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I know why James Patterson is such a success and so will you when you read Cross, the latest Alex Cross novel. I came late to the series and have struggled to get caught up and I will eventually read the entire backlist. However, whether you're a old Patterson fan or Cross is you're first Patterson book, you're in for a treat. Suspensful, fast paced, and well crafted with little or no fat between the pages, Cross grabs your attention and holds it for the entire story. While Cross may be a little graphic for some readers, certainly the violence isn't gratuitous but an integral and necessary part of the story. And if you're used to Patterson's stories theres nothing here that will surprise you. Alex Cross has decided to put down his career and retire to just being a Dad. This decision doesn't last long however when he's asked to help nab Michael Sullivan, one of the worst serial rapists and professional killers to come a long in a while. Playing a game of "red light green light" Sullivan manages to lull his victims into a false sense of security. After he's finished with them all he has to do is show them pictures of some of his victims, a scalpel and that's that; end of discussion. Cross quickly links his wife's murder 13 years ago to Sullivan. At 393 pages you should be able to handle this book in a weekend if you haven't any interuptions. A terrific and memorable read.Read full review
Very suspenseful. Full of mystery. I can defintely see Hollywood making yet another movie based on a James Patterson novel. Alex Cross, the detective, is of course a very likeable character as he is in the other novels. However, this time you have a real emotional connection to him. You will sit at the edge of your seat waiting for him to connect all the pieces of the puzzle. The culprit is a dispictable character; it's almost unreal how Patterson is able to portray the thoughts and actions of this pyscopath murderer. Easy reading draws you in and keeps you wanting more til the last page!
I am a big fan of Patterson's Alex Cross series. This one is as great as the rest. It's a page-turner, there are no lulls in the action. The character's thoughts hit you on an emotional level too. There are always twists to the story, so the ending is surprising. My goal is to read all the Cross novels, actually all of Patterson's novels. I'm never disappointed.
I thing James Patterson is a great author. All of his books are so interesting, its hard to put it down. I bought it because I knew it would be a good book like all the rest.
Cross keeps up with the fast pace of all the Alex Cross Novels. No love story here though. He is obsessed once again with finding Maria's killer. Nana is fed up with the FBI so Alex retires. Of course that doesn't mean he isn't on the path a psycopath here and there. If you love Alex Cross then you'll love the novel.
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