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Cat & Mouse (Alex Cross, 4) Paperback – August 1, 2003

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In this New York Times bestseller, two killers-one operating in America, one in Europe-believe Alex Cross is the only worthy opponent in the deadly game each has planned.




Gary Soneji, a dying prison escapee, is looking for revenge on Cross, while another insane killer is pursued by Thomas Augustine Pierce-a brilliant and relentless detective who may even be better than Cross. As the bodies pile up, and Cross is nearly murdered in his own home, the game of cat and mouse leads to one final trap. . .




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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James Patterson has had more New York Times bestsellers than any other writer, ever, according to Guinness World Records. Since his first novel won the Edgar Award in 1977 James Patterson's books have sold more than 300 million copies. He is the author of the Alex Cross novels, the most popular detective series of the past twenty-five years, including Kiss the Girls and Along Came a Spider. He writes full-time and lives in Florida with his family.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Grand Central Publishing; Alex Cross edition (August 1, 2003)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 432 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0446692646
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0446692649
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 13.6 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.25 x 1.13 x 8 inches
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This is my favorite book in the series so far next to Along Came a Spider. Gary Soneji is back and better than ever. I read through these pages so fast. I couldn't put it down and of course the ending was mind blowing. Highly recommend you read this. Although Patterson says you can read any of his books without the previous books in the series, I highly recommend reading all of them in order.
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erica
5.0 out of 5 stars expect the unexpected!
Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2024
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This might be one of James Patterson’s best books. There is so much action and each chapter leaves you wanting more. It was very hard to put the book down and actually go to work or do things around the house. So many plot twists, spicy scenes, just over all a great book! If you like serial killer stuff this is deff the book for you! So good!
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Tim Yingling
4.0 out of 5 stars The Good, The Bad, The Ugly: Cat & Mouse
Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2017
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Four down, twenty-one Alex Cross novels to go. Cat and Mouse is easily the best one of the series so far. A lot can happen in twenty-one books. See why.

The Ugly: I have mentioned the fact that I don’t like the constant jumping between first and third person views. I like it even less when there are two characters who give first person views. That’s what happened here. Not only did we get the point of view of Cross, we also got the point of view of one Thomas Pierce. It was pointless. Sure, Alex needed to be taken out of the story for a bit, but we didn’t need the frontal view of Pierce.

The Bad: I’m not one to frown upon a sex scene in a book or movie. I don’t mind them as much as other people, whether they are warranted or unwarranted doesn’t matter. But here, I don’t know what it was. I’m thinking it’s the fact that Christian’s husband just died six months before this book came out and Cross was indirectly involved in his death. It just seemed unethical on Cross’s part, and unrealistic on Christian’s part. I know if I lost someone it would definitely take me more than six months to get over that person. And the only reason this is in the bad is because I know that people are built differently. It just bothers me is all.

The Good: One thing that hurt the other books was the case loads in the book for Cross. It was like he was working three to four different cases in one book. Here, he was working one case until it was time to move on to the next case. I don’t mind the multi-case aspect, but make it believable at least. This one was believable. And it made the book all that much better.

Final Thoughts: I can’t say start with this book. I can’t even say don’t read the other books in the series. There are some that are standalone books like Jack and Jill, but this isn’t. It is part of the series that is a continuation to an end. But I would suggest reading it whether you read the other books or not.
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Richard 3856129
5.0 out of 5 stars James Patterson and Alex Cross, 'nuff said
Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2024
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I have reviewed a number of James Patterson's Alex Cross novels. I have yet to be disappointed and doubt it will ever be the case. Patterson is one of the finest storytellers, I have ever read. I was an advanced reader from an early age with both my parents being teachers. My bookshelves are packed with many books with a diverse selection of authors. However, a few of the finer authors have usurped large swaths of my bookshelves; Alistair MacLean, Lee Child, Frank Herbert, Gordon Dickson, and James Patterson, among others.
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Anthony
5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible read!!
Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2024
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I got caught off guard with the twist. On to book 5 I'm reading them in order this time lol
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Tina
5.0 out of 5 stars Cat an mouse
Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2024
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My mom really likes it she can no longer see an she one who loves to read
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4.0 out of 5 stars Great!
Reviewed in the United States on July 22, 2023
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The plot moved along quickly and stayed interesting for the most part. Best I’ve read in a LONG time. Should’ve known to go back a few years to find a book that I don’t want to put down.
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RosalieJustice
5.0 out of 5 stars BEST AUTHOR EVER !!!
Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2023
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My friend got me interested in the "Alex Cross" series. I was never a "reader" but when I started reading this series----OMG-----I can't put the book down ---I am reading all 32 books (in order) and I'm curently starting the 5th (Pop goes the Weasel) can't wait ---FYI also they are quick reads and REALLY hold your interest!!!!!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Bad ass dr. Cross
Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2024
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Alex was wise to the Inth degree.this story thrilled my
Late night reading for weeks. thank you Jim Patterson. Chai,Scott
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Helen Musson
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 3, 2024
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Brilliant!
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Parag Nandi
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant
Reviewed in India on May 14, 2023
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Very good thriller featuring Alex Cross and his rival Gary Soneji. Quite exciting and highly recommended
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Pat
5.0 out of 5 stars Books should be read in order
Reviewed in Canada on June 3, 2020
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I haven't always read these books in order but now that I am back on track I am finally filling in the blanks. This is another very good book in the Alex Cross collection. The suspense is carried through to the final page. With this book I stayed up later, got up earlier just to get in a few more minutes of reading this book. Well done as usual!
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Marta
5.0 out of 5 stars Muito bom!
Reviewed in Brazil on January 11, 2020
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Muito bom!
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Guido F.
3.0 out of 5 stars Stereotyped and predictable
Reviewed in Italy on October 27, 2019
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Patterson knows how to use his tools, but I would prefer less techniques and more inspiration. Especially less adjectives
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