The whole thing feels like a formula, sausage machine effort, where someone has randomly suggested that alex cross needs to go abroad to refresh the franchise. Jun 25, 2009 author james patterson answers questions about the 14th book in his popular alex cross series, cross country. Cross country alex cross series by james patterson. Some of the details were a little longwinded but i couldnt put this book down until i finished it. Find the best james patterson books hachette book group. Cross country by james patterson, 9780446536301, download free ebooks, download free pdf epub ebook. C supporting characters include two of cross s children, damon, and janelle, as well as his grandmother nana. James patterson s novel, cross was a great book overall. From alex cross to the womens murder club series, patterson has been writing gripping fiction. 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. The story actually starts from the pointofview of michael sean sullivan, also known as the butcher. James patterson raises the stakes to their highest level, everwhen alex cross becomes the obsession of a genius of menace set on proving that he is the greatest mind in the history of crime. 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. Alex cross is a crime, mystery, and thriller novel series written by james patterson.
When the home of alex crosss oldest friend, ellie cox, is turned into the worst murder scene alex has ever seen, the destruction leads him to believe that hes chasing his most dangerous enemy yet. The only james patterson book i have given up on, and wont complete. I would recommend this to any alex cross or james patterson fan. C supporting characters include two of crosss children, damon, and janelle, as well as his grandmother nana. In it, cross is a naive, bumbling moron who lurches from one incredibly bad decision to the next, never stopping for an instant to ponder what could go wrong. He is known for writing captivating stories with a twist that his fans cannot get enough of. Alex cross series in order james patterson fictiondb. As alex and siegel battle over jurisdiction, the murders continueand they wont stop until cross and his family are gone for good. Alex soon realizes he may have much to answer for, as m lures the detective out of the capital to the sites of multiple homicides, all marked with distressingly familiar details details that conjure up decadesold cases. You didnt seem to remember every characters story, but you were given just enough information to understand what ideas each character stands for. Written by the wellknown mystery author james patterson, the alex cross books are among the most popular mystery series written to date, many of which have been made into acclaimed movies, including kiss the girls with morgan freeman playing alex cross and ashley judd. Cross pale in comparison to the atrocities committed in darfur depicted in spellbinding detail by james patterson. Alex cross faces the most cunning, psychotic killer of his career in the blockbuster james patterson novel that inspired a major motion picture.
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 number. James patterson cross country is the 14th installment in the series featuring alex cross. James patterson has been going ever since 1976 with the thomas berryman number. In over a decade of police work, it is the worst murder scene alex cross has ever.
Author james patterson answers questions about the 14th book in his popular alex cross series, cross country. Pattersons writing career is characterized by a single mission. This riveting story shows the reader a side a more vulnerable side of alex cross then one is accustomed. Hes been writing away ever since with about 100 books to his name. Angry, grieving, and more determined than ever, cross begins the hunt for the perpetrators of this vicious crime. The complete series list for alex cross james patterson. Since his first novel won the edgar award in 1977 james pattersons books have sold more than 240 million copies. It also reminds the reader that the horror of the crimes battled in dc by dr. This is the alex cross book youll wish james patterson hadnt written. James pattersons novel, cross was a great book overall. I was left unsure on the patterson cross dynamic after kill alex cross but the fact i read this thoroughly in 24 hours in front of the other 400 books i have to read must say something for how much i have enjoyed how these novels are created and presented. When the crimes hit close to home, he must hunt down the source. James patterson is the worlds bestselling author, best known for his many enduring fictional characters and series, including alex cross, the womens murder club, michael bennett, maximum ride, middle school, i funny, and jacky haha. Cross country by james patterson overview when the home of alex crosss 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 killer.
According to the library journal it was the second most borrowed fiction book in united states libraries in 2009. The book was adapted into a film starring morgan freeman in 2001. The adaptation of the middle school novel by patterson for middle grade students came out in theaters in 2016. I saw this book in a charity shop yesterday and the hardback edition cost me a measly 33 pence. This novel was published on november 17, 2008 and was a number 1 nyt bestseller. Cross country lost me i love the patterson books and the alex cross books, but this one was way too different and too out there. Cross country is the 14th novel in the alex cross series by james patterson. Cross country unprotected and alone, alex cross is chasing a horrible new breed of killer. Cross country alex cross by james patterson and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Cross country by james patterson, 9780446536301, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
With a supercharged blend of action, deception, and suspense, cross fire is james pattersons most visceral and exciting alex cross novel ever. James patterson is one of the bestknown and biggestselling writers of all time. Ive read all the womens murder club series and now focusing on the alex cross series. 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 his most dangerous enemy yet. His books have sold in excess of 385 million copies worldwide. James pattersons new novel, cross country, along with several of clive cusslers latest novels are prime examples of the thriller genre which i like to call every chapter a cliffhanger. Cross country by james patterson overdrive rakuten. When the home of alex crosss 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. The fact that james was able to incorporate important information on all of the characters in a quick manor. Police department when an unknown shooter gunned down his wife in front of him.
The role of main character alex cross was also taken up, played by tyler perry in the 2012 film titled alex cross. Pattersons cross country cross country alex cross by james patterson mass market paperback oct. The only reason i can think of that might have inspired james patterson to write this awful book is that he might recently have become aware of the plight of millions of people in various african countries and thought he could use his popular character, alex cross, to shed light on a truly appalling situation. From the author time magazine has called the man who cant miss, cross country is the most breathtaking, heartstopping, electrifing alex cross thriller yet. Alexs need for someone is murdering hollywoods alist, and alex. Alex cross series in 1993, james patterson released his 8th book along came a spider which introduced the world to detective alex cross. The way cross kept going back for more torture, when he had already miraculously missed being murdered more than once, was not believable to me. The latest installment in the alex cross series by james patterson opens up in nineteen ninetythree when he was just thirty one years old. James patterson reveals his concerns for the people throughout the world and used cross country and alex cross to ensure his readers do not remain in the dark. I love alex cross books, but this is by far the best one. The only one i have read where the violence really does feel gratuitous. Unprotected and alone in a strange country, bombarded on all sides by the murderous threats of the tiger, alex must draw on his fiercest instincts just to survive in a lawless world.
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