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In Cat & Mouse, things get too close to home. Two killers, one operating in America-one in Europe-believe Alex Cross is the only worthy opponent in the deadly game each has planned. Villian Gary Soneji is back. He vows his last act on earth will be taking the life of Alex Cross. But first he wants to have some fun. Union Station, Washington, and Penn Station in New York are scenes of chaos as Soneji creates a train ride to hell. With time running out, Cross must predict Soneji's next move: the lives of thousands of innocent commuters hang in the balance.
Meanwhile, a second game of cat and mouse is being played. Thomas Augustine Pierce is referred to by the FBI and Interpol as "St. Augustine" for his uncanny ability to catch killers. He has been chasing his demon, Mr. Smith, since his fiancee was brutally murdered, her heart cut out. Panic spreads through Europe when Mr. Smith strikes in London...then Paris...
But when the Soneji case takes a baffling new twist, Pierce must put the Mr. Smith case on hold to assist in a special investigation. Will Cross-or Pierce-figure out in time who is the cat, and who is the mouse?
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"I think this is the best Cross novel so far. Patterson makes the story complex and thrilling by changing narrators. First Alex meets up with Gary Soneji (antagonist in book 1, Along Came a Spider). I don't ant to give anything in the novel away. Kyle Craig is still adamant about needing Alexs help about the Mr smith case. The FBI thinks Mr. Smith is complex, but is he really? Or is he just as simple as your average serial killer? Thomas Pierce was finishing up his studies to be a doctor at Harvard when Mr Smith kills his lover Isabella. Mr Smith has now moved on to murdering in Europe. Alex is in love with Christine and I love their relationship. I love the language and feelings Patterson uses when Alex is talking about her. Excited to start Pop Goes the Weasel."
— Colby (5 out of 5 stars)
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“If there really were human superheroes, Alex Cross would be at the head of the class…and, with each installment in the series, Patterson makes sure his superhero gets bigger and better while at the same time becoming more vulnerable.”
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“I’ve just started James Patterson’s Cat & Mouse and I can’t stop turning pages.”
— Larry King, USA Today -
“Fans of Patterson’s Alex Cross series will be delighted with this latest installment…whose driving plot will distract you from thinking about its implausibilities and keep you turning pages to the last, when you’ll find yourself impatiently awaiting the arrival of the next Cross novel. Recommended for public libraries.”
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“A ride on a roller coaster whose brakes have gone out.”
— Chicago Tribune -
“A fine writer with a good ear for dialogue and pacing. His books are always page-turners.”
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“Once again, Patterson delivers a fast-paced, action-packed thriller that’s sure to keep the pages flying.”
— Amazon.com, editorial review -
“The prototype thriller for today.”
— San Diego Union-Tribune
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A New York Times bestseller
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A USA Today bestseller
Cat & Mouse Listener Reviews
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" The plotlines of the two villains don't overlap very well; it reads like two novellas crammed together into the same book. But all the little Alex Cross touches (and the Soneji bits) were enjoyable. "
— Lisa, 2/10/2014 -
" this was a very a good book Alex Cross has to deal with Gary Soneji again. And a very insane killer who kills children and puts them on school grounds. He taunts Alex Cross and he finds the youngest serial killer there ever is. "
— Nancy, 2/8/2014 -
" Alex Cross teams with an ally to chase one crook and suddenly finds himself in the midst of fighting another, unexpected foe. This is a great potboiler with short chapters and abrupt changes of narration, meaning another great Alex Cross book. "
— Paul, 2/2/2014 -
" An Alex Cross mystery. Alex, Washington D.C. detective, finds himself involved with two serial killers who focus upon him. A fast moving story as Alex seeks to unravel the mysteries surrounding the two different killers and catch them. "
— George, 1/25/2014 -
" A good mystery. Loved the references to "Stranger in a Strange Land." "
— Lisa, 1/23/2014 -
" my favorite so far, for sure "
— Serena, 12/12/2013 -
" Want an action packed, page-turinig mystery? Read this. Such an awesome author. Maybe not a "right before I go to sleep" kind of read if you're the scarred type! "
— Reagan, 12/6/2013 -
" Got to love the Alex Cross books. Interesting read. Nice shift in the middle of the book that I liked. "
— Ryan, 10/19/2013 -
" Much better than the last installment! I look forward to more. "
— Tiffanie, 10/16/2013 -
" couldn't get into this book...Didn't even finish it!!! "
— Jennifer, 10/6/2013 -
" With each book I like the Alex Cross series even more. What I am not enjoying is the feeling that Christine isn't going to last many more books. Now I have to go and check to see if I have read When the Wind Blows. "
— Tara, 9/28/2013 -
" Formulaic but quite well done... "
— May, 9/16/2013 -
" another good Alex Cross book. Very crazy. "
— Janet, 8/8/2013 -
" I thought this book was pretty good. It was not predictable at all. It kept me guessing 'til the end. "
— Samantha, 5/9/2013 -
" really good read loving this series so far and the cliff hanger at the end can't wait to start the next one "
— Rebecca, 3/28/2013 -
" I never have nightmares, but this book brought to me the worst nightmare I ever had. James Patterson delivered a bone-rattling, terrifying book. This is definitely one of his very best books. "
— Ashley, 11/20/2012 -
" Loved it! It had me breatless the entire time wondering if he ever was going to find Christine! Then the end.... amazing! "
— Elizabeth, 11/19/2012 -
" This is trademark Patterson. Alex Cross tackles one of the scariest killers in this book. It will keep you up at night! "
— Melissa, 11/5/2012 -
" This is the only Patterson book I've read. I've saw the two movies that the first two books were made into, and enjoyed this book as well. However, there is a common formula to the three stories. A very easy read, which I desire sometimes. "
— Mark, 10/9/2012 -
" Intriguing plot involving two killers causing chaos and confusion for the detectives. This book kept me in suspense and I found myself reading the book in one day. "
— Lynda, 10/6/2012 -
" A great story as always but the culprit is starting to get predictable... "
— Megan, 8/28/2012 -
" A thriller where Alex Cross is faced by someone he has put away. It is a page turner...love how he writes. "
— Debbie, 5/7/2012 -
" A mystery about two different serial murderers... "
— Rupesh, 12/6/2011 -
" An outstanding read, as always by James Patterson. "
— Kimberly, 5/21/2011 -
" <br/>this book is really really good, I have only read a few in the Alex Cross series, but want to read more. I love James Patterson books, this is a must read for mystery fans. "
— Nina, 5/13/2011 -
" Another amazing Alex Cross novel. Gripping plot, hard to put down. "
— Emily, 5/7/2011 -
" This was the last Patterson book that I read, and I'm ashamed that I read it. "
— George, 3/6/2011 -
" Much better than the last installment! I look forward to more. "
— Tiffanie, 2/21/2011 -
" Fans of this series won't be disappointed. Defintiely up there with the first two in the series. "
— LazyGirl, 2/13/2011 -
" Always lots of action and surprises when Alex Cross is involved. Very satisfying ending in this book. "
— Kara, 1/21/2011 -
" sometimes need the speed/intensitly of patterson's novels...he never dissapoints! always read his fast b/c of the suspense he creates! "
— Sarah, 1/11/2011 -
" Awesome book. I just started reading Alex Cross series in order. This book is #4. Best one so far. The murderer is just plain sick. Certainly makes me wonder what goes on in Patterson's mind. I am not sure, but I love it! "
— Betsy, 12/29/2010 -
" Great book - kept me hooked all the way through. Looking forward to the next. "
— Jan, 12/21/2010 -
" Ahhh!! It was fun and interesting but it was so gory and freaky!!!!!! "
— Hanul, 12/11/2010 -
" okay a little gross for my tastes. "
— Sarah, 12/7/2010 -
" though i didn't finished it and dislike investigation books it was very good and keep u on the edge of your seat. "
— Jasmin, 12/3/2010
About James Patterson
James 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.
About the Narrators
Anthony Heald, an Audie Award–winning narrator, has earned Tony nominations and an Obie Award for his theater work; appeared in television’s Law & Order, The X-Files, Miami Vice, and Boston Public; and starred as Dr. Frederick Chilton in the 1991 Oscar-winning film The Silence of the Lambs. He has also won numerous AudioFile Earphones Awards for his narrations.
Keith David is a classically trained actor, Emmy Award winner and Tony Award nominee. He stars, alongside Zoe Saldana, in the upcoming Netflix limited series “From Scratch.” Keith was featured in Jordan Peele’s latest film “Nope.” His expansive film credits include 21 Bridges, Night School, Disney’s The Princess and the Frog, Requiem for a Dream, Men at Work, They Live, Crash, There’s Something About Mary, The Thing, Platoon and many others. Keith completed 5 seasons starring in Greenleaf for Oprah Winfrey’s OWN network. Other TV credits include NCIS: New Orleans, Blackish, MacGyver, Fresh Off the Boat, Community, Enlisted, and Mister Rogers Neighborhood. Keith’s collaboration with Ken Burns earned him 3 Emmy Awards for his narration of Jackie Robinson, The War, and Unforgivable Blackness – The Rise and Fall of Jack Johnson. Most recently, Keith narrated the documentary Ali by Ken Burns. Some of his other voice acting credits include Adventure Time, Bojack Horseman, Rick & Morty, Spawn, and Gargoyles. On Broadway, he starred in Seven Guitars and Jelly’s Last Jam (Tony nomination). As a singer Keith has toured for the past several years with Too Marvelous For Words, in which Keith recreates Nat King Cole. Keith is currently creating a show about legendary blues singer Joe Williams. Born and raised in New York City, Keith is a graduate of the New York High School of the Performing Arts and the Juilliard School.