{"product_id":"cat-mouse-9780316072922","title":"Cat \u0026 Mouse","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCat \u0026amp; Mouse - Alex Cross Thriller by James Patterson\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eIn this \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eGary 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. . .\u003cbr\u003eThe 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?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eA Gripping Detective Thriller\u003c\/h2\u003e\nThis installment in the Alex Cross series delivers Patterson's signature fast-paced storytelling with dual killer storylines that converge in an explosive climax. Gary Soneji returns seeking vengeance against Cross, while detective Thomas Augustine Pierce hunts another dangerous killer across Europe. The parallel investigations create mounting tension as Cross faces threats both abroad and in his own home.\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePart of the Acclaimed Alex Cross Series\u003c\/h2\u003e\nThe Alex Cross novels have dominated the detective fiction genre for over twenty-five years. This series includes bestsellers like \u003ci\u003eKiss the Girls\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eAlong Came a Spider\u003c\/i\u003e, establishing Cross as one of the most compelling detectives in modern crime fiction. Patterson's ability to craft intricate plots with multiple antagonists showcases why his books have sold over 300 million copies worldwide.\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePaperback Edition Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\nPublished by Little Brown and Company in September 2009, this paperback edition makes Patterson's thriller accessible for both longtime fans and new readers discovering the Alex Cross series. The novel's structure keeps readers questioning who holds the advantage in this deadly pursuit until the final pages.\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJames Patterson has had more \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestsellers than any other writer, ever, according to \u003ci\u003eGuinness World Records\u003c\/i\u003e. 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\u003cb\u003e, \u003c\/b\u003e the most popular detective series of the past twenty-five years, including \u003ci\u003eKiss the Girls \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eAlong Came a Spider\u003c\/i\u003e. He writes full-time and lives in Florida with his family.","brand":"Little Brown and Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50680552128786,"sku":"9780316072922","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_44837fe0-6425-48e7-8972-0f803d27dd70.jpg?v=1734922536","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/cat-mouse-9780316072922","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}