The Big Bad Wolf

By: James Patterson

Narrated by: Peter Jay Fernandez, Denis O'Hare

Length: 8 hrs and 13 mins

Publisher's summary

Who's afraid?

Alex Cross battles the most ruthless and powerful killer he has ever encountered: a predator known only as the Wolf.

Alex Cross' 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 like a shadowy figure known as the Wolf, a master criminal who has brought a new reign of terror to organized crime, is behind this business in which ordinary men and women are sold as slaves.

You're afraid.

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-fiancie, Christine Johnson, comes back into his life-and not for the reasons Alex might have hoped.

Full of the unexpected twists and heartrending surprises that James Patterson delivers better than any other suspense writer alive, The Big Bad Wolf is an unforgettable thriller.

©2003 James Patterson (P)2003 Time Warner AudioBooks, A Division Of The AOL Time Warner Book Group

Critic reviews

"Vastly entertaining." (Publishers Weekly)
"Phillips proves himself once again to be a wildly creative storyteller." (Booklist)

Gruesome

Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

I would recommend this book although at some points it's a little over the top.

What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting?

This book had twists and turns which were unexpected right to the end.

What about Peter J. Fernandez and Denis O'Hare ’s performance did you like?

Mr. Fernandez never disappoints and Mr. O'Hare was equally skilled as a narrator.

Do you think The Big Bad Wolf needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?

I will leave that to J.P's imagination ...if he writes it I will probably read it.

Any additional comments?

This book solidified my dislike for Alex Cross as a father. He constantly puts his family at risk and seems to feel he is the end all when it comes to being a father. I really don't like him beyond his crime solving skills.

Big Bad Wolf

Once again Patterson has created a villian who you don't catch by the end of the book. What is really good is that Kyle Craig is less involved in this book, and now some other character is out ther reeking havoc.

I was captivated by the audio book. I for the most part always like the Alex Cross books. I am sure all fans of the Dr. Cross will enjoy this new villian, even though his activities are rather gruesome.

I recommend sitting back on a cold or rainy day or taking a long drive, and listening to this excellent and very believable book.

A nice book

I liked the book but found it a little predictable and short. It felt like it just went by quickly mainly because I felt there were no surprises. It is still a good story and the narration is good.

...To Be Continued!!!

I love this page turning, fast-paced, thriller thriller. Can't wait until Part 2. Wolf is No Joke! Waiting for Hollywood to mess the movie up.....as they alwayz do.

Story line was a bit too unrealistic

I listen to many Alex Cross books and always enjoy them, but this has been my least favorite. In this story, the murderer, "the Wolf" ultimately threatens cities around the world. This story was unrealistic and was not developed very well. ...just ok

I liked this book

I love the Alex Cross series so it's a little harder for me to say I didn't like the book. I did like it, I just didn't care for the wolf but I loved that there was more development on Cross and his family.

Captivating

Patterson is definitely leaving room for the sequel. That's all I can say besides the fact that it was interesting.

big bad wolf

another great Cross mystery. Can't wait for the next one. Patterson as always mixes high suspense, romance and family in a win-win plot.

The narrator

I had never experienced any auto book before this one, however, during a road trip, decided to try this one. I have read James Patterson's books before, but never one done like this. I was lucky to stumble upon this specific narrator. I tried samples of other books and did not care for the readers. The Russian accent, the almost Morgan Freeman like way he spoke when reading, kept me alert and completely captivated. I loved the story line, and have grown attached to the Alex cross series. I will probably keep one audio book on hand as well as one to read from now on!

Good to relive the story

I read this book when it first came out years ago. I loved it then and really enjoyed the audio version. Can't get enough of Alex!