Cat And Mouse

A Deadly Game Begins

When Special Agent Alex Cross receives an urgent midnight call, he expects another routine protection detail—but what greets him on the other end of the line is far more sinister. A brilliant and remorseless killer known only as “The Cat” has resurfaced in Washington, D.C., leaving behind a trail of cryptic taunts and impossibly staged crime scenes. Each clue seems tailored to challenge Cross’s intellect and unravel his deepest fears. With the body count rising and the media clamoring for answers, Cross must race against time to decipher the Cat’s twisted riddles—before more innocents become pawns in this lethal chess match.

Chasing Shadows

Partnered with the determined detective Sampson “Sam” Thompson and forensic psychologist Dr. Caroline Green, Cross follows a labyrinthine trail that leads from the lonely corridors of a dilapidated asylum to the opulent drawing rooms of Washington’s elite. Every step forward reveals a new layer of the Cat’s obsession: a personal vendetta that reaches back into Cross’s own past. As the stakes escalate, Cross finds himself forced to confront unfinished business—haunting memories of a case gone wrong and the promise he made to protect those he loves. Yet even as he closes in, the Cat’s next move feels tantalizingly out of reach, as though Cross is merely dancing to the killer’s deadly tune.

The Final Confrontation

In a pulse-pounding climax at the abandoned mill on the outskirts of the city, Cross and Thompson must outwit the Cat’s ultimate trap—a scenario that forces them to choose between duty and sacrifice. With sirens wailing in the distance and the wind howling through broken windows, Cross faces the greatest challenge of his career: turning the tables on a predator who has always stayed one step ahead. In the heart-stopping moments before dawn breaks, he must rely on every lesson learned and every bond formed to deliver justice—and finally silence the Cat’s murmurings of terror.

. James Patterson, bestselling author acclaimed for his relentless pacing and unforgettable protagonists, brings masterful suspense and emotional depth to this riveting thriller that will leave readers breathless until the final page.