{"product_id":"along-came-a-spider-james-patterson","title":"Along Came a Spider – James Patterson","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhen a famous actress’s daughter is kidnapped from an exclusive private school, Detective Alex Cross is pulled into a chilling case that pits him against a brilliant, psychopathic killer. Fast-paced, psychologically gripping, and impossible to put down, \u003cem\u003eAlong Came a Spider\u003c\/em\u003e is the thriller that launched one of crime fiction’s most iconic series.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePatterson’s signature short chapters and relentless suspense keep the pages turning, while Alex Cross — detective, psychologist, father — emerges as a hero readers would follow for decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for fans of serial killer thrillers, cat-and-mouse detective stories, and psychological suspense. If you loved \u003cem\u003eThe Silence of the Lambs\u003c\/em\u003e by Thomas Harris or \u003cem\u003eThe Girl with the Dragon Tattoo\u003c\/em\u003e by Stieg Larsson, this is your next read. Start the Alex Cross saga here — you won’t stop at one.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGoodreads:\u003c\/strong\u003e ⭐ 4.0–4.1\/5 from 150,000+ ratings — \u003cem\u003e\"A gripping start to the Alex Cross saga.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alex Cross #1\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA paperback (1993) in Very Good condition — minor shelf wear, pages clean and intact, binding tight.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jhb Preloved Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45395802390643,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/3357\/6307\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_770a4893-2042-45f4-822d-09b2493fa895.jpg?v=1787655512","url":"https:\/\/jhbprelovedbooks.co.za\/products\/along-came-a-spider-james-patterson","provider":"Jhb Preloved Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}