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Four Blind Mice

By: James Patterson
Narrated by: Peter J. Fernandez, Michael Emerson
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Detective Alex Cross is on his way to resign from the Washington, DC police force when his partner shows up at his door with a case he can't refuse. One of John Sampson's oldest friends, from their days together in Vietnam, has been arrested for murder. Worse yet, he is subject to the iron hand of the United States Army. The evidence against him is strong enough to send him to the gas chamber.

Sampson is certain his friend has been framed, and Alex's investigation turns up evidence overlooked - or concealed - by the military authorities. Drawing on their years of street training and an almost telepathic mutual trust, Cross and Sampson go deep behind military lines to confront the most ruthless - and deadliest - killers they have ever encountered. Behind these three highly skilled killing machines there appears to be an even more threatening controller. Discovering the identity of this lethal genius will prove to be Cross' most terrifying challenge ever.

On his visits home, Alex must confront another, more disturbing mystery: what's the matter with Nana Mama? As he explores the possibility of a relationship with a woman who offers him new hope, Alex must also face the fact that his beloved grandmother is only human.

©2002 James Patterson, All Rights Reserved (P)2002 Time Warner AudioBooks, a Division of the AOL Time Warner Book Group

Critic reviews

"Everything clicks in this novel, from Patterson's patented short chapters to the whiplash plotting." (Publishers Weekly)
"Patterson delivers another exciting thriller, with some intriguing new developments for [Alex] Cross." (Booklist)

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Hideous sound effects

If you dislike sound effects, stay away. These are the worst ever.

Perhaps Patterson thinks that a powerful villain in a position of power is enticing. Not. Imagine Lt. Calley of the My Lai Massacre were promoted rather than court martialed, and you would have this plot.

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This one Got Me!

Thank you Mr. Patterson! It is always a pleasure to read your books but this one it was at the very end that I got the who and the why. I usually can figure out the why or the who just before you comfirm the fact but with this book I was not sure until you told me who and why! I had so much fun with this book that I read it twice. I like all your books but this one was the best so far for me.

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Loved the Action

I loved how the narrators assessment life to the characters and the music was an very nice touch. Can't wait to read the next book to see what happens next!

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great read

I just love this series I am enjoying following them in order and watching Alex family grow ❤

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Still loved it

I was not a fan of the odd sound effects but still enjoyed the book!
I hope they re-record.
Not as graphic as other readers suggested.

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Hooah not Hoorah

Army says hooah. Great story, great performance. The characters were real in my mind

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weird music

loved the story line this time, the changes at the end but hated the background music

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Good book - can't wait for the next one!

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WHY MUSIC!?!

The Alex Cross series is a great story!! I have been listening to book after book and so far each book has been inthralling. Having said that I believe the audiobook company is trying their hardest to ruin the series!! Each book has had a different reader which I just don't understand it makes it hard to get into the series because it seems like each book is its own book. An even bigger frustration WHY DO THEY PUT MUSIC IN THE STORY!! This is a BOOK NOT A MOVIE!!!!!!!!!

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Four Blind Mice

Excellent Patterson. Cross is back and he is good.

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