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Cross: Alex Cross Series (Book 12)

Overview

Will have you on the edge of your seat as with all of James Patterson's bestselling Alex Cross thrillers. In this compelling novel Cross finally uncovers the mystery behind the murder of his first wife

Author Information

James Patterson

In January, 2010, The New York Times Magazine featured James Patterson on its cover and hailed him as having "transformed book publishing." Time magazine named him "The Man Who Can't Miss," and he is a two-time Children's Choice Book Award "Author of the Year" nominee, a designation decided on by more than 15,000 children and teen readers.

In the past three years, James Patterson has sold more books than any other author (according to Bookscan), and in total, James's books have sold an estimated 205 million copies worldwide. Since 2006, one out of every seventeen hardcover fiction books sold was a Patterson title. He is the first author to have #1 new titles simultaneously on The New York Times adult and children's bestsellers lists and is the only author to have five new hardcover novels debut at #1 on the list in one year -- a record-breaking feat he's accomplished every year since 2005. To date, James Patterson has had nineteen consecutive #1 New York Times bestselling novels, and holds the New York Times record for most Hardcover Fiction bestselling titles by a single author (63 total), which is also a Guinness World Record.

Editorial Reviews

Forensic psychologist Alex Cross's storied career in private practice, with the FBI and as a Washington, D.C., cop has brought him into contact with all kinds of seriously disturbed killers, but his 12th outing from bestseller Patterson (after 2005's Mary, Mary) may be the ultimate in lunatic deadliness. Beginning with a flashback to the murder of Cross's wife, Maria, Patterson quickly introduces Michael Sullivan (aka the Butcher of Sligo). What follows is a frenetically paced series of brutal rapes and killings by Sullivan, once employed by the mob as a freelancer and now at war with them. Cross juggles being a single parent and being involved in the dangerous game of tracking serial killers until he finally decides to give it up for his family. Needless to say, he's drawn back into the game when it promises a chance of finding Maria's killer. Cross's competence and vulnerability make a stark contrast with Sullivan's sadistic mutilations and psychological manipulations of his victims. Fans know that Cross will survive, but at what cost? (Nov.) Copyright 2006 Reed Business Information.

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  • 7.1 star out of 5Worst Patterson Book EVER

    Posted November 20, 2010 by K. Gregory, D/FW Area

    I've been a James Patterson fan for years. I've read every book he's ever written, including his children's series, and loved most of them. This book, unfortunately, sounded like it was written by someone else entirely. It was trite, cliched, and completely predictable. Nothing that happened followed along with the long-developed character of Alex Cross, which made the book utterly maddening. Typically, I sit down with a new James Patterson book and do not put it down until I am finished reading it. Sadly, I couldn't wait to put this one down.
    Take my advice....skip this book, and go on to the next in the series. You won't be missing anything at all.

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  • 10.4 stars out of 5Very GOOD book!!!

    Posted February 04, 2010 by lucyd, eliz

    I thought this book was great!!! Couldnt put it down!! Definately had some crazy parts to it. Couldnt help it though, I really wanted to see what happened. Cant wait to read double crossed.
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Product Details

  • Published by

    Little, Brown and Company

  • Publish Date

    September 29, 2007 

  • Print ISBN

    0755323173

  • eBook ISBN

    9780759569744

  • Imprint

    Little, Brown and Company

  • Filesize

    1.27 MB

  • Number of Print Pages*

    448

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