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James Patterson
For other people named James Patterson, see James Patterson (disambiguation)
James B. Patterson (born March 22, 1947) is an award-winning American author. Formerly the chairman of advertising company J. W.
. 2001 Read by Ruben Santiago-Hudson Ruben Santiago-Hudson (born November 24 1956) is a Tony Award-winning American actor and playwright.

Santiago-Hudson was born in Lackawanna, New York to Alean Hudson and Ruben Santiago, a railroadworker;[1]
, Michael C. Hall Michael Carlisle Hall (born February 1 1971) is a Golden Globe and Emmy Award-nominated American actor, best known for his roles as David Fisher in the HBO drama series Six Feet Under and the title character of the Showtime series Dexter. . Abridged. 4 tapes. 6 hrs. Time Warner Audio. 1-58621-195-1. $25.98. Cardboard, plastic; plot notes. SA

What appears to be a series of vampire-related killings finds detective Alex Cross immersed im·merse  
tr.v. im·mersed, im·mers·ing, im·mers·es
1. To cover completely in a liquid; submerge.

2. To baptize by submerging in water.

3.
 in a dangerous and bizarre sub-culture that features magic, victims drained of blood, tigers and vampires. And, just a cell phone's distance away, is the ever-present nemesis who shadows Cross--The Mastermind. He knows all about Cross, his cases, and his family and seems to always be one step ahead of the detective. He's already killed several people close to Cross, who is a single parent trying to raise three children. Cross's soft, domestic side is evident as his police work deprives him of quality family rime. He even attemps a social lire, with the beautiful and dedicated detective Jamilla Hughes. The end reveals the identity of The Mastermind.

Readers Santiago-Hudson and Hall are equally excellent, and though I don't know Don't know (DK, DKed)

"Don't know the trade." A Street expression used whenever one party lacks knowledge of a trade or receives conflicting instructions from the other party.
 who belongs to which voice, they both create drama and excitement with their carefully controlled voices and crisp diction. The abridgment leaves no gaps in the story line. Especially for fans of this series. Miles Klein, Frisco, TX
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Author:Klein, Miles
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Date:Sep 1, 2002
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