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Along Came a Spider
Book • 1993
In this first book of the Alex Cross series, James Patterson introduces Alex Cross, a Washington D.C.
homicide detective with a Ph.D. in psychology.
The story revolves around the kidnapping of two children, Maggie Rose Dunne and Michael Goldberg, by their school teacher, Gary Soneji, who aims to commit the 'crime of the century'.
Cross, along with Secret Service agent Jezzie Flanagan, must navigate a complex web of crimes and deceit to rescue the children.
The novel explores themes of suspense, psychological insight, and the personal challenges faced by Cross, including a forbidden love affair with Flanagan.
The plot is marked by multiple twists and turns, keeping the reader engaged as Cross and Soneji engage in a cat-and-mouse game.
homicide detective with a Ph.D. in psychology.
The story revolves around the kidnapping of two children, Maggie Rose Dunne and Michael Goldberg, by their school teacher, Gary Soneji, who aims to commit the 'crime of the century'.
Cross, along with Secret Service agent Jezzie Flanagan, must navigate a complex web of crimes and deceit to rescue the children.
The novel explores themes of suspense, psychological insight, and the personal challenges faced by Cross, including a forbidden love affair with Flanagan.
The plot is marked by multiple twists and turns, keeping the reader engaged as Cross and Soneji engage in a cat-and-mouse game.
