Along Came a Spider

By: James Patterson

Narrated by: Alton Fitzgerald White, Michael Cumpstey

Discover the classic thriller that launched the bestselling detective series from the world's most popular storyteller.

Alex Cross is in a race against time after two private-school children are kidnapped by their teacher—a man looking to commit the crime of the century.

The inspiration for the Prime Video show, Cross.

Alex Cross is a homicide detective with a Ph.D. in psychology. He works and lives in Southeast D.C. and looks like Muhammad Ali in his prime. He's a tough guy from a tough part of town who wears Harris Tweed jackets and likes to relax by banging out Gershwin tunes on his baby grand piano. But he also has two adorable kids of his own, and they are his own special vulnerabilities.

Jezzie Flanagan is the first woman ever to hold the highly sensitive job as supervisor of the Secret Service in Washington. Blond, mysterious, seductive, she's got an outer shell that's as tough as it is beautiful. She rides her black BMW motorcycle at speeds of no less than 100 mph. What is she running from? What is her secret?

Alex Cross and Jezzie Flanagan are about to have a forbidden love affair-at the worst possible time for both of them. Because Gary Soneji, who wants to commit the "crime of the century," is playing at the top of his game. Soneji has outsmarted the FBI, the Secret Service, and the police. Who will be his next victim?

Gary Soneji is every parent's worst nightmare. He has become Alex Cross's nightmare. And now, reader, he's about to become yours.

Solid Mystery

If you could sum up Along Came a Spider in three words, what would they be?

A good thriller.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Along Came a Spider?

Loved how the author turned the good guy into the bad

Which scene was your favorite?

Especially liked the ending, keeping open the possibility of continued threat.

Any additional comments?

A good listen, must pay attention to keep the characters and events straight. Good suspense until the end.

Why play random music in random places?

I didn’t care for the random music that played throughout only certain parts of this book. The voice actor was fine, the storyline is great but the music ruined it for me!!! It was terrible choice of music, placement during read, and somewhat random. Just not a good idea in my opinion

along came a spider

I love this author, very good book. enjoyable story line. little slow at first but pucked up later.

amazing

great narrators, great story, overall best audio book I've listened too. highly recommended. . .

quite a story

the narrator sounded a bit too much like james cagney for my taste. but the story was complex and not so predictable. but fascinating.