Alex Cross book 5 · 1999
Pop Goes the Weasel
A British diplomat in Washington plays a deadly game, and Alex Cross’s fiancée is in danger.
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Book facts
- Author
- James Patterson
- Series
- Alex Cross, book 5 of 36
- Published
- 1999
- Setting
- Set in Washington, D.C.
- Characters charted
- 7
- Chart confidence
- Low
Who is in Pop Goes the Weasel
7 recurring or key characters from James Patterson’s chart. Introduces Geoffrey Shafer.
Lead 1
- Alex CrossWashington DC detective and forensic psychologist
Major 3
- John SampsonAlex’s oldest friend and police partner
- Christine JohnsonSchool principal, Alex’s partner and Ali’s mother
- Geoffrey ShaferFirst appearanceBritish diplomat and killer known as the Weasel
Minor and cameo 3
- Nana MamaRegina Cross, the grandmother who raised Alex
- Damon CrossAlex’s elder son
- Jannie CrossAlex’s daughter
Also featuring these characters
Other James Patterson books that share the most characters with Pop Goes the Weasel.
- Jack & Jill1996 · Alex Cross · 6 shared charactersBuy on Amazon
- Violets Are Blue2001 · Alex Cross · 6 shared charactersBuy on Amazon
- Kiss the Girls1995 · Alex Cross · 5 shared charactersBuy on Amazon
- Four Blind Mice2002 · Alex Cross · 5 shared charactersBuy on Amazon