Pop Goes the Weasel (Abridged) Audiobook, by James Patterson Play Audiobook Sample

Pop Goes the Weasel (Abridged) Audiobook

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Read By: Keith David, Roger Rees, Garrett Scott Publisher: Little, Brown & Company Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 3.67 hours at 1.5x Speed 2.75 hours at 2.0x Speed Series: The Alex Cross Series Release Date: November 2006 Format: Abridged Audiobook ISBN: 9781594836121

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

15

Longest Chapter Length:

28:10 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

16:32 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

22:16 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

431

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Publisher Description

In this heart-stopping thriller, Detective Alex Cross and his beloved fiancé find themselves tangled in a complex murder investigation, threatening not only public safety, but their chance at happiness together. 

Alex Cross is happy, but his happiness is threatened by a series of chilling murders—murders with a pattern so twisted, it leaves investigators reeling. Cross's ingenious pursuit of the killer produces a suspect: a British diplomat named Geoffrey Shafer.

But proving that Shafer is the murderer becomes a potentially deadly task. As the diplomat engages in a brilliant series of surprising countermoves, in and out of the courtroom, Alex and his fiancée become hopelessly entangled with the most memorable nemesis Alex Cross has ever faced.

Pop Goes the Weasel reveals James Patterson at the peak of his power. Here is a chilling villain no reader will forget, a love story of great tenderness, and a plot of relentless suspense and heart-pounding pace. To read Pop Goes the Weasel is to discover why James Patterson is one of the world's greatest suspense writers.

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"A really good book! Was exciting and liked the writing style. The only thing for me to lose a star is the rushed ending. Also not complete closure on all of the characters in the end."

— Yasmin (4 out of 5 stars)

Quotes

  • “Terror and suspense that grab the reader and won’t let go. Just try running away from this one.”

    — Ed McBain, New York Times bestselling author
  • “Patterson’s well-oiled suspense machine grinds away with solid precision.”

    — Publishers Weekly
  • “Once again, James Patterson proves that he's more than capable of conceiving engaging, cunning stories that transcend the serial killer subgenre. Pop Goes the Weasel works as an intense character portrait that will leave readers moved and electrified.”

    — Tom Piccirilli
  • “Brilliantly terrifying…so exciting I had to stay up all night to finish it.”

    — Daily Mail
  • “Patterson’s best book to date…The book is impossible to put down. Patterson has another guaranteed bestseller on his hands, and fans will be clamoring for the next Alex Cross adventure.”

    — Library Journal
  • “Akin to a slick Hollywood action flick, Pop Goes the Weasel doesn’t have time for meaningful character development or thoughtful moral analysis. And it doesn’t need to. Its winning formula is based on short scenes, addictive plot progression, and mean dialogue.”

    — Amazon.com, editorial review
  • “Roger Rees’ crisp, clear voice represents the psychopathic killer, Shafer, and his role-playing game cronies; Keith David’s warm tones bring Alex Cross, his family, and police companions to the fore…Replete with sound effects and music that match the scenes perfectly, Patterson’s tale of murder and mayhem will ensnare listeners until its horrifying end.”

    — AudioFile
  • “Kinky mayhem, a cartoonish villain, regular glimpses of the kindly Cross caring for his loved ones, and an ending that spells a sequel: Patterson’s fans couldn’t ask for more.”

    — Kirkus Reviews

Awards

  • A New York Times bestseller
  • A USA Today bestseller

Pop Goes the Weasel Listener Reviews

Overall Performance: 3.68181818181818 out of 53.68181818181818 out of 53.68181818181818 out of 53.68181818181818 out of 53.68181818181818 out of 5 (3.68)
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  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " AWESOME!!!! Definetely a must read! "

    — Pamela, 2/6/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I'm liking the detective aspect. Hating the Nana character. "

    — Brian, 1/28/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Love James Patterson, his books are great and very quick reads. This one was super creepy, loved it! "

    — Molly, 1/25/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Phenonminal book! One of my favorites from James Patterson. "

    — Jennifer, 1/12/2014
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Couldn't stop...so bad but so good "

    — Josh, 1/3/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Pretty good Alex Cross novel. I can't figure out how to talk about it without giving away the story. Maybe I'll be able to do better later. "

    — Charles, 1/3/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I found a new fix for my J.D. Robb addcition. An action packed story that keeps moving. "

    — Matt, 11/20/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " If I have to have a favorite this one would be it (at least of the ones I've read).... "

    — Mom2jngncna~, 9/26/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Special mention ang Philippines and NAIA. :) "

    — Karla, 8/17/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Decent story. For some reason I felt like it was missing some details. "

    — Kirsteen, 4/13/2013
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    " James Patterson doesn't disappoint. I am a big fan, of his work, and this is as good as any of them have been. "

    — Jason, 4/6/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Outstanding book! I love this guy and his sicko, twisted mind. The plot is thick and suspensful with lots of twists and turns. A great read! "

    — Mandy, 7/15/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Patterson is just twisted. Love his Alex Cross character. "

    — Audrey, 6/4/2012
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Typical cliched trash writing with few surprises. "

    — David, 4/21/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Another excellent and fast paced read. "

    — Steven, 3/22/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " cliff hanger til the end! "

    — Dave, 3/7/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Predictable Patterson, once you have read one you can more or less guess the main characters plot line! "

    — Sleepybear, 12/11/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I really like the Alex Cross series and this was another good book by Patterson. "

    — Jay, 12/5/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Another easy murder mystery with Alex Cross as the main character. I read this one in just a few days. "

    — Marian, 9/25/2011
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " I skipped most of the trial part, but as usual, found the chase fun. "

    — Lisa, 9/14/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Of all the Patterson books this was my least favorite. The ending didn't lend itself to closure and did not seem to be one that would continue either. However, Dr. Cross is one of my favorite characters... "

    — Babs, 8/2/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Read it on the plane. Interesting game/puzzle.Military buddies play a death 'game'. "

    — Rita, 7/24/2011

About James Patterson

Ellen Archer has narrated numerous audiobooks and has won several AudioFile Earphones Awards, as well as the prestigious Audie Award for best narration. She is an actress, and singer with a degree in opera performance from the Boston Conservatory. She has performed extensively on the New York stage and in regional theaters.

About the Narrators

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.

Roger Rees, Welsh stage, film, and television actor and, more recently, narrator of audiobooks, is known on both sides of the Atlantic. In the United States he received a Tony Award for the Broadway production of Nicholas Nickleby. American TV viewers are familiar with Roger from Cheers, in which he played Robin Colcord. As for audiobooks, Roger has performed in a wide variety of programs, from the LA Theatre Works’ production of Lady Windmere’s Fan, to mystery anthologies such as Malice Domestic and thrillers like Pop Goes the Weasel. His audiobook narration has won four AudioFile Earphones Awards.