The Big Bad Wolf
by James Patterson
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Alex Cross starts a whole new career with the FBI in this novel. Previously, he had worked as a detective for the Washington, DC Police Department. This by no means indicates a change in the type of cases he is going to be involved with, even as he is working his way thorugh training to become an official agent.
This case is one of the most intersting ones. It centers around a kidnapping scheme that is used to capture individuals for use as sexual slaves. The customers are all tied to a secre...more
This case is one of the most intersting ones. It centers around a kidnapping scheme that is used to capture individuals for use as sexual slaves. The customers are all tied to a secre...more
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In his first case as a rookie FBI agent, Alex Cross gets back to a case similar to what made his character famous in Kiss the Girls and Along Came A Spider, pure and simple, money-motivated kidnapping. This time though, a Russian gangster known as The Wolf uses a highly-secure Web chatroom to buy and sell human slaves. When an agreement is reached, some of the Wolf's "associates" kidnap the mark and the exchange is made. When a Federal Judge's wife is one of those "sold," the...more
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Read in October, 2007
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Patterson/Cross fans
Perhaps this book is restoring some faith from Patterson and the Cross series. As with all of the books, the concept is really cool... but it's only half a book, you'll need to read London Bridges to get the other half.
But on the positive, Cross has now had the same girl for 3 books (A much needed factor). Some of the other trends are still present, but they seem to be breaking down and it could possibly the start of something new. You'll see what I mean when you finish this and read Lond...more
But on the positive, Cross has now had the same girl for 3 books (A much needed factor). Some of the other trends are still present, but they seem to be breaking down and it could possibly the start of something new. You'll see what I mean when you finish this and read Lond...more
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Read in January, 2008
This was my first Patterson book. Now I'm hooked. I was kind of pissed off at the end though. I was on train when I finished reading it and actually said "damn!!" out loud after reading the last page. I know I looked a bit crazy. I love the Alex Cross character. Now I just need to find out the name of the first book in the Alex Cross series. I am anxious to find out how his wife was killed and who how he ended up with Jamilla. If any of my friends know the name of the first book, pleas
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Read in August, 2007
This was my first Alex Cross book, and I have to say, I like the guy. This also happens to be a good place to start if you're like me and way behind the curve on the whole Alex Cross deal. He is just starting out as an FBI agent which makes you feel like you haven't missed much. This story, however, gets going real fast, but then finishes up even faster as if James got as tired of writing the novel as I did reading it.
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I admit it: I'm an Alex Cross GEEK. Love him. (Also love Alex Delaware, but that's a different series, different author.) I have read a lot of James Patterson (even, so help me, the flying kids series), but these remain my favorites of his books, and I always look forward to the next one. They're brain-candy at its best--engaging, fun, thrilling, quick, easy reads.
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Read in January, 2001
This was a great read - will definitely keep your interest - great characters - definite page turner right till the end. I remember reading this on my lunch break at work every day for two weeks...
(ps. if you picture the main character as sexy Denzel Washington, it will make the book 100 times better!)
(ps. if you picture the main character as sexy Denzel Washington, it will make the book 100 times better!)
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Read in December, 2006
One of the best in the Alex Cross series. But if you havent read any of the series yet, it is best to go back to an earlier Alex Cross book by Patterson. They all have been great. Try Kiss the Girls or Along Came A Spider to start with. Alex Cross is a cool dude - you will like him.
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Read in April, 2008
Thrilling page turner about white slavery. Wish I had this book on my last flight when they showed August Rush.
Reads like a very special episode of Law and Order where the detectives take turns spontaneously one-upping each other with statistics about the crime.
Reads like a very special episode of Law and Order where the detectives take turns spontaneously one-upping each other with statistics about the crime.
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Read in January, 2007
A thriller, detailed and gruesome at some parts but that's what makes James Patterson such a great author, his boldness and readiness to write what must be written to take the novel to a higher level. I truly admire Patterson for his writing in this book.
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Read in July, 2008
I love the Alex Cross books. This one is particularly gruesome. The Red Mob (Russian Mob) part of the story was interesting and scary.
Not a page turner as most of Patterson's works but because I like the Alex character I finished the book.
Not a page turner as most of Patterson's works but because I like the Alex character I finished the book.
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Read in January, 2008
This is the first James Patterson book that I have read and I am hooked! This book reads quickly and it hooks you from the beginning. It keeps you guessing all the way through it. I highly recommend it for murder mystery lovers!
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Don't laugh, but I read this while on my honeymoon. Women kidnapped and sold for sex slavery. Series in the Alex Cross series. If you liked his movies (Along came a spider, Kiss the girls) you'll surely like his novels.
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hmmmmm........a page turner.....i had no sleep reading this book..........but i was not so happy with ending becoz it was not i thought it to be.....hmm./.. may continuation pa pala........sa pop Goes the Weasel...
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Read in July, 2007
James Patterson's writing style is fast-paced. This is good for sitting on the beach and imagining suspenseful horror created by one crazy person. This one is one of my favorites by him but I've read most so far.
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Alex Cross investigates murders, Russian mafia,and a kidnapping. On the personal side, his girlfriend takes his youngest son, baby Alex, away with her. Read the series in order to understand all the relationships.
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Read in July, 2007
it had no plot. not just a bad plot-- no plot. no matter how ridiculous or predictable a james patterson book is...i can always count on a never-put-it-down, page-turner. not this time, though. ugh. boring.
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Read in February, 2007
Disturbing to think this could really be happening ...
I have read all of James Patterson's novels (not the all the co-written novels). I am a big fan. Usually gobble his books up in a couple of days.
I have read all of James Patterson's novels (not the all the co-written novels). I am a big fan. Usually gobble his books up in a couple of days.
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This may have been my first Patterson book! I have since read every one, I thing. A great writer of great mystery/detective books. It kept me totally wrapped up in it from page one.
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Read in December, 2006
Just a set up for London Bridges. This book and maximum ride finally put me over the brink. I only read the Women's Murder Club now. By the way the series on TV is pretty good.
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