Pop Goes the Weasel (Alex Cross, #5)
by James Patterson
Pop Goes the Weasel by James Patterson holds a well received rating of 3.98 out of 5, based on 46.8K reader ratings. First published in 1999. The book spans 461 pages.
About Pop Goes the Weasel
Detective Alex Cross is back-and he's in love. But his happiness is threatened by a series of chilling murders in Washington, D.C., murders with a pattern so twisted they leave investigators reeling. Cross's pursuit of the killer produces a suspect, a British diplomat named Geoffrey Shafer. But proving he's the murderer becomes a potentially deadly task. As Shafer engages in a brilliant series of surprising counter moves, Alex and his fiancee become hopelessly entangled with the most memorable nemesis Cross has ever faced.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | James Patterson |
| Published | 1999 |
| Pages | 461 |
| Genres | Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Suspense |
| Average Rating | 3.98 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 46,820 |
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What genre is Pop Goes the Weasel?
Pop Goes the Weasel is categorized as Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is Pop Goes the Weasel worth reading?
Based on 46.8K reader ratings, Pop Goes the Weasel has an average score of 3.98 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is Pop Goes the Weasel?
Pop Goes the Weasel has 461 pages.
Who wrote Pop Goes the Weasel?
Pop Goes the Weasel was written by James Patterson. It was first published in 1999.
What is the ISBN for Pop Goes the Weasel?
The ISBN-13 for Pop Goes the Weasel is 9780446608820.0.
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