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Things look full of promise for Alex Cross. His new job with the FBI is prestigious and exciting. But no sooner has he gone in for orientation, when all hell breaks loose. An all-women 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 is unique insights into criminal psychology, make this mind bending case one that only he can solve—if he can just get his colleagues to set aside their staid and outdated methods.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 audio program from America's bestselling thriller writer.

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Big Bad Wolf

by Angela Jones
  • Book Rating: 3/5

A winner for me.

by Hour Plus Commuter
  • Book Rating: 4/5

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Big Bad Wolf

Written by Angela Jones on August 2nd, 2008

  • Book Rating: 3/5

Suspensful. Good read. I love the Alex Cross series always keeps you guessing.

A winner for me.

Written by Hour Plus Commuter on May 24th, 2008

  • Book Rating: 4/5

The book kept me entertained with action, suspense, and interesting characters. It was well written and thought out. The vocals followed nicely to the scenes and story line. I'd recommend to anyone who wants to not think about traffic for awhile.

Big Bad Wolf

Written by Tony Crites on November 12th, 2007

  • Book Rating: 5/5

I have read four Alex Cross stories, and have enjoyed them all, love the human touch about the main character,s family. Had to read this one where he finally got the Wolf.

Big Bad Wolf

Written by Rich Hallum on October 12th, 2007

  • Book Rating: 2/5

Seems Cross views himself too arrogantly. Don't like the character and wouldn't recommend it unless you are a die hard Patterson fan. Too unrealistic.

Same Cross, Still Entertaining

Written by White&Gold from Lawrenceville, GA on May 8th, 2007

  • Book Rating: 5/5

I had actually read the novel before, and once I received the audio version, I listened to the first few minutes and decided to return it and wait for the next on my list. However, I do remember very much enjoying this suspense novel just as much as I have enjoyed all of the other Patterson novels included in the Cross series. I absolutely love this character and love Patterson's twists in each story. Many of his novels have sequels, and you can tell b/c the titles are related in some way... I believe this book is one of them. Highly recommended!

Big Bad Wolf

Written by Kay on March 30th, 2007

  • Book Rating: 5/5

As usual, the Alex Cross sagas are wonderful and this one was no different. Great book and can't wait to listen to the other one that continues with the Wolf.

Big Bad Wolf

Written by A to Z on October 30th, 2006

  • Book Rating: 4/5

I am certainly a big fan of Alex Cross, both reading and listening to stories including that character. This may not have been my all time favorite of the series, but was well worth listening to. A very bold and intimidating antagonist Cross is in pursuit of. The reader does a nice job of making the character sound as ominous as the plot builds him to be!

Big, Bad Wolf

Written by Gary Kuhlken from Stockton, CA on July 22nd, 2006

  • Book Rating: 3/5

Man, I feel like a big ol' balloon: I kept getting pumped up and up by the first six CD's of this Patterson book, then all the air just fluttered away. The story was fascinating and compelling, so I was really expecting a fascinating and compelling conclusion. Then, however, the story just ended. It was like the author just ran out of ink and went to do something else. I'm a big Patterson fan, so I hope he's feelig better next book...gary

Big Bad Wolf

Written by William Morgan on April 23rd, 2006

  • Book Rating: 4/5

I enjoyed this book. I've only read a few of the Alex Cross novels and have not listened to them in the proper order, so some of the references were a little confusing for me. Still an intriguing tale with some suspense and surprises. I felt like it ended a little suddenly and without closure, but that keeps the reader hooked for the next in the series.

Good Narrative

Written by Catherine Mieczkowski from Washington, DC on April 6th, 2006

  • Book Rating: 5/5

Great narrative!!! Great Voices. And I live in Washington, D.C so I can really see the plot unfold.

Selected Reviews

Big Bad Wolf

by Angela Jones
  • Book Rating: 3/5

A winner for me.

by Hour Plus Commuter
  • Book Rating: 4/5

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Author Details

Author Details

Patterson, James

James Patterson is an award-winning American author. Formerly the chairman of advertising company J. W. Thompson in the early 1990s, Patterson came up with the slogan "Toys R Us Kid." Shortly after his success with Along Came A Spider, he retired from the firm and devoted his time to writing. The novels-featuring his character, Alex Cross, a black forensic psychologist formerly of the Washington, D.C. Police Department and Federal Bureau of Investigation, now working as a private psychologist and government consultant-are the most popular books among Patterson readers and the top selling US Detective series in the past ten years.

In 2007, one of every fifteen hardcover novels sold was a James Patterson title - totaling an estimated of 16 million books sold last year in North America alone. In total, Patterson's books have sold an estimated 150 million copies worldwide. He has won awards including the Edgar, the BCA Mystery Guild's Thriller of the Year, and the International Thriller of the Year award. James Patterson was called "the man who can't miss" in Time magazine. He is the first author to have #1 new titles simultaneously on The New York Times adult and children's bestsellers lists, and to have two books on NovelTracker's top-ten list at the same time..He holds the New York Times bestsellers list record with 39 New York Times bestselling titles overall.* He even made an appearance on the Fox TV show The Simpsons as himself.

Patterson is also well known for sharing the spotlight with different co-authors such as Maxine Paetro and Andrew Gross and has often said that collaborating with others brings new and interesting ideas to his stories.

He also founded the James Patterson PageTurner Awards, now in its third year. Patterson has personally given away over $600,000 to reward "people, companies, schools, and other institutions who find original and effective ways to spread the excitement of books and reading."

Patterson's bestselling Women's Murder Club series is now a TV show starring former Law & Order star Angie Harmon. The show premiered in the fall of 2007 on ABC television. Other movie deals are currently in the works with various Hollywood studios including a major motion picture based on his Maximum Ride series, to be produced by Avi Arad, the creator of X-Men and Spiderman. Most recently, the forthcoming Dangerous Days of Daniel X has been optioned by New Regency.

Patterson received his bachelor's degree from Manhattan College.

He lives in Palm Beach, Florida with his wife, Susan, and son, Jack.