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Discover the classic thriller that launched the #1 detective series of the past twenty-five years, now one of PBS's "100 Great American Reads"

Alex Cross is a homicide detective with a Ph.D. in psychology. He works and lives in the ghettos of D. C. and looks like Muhammad Ali in his prime. He's a tough guy from a tough part of town who wears Harris Tweed jackets and likes to relax by banging out Gershwin tunes on his baby grand piano. But he also has two adorable kids of his own, and they are his own special vulnerabilities.

Jezzie Flanagan is the first woman ever to hold the highly sensitive job as supervisor of the Secret Service in Washington. Blond, mysterious, seductive, she's got an outer shell that's as tough as it is beautiful. She rides her black BMW motorcycle at speeds of no less than 100 mph. What is she running from? What is her secret?

Alex Cross and Jezzie Flanagan are about to have a forbidden love affair-at the worst possible time for both of them. Because Gary Soneji, who wants to commit the "crime of the century," is playing at the top of his game. Soneji has outsmarted the FBI, the Secret Service, and the police. Who will be his next victim?

Gary Soneji is every parent's worst nightmare. He has become Alex Cross's nightmare. And now, reader, he's about to become yours.

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Alex Cross
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Little, Brown & Company
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11 December 2018
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"Patterson's storytelling talent is in top form in this grisly escapist yarn."―Library Journal

"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."
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"Terror and suspense that grab the reader and won't let go. Just try running away from this one."―Ed McBain

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James Patterson holds the Guinness World Record for the most #1 New York Times bestsellers. His books have sold more than 350 million copies worldwide. He is a tireless champion of the power of books and reading, exemplified by his new children's book imprint JIMMY Patterson. Patterson invests proceeds from the sales of JIMMY Patterson Books in pro-reading initiatives.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Little, Brown & Company; Unabridged - Special edition (11 December 2018)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1549168959
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1549168956
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 18 years and up
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 249 g
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 13.72 x 3.94 x 14.73 cm

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JAMES PATTERSON is one of the best-known and biggest-selling writers of all time. His books have sold in excess of 375 million copies worldwide. He is the author of some of the most popular series of the past two decades – the Alex Cross, Women’s Murder Club, Detective Michael Bennett and Private novels – and he has written many other number one bestsellers including romance novels and stand-alone thrillers.

James is passionate about encouraging children to read. Inspired by his own son who was a reluctant reader, he also writes a range of books for young readers including the Middle School, I Funny, Treasure Hunters, Dog Diaries and Max Einstein series. James has donated millions in grants to independent bookshops and has been the most borrowed author of adult fiction in UK libraries for the past eleven years in a row. He lives in Florida with his wife and son.

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Prashant Navin Gupta

Simple to read and good plot twists

Reviewed in India 🇮🇳 on 5 July 2021

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I finished the book in three reading sessions and found the book engaging and suspenseful. In the beginning there were too many characters and the actual plot began only after first 30%. After that, the plot was engaging.

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bharadwaj

This review is not about the book ,but about the quality of the print

Reviewed in India 🇮🇳 on 28 December 2020

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As you can see this review is not about the conetnt of the book but about print of the book,
I orderd this book through ureadbooks,
The paper quality is above average,
On the white surface somebody has written a line through pen,
book is crumpled around the edges

Reviewed in India 🇮🇳 on 6 September 2020

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A good page turner. Felt something like a Hannibal series book. Drags a bit in between, but keeps the readers attention till the end.

Reviewed in India 🇮🇳 on 21 November 2020

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Excellent book written by an excellent author. The film version was equally good!!!

Reviewed in India 🇮🇳 on 31 May 2018

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The books good, it's got all the necessary ingredients for a good thriller, but it wasn't spectacular, I loved the main antagonist though

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Rhitam

Okay-ish

Reviewed in India 🇮🇳 on 2 June 2019

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It's gripping but not as other Patterson's novels

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Vinayak

Good story, great twists.

Reviewed in India 🇮🇳 on 19 April 2016

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A great book that was made into a hit motion picture, "Along came a spider" has a superb story and superb twists. While the story has different tempos in different parts of the book, James Patterson manages to keep the reader engrossed. Highly recommended.

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Rajagopalan Sriraman

Superb thriller

Reviewed in India 🇮🇳 on 22 July 2019

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Excellent reading from a prolific author of thrillers. Enjoyed the book thoroughly

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R. Naftalin

Poor characterization and meandering plot.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on 16 February 2021

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I found the exaggerated stereotypes of the detectives a turn off. The decent black detective widower, with double qualifications in psychology and law enforcement, his problems with authority and his love-life was seemingly interesting but actually rather dull, similarly is girlfriend beautiful blond with high sex drive and love of motorcycling but without much real character and warmth unengaging. What should have been interesting racial and sexual politics was unsustained. As for the plot, again the elements start well, a kidnapping under horrific circumstances, the parents' anguish all very well- but it quickly dissipates into a boring court drama... so overall a dull plod of a book. I was disappointed given the author's huge readership and reputation. I am not tempted to read any further books in the series.

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Paul S

A complex crime thriller published and set in the early 1990s that seems a little dated now.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on 16 August 2022

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I first read Along Came A Spider when it was first published in 1993 and recalled thinking at the time how exciting it was. Now, almost thirty years later, Amazon had it on sale and I thought it would be quite enjoyable to re-read it but sadly I feel the story hasn't aged well: I found it overly long, with a quite complex plot and a myriad of characters, none of whom you really get to know. Furthermore, the story touches upon a lot of important issues (e.g. dual / split personalities, mixed race relationships, racism, to name just a few) but in a relatively superficial manner that I felt were not entirely central to the plot. Thirdly, the writing style seems a little dated now (lots of short chapters, many of which end on cliff hangers, and a number of different strands of which we need to kept abreast).
The plot covers the investigation of a number of crimes: the deaths of two prostitutes and a young child from the poorer side of town and the kidnapping of two children from wealthy families. Alex Cross, a widowed homicide detective & forensic psychologist is ordered to focus on the kidnap case rather than the murders and this is the central focus of the story. There are numerous twists and turns as the plot unfolds and the ending is quite dramatic but I thought the links between some of the strands in the story were a little too convenient for my liking.
While some of the action scenes are quite enthralling, I felt the same cannot be said for the romantic segments.
Finally, I should add that if you have not read the book but have seen the 2001 film version starring Morgan Freeman, then be prepared for a number of plot differences between the two.
So, overall, while I was slightly disappointed on re-reading this novel don't let this put you off. It touches upon many issues American society was facing in the early 1990s and the writing style reflects that which was quite popular at the time. So if you enjoy complex crime thrillers that reflect the time in which they were written, then this story may well appeal.

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L. Phillips

Meet the Detective and Criminal Psychologist you should never cross.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on 5 September 2017

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Along came a spider is the first book in the Alex Cross series. A dangerous sociopath is out to commit the crime of the century. It has taken years of planning and patience, but he is finally in the perfect position to strike. When two children from prominent families are kidnapped from an elite school in the capital, Detective Cross, an established criminal psychologist, is brought in. But he's not happy about it. It seems nobody cares about the three unsolved murders of a poor black family he is already investigating. The rich, politically connected white children are apparently more important. But, as he resignedly begins his investigation, he realises things are not as simple as he thought, and when trying to solve the crime of the century, everything is connected. And he soon learns, nobody can be trusted.

Alex Cross is one of the great literary characters and legends that has made it onto the big screen, via two pretty good films starring Morgan Freeman, and a pretty awful one starring Tyler Perry. However, now having gotten to know the character in his original form, it is clear that none of the films were especially well cast. Doctor Detective Cross is an athletic, muscular 6'3" man in his late forties. Denzel Washington would probably be an excellent fit.

Like all of Patterson's books, the short, punchy chapters make for a blistering pace. The narrative is relentless, and almost always ends on a cliffhanger. Even if you've seen the films and know the twist, you'll be pleasantly surprised by the book's more brutal depiction and veering from the path in its telling. You'll also be rewarded by a masterful villain in the form of Gary Sonjei.

I found myself immediately drawn to the Cross character, feeling his anguish and frustration from early on. I also have to commend Patterson on how well he depicts the thoughts, feelings, and emotions of a black man growing up amidst poverty and prejudice, which come across incredibly well. The close relationship and bond Cross has with his partner is something else missing from the films, and brilliantly depicted in the book.

I found the change of narratives from first person (Cross) to third (everyone else), a little interesting, but overall strange, and perhaps not necessary. However, it could be argued that it wad this very style that made me identify with Cross so well as a character.

Along came a spider is a great story, easily read, and full of pace, action, and thrills. A brilliant first chapter in the Alex Cross legend.

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Patricia Walker

A riveting read!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on 13 January 2022

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This book is definitely addictive! There is action from start to finish with characters the reader can readily identify with and can let the imaginary become reality as the magic of words takes us along for the ride.

Throughout the book the characters areas real as the person you sit beside on the bus or in class. They are completely relatable and they jump off the page for the reader to watch the action as the words are read.

The plot line is also relatable and can be accepted as actually happening in real life. It is all too easy to believe we are in the midst of it all and tensed in anticipation of the next events.

All in all I heartily recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a good thriller or action/ adventure

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Teresa

Book 1

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on 4 July 2021

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I first read this book back in 2005 when I first come across this author I not long got into crime thriller fiction (starting with Patricia cornwell) I think the last book of his I read was in 2010 I loved Alex cross and turned to his murder club series also plus a few independent books along with supernatural series maximum ride.After a lot of crime thriller series I switched to supernatural for a break.I found this book for a £1(because I cleared out all the books I had as I'm a huge reader I switched to kindle) I still enjoyed this read but having have read a lot since I read this the first time not as good as I remember.I still enjoyed and if the cost was cheaper I would read them all again.

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