On the verge of resigning from the D.C. police force, Detective Alex Cross knows he can't refuse this case. His partner John Sampson has a friend who has been framed for murder and is facing the gas chamber. His accusers? The United States Army. As a new woman in Cross's life brings him hope in the face of a devastating loss at home, Cross and Sampson go up against codes of honor and silence and three ruthless killers. But a bigger threat lies in wait: Their controller, a lethal genius who will introduce Cross to new depths of terror . . the last of the FOUR BLIND MICE.
Four Blind Mice: Alex Cross Series, Book 8
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In this latest thriller from perennial bestselling author James Patterson, Washington cop Alex Cross gets involved in his partner's effort to save the life of an old Army buddy who's facing execution for a horrendous and inexplicable murder spree in North Carolina. The Army's evidence against Sergeant Ellis Cooper, a decorated Vietnam vet, is overwhelming, which isn't surprising since it's all been planted by a quartet of killers whose reason for framing the erstwhile hero isn't revealed until long after they are. The big secret is who set the murderers loose, and in true cliffhanger fashion, Patterson keeps it under wraps until the very end. Meanwhile, his usual blend of action, violence, fast pacing and uninspired-though-serviceable prose prevail, and will probably do so all the way to the top of the bestseller lists. --Jane Adams
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From Publishers Weekly
This audio version of Patterson's latest Alex Cross thriller moves smoothly and with great energy. The story is one of Patterson's best: just as Cross is about to retire from the Washington, D.C., police and head out to California to pursue an attractive romantic possibility, he's pulled into an intriguing case in North Carolina by his partner and best friend, John Sampson, who asks Cross to help him prove that an old Vietnam colleague of Sampson's couldn't have killed three women in a particularly brutal manner. With two excellent readers splitting up the good guys' and bad guys' voices between them, the story never wanes or goes off-track. Broadway veteran Fernandez gives a strong performance of Cross and Sampson and adroitly brings Cross's crotchety grandmother to life. Emerson frighteningly portrays the villains, subtly differentiating the characters with his voice.
Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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By Wacad
Format:Kindle Edition
This was another great puzzler detective mystery with lots of twists and turns. I always enjoy the references to past characters and situations. This helps new readers catch up and reminds us diehards where things began.
By S. Rhodes
Format:Hardcover
I was VERY disappointed in VIOLETS ARE BLUE and I swore I'd never read another James Pattersn again, well I lied to myself really, THE BEACH HOUSE was okay and then I decided that every author deserves a second chance (though I think some people give him too many).
FOUR BLIND MICE puts Alex Cross back to his normal self. He's logical again, smart again, and the kind that actually needs help again, and Sampson has a big role in this book unlike the past two Cross novels.
The book is very discriptive and grabs your attention from the get go. The book is action packed and I can't help but admit that the book is heart pounding and keep this in mind "expect the unexpected" because this book is full of plot twist.
For those who've been keeping up with the Cross series, good, because you know how important Sampson is, well this book effects Sampson more than Cross this time around. Whild this doesn't seem like the best idea, it shows that Patterson actually has something in store for all his characters.
This is possibly by far one of the better Cross books. To be truthful I didn't have that much faith in this book, but it was surprisingly good.
Format:Mass Market Paperback
Alex Cross is back for an eighth installment in Patterson's thrilling series, only this time he's helping out his partner John Sampson look into a case in which an army buddy of Sampson's is facing execution for triple murder in North Carolina. The army's evidence is strong, so Cross and Sampson have to race against the clock to try and prove that the convicted man is actually innocent. They quickly discover that Sampson's friend has been set up, as have a number of other soldiers, and the question becomes, by who?
Personally I found this installment less effective than its predecessors. It is typical fast paced Patterson, but I simply didn't care for the army cross over plot.
Personally I found this installment less effective than its predecessors. It is typical fast paced Patterson, but I simply didn't care for the army cross over plot.
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Don't be cross
The plot of this book is intriguing; far superior to those detailed in both "Roses are Red" and "Violets are Blue. Read more
Published on July 26 2004
4.0 out of 5 stars
Four Blind Mice - Four Stars
This book has everything...action, adventure, romance and suspense. It shows an even more emotional side of Alex Cross when his Nana turns ill and his feelings deepen for Jamilla. Read more
Published on July 8 2004 by John H
5.0 out of 5 stars
Entertaining
Not Gripping
Not from the pen of a Brilliant mind
Not Perfect
Not from the pen of a Brilliant mind
Not Perfect
But an intresting read - and one that doesn't give it's endings away 1/2 the way through - You cannot see... Read more
Published on May 18 2004
3.0 out of 5 stars
Cotton Candy - Good Without Substance
The story moves rapidly. It is laced with violence and death, spiced with thought provoking sermons about capturing family moments and sprinkled with not so subtle jabs at the... Read more
Published on April 7 2004 by Robert M. Logan
1.0 out of 5 stars
Makes Me Fear for the "Public"
How did this guy ever get on top? If the people who praise this writer ever read, Connelly, Hunter, Sanford etc. they would have a different perspective. Read more
Published on April 6 2004 by "dbld14"
4.0 out of 5 stars
great
this is one of my favorite james patterson books. action from beginning to end and still he gives his characters a human aspect.
Published on Mar 24 2004
2.0 out of 5 stars
one blind editor
**spoilers**
"Four Blind Mice" by James Patterson -- who usually writes engaging mystery thrillers -- is an inferior offering that suffers from an exceedingly contrived... Read more
Published on Mar 23 2004 by just pixels
3.0 out of 5 stars
Over the top bordering on stupidity but entertaining
Detective Alex Cross is asked by his friend, John Sampson, to help look into the case of Sergeant Ellis Cooper, of the US Army who is scheduled to be executed. Read more
Published on Mar 2 2004 by Larry Gandle
3.0 out of 5 stars
Mixed feelings type appeal with this one.
I wasn't sure what Mr Patterson was trying to do with Alex Cross in this book. Alex isn't sure if he's going to retire or not. Read more
Published on Feb 29 2004 by Jimi Dracutt
3.0 out of 5 stars
Not As Good As Big Bad Wolf!
The star of this book,Alex Cross,is about to resign from the
Washington D.C. police force and join the F.B.I. Read more
Washington D.C. police force and join the F.B.I. Read more
Published on Feb 28 2004 by Melvin Hunt
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