Along Came a Spider

Two students vanish from a prestigious private school in Washington DC, and it's up to Detective Alex Cross to locate them. The investigation swiftly reveals that one of the child's teachers is behind the abduction. Yet, apprehending this individual proves to be the real test. As Cross delves further into the kidnapper's bizarre world, he uncovers a threat greater than anyone had imagined. LEE CHILD praises, "Jim's natural storytelling ability is unparalleled, as evidenced by the Alex Cross series." HARLAN COBEN hails Alex Cross as "a legend." NELSON DEMILLE initially wrote, "Along Came a Spider is the finest thriller I've read in years. It deserves to top the charts and should quickly establish James Patterson as a well-known author." And that's indeed the case. The DAILY MAIL describes it as "Brilliantly terrifying! So gripping that I couldn't put it down until dawn! Brimming with heart-pounding twists." CLIVE CUSSLER finds it "an exceptionally suspenseful novel with a unique villain, both terrifying and fascinating." ED MCBAIN warns readers of the gripping terror and suspense: "Try as you might, escaping this story is impossible."