The Big Bad Wolf
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2003
432
Novel • Fiction
Contemporary
2003
Adult
18+ years
In The Big Bad Wolf by James Patterson, FBI agent Alex Cross investigates a series of kidnappings where seemingly ordinary people across the nation are abducted in public and sold to human trafficking rings run by a mastermind known as the Wolf, who caters to wealthy clients' illicit fantasies. Throughout the novel, Cross must balance his professional duties and personal life while pursuing this dangerous and elusive criminal. Sensitive topics in the book include human trafficking and sexual exploitation.
Suspenseful
Mysterious
Dark
Gritty
Unnerving
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James Patterson's The Big Bad Wolf has garnered mixed reviews. Readers praise its fast pace and engaging plot, typical of Patterson's style. However, some criticize it for predictable twists and underdeveloped characters. Overall, it keeps thriller enthusiasts entertained but doesn't significantly innovate within the genre.
A reader who enjoys fast-paced, suspenseful thrillers with intricate plots and strong, determined protagonists will find The Big Bad Wolf by James Patterson captivating. Comparable to fans of Thomas Harris's The Silence of the Lambs and Michael Connelly's The Lincoln Lawyer, this book appeals to those who relish dark, gripping crime fiction.
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432
Novel • Fiction
Contemporary
2003
Adult
18+ years
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