Detective Alex Cross is back, and he's in love. Unfortunately, a series of chilling murders in Washington intervenes, with a plot twist you will never forget. Cross's ingenious pursuit of the quirky killer produces a suspect  -  a British diplomat named Geoffrey Shafer. But proving that Shafer is the murderer becomes a difficult and deadly task. As the diplomat engages in a brilliant series of surprising countermoves, both in and out of the courtroom, Cross and his fiancee become hopelessly involved with the most memorable villain Cross has ever faced.

Pop Goes the Weasel reveals James Patterson at the peak of his power, with his most dynamic and compelling psychological thriller to date. Here is a chilling villain, a love story of great tenderness, and a plot of relentless suspense and heart-pounding pace.

JAMES PATTERSON is one of the top-selling writers of all time. Patterson's most recent #1 bestsellers include The 5th Horseman; Mary, Mary; Lifeguard; and the International Thriller of 2005, Honeymoon.

KEITH DAVID gained wide attention for his role as "King" in the Oscar winning Platoon. He has also appeared in There's Something About Mary, and Armageddon. He was nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award for his performance in the Showtime Original movie The Tiger Woods Story.

ROGER REES, a distinguished actor in the United States and England, earned a Tony Award on Broadway, an Olivier Award in London, and an Emmy nomination for his role in Nicholas Nickelby. Mr. Rees is perhaps best known for his continuing role on the hit series Cheers and for his role as the Sheriff in Robin Hood: Men in Tights.