The story actually starts from the pointofview of michael sean sullivan, also known as the butcher. However it is when patterson writes the alex cross series that he excels. Alex cross is on the trail of the butcher, whom he. Alex cross by james patterson is available from 2 november 2017. On the cover of i, alex cross, there is a small but effective blurb that states. In fact, its at the heart of pretty much everything in the book. The book was good, but i felt there was too many open ends to just stop the book. He started in the homicide division of the washington, d. In this heartpounding but touchingly romantic new thriller, detective alex cross pursues the most complex and brilliant killer hes ever confronted mysterious criminal who calls himself the mastermind. Issuu is a digital publishing platform that makes it simple to publish magazines, catalogs, newspapers, books, and more online.
He is the author of some of the most popular series of the past two decades the alex cross, womens murder club, detective michael bennett and. It was a quick read with the usual patterson short chapters but, the woven. The newest book is criss cross and was released on november, 19th 2019. Alex cross series 29 primary works 30 total works dr. When you open the book, you get more than you bargained for as. Alex cross is a specialist in forensic psychology, originally working for the washington dc police department and later as an fbi senior agent. Colonel geoffrey shafer loved his new life in salvador.
From james patterson, the number 1 bestselling author of kiss the girls and along came a spider, comes a dazzlingly frightening new thriller. Buy a cheap copy of cross the line book by james patterson. Alex number 2 exist, and is alex jr, since hes a boy. I think alex escapes way too many near death experiences he averages at least one per book, but this was more like 10 12. Homicide detective alex cross teams up with his wife to beat a d. If the purpose of the bookshots are to allow a book to be read during a commute or while waiting on an appointment it missed its shot. I know some people like his short chapters of 2 pages, but i would like to have more to read and. The book was adapted into a film starring morgan freeman in 2001. Cross the line updates the story of alex cross, james. As he continued to walk out on the support structure, capistran couldnt help humming, then singing the words, groovy. To my familys surprise and delight, i hadnt left for work at some obscene hour the morning after i found ellie and her family dead in their home. The alex cross film series is an american series of thriller films, based on the fictional character of alex cross, who originally appeared in a series of novels by james patterson. This is by far not the best of james pattersons books, nor of the alex cross series, but it is alright. Since his first novel won the edgar award in 1977 james pattersons books have sold more than 300 million copies.
Find all the books, read about the author, and more. I stood inside the last one, my mind racing while the clock ran down on my time in the country. I think he should just end the series instead of assassinating the character, which is what he is doing in an effort to make more sales and more money. The latest installment in the alex cross series by james patterson opens up in nineteen ninetythree when he was just thirty one years old. You dont have to get very far in alex cross s trial to figure out that race is a big deal. Metropolitan police department mpdc, but eventually becomes a senior agent with the federal bureau of investigation fbi.
Alex cross is a crime, mystery, and thriller novel series written by james patterson. Cross the line the 24th book in the alex cross series is one of the most critically acclaimed. Double cross alex cross, book by patterson, james and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Police department when an unknown shooter gunned down his wife in front of him. There doesnt seem to be an upcoming book in the alex cross series. See the complete alex cross series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Alex cross by james patterson for the twentyfifth book in james pattersons megapopular series, detective alex cross is put on trial. C suburb, the smoke clears to the sight of the body of a promise t police official lying dead on the street. Cross the line book by james patterson thriftbooks.
Patterson has written more than 100 novels, some as a cowriter. Buy a discounted paperback of cross country online from australias leading online. The novel debuted at the number one spot of the new york times bestseller list, it held its spot for four. Not a lot to tell, i said, and found my choice of words interesting. Unaccounted for chapter 1 chapter 2 chapter 3 chapter 4 chapter 5 chapter 6 chapter 7 chapter 8 chapter 9 chapter 10 chapter 11 chapter 12 chapter chapter 14 chapter 15 chapter 16 chapter 17 chapter 18 chapter 19 chapter 20. He thinks the only reason shes found guilty of the crime is because of her skin color, but hes in for a surprise. James pattersons books fly off the shelves and his alex cross series is a particularly explosive set. This is the twelfth book in the alex cross series and they just get better and better with more twists and turns that keep you hanging on to every page. The story starts off with a small town in nevada being blown up followed by a bunch of threats sent to the us government. Now peter is used to following the old testament law. The 10th book in james pattersons alex cross series. He is the author of some of the most popular series of the past two decades the alex cross, womens murder club, detective michael bennett and private novels and he has written many other. The action starts immediately with the kidnapping from the branaff school of zoe and ethan coyle, the children of president edward coyle and first lady regina.
Kill alex cross is the 18th in james pattersons alex cross series. In the series of three films, two actors have portrayed cross. Every court case, conversation, and friendship is subject to this one central idea. As well as being the 10th alex cross book london bridges is also the second part of the wolf story line which was started in the big bad wolf but this time we also see the return of cross old foe the weasel. Cross country alex cross book 14 kindle edition by james patterson author visit amazons james patterson page. Aug 28, 2012 alex cross faces the most cunning, psychotic killer of his career in the blockbuster james patterson novel that inspired a major motion picture. Differences between alex cross book vs movie page 1. I love alex cross books, i say it after every story, but its definitely worth saying. Each book in the series is a whole story with a beginning and an ending, however there are references to prior stories in the series. A fullthrottle thriller with unstoppable action, unrestrained emotion, and relentless suspense, kill alex cross is the most gripping alex cross novel james patterson has ever written. A town in nevada has been annihilated and the russian supercriminal known as the wolf is claiming responsibility.
The adaptation of the middle school novel by patterson for middle grade students came out in theaters in 2016. However, i was disappointed that patterson can no longer live up to his previous alex cross novels. The worst part of bad writingnonediting is the chapter dealing with alex cross having to kill someone at the direction of marcus sunday the antagonist. For the most part i usually find the alex cross books to be, at best, a three star read. Cross your mind chapter 2, a glee fanfic fanfiction. Unfortunately, for me, this was just more of the same.
Click here for a full list of james pattersons books for kids. Double cross by james patterson abebooks passion for books. Cross country, the 14th alex cross novel, asks readers to go well beyond normal. From the man usa today has called the master of the genre, cross is the highvelocity thriller james patterson and alex cross s fans have waited years to readand the pinnacle of the bestselling detective series of the past two decades. But on this occasion two stars will have to suffice. Cross fire is the 17th book of james pattersons alex cross series. Book and movie amanda bell 10 192012 the film alex cross is a serious departure from the james patterson book its loosely based on, cross. Jan 21, 2014 james patterson is a prolific thriller author and has various different series for a reader to enjoy. Alex cross series in 1993, james patterson released his 8th book along came a spider which introduced the world to detective alex cross.
Alex cross series book 1 james patterson author alton fitzgerald white performer 2005. When we first meet ben, hes trying a case for a black woman named gracie who is accused of murder. In the novel, kyle craig has come back for one final scare to finally kill alex cross, but alex has a special day ahead of him, one that concerns bree and his relationship. The hardest mysteries to solve are the ones you come to near the end, because there isnt enough evidence, not enough to unravel, unless somehow you can go all the way back to the beginningrewind and replay everything. Patterson, who is without peer in the creation of frightening antagonists, is also a master of throwing curves at irregular intervals into the lives of his protagonists. In the original and first chapter of the cross series, gary soneji. James pattersons blockbuster alex cross series has sold over 100 million. The series focuses on metropolitan police department detective and father alex cross as he faces threats to his family and the city of washington, d. Currently, there are 28 main books in the series, with the latest one, the people vs. Plus alex was going to be the 3rd and youngest child. When the home of alex crosss oldest friend, ellie cox, is turned into the worst murder scene. One word of advice read the alex cross books in order. Csupporting characters include two of cross s children, damon, and janelle, as well as his grandmother nana mama.
A leader has fallen, and alex cross joins the procession of mourners from capitol hill to the white house. Then a snipers bullet strikes a target in the heart of dc. Chapter 5 i spy, with my little eye, a pink newspaper, said bree. Alex cross is an african american detective and psychologist based out of the southeast quadrant of washington, d.
When his cousin is accused of a heinous crime, alex cross returns to his north. One of them with alex cross in the main role i like the most, whats why i created ranking of best james patterson books with alex cross. James pattersons alex cross books in order dead good. The role of main character alex cross was also taken up, played by tyler perry in the 2012 film titled alex cross. Good thing he did agree or else he wouldve not met alex again.
Completely out of control psychopath, this one was a bit different inasmuch as he is also a serial rapist. Alex cross faces the most cunning, psychotic killer of his career in the blockbuster james patterson novel that inspired a major motion picture. It doesnt really add a lot to his character or the overall storyline of the series, but it is a nice filler. Cross the line the 24th book in the alex cross series is one of the most critically acclaimed of pattersons books. Along came a spider 1993, title from line in little miss muffet. Easily share your publications and get them in front of issuus. He created many standalone novels and several famous cycles. Most of those are with a coauthor but each book still retains the patterson flavor. That monday when he saw alex was the only monday when sam exchanged dayoffs with him to which blaine agreed. Chapter 55 the strangest, most puzzling thing happened next. This is when the popular and thrilling debut novel in the series was released, along came a spider. He writes fulltime and lives in florida with his family. Serving a suspension from the force while he awaits trial for murder, cross has been branded as a triggerhappy cop, another bad apple walking the streets with a gun, an accusation that cross will do anything to refute.
Want exclusive content, like free chapters, news, and sweepstakes. The sequel would become kiss the girls, a second novel that was released in 1994. It is a short story that gives you enough to want to read more. The novel was released in hardcover, paperback, and audio book on november 15, 2010. James patterson is a prolific writer who seems to author at least one book a month. When the home of alex cross s oldest friend, ellie cox, is turned into the worst murder scene alex has ever seen, the destruction leads him to believe that hes chasing a horrible new breed of. In his tenth alex cross novel, patterson presents a bonus special section on the beloved. The complete series list for alex cross james patterson. Alex cross faces two crazed killers in this chilling, suspenseful blockbuster from james patterson, the man who cant miss time. Alex cross series in order james patterson fictiondb. He is the author of the alex cross novels, the most popular detective series of the past twentyfive years, including kiss the girls and along came a spider.
In 1993, james patterson released his 8th book along came a spider which introduced the world to detective alex cross. Feb 15, 2001 since his first novel won the edgar award in 1977 james pattersons books have sold more than 300 million copies. Alex cross, fbi agent, is back in his most explosive adventure yet. Cross s former partner, john sampson is tracking a serial rapist in georgetown, one whose brutal modus operandi recalls a case sampson and cross worked. Kill alex cross is the most gripping alex cross novel james patterson has ever written. Alex cross is a fictional character created by author james patterson. Oct 19, 2012 the 25 differences between alex cross. Because of the swat vs hrt mexican standoff of chapter 28, alex and sampson get shot and he decides to quit. He is the protagonist of the series of books about a former fbi agent and psychologist who works in washington, d. For the first time in his illustrious career, alex cross is on the wrong side of the law after being charged with murder following an onthejob shooting. Fire alex cross 14 alex cross series james patterson author helmut splinter translator. Alex cross is the most gripping alex cross novel james patterson has ever written.
She is crosss grandmother that took him in when he was 10, since both his parents had died. The people vs alex cross james patterson book list. The people vs alex cross is a welcome crowdpleaser with action galore and a satisfying ending. James patterson is a great thriller and crime writer. Maria alex wife is pregnant with alex number 2, and was going to name the baby alex if it was a boy or a girl.
Such a statement is more than enough to bring in faithful readers of pattersons most popular character. James patterson is the creator and the author of the alex cross series. While and 2 younger children are with his wife maria. They are like nothing alex cross and his new girlfriend, detective brianna stone, have ever seen.
James patterson alex cross books in order mystery sequels. Top 10 best novels by james patterson with alex cross. Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide. And is the 1st and oldest child of alex sr, with his ex fiance christine. What occupation did alex have in the start of the book. Follow the adventures of detective alex cross as he solves thrilling mysteries and faces notorious criminals. Alex cross wife, bree stone, newly elevated chief of dc detectives, must solve the case or lose her position.
1528 1033 71 1211 1380 415 1206 992 763 1523 483 553 606 1434 1122 759 714 682 198 766 962 1200 180 733 1353 660 624 581 125 1430 429 1380 584 85 306