This is an Advance Reader's Edition of the mystery/thriller novel THE BIG BAD WOLF by bestselling author James Patterson! This is the ninth book in Patterson's long-running bestselling mystery series starring Alex Cross! This is an Advance Reader's Edition. Also known as an Advance Reader's Copy/ARC, Uncorrected Proof or Bound Galley, this is a pre-publication edition of the book that is either sent out to editors for final revisions, or to editors or bookstores for promotional or review purposes. They are not always the final version of the text and can sometimes include passages/scenes that aren't in the final published novel! This Trade-Paperback-sized Book is in Fair condition, with light wear in general to the edges. However there is some splitting and a light tear at the front corner (see photo) The cover also has some slight separation from the page block at the top of the spine (see photos) There is no dustjacket, as issued. There is no dustjacket, as issued. M