score: 1
This book was typical James Patterson fare. I thought it was okay. Some of the things he writes about are eerie because of the likelihood they could happen.
Another winner from James Patterson. Pulls you in and keeps you enthralled until the very last page! I've spent way too many late nights with James!! I just can't put his books down....and this one is no different! Always keeps you guessing!
Helpful Score: 1
Wonderful Suspense Novel! One of his best yet! I couldn't put it down and spent a Saturday on the couch reading!!!
great thriller..i could not put the book down..i have to request the sequel.
as with the rest of the alex cross books this one was great. very scary. really fast read.
Another great read by James Patterson. I love to read about Alex Cross and all the different situations he gets into.
Messed up! Good read but the bad guys imagination...
James Patterson did it again! He wrote yet another book I couldn't put down. I was hooked from the first page to the last.
Love me some Alex
Loved it! I've read all of the Alex Cross books, and this one is probably my favorite. Mostly because Alex has changed jobs and there is much more revealed about his life and those in it.
Love the Alex Cross series!
An Alex Cross mystery with many twists & turns; about the master
criminal The Wolf. Intriguing - great characters and very entertaining!
criminal The Wolf. Intriguing - great characters and very entertaining!
I was very disappointed in this book. There was no building of suspense and all the characters lacked personality.
Alex Cross at his best.
Alex Cross's first case since joining the FBI has his new colleagues stymied. Across the country, beautiful women are being kidnapped-to be bought and sold as slaves. Behind this depraved scheme stands a shadowy figure known as the Wolf, a master criminal who has brought a new reign of terror to organized crime.
Typical James Patterson. Super slueth Alex Cross.
Alex Cross is once again the very human protagonist who goes after a ruthless predator.
Stephanie T. (dastephan6) -
excellent book. gets right into the story. can't wait to read more of his work.
a page turner. i couldn't put it down.
One of the best in the Alex Cross series. A very complex plot involving a mysterious Russian gangster known as The Wolf. The 3 stars is because its a beach read / brain candy. That said its one of the best of that genre.
Unfortunately I read London Bridges first (which I don't recommend because the surprise ending isn't a surprise!) If you are an Alex Cross fan read Pop Goes the Weasel, then this one and lastly London Bridges.
Unfortunately I read London Bridges first (which I don't recommend because the surprise ending isn't a surprise!) If you are an Alex Cross fan read Pop Goes the Weasel, then this one and lastly London Bridges.
Very enertaining from start to finish!
James Patterson is one of the best. The Alex Cross series is awesome.
Alex Cross's first case since joining the FBI again involving 'The Wolf'
Classic Alex Cross - not my favorite of the series, but a quick and exciting read. Christine is back, and Alex is with the FBI.
I love all the Alex Cross books. I highly recommend you read them in order.
I absolutely loved this book. I did not read the books before it because my friend gave me the book, and honestly, I had no idea there were more until I posted it and it said this was the 9th book. I highly recommend the book because it is suspenseful, and it is an easy read. I had it read within a day or two.
An Alex Cross FBI thriller. I've enjoyed all Patterson's books involving Alex Cross. Fast moving. I read the book in two days.
Great book! Read this one and then the sequel London Bridges!!
Solid Alex Cross Mystery. Very entertaining.
I enjoy all the Alex Cross novels and this one did not disappoint.
Excellent
I was very disappointed in this book. There was no building of suspense and all the characters lacked personality.
Another page-turner from Patterson. He brings these characters to life! I couldn't put it down once I started it. And, true to Pattersons' writing he left me wanting more, getting to the next book in the series as soon as I finished this one. As I was reading Big Bad Wolf, I found myself wondering if people like this really exist in our world. I guess they must, or we wouldn't have need for FBI, HRT, etc.
Being an Alex Cross follower, I really enjoyed this book. I like the Alex Cross character as he is both riveting and is sensitive with his family. I wish they would make more films out of the James Patterson books as they are worth watching.
Nothing better than curling up with Alex Cross and trying to figure out what is going to happen next. You know it's coming, but you don't know when, where, or how! This one is no different. Great author, just keep 'em coming!
This is another great book by James Patterson. I love the Alex Cross series and can't wait to get to the the next book.
In the midst of his FBI training, former Police Detective Alex Cross is called in to investigate The Wolf, an ex-KGB agent turned master criminal, with links to the Russian Mafia, who uses the Internet to fulfill the fantasies of some of the sickest sociopaths in recent popular fiction. Each of these well-heeled villains pays megabucks to have his current obsession, male or female, stalked, kidnapped, and delivered--to him. As the complex plot unfolds, narrators Peter J. Fernandez and Denis O'Hare offer a variety of stunning characterizations. Alex has clarity and energy, The Wolf is vicious and sadistic, and the cyber-weirdos, particularly Mr. Potter and the Art Director, are despicable. Patterson's plot, rife with imprisonment, torture, rape, and murder, gives Fernandez and O'Hare plenty to sink their teeth into.
The 9th book in the Alex Cross Series.........
this is another of the alex cross novels, and i loved it. it will keep you reading almost nonstop!!
I have enjoyed the series of Alex Cross and this book was just as good. The only complaint that I have is the changes in the end of the book. The ending was abrupt.
Great continuation of the Alex Cross series.
FBI agent, Alex Cross, battles the ruthless and powerful predator killer known as "The Wolf". Across the country men and women are being kidnapped in broad daylight, then completely disappearing. Not taken for ransom, but rather bought and sold. An unforgettable thriller.
Couldn't put it down!
Not one of his better books
james patterson 's alex cross a good detective story lots of intrigue
The book is incredibly exciting from beginning to end taking you from Alex Cross's newness in the FBI to his personal strifes at home. I love Patterson's book, but this one I read in 2 days because I just couldn't put it down.
Tried reading several times, finally was able to get into it and am so glad I tried again - awesome!
EXCELLANT ALEX CROSS PAGE TURNER
Really great Alex Cross thriller.
Fantastic, the story line just keeps getting better and better. Loved it!
Alex Cross fans you have to have this one!
Fast paced and an intriguing premise.
Great read!
If you like Patterson, you'll love this one.
Grips from start to finish!!!
I loved this book. I adore Alex Cross and was riveted by it. Definitely one of the better Alex Cross books.
ALEX CROSS FIRST CASE SINCE JOINING THE FBI, HAS HIS NEW COLLEAGUES STYMIED.
ANOTHER GREAT ALEX CROSS---JAMES PATTERSON BOOK!!!
ANOTHER GREAT ALEX CROSS---JAMES PATTERSON BOOK!!!
Excellent Alex Cross Novel
Another great Alex Cross book!
Good book.
If you haven't read Patterson's Alex Cross series, you're missing an excellent series. This book is a typically skillful blend of fast-paced suspense with strong, multifaceted characters. Hard to put down.
James Patterson does it again! Another great Alex Cross book!
I like series books with characters you get to know!!!
I love James Patterson books. This was another excellent book.
this book is a good read for those who like the FBI, master criminals,& organized crime
I have read all of the Alex Cross novels, and am looking foreward to the next one.
This book rates 4 stars! Excellent book, and worth the time to read it. So hard to put down. Once you start reading the Alex Cross books, you are hooked! Very, very good!
I loved this book! This got me through a 12 hour train ride, and I didn't want to put it down!!
Another great book by Patterson. Alex Cross's first case since joining the FBI has his new colleagues stymied. Across the country, beautiful women are being kidnapped to be bought and sold as slaves. Behind this depraved scheme stands a shadowy figure known only as The Wolf, a master criminal who has brought a new reign of terror to organized crime. With Alex's personal life in chaos because of his ex-fiancee's return and with the FBI's caution testing his patience, Alex has to go out on his own. For to stalk a ruthless predator without a name or a face, Alex Cross must become a lone wolf himself.
This is one of his best Alex Cross novels
Hi there :) My husband really likes James Patterson novels. He enjoyed this book. I hope you like it too!
My first Alex Cross Novel. Won't be my last! This book moves. Fast.
One of Patterson's better ones. It helps (but is not required) to have read some of the previous Cross novels.
If you like Alex Cross this is a classic - a great intro to his FBI career
James Patterson is one of the best...in my opinion.
This is an Alex Cross book. Very very good. Kept me sitting still the whole time I read it~ That never happens!
A great Patterson page turner!!
James Paterson at his best - hard to put it down...who is the Big Bad Wolf?
Another great book by James Patterson. I thought this one was one of his best. Loved it!
Typical James Patterson book using Alex Cross. Involves a shadowy figure called The Wolf who is a master criminal. Excellent read.
Great book! Very hard to put down.
This is the 19th best seller by the author of FOUR BLIND MICE and the current hot cake MARY MARY.
Alex Cross' first case since joining the FBI has his new colleagues stymied. Across the country, beautiful women are being kidnapped to be bought and sold as slaves. Behind this depraved scheme stands a shadowy figure known only as The Wolf, a master criminal who has brought a new reign of terror to organized crime.
With Alex's personal life in chaos because of his ex-fiance's return and with the FBI's caution testing his patience, Alex has to go out on his own. To stalk a ruthless predator without a name or a face, Alex Cross must become a lone wolf himself
Alex Cross' first case since joining the FBI has his new colleagues stymied. Across the country, beautiful women are being kidnapped to be bought and sold as slaves. Behind this depraved scheme stands a shadowy figure known only as The Wolf, a master criminal who has brought a new reign of terror to organized crime.
With Alex's personal life in chaos because of his ex-fiance's return and with the FBI's caution testing his patience, Alex has to go out on his own. To stalk a ruthless predator without a name or a face, Alex Cross must become a lone wolf himself
Alex Cross as a new FBI agent ,its a good one
This is the first Alex Cross novel that I have read, but I found it entertaining and a page turner.
I love the Alex Cross series...if you love mysteries you must read this!
An excellent chapter in the Alex Cross saga
Great story. Writing about the interactions between Alex Cross and his supervisor, as well as his family, adds more depth to the character. Thriling mystery.
Excellent Book!
Read by my husband who really enjoyed it.
Another Alex Cross worth reading
Good read.
Very good book! I would read it again! In fact I will read again!
Another great Alex Cross novel (Patterson). Young women have begun to disappear. Alex focuses and by himself solves the problem.
Best Patterson book I have read so far. Alex Cross is the man.
A good (yet easy and quick to read) thriller.
Alex Cross is my favorite crime drama character and this is one of the best in the Alex Cross series. I loved it, could not put the book down!
I just ordered the one that comes after this,lol.Loved it.
An Alex Cross Novel
Another great "Alex Cross" Novel. Suspense throughout.
Very good read.
Excellant read for Alex Cross fans.
The biggest and baddest Alex Cross novel.
Another great book in the Alex Cross series...
Solid story
awesome!
Yet another great read in the Alex Cross series!
Alex Cross's first case since joining the FBI has his new colleagues stymied. Across the country, beautiful women are being kidnapped to be bought and sold as slaves. Behind this depraved scheme stands a shadowy figute known only as The Wolf, a master ciminal who has brought a new reign of terror to organized crime. With Alez's personal life in chaos because of his ex fiancee's return and with the FBI's caution testing his patience, Alex has to go out on his own. For to stalk a ruthless predator without a name of a face, Alex must become a lone wolf himself.
Engrossing story, couldn't wait to finish it
As always, an entertaining easy-read from James Patterson. Recommended.
Alex Cross battles the most ruthless and powerful killer he has ever encountered, a predator known only as the Wolf. Alex Cross' first case since joining the FBI has his new colleagues stymied. Across the country, men and women are being kidnapped in broad daylight and then disappearing completely. These people are not being taken for ransom, Alex realizes. they are being bought and sold. And it looks as if a shadowy figure called the Wolf, a master criminal who has brought a new reign of terror to organized crime, is behind this business in which ordinary men and women are sold as slaves.
James Patterson at his best -- Alex Cross in more trouble than he can count! Very good book!!
Edge-of-your-seat thriller! It's all about trying to capture a Russian mobster. Fantastic and goes so fast that you don't want it to end!
Alex Cross battles the most ruthless and powerful killer he has ever encountered - a predator known only as the Wolf. Alex Cross's first case since joining the FBI has his new colleagues stymied. Across the country, men and women are being kidnapped in broad daylight and then disappearing completely. These people are not being taken for ransom, they are being bought and sold.
In a recent column in Entertainment Weekly, Stephen King cited Patterson's thrillers as the example of "dopey" bestsellers. We hope that doesn't mean that those who enjoy them are dopes, because this new one is vastly entertaining. Alex Cross, Patterson's black lawman hero, has left the D.C. police force for the FBI. But Cross was a star cop, so when the Bureau becomes aware that attractive white women are disappearing at an unusually high rate in the nation's capital, Cross, despite still being in training at Quantico, is brought onto the case and is personally mentored by the Bureau's director, earning the ire of some Feds but the support of others. Behind the disappearances is a sexual slavery operation run as a sideline by one of the more believable and most compellingly evil villains in the Patterson universe, the Wolf, a mysterious former KGB man who's now the world's top mobster. The narrative throughout is swift and varied, as Patterson cuts among the diabolical schemes of a Russian magnate who may be the Wolf, the plight of several kidnap victims, the dogged pursuit by Cross and company of the Wolf, and the hideous designs of the members of an encrypted computer chat room who pay the Wolf fortunes to snatch women who fit their fantasies. And there's domestic drama, too, as the mother of Cross's young son, Alex, decides that she wants her boy back. Full of plot surprises and featuring a balanced mix of intrigue, hard action and angst, the novel, on which Patterson notably does not share cover credit, grips from start to finish. The Alex Cross series remains Patterson's finest, and this is the finest Cross in years. Maybe we're dopes, but we're smiling ones.
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SUPER Alex Cross thriller! Couldn't put it down!!
This book was a typical James Patterson book. Very fast read and very exciting!
I loved this book it kept me on the edge, until the end it was not what i expected and i was disappointed.
I enjoyed the book. It ended with plenty of room for a sequel.
good
anpther great one
Good read
Could not put the book down.
Wow- a fantastic book! The plot and characters bring the story to life, creating a wild ride. James Patterson never disappoints!
Alex Cross' family is in terrible danger--at the same time that his new job with the FBI brings him the scariest case of his career. A team of kidnappers has been snatching successful, upstanding men and women right before their families' eyes--possibly to sell them into slavery. Alex's knowledge of the D.C. streets, together with his unique insights into criminal psychology, make this mindbending case one that only he can solve--if he can just get his colleagues to set aside their staid and outdated methods. With unexpected twists and whiplash surprises, this is another brilliantly irresistible novel from America's bestselling suspense writer.
Alex Cross battles the most ruthless and poweful killer he has ever encountered-a predator known only as the wolf.
Another Patterson great read.
With Alex Cross on the case you know it's going to be good reading.
Another thrilling murder mystery featuring Alex Cross from James Patterson - hard to put down.
Very good Book I reccomend reading it
I LOVE James Patterson's Alex Cross Novels
Loved it!
James Patterson does it again! Excellant book!
Fast, scary read!!
one of those couldnt put down easily!
Great book!!
Another one of James Pattersons great stories.
another awesome thriller
One of my favorite's from Patterson. An Alex Cross mystery.
Alex Cross battles the most ruthless and powerful killer he has ever encountered-a preditor know only as the Wolf. Alex Cross's first case since joining the FBI has his new colleague's stymied. Across the country, men and women are being kidnapped in broad daylight and then disappearing completely. These people are not being taken for ransom, Alex realizes. They are being bought and sold. And it looks as if a shadowy figure called the Wolf-a master criminal who has brought a new reign of terror to organized crime- is behind this business in which ordinary men and women are sold as slaves. Another Alex Cross thriller.
The Wolf is a new master criminal who has brought a new reign of terror to organized crime. Alex Cross FBI man tackles this alone.
Beautiful women are being kidnapped to be bought and sold as slaves. Alex Cross just joined the FBI, and has to track down a shadowy figure know as The Wolf.
In the midst of his FBI training, former Police Detective Alex Cross is called in to investigate The Wolf, an ex-KGB agent turned master criminal, with links to the Russian Mafia, who uses the Internet to fulfill the fantasies of some of the sickest sociopaths in recent popular fiction. Each of these well-heeled villains pays megabucks to have his current obsession, male or female, stalked, kidnapped, and delivered--to him. As the complex plot unfolds, narrators Peter J. Fernandez and Denis O'Hare offer a variety of stunning characterizations. Alex has clarity and energy, The Wolf is vicious and sadistic, and the cyber-weirdos, particularly Mr. Potter and the Art Director, are despicable. Patterson's plot, rife with imprisonment, torture, rape, and murder, gives Fernandez and O'Hare plenty to sink their teeth into.
Alex Cross's first case since joining the FBI has his new colleagues stymied. Across the country, beautiful women are being kidnapped -- to be bought and sold as slaves. Behind this depraved scheme stands a shadowy figure known only as The Wolf, a master criminal who has brught a new reign of terror to organized crime. With Alex's personal life in chaos because of his ex-fiancee's return and with the FBI's caution testing his patience, Alex has to go out on his own. For to stalk a ruthless predator without a name or a face, Alex Cross must become a lone wolf himself.
Alex Cross' family is in terrible danger--at the same time that his new job with the FBI brings him the scariest case of his career. A team of kidnappers has been snatching successful, upstanding men and women right before their families' eyes--possibly to sell them into slavery. Alex's knowledge of the D.C. streets, together with his unique insights into criminal psychology, make this mindbending case one that only he can solve--if he can just get his colleagues to set aside their staid and outdated methods. With unexpected twists and whiplash surprises, this is another brilliantly irresistible novel from America's bestselling suspense writer.
Good story
Good story
I'm listening to this on cassette while I walk.. If you like Alex Cross, this installment will probably satisfy you! I haven't gotten too far, so I can't really say too much else. sorry
Alex Cross's first case since joining the FBI has his new colleagues stymied. Across the country, beautiful women are being kidnapped - to be bought ans sold as slaves. Behind this depraved scheme stands a shadowy figure known only as The Wolf, a master criminal who has brought a new reign of terror to organized crime. With Alex's personal life in chaos because of his ex-fiancée's return and with the FBI's caution testing his patience, Alex has to go out on his own. For to stalk a ruthless predator without a name of a face, Alex Cross must become a lone wolf himself...
