Pop Goes The Weasel: Summary and book reviews of Pop Goes The Weasel by James Patterson, plus links to an excerpt from Pop Goes The Weasel and a biography of James Patterson.

Detective Alex Cross is back, and he's in love. Unfortunately, a series of chilling murders in Washington intervenes, with a plot twist you will never forget. Cross's ingenious pursuit of the quirky killer produces a suspect—a British diplomat named Geoffrey Shafer. But proving that Shafer is the murderer becomes a difficult and deadly task. As the diplomat engages in a brilliant series of surprising countermoves, both in and out of the courtroom, Alex and his fiancée become hopelessly involved with the most memorable villain Cross has ever faced. Pop Goes the Weasel reveals James Patterson at the peak of his power, with his most dynamic and powerful psychological thriller to date. Here is a chilling villain no reader will forget, a love story of great tenderness, and a plot of relentless suspense and heart-pounding pace. To read Pop Goes the Weasel is to discover why James Patterson is at the top of his field, and one of the finest suspense writers of his time.

Media Reviews

Publishers Weekly [Alex Cross fans] won't be disappointed: the successful formula is in high gear...Patterson's well-oiled suspense machine grinds away with solid precision.   Library Journal - Jeff Ayers Even with implausible situations and an absurdly evil villain, the book is impossible to put down. Patterson has another guaranteed best seller on his hands, and fans will be clamoring for the next Alex.   Kirkus Reviews Kinky mayhem, a cartoonish villain, regular glimpses of the kindly Cross caring for his loved ones, and an ending that spells a sequel: Patterson's fans couldn't ask for more.

Recent Reader Reviews

Rated of 5 by Khaneisha
Pop Goes The Weasel
This book written by James Patterson is pure genius. I enjoyed the climaxes and the pauses for dramatic effect. Shafer's character was ridiculous- but the more he did, the more hooked I got to reach the end of the book. The game "The Four Horsemen"...   Read More

Rated of 5 by Kenny Anderson
This was the first book I have read writen by 'James Paterson', and was not let down in any way! This is a brilliant piece of writing and will be loved by all. I couldn't put this book down, which is unusual for me, as I never have been one for...   Read More

Rated of 5 by Cheri
This book was really good. I read it in two days. It was the first James Patterson book I've readand needless to say .. I'll be reading a lot more.

Rated of 5 by Kim
great book...i couldn't put it down read it within a week

Rated of 5 by donnie
best book yet of pattersons i loved it and will continue reading his books

Rated of 5 by Ruby Molina
I had started to read this book while I began moving in the process i lost the book and i just have to buy it again just so i can read the ending. Thriller could not put it down !!!!!

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