10 Best Books Like Along Came a Spider (Alex Cross)

If you loved Along Came a Spider (Alex Cross) by James Patterson, here are the most similar books our readers recommend.

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Thriller4.52024464 pages

When Gary Soneji sets out to commit the "crime of the century," homicide detective and psychologist Alex Cross finds himself drawn into a deadly cat-and-mouse game that threatens everything he holds dear. As Cross teams up with mysterious Secret Service supervisor Jezzie Flanagan to track down the cunning criminal, he discovers that Soneji is every parent's worst nightmare—and stopping him may require risking his own family's safety.

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Faithful Place

Dublin Murder Squad #3 (works standalone)

by Tana French

4.32010416 pages

Why you'll love it:

This thriller shares a melancholy and introspective tone that will resonate with Along Came a Spider (Alex Cross) fans.

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In the Woods

Dublin Murder Squad #1 (works standalone)

by Tana French

4.12019560 pages

Why you'll love it:

This thriller shares a haunting and melancholic tone that will resonate with Along Came a Spider (Alex Cross) fans.

Quick Comparison: Books Like Along Came a Spider (Alex Cross)

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Sharp ObjectsGillian Flynn4.22018393Similar vibes
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Frequently Asked Questions

What books are most similar to Along Came a Spider (Alex Cross)?

The most similar books to Along Came a Spider (Alex Cross) are The Tenant, Sharp Objects, The Woman in Cabin 10.

What should I read after Along Came a Spider (Alex Cross)?

After finishing Along Came a Spider (Alex Cross), readers most commonly pick up The Tenant next. Alternatively, you might enjoy more books by James Patterson, such as Alex Cross Must Die.

Who writes books like James Patterson?

Authors similar to James Patterson include Thomas Harris, Michael Connelly, John Sandford.

What genre is Along Came a Spider (Alex Cross)?

Along Came a Spider (Alex Cross) is a Thriller novel by James Patterson, published in 2024.

How long is Along Came a Spider (Alex Cross)?

Along Came a Spider (Alex Cross) is 464 pages long.

About Along Came a Spider (Alex Cross)

Cross. Now streaming on Prime Video.Discover the classic thriller that launched the #1 detective series and is the inspiration for the original series Cross on Prime Video!“[Alex Cross’s] innate nature is to protect people…If he has a weakness, it’s his family, especially his children. They’re the chink in his armor. But aside from that, it’s tough to get at him.”-Aldis Hodge, star of Cross on Prime VideoAlex Cross is a homicide detective with a Ph.D. in psychology. He works and lives in Southeast D.C. and looks like Muhammad Ali in his prime. He's a tough guy from a tough part of town who wears Harris Tweed jackets and likes to relax by banging out Gershwin tunes on his baby grand piano. But he also has two adorable kids of his own, and they are his own special vulnerabilities.Jezzie Flanagan is the first woman ever to hold the highly sensitive job as supervisor of the Secret Service in Washington. Blond, mysterious, seductive, she's got an outer shell that's as tough as it is beautiful. She rides her black BMW motorcycle at speeds of no less than 100 mph. What is she running from? What is her secret?Alex Cross and Jezzie Flanagan are about to have a forbidden love affair-at the worst possible time for both of them. Because Gary Soneji, who wants to commit the "crime of the century," is playing at the top of his game. Soneji has outsmarted the FBI, the Secret Service, and the police. Who will be his next victim?Gary Soneji is every parent's worst nightmare. He has become Alex Cross's nightmare. And now, reader, he's about to become yours.