Colonel Geoffrey Schafer, also known as the Weasel, is a psychopathic killer.  He loved his life in Brazil where he rented a beautiful villa and spent his drinking and playing tennis.

One night as the Colonel returned to his villa with a young streetwalker, three men who were hiding in the bushes jumped him.  He kept asking who they were.  He finally found out!  One answered, "I am the Wolf - perhaps you've heard of me".

What did the Wolf want with the Weasel?  Well it seems the Wolf wanted to enlist the Weasel to join forces with him.  The Wolf had planned an operation beyond anyone's imagination.  The Wolf was known for being evil but this mission would be disastrous for many parts of the country. 

It all starts when a group of soldiers, who many thought were members of the National Guard, evacuated the entire town of Sunrise Valley, Nevada.  A short time later, a bomb exploded and the town literally disappeared. 

Alex Cross, who was on vacation at the time, gets the call about what happened to Sunrise alley.  Some rock climbers had spotted a man using a video camera to film the explosion.  Through these pictures, Alex Cross was able to recognize Geoffrey Schafer, the Weasel.

It was obvious to Alex Cross that Schafer was working with someone but who was this person or group?

Major cities around the world are threatened with destruction including London, Paris and New York.  Can anyone stop The Wolf and The Weasel from doing so much destruction? 

What happens when the Weasel and the Wolf work together to defeat Alex Cross?  You have a novel that is intriguing.  This book is a recipe for an adventuresome and thrilling novel.  You have what seems like an unbelievable plot.  The characters and action are all mixed together by the talented James Patterson and what do you have as an end result?  You end up with a plot that appears believable.  This is something that can only be created by a writer who possesses the skill of James Patterson.

For all you Alex Cross fans, this is a must read book.  The plot will captivate you!  I feel this is James Patterson's best yet.  This book is highly recommended. 

REVIEWED BY NANCY EATON

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