The Big Bad Wolf (Alex Cross, #9)
by James Patterson
The Big Bad Wolf by James Patterson holds a well received rating of 3.97 out of 5, based on 37.1K reader ratings. First published in 2003. The book spans 400 pages.
About The Big Bad Wolf
Alex Cross battles the most ruthless and powerful killer he has ever encountered - a predator known only as "the Wolf. "Alex Cross's first case since joining the FBI has his new colleagues stymied. Across the country, men and women are being kidnapped in broad daylight and then disappearing completely. These people are not being taken for ransom, Alex realizes. They are being bought and sold. And it looks as if a shadowy figure called the Wolf - a master criminal who has brought a new reign of terror to organize crime - is behind this business in which ordinary men and women are sold as slaves. Even as he admires the FBI's vast resources, Alex grows impatient with the Bureau's clumsiness and caution when it is time to move. A lone wolf himself, he has to go out on his own in order to track the Wolf and try to rescue some of the victims while they are still alive. As the case boils over, Alex is in hot water at home too. His ex-fiancee, Christine Johnson, comes back into his life - and not for the reasons Alex might have hoped.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | James Patterson |
| Published | 2003 |
| Pages | 400 |
| Genres | Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Suspense |
| Average Rating | 3.97 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 37,060 |
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What genre is The Big Bad Wolf?
The Big Bad Wolf is categorized as Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is The Big Bad Wolf worth reading?
Based on 37.1K reader ratings, The Big Bad Wolf has an average score of 3.97 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is The Big Bad Wolf?
The Big Bad Wolf has 400 pages.
Who wrote The Big Bad Wolf?
The Big Bad Wolf was written by James Patterson. It was first published in 2003.
What is the ISBN for The Big Bad Wolf?
The ISBN-13 for The Big Bad Wolf is 9780446610220.0.
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