Alex Cross faces an unlikely killer, humans evolve into a sinister new species, and a handsome thief faces his deadly ex-partner in this collection of three pulse-pounding thrillers from the world's #1 bestselling author.   Cross Kill : Along Came a Spider killer Gary Soneji has been dead for over ten years. Alex Cross watched him die. But today, Cross sees him gun down his partner. Is Soneji alive? A ghost? Or something even more sinister? Nothing will prepare you for the wicked truth.   Zoo 2 (with Max DiLallo): James Patterson's Zoo was just the beginning. The planet is still under violent siege by ferocious animals. Humans are their desperate prey. Except some humans are evolving, mutating into a savage species that could save civilization—or end it.   The Pretender (with Andrew Bourelle): Logan Bishop is a handsome thief living off a stash of stolen diamonds. But when his murderous ex-partner tracks him down, Logan must find a way to turn the tables—or lose the only woman who can handle the truth.   BookShots—original, lightning-fast stories by James Patterson, designed to be devoured.   James Patterson  is the most popular storyteller of our time and the creator of such unforgettable characters and series as Alex Cross, the Women’s Murder Club, Jane Smith, and Maximum Ride. He has coauthored #1 bestselling novels with Bill Clinton, Dolly Parton, and Michael Crichton, as well as collaborated on #1 bestselling nonfiction, including  The Idaho Four, Walk in My Combat Boots,  and  Filthy Rich.  Patterson has told the story of his own life in the #1 bestselling autobiography  James Patterson by James Patterson . He is the recipient of an Edgar Award, ten Emmy Awards, the Literarian Award from the National Book Foundation, and the National Humanities Medal.     Swift tales by James Patterson Consume in hours Addictive reading Exclusive content from James Patterson