An Alex Cross Thriller
By James Patterson
Return of the Spider is the stunning companion to Along Came a Spider, the New York Times bestselling debut that introduced Detective Alex Cross, “the real deal, a character who matters” (Rolling Stone). This is Book 33 in the Alex Cross series, and it takes the suspense to terrifying new heights.
Alex Cross once believed that serial killer Gary Soneji was dead and buried. Years of peace followed, but that calm is shattered when investigators discover a hidden cabin deep in the woods. Inside, they uncover a stash of gruesome trophies and detailed diaries.
The nightmare of Return of the Spider
Cross studies the evidence and quickly realises that the Spider’s evil influence has spread far wider than he ever imagined. The discovery shakes him to his core and forces him to confront his greatest fear: the past is not finished with him.
The chilling truth becomes undeniable. Cross imprisoned the wrong man. As he pieces the clues together, a dark pattern begins to emerge. Step by step, he finds himself ensnared in a web of evil designed to destroy him.
The investigation forces Cross to retrace the steps of an old case that once defined his career. Every lead draws him deeper into danger. Every revelation pulls him closer to the mind of a killer who never truly died.
In Return of the Spider, James Patterson brings Alex Cross face-to-face with the consequences of his own mistakes. The hunt becomes personal, and survival depends on confronting a deadly enemy who knows him better than anyone else.
Now, Cross must face his past, unearth the truth, and stop a new reign of terror before it consumes everything he loves. Only by revisiting his darkest investigation can he hope to end the nightmare of Return of the Spider once and for all.
About the author
James Patterson is one of the best-known and biggest-selling writers of all time. Among his creations are some of the world’s most popular series, including Alex Cross, the Women’s Murder Club, Michael Bennett and the Private novels. He has written many other number one bestsellers, including collaborations with President Bill Clinton and Dolly Parton, stand-alone thrillers and non-fiction. James has donated millions in grants to independent bookshops and has been the most borrowed adult author in UK libraries for the past fourteen years in a row. He lives in Florida with his family.
- PUBLISHER | Penguin Random House SA |
- ISBN | 9781529922189 |
- Recommended Retail Price | R395.00 |
- Classification | Thriller |
