Along Came a Spider
(Alex Cross 1)
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Cornerstone
Published:7th Nov '24
Should be back in stock very soon
This paperback is available in another edition too:
- Paperback£9.99(9781784757403)
In Along Came a Spider, forensic psychologist Alex Cross races against time to rescue two kidnapped children, uncovering dark truths along the way.
In Along Came a Spider, the first installment of James Patterson's acclaimed Alex Cross series, readers are introduced to the brilliant forensic psychologist and detective, Alex Cross. The story unfolds in Washington D.C., where two children from an elite private school have been kidnapped, leading Cross into a high-stakes investigation. As he delves deeper into the case, he quickly identifies the kidnapper as one of the children's teachers, but capturing him proves to be a daunting task. The urgency of the situation escalates as the clock ticks and the lives of the children hang in the balance.
As Cross navigates through the complex web of the kidnapper's psyche, he discovers that this criminal is far more dangerous than anyone initially suspected. The narrative takes readers on a thrilling journey filled with unexpected twists and turns, showcasing Patterson's masterful storytelling. Cross's determination and intellect are put to the test as he races against time to save the children and bring the perpetrator to justice.
Along Came a Spider has received high praise from readers and critics alike, establishing Alex Cross as a legendary character in the realm of thrillers. With compelling characters and a gripping plot, this debut novel sets the stage for many more thrilling adventures to come in the series.
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.
I wrote, "Along Came a Spider is the best thriller I've come across in many a year. It deserves to be this season's no. 1 bestseller and should instantly make James Patterson a household name." A household name, indeed.
Terror and suspense that grab the reader and won't let go. Just try running away from this one.
[Alex Cross] has become one of the greatest fictional detectives of all time, a character for the ages. -- DOUGLAS PRESTON and LINCOLN CHILD
Behind all the noise and the numbers, we shouldn't forget that no one gets this big without amazing natural storytelling talent - which is what Jim has, in spades. The Alex Cross series proves it. -- LEE CHILD, international bestselling author of the Jack Reacher series
Alex Cross is a legend. -- HARLAN COBEN
It's no mystery why James Patterson is the world's most popular thriller writer: his uncanny skill in creating living, breathing characters we truly feel for and seamless, lightning-fast plots. I do this for a living, and he still manages to keep me guessing from the first to last page ... Simply put: Nobody does it better. -- JEFFERY DEAVER
Every once in a while a writer comes along and fundamentally changes the way people read. He or she is so bright, so innovative, so industrious that what they envision and create becomes the measure by which all others are judged. In 1993 one such writer - James Patterson - began to do just that ... James Patterson is the gold standard by which all others are judged. -- STEVE BERRY, bestselling author of the Colton Malone series
Patterson boils a scene down to the single, telling detail, the element that defines a character or moves a plot along. It's what fires off the movie projector in the reader's mind. -- MICHAEL CONNELLY
ISBN: 9781787469723
Dimensions: 198mm x 129mm x 29mm
Weight: 346g
496 pages