Cat And Mouse / 1st To Die

by James Patterson

That monstrous villain Gary Soneji is back in Cat & Mouse, the fourth book in James Patterson's series about Alex Cross, a police forensic psychologist, but he's not alone. In seeming support of the premise that you can never have too much of a bad thing, Patterson has thrown a second serial killer into the mix: Mr. Smith, a mysterious killer terrorizing Europe while Soneji practices his own brand of evil along the Eastern Seaboard. With two killers to track, Cross has his hands full--and Patterson has another hit.

Genres: Fiction, Mystery, Murder Mystery, Crime

468 pages, Paperback

Published March 1, 2004

About the author

Official US Site
Official UK Site
JIMMY Patterson Books
ReadKiddoRead

James Patterson is the most popular storyteller of our time and the creator of such unforgettable characters and series as Alex Cross, the Women’s Murder Club, Jane Smith, and Maximum Ride. He has coauthored #1 bestselling novels with Bill Clinton, Dolly Parton, and Michael Crichton, as well as collaborated on #1 bestselling nonfiction, including The Idaho Four, Walk in My Combat Boots, and Filthy Rich. Patterson has told the story of his own life in the #1 bestselling autobiography James Patterson by James Patterson. He is the recipient of an Edgar Award, ten Emmy Awards, the Literarian Award from the National Book Foundation, and the National Humanities Medal.

Reviews

[Amy Shannon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Intense and powerful

Working my way through the Alex Cross series, so far this is the one that has the most twists and unforeseen actions. Between hunting Soneji and then Mr. Smith, it's a long road for Cross and Sampson, the duo that keeps each other sane. This story drew me in with the dangling of Soneji, and kept me turning the pages intensely. There are some delicate and tragic scenes, but it balances with the intimacy of the heart that Cross has for Christine.

[Tonya Meers · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book although I had mixed feelings about the ending. On the one hand it was good that it was left on a cliff hangar as you want to read the next one, which I will do, but it left me feeling a bit unfulfilled. I’m glad I didn’t read this when it first came out as I would’ve be frustrated not being able to get hold of the next one quickly.

That said I like James Patterson’s style of writing which is very pacy and is quick to read.

[Tara · Rating 4 out of 5]

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.

[Jeff]

cross / songie

[✘✘ Sarah ✘✘ (former Nefarious Breeder of Murderous Crustaceans) · Rating 3 out of 5]

Both novels featured in this book were entertaining reads.

[Lisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome series

[Dinesh Babu Natesan · Rating 3 out of 5]

If you are going to keep your wits away to enjoy a simple read, then I would recommend this.

[Pooja Sridhar · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing book, as usual, by James Patterson. Would love to read more of his novels!

[Bruce Gleba · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good read - it fit together nicely

[Shabana Mukhtar · Rating 3 out of 5]

Didn't like most of the things, detailed review to come.

[Jo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very Good! Well Written! Recommended!