About the Author

James Patterson has had more New York Times bestsellers than any other writer, ever, according to Guinness World Records. Since his first novel won the Edgar Award in 1977 James Patterson's books have sold more than 300 million copies. He is the author of the Alex Cross novels, the most popular detective series of the past twenty-five years, including Kiss the Girls and Along Came a Spider. He writes full-time and lives in Florida with his family.

Reviews

"A clever plot with enough last-minute revelations to keep you guessing."--Entertainment Weekly

"One of the most creative and sadistic killers since Hannibal Lecter ... There are surprises in store right up to the last page."--BookPage

"Patterson again proves himself a master of the craft ... Such a great book: every time you think you've got it all figured out, you realize the killer is still a step ahead."--Providence Sunday Journal

"Polished, briskly written entertainment ... delivers the spine-tingly goods."--Sunday Oregonian

"A clever plot with enough last-minute revelations to keep you guessing."--Entertainment Weekly
"One of the most creative and sadistic killers since Hannibal Lecter ... There are surprises in store right up to the last page."--BookPage
"Patterson again proves himself a master of the craft ... Such a great book: every time you think you've got it all figured out, you realize the killer is still a step ahead."--Providence Sunday Journal
"Polished, briskly written entertainment ... delivers the spine-tingly goods."--Sunday Oregonian