Alex Cross is back-and so is a raging and suicidal Gary Soneji. Out of prison and dying from the AIDS virus he contracted there, he will get revenge on Cross before he dies. In addition, we are introduced to a new pair of rivals whose paths cross that of Alex and Soneji. Thomas Augustine Pierce has been chasing his demon, Mr. Smith, since the savage murder of his fiancee. Mr. Smith is a unique monster, with actions toward his victims so insane-so unimaginable-that he is thought of as "not of the earth." Pierce, known in the business as St. Augustine because of his track record for catching killers and his invaluable status to the FBI and Interpol, may even be better than Cross.When things heat up and Alex is in a near-death coma following an attack in his own home, Pierce goes to Washington to help with the investigation. But just as he begins to piece together the mystery of how Gary Soneji could have mortally wounded Cross after he was believed to be dead, he is summoned to Paris with a postcard from Mr. Smith inviting him to a very special killing.The body count is high, the tension the highest, and the two killers on the loose are watching every move their pursuers make. Who is the cat, and who is the mouse? What and where is the final trap? And who survives?
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"He's Back and out for revenge. Alex needs to watch his back. But then along comes Mr. Smith. This book has some laughter and some sadness. Its one of the best so far it the series But what about Christine. Its a must read."
— janet lee (5 out of 5 stars)
“[The plot will] keep you turning pages to the last, when you’ll find yourself impatiently awaiting the arrival of the next Cross novel.”
— Library Journal" I checked out this title from my library. I don't know if the director or the narrator decided to give Alex Cross and John Sampson a Inner city African American accent. It is off putting to me and I feel it detracts from the story and my enjoyment of this book. "
— David, 1/5/2017" I have been a Patterson fan for many years , I have read or listen to a large number of his books, I just purchased the cat & mouse . Been trying to listen to it for several days now,Love Alex Cross and his stories , but the person reading this book makes it impossible for me to do so . The worst story teller I ever hear . Can not listen to him, I will keep this person names on my list of people nit to buy a book they read, bad bad bad. "
— Alan smith, 9/20/2016James Patterson is the most popular storyteller of our time. He is the creator of unforgettable characters and series, including Alex Cross, the Women’s Murder Club, Jane Effing Smith, and Maximum Ride, and of breathtaking true stories about the Kennedys, John Lennon, and Princess Diana, as well as our military heroes, police officers, and ER nurses. He has coauthored #1 bestselling novels with Bill Clinton and Dolly Parton, told the story of his own life in James Patterson by James Patterson, and received an Edgar Award, nine Emmy Awards, the Literarian Award from the National Book Foundation, and the National Humanities Medal.
Jeff Harding, an Earphones Award–winning narrator, is one of the most active American actors based in Britain. He is regularly seen in film and television but maintains interest in fringe theater. He is particularly active in voice-over and radio work. Having competed in rowing for many years, he still lives by the Thames and rows regularly.
Raj Ghatak is an Indian-born English actor of Bengali Hindu origin. His is best known for his role in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Bollywood musical Bombay Dreams in which he played Sweetie.