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Along Came a Spider

Written by: James Patterson
Narrated by: Taye Diggs
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Discover the classic thriller that launched the bestselling detective series from the world's most popular storyteller.

Alex Cross is in a race against time after two private-school children are kidnapped by their teacher—a man looking to commit the crime of the century.

The inspiration for the Prime Video show, Cross.


Alex Cross is a homicide detective with a Ph.D. in psychology. He works and lives in Southeast D.C. and looks like Muhammad Ali in his prime. He's a tough guy from a tough part of town who wears Harris Tweed jackets and likes to relax by banging out Gershwin tunes on his baby grand piano. But he also has two adorable kids of his own, and they are his own special vulnerabilities.

Jezzie Flanagan is the first woman ever to hold the highly sensitive job as supervisor of the Secret Service in Washington. Blond, mysterious, seductive, she's got an outer shell that's as tough as it is beautiful. She rides her black BMW motorcycle at speeds of no less than 100 mph. What is she running from? What is her secret?

Alex Cross and Jezzie Flanagan are about to have a forbidden love affair-at the worst possible time for both of them. Because Gary Soneji, who wants to commit the "crime of the century," is playing at the top of his game. Soneji has outsmarted the FBI, the Secret Service, and the police. Who will be his next victim?

Gary Soneji is every parent's worst nightmare. He has become Alex Cross's nightmare. And now, reader, he's about to become yours.
Crime Crime Thrillers Mystery Police Procedural Psychological Thriller & Suspense Fiction Detective Exciting Suspense

What the critics say

"Patterson's storytelling talent is in top form in this grisly escapist yarn."—Library Journal
"Brilliantly terrifying! So exciting that I had to stay up all night to finish it! Packed with white-knuckle twists."—Daily Mail
"An incredibly suspenseful read with a one-of-a-kind villain who is as terrifying as he is intriguing. One of the best thrillers of the year."—Clive Cussler
"Terror and suspense that grab the reader and won't let go. Just try running away from this one."—Ed McBain
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Great story enjoyed it a lot love this author. He keeps you on the edge of your seat until the very end.

Along came a spider

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my first book from this author. I will be getting more. my wife has read a lot of his books I think he's fantastic

a great read for my first one by this author

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I thoroughly enjoyed listening. I’m a big fan of Patterson & with great narration, I could listen for a long time at once.

Keeps your attention

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The chapters bounce around a bit so it can be a little confusing but the story overall is solid. Definitely entertaining for a suspense theme.

Good psychopath story

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I love James Patterson's Alex Cross series. My reason for fewer stars is that I couldn't find the narrator's voice intriguing. He just seemed monotone to me. This is the first audio book I've not enjoyed.

just ok

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