Cat & Mouse: Alex Cross, Book 4

This is my second purchase. My first “cat and mouse” book was delivered with a torn cover, and dented edges. So, I returned and ordered a new copy. (I take care of my books and purchased a new copy)I received a second copy that was wrapped up and appeared secure. However, as I’ve been reading this book has corner pages that appear to be once folded throughout the entire book.I’m enjoying the book very much.I’m just irritated at the thought that when I purchased this book, it said new.

quick delivery..great book!

Very likable characters. Alex Cross is great. Lots of action. Intelligently written — witty. Can’t wait to read another Patterson novel!

Transfixing! I could not predictthe next moves of Jack and Jill would do. wow!, It kept me on my toes!

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.

I liked it. Certainly suspenseful. maybe one or two close times too many to catching the killer only to still be in the hunt. That may frustrate some readers.

I have read all of the books in the alex cross series and was finally able to find this book for my collection. This was a great book with lots of mystery and intrigue. Book in great shape and arrived fast.

I like the suspense and ever changes in this book! Highly recommend to all crime enthusiasts!!! I can't wait for the next book!

Very good thriller featuring Alex Cross and his rival Gary Soneji. Quite exciting and highly recommended

Patterson knows how to use his tools, but I would prefer less techniques and more inspiration. Especially less adjectives

I enjoyed this book, but it did feel a little disjointed story wise. I found myself having to reread pages a few times to try and work out what just happened

心理学者のAlex Crossが神出鬼没の犯人に翻弄されながらも犯人の次の行動を予測して追い詰める話。　第一作で登場したGary Sonejiがワシントン続いてニューヨークの駅で無差別殺人を行う、次には自分の前妻を惨殺し、ニューヨークの刑事まで寝室に忍び込んで殺してしまう。次の標的は誰か。　一方FBIは、Smithと呼ばれる連続殺人犯を必死で追いかける。　読者をトリックにかけながら読ませてしまうという感じの作品で、残虐な殺人が続き、あまり楽しい小説ではありません。

good book