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Four Blind Mice [Audiobook] (Audio Cassette)

by James Patterson (Author)
3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (200 customer reviews)

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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 --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.


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With Patterson continuing to move in unexpected directions (his next novel, The Jester, due out in March 2003, is a medieval adventure), it's a pleasure to see him touch home base with another Alex Cross thriller this one the best Cross yet. The mice of the title are three homicidal Army Rangers, Vietnam vets, and their mysterious controller; as is usual in the Cross novels, we know this much sooner than does the black Washington, D.C., detective, who gets involved when an army careerist, Sgt. Ellis Cooper, an old pal of Cross's colleague and best friend, John Sampson, is found guilty at military trial for the brutal murder of three women, but claims innocence. Traveling to North Carolina, where Cooper awaits execution, and to Fort Bragg to investigate, Cross and Sampson encounter stonewalling among the military which only intensifies as they uncover a pattern of other military men executed for like crimes they may not have committed. As the duo visits West Point, they confront an even thicker "gray" wall of silence. Meanwhile, the killers strike again, and when Cross and Sampson identify them, the Rangers begin hunting the cops. The action leads, as is Patterson's custom, to a firecracker string of climaxes; the finale finds Cross handcuffed and stripped naked in deep woods, about to be killed. Throughout, Patterson expertly balances the conspiratorial action with intriguing developments in Cross's domestic life, including health problems for his family's anchor, the elderly Nana, and growing romance between him and a California cop. Everything clicks in this novel, from Patterson's patented short chapters (115 here) to the whiplash plotting. This may not be high lit, but it sure is entertainment.
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Don't be cross, Jul 26 2004
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This review is from: Four Blind Mice (Audio Cassette)
The plot of this book is intriguing; far superior to those detailed in both "Roses are Red" and "Violets are Blue." In short, Cross's partner, John Sampson, faces a personal crisis: his old army superior is on trial for murder. In typical Patterson style, he is, of course, innocent. Sampson knows this and enlists (no army pun intended) the aide of Cross to help solve this travesty. The deeper they dig into this frame up, they bigger the conspiracy they uncover. Many more murders bearing striking similarity to that of their current case are found (big surprise!). It is learned that this string of murders goes all the way back to Vietnam...Like always, you get a fast-paced book and numerous chapters from the killer's perspective. Also recommended: BARK OF THE DOGWOOD
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4.0 out of 5 stars Four Blind Mice - Four Stars, Jul 8 2004
By John H (Kansas City, MO USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Four Blind Mice (Mass Market Paperback)
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. I also really enjoyed seeing the emotional side of Sampson. What a thrill this book was! I read it in 2 days.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining, May 18 2004
By A Customer
This review is from: Four Blind Mice (Mass Market Paperback)
Not Gripping
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 what's going to happen

Unpredictable - Thats a good thing for a book to be

Unfortunatly a bit slow to start off with, his love intrest just annoyed me, and I think was used to fill up pages

but A good book - non the less

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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... Read more

Published on Mar 23 2004 by just pixels

5.0 out of 5 stars Alex Cross Never Gives Up, Never Quits
Alex Cross is a Washington DC Detective with a degree in psychology. He often helps out the FBI and other departments on cases needing psychological profiles on serial crimes. Read more
Published on Mar 14 2004 by Tracy Oshima

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
Published on Feb 28 2004 by Melvin Hunt

4.0 out of 5 stars Casual read, but worth the money
I enjoyed this book as a casual read. I've been through the entire Patterson genre and while this isn't top on my list, it's still good and worth the money. Read more
Published on Feb 13 2004

1.0 out of 5 stars The worst James Patterson ever?
I agree wholeheartedly with the reviewer that suspects this was put together to fulfil a contractural obligation. This must be the most feeble of all the Alex Cross novels. Read more
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