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Four Blind Mice (Alex Cross Book 8)

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In this 1 New York Times bestseller from the world’s most popular storyteller, Detectives Alex Cross and John Sampson go deep behind military lines to confront a team of assassins known as the Four Blind Mice. The inspiration for 1 hit streaming show, Cross. Detective Alex Cross is on his way to resign from Washington DC’s Metro PD when his partner John Sampson’s military past collides with civic duty. When a friend from Sampson’s Army days is arrested for murder on evidence strong enough to invoke the death penalty, Sampson and Cross discover clues overlooked—or concealed—by the military. Leads point to three elite killers and an even more skillful commander. Cross and Sampson are about to find out how their street training and almost telepathic mutual trust stack up against the darkest impulses of military authority. “A murder mystery of the highest order.” —Boston Herald “The best Cross yet…. Everything clicks in this novel…it sure is entertainment.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Little, Brown and Company


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Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 1, 2003


Edition ‏ : ‎ 1st


Language ‏ : ‎ English


File size ‏ : ‎ 3.1 MB


Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported


Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled


X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled


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  • On the edge
Format: Kindle
Of my seat often. A really good read. I am very hopeful for Alex and Sampson to survive and one day relax and enjoy retired life.
Reviewed in the United States on September 8, 2026 by James W. Burroughs

  • A fast enjoyable read
Format: Kindle
James Patterson's Cross novels are fast paced and full of twists, romance, and adventure. Although the case is solved, there's always a hint of more to come in the next one. The chapters are very short but there are many of them, so you always seem to be near a place to stop if you need to do something. But, if you have the time, you know the action is still there waiting for you in the next literary bite. Even though this was eighth in the series, and I had read the first 7, I could have read this first because he told enough of what happened beforehand. Good story! Great writing! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2026 by Stephen R. Luke

  • If the mice only knew who the cat was, ha!
Format: Mass Market Paperback
I'm more than half way though this series, at the end of each book I am left wanting to read more and more but at the same time I don't want to run out of Alex Cross books! That's when I know that I found something good, and this doesn't disappoint, if anything it makes me want to read another Cross book the last page is read. Alex is on the brink of retiring and is toying with the possibility of accepting the offer with FBI, the only thing on his path is the last mission he has set for himself, helping Joe Sampson's (his best pal and work partner) old Vietnam buddy Ellis Cooper clear his name from murders he swears he didn't commit. The only problem, Cooper is on death row, sentenced for an execution. Too much evidence has placed him as the killer but when Cross and Sampson try to dig deeper into the case and excavate some of the suspicions that no one has answered they are pushed away by the Army and those involved in the sentencing. This time Cross and Sampson have met a whole new batch of psychos and as usual have to put their lives and their sanity on the line, ah this stuff never gets old! Even though the main topic is a bit sad and depressing, the story is interesting and as usual it's full of what Patterson does well; crazy scenarios, brutal killings, complex characters and heck, even some good food thrown in. Sampson's role grows too as he meets a new lady friend and makes the ending quite interesting. This wasn't my favorite Cross novel but I enjoyed it a lot and read most of it in one sitting. The story plows through in lightening speed even though there is a lot of really short chapters, as usual I liked that it switched from following Alex to trailing the killers and giving the tale depth and perception that would have otherwise be missed if it was only told form one person's point of view. Cross hasn't met his match yet but his luck is stretching painfully thin these days, with each new book there is a new mastermind to battle not to mention issues at home of all sorts, Patterson had shaped this character very well and one can see the growth in each book, I am totally addicted to the series! - Kasia S. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2009 by Kasia S.

  • Great book
Format: Kindle
Loved it,. This is my 2nd time reading all of the Alex Cross series. I love his books, Alex Cross!
Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2026 by Monique Gonzales

  • Hoo-rah
Format: Kindle
An excellent read. While written, the elements of history, true crime and bad behavior are ripped straight out of the untold story of American History. Something’s hard to admit and face up to but an amazing read.
Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2026 by Amazon Customer

  • Missing cover
Format: Hardcover
Amazing quality was missing the jacket for the hardcover but otherwise excellent shape
Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2026 by Lillian Nelson

  • What a Ride...Patterson is Back on His Game
Format: Hardcover
I read this book in four hours! I just could not put it down. What a story!! For a while, the Alex Cross series has been somewhat lackluster, but this was different. Keeping up with the trail of horror created by the Four Blind Mice was like running a marathon... on your hands. I did not like how Patterson brushed past the fact that Cooper had done something horrible in Vietnam. I think this part could have been better developed. Perhaps some skeletons could have appeared throughout the book. I especially liked that how Patterson finally gave Sampson some dimension. It is nice to see that he has a life... It is so sad to see Nana Mama getting on in years. I know I will shed a tear if and when Patterson writes her out. She provides the calm and wisdom that compliments Alex's chaotic life. Jamilla is great for Alex. They compliment each other well. Wouldn�t be something if Alex marries her only for Christine to come back... (Note to James Patterson...if you are reading this, I want 10 %!) Alex joining the FBI opens the door for new and interesting adventures. I can't wait to see what's next. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 24, 2003 by Tracy A. Kachur

  • Sampson finds happiness?
Format: Kindle
Well written. Lots of turns and twists. Sampson gets a girl? Good for him. Loved this book. Wondered how they had any jurisdiction on this personal case.
Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2026 by J Fox

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