Pop Goes the Weasel (novel)
Encyclopedia
Pop Goes the Weasel is the fifth novel in the Alex Cross
series written by James Patterson
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and drives a Jaguar XJ
12. In the beginning, he rushes into oncoming traffic causing a commotion, before a police
officer pulls him over and asks him for some identification. This is when the reader finds out he is a British
Diplomat
who has diplomatic immunity
.
As Geoffrey feels he is losing control, he decides to play a fantasy
game called the Four Horseman, in which he takes on the character of Death
. As the game begins, he drives to the red light district, picks up a prostitute and e-mails the other Horsemen.
All four of them killed people in their area, but Shafer was more out of control. During their time in Bangkok they all murdered prostitutes.
Alex Cross
Alex Cross is a fictional character, the protagonist in a series of books by novelist James Patterson.-Character overview:Cross is a Black detective and psychologist living and working in the Southeast quadrant of Washington, D.C...
series written by James Patterson
James Patterson
James B. Patterson is an American author of thriller novels, largely known for his series about American psychologist Alex Cross...
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Plot
The book begins by introducing the villain, Geoffrey Shafer. He is a well-dressed and wealthy man who lives in Kalorama, Washington, D.C.Kalorama, Washington, D.C.
The Kalorama area within the Northwest Quadrangle of Washington, D.C., includes two adjacent, quite affluent historical residential neighborhoods, Kalorama Triangle and Sheridan-Kalorama. The area is accessible from the Dupont Circle and Woodley Park Metro stations, as well as various bus lines...
and drives a Jaguar XJ
Jaguar XJ
Jaguar XJ is the designation that has been used for a series of luxury saloon cars sold under the British Jaguar marque. The first XJ was launched in 1968 and the designation has been used for successive Jaguar flagship models since then. The original model was the last Jaguar saloon to have had...
12. In the beginning, he rushes into oncoming traffic causing a commotion, before a police
Police
The police is a personification of the state designated to put in practice the enforced law, protect property and reduce civil disorder in civilian matters. Their powers include the legitimized use of force...
officer pulls him over and asks him for some identification. This is when the reader finds out he is a British
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
Diplomat
Diplomat
A diplomat is a person appointed by a state to conduct diplomacy with another state or international organization. The main functions of diplomats revolve around the representation and protection of the interests and nationals of the sending state, as well as the promotion of information and...
who has diplomatic immunity
Diplomatic immunity
Diplomatic immunity is a form of legal immunity and a policy held between governments that ensures that diplomats are given safe passage and are considered not susceptible to lawsuit or prosecution under the host country's laws...
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As Geoffrey feels he is losing control, he decides to play a fantasy
Fantasy
Fantasy is a genre of fiction that commonly uses magic and other supernatural phenomena as a primary element of plot, theme, or setting. Many works within the genre take place in imaginary worlds where magic is common...
game called the Four Horseman, in which he takes on the character of Death
Death
Death is the permanent termination of the biological functions that sustain a living organism. Phenomena which commonly bring about death include old age, predation, malnutrition, disease, and accidents or trauma resulting in terminal injury....
. As the game begins, he drives to the red light district, picks up a prostitute and e-mails the other Horsemen.
The Four Horsemen
- Geoffrey Shafer (The Weasel) – Death. The main villain in the book.
- Oliver Highsmith – Conqueror. The game was originally his idea. He was in charge of the other 3 when they were stationed in BangkokBangkokBangkok is the capital and largest urban area city in Thailand. It is known in Thai as Krung Thep Maha Nakhon or simply Krung Thep , meaning "city of angels." The full name of Bangkok is Krung Thep Mahanakhon Amon Rattanakosin Mahintharayutthaya Mahadilok Phop Noppharat Ratchathani Burirom...
. - George Bayer – Famine.
- James Whitehead – War. War Recruited Shafer into MI6. Whitehead reported to Highsmith.
All four of them killed people in their area, but Shafer was more out of control. During their time in Bangkok they all murdered prostitutes.