Generally, i am the first to get the latest alex cross book but i waited a while to get kill alex cross. James pattersons books fly off the shelves and his alex cross series is a particularly explosive set. What i liked about this book the most was the information provided about maria. A fullthrottle thriller with unstoppable action, unrestrained emotion, and relentless suspense, kill alex cross is the most gripping alex. James patterson new book list for 2015 newinbooksnewinbooks.
The novel is about a detective cross, who works for the dc police, and his journey solving the murder of his niece who was also a prostitute. Here are james pattersons phenomenal alex cross books in order with. Alex cross and his family join men and women from across the nation lining the streets of washington, dc to mourn the unexpected death of the president. The first in the novel series is along came a spider published in 1993. If you were a fan of alex cross at one time and jumped off the train at some point in the past, i, alex cross is the station where you can get back on for a great ride. In the beginning the book jumps around between points of view a lot and it can be hard to follow. The publishing event of the year begins november 25th. James patterson alex cross books in order mystery sequels. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Can alex cross survive his most chilling and personal case eve. He is sent to prison by the end of the book and is still there in kiss the girls. Vowing to catch the killer, he quickly learns that she was mixed up in one of. The alex cross series is a series of novels written by the prolific american author james patterson. As he navigates his hometown waters he unearths a family secret and must confront a ghost he long believed was dead.
It follows on directly from the cliffhanger that ended cross my heart, so cannot really be read without reading that book first. In the sequel to along came a spider, washington d. Alex cross there might not be a movie of this book, but there sure is one about the. Cross returns to private psychology practice, but continues to work with the police.
Charged with gunning down followers of his nemesis gary soneji in cold blood, he is being tur. Can you name the books from james pattersons alex cross series. This story was very intense and intriguing, and very difficult for dr. Alex cross, im coming for youeven from the grave if i have to. A young woman is found hanging from a sixthfloor window, and alex is called to the scene. Csupporting characters include two of crosss children, damon, and janelle, as well as his grandmother nana mama. The killer was never found, and the case turned cold, filed among the unsolved drivebys in d. Writers hub if you want to check out more of pattersons books, including those about alex cross, or youre just curious about who this writer is, swing by his website to satisfy your curiosity. Cat and mouse just as alex cross is beginning to feel that life is good and he is. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. If there really were human superheroes, alex cross would be at the head of the class. Cross, dealing with a sick nana mama, as well as investigating the brutal death of a relative, with.
Cross is james patterson s 12th novel featuring his most famous character, alex cross. Alex cross faces the most cunning, psychotic killer of his career in the blockbuster james patterson novel that inspired a major motion picture. Criss cross alex cross 25 mass market paperback september 29, 2020. The spectacular international bestseller that introduced washingtonbased. Cross book description alex cross was a rising star in the washington, dc, police department when an unknown shooter gunned down his wife, maria, in front of him. Alexs need for someone is murdering hollywoods alist, and alex. Deaths shadow passes close to home in this latest installment of pattersons longrunning det. Alex crosss former partner, john sampson, asks him to investigate the case of a serial rapist in georgetown with similarities to a case. The role of main character alex cross was also taken up, played by tyler perry in the 2012 film titled alex cross.
See the complete alex cross series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. One word of advice read the alex cross books in order. Alex cross is the lead character in the alex cross series of novels by novelist james patterson. Alex cross is one of my favorite detectives, and i love reading about not only his investigations, but also his family life. Here is the list of all the james patterson alex cross books in order for his. In the story there is serial killer and crazy rapist who goes by the name of zeus. Alex cross series in order james patterson fictiondb.
Alex is not the most dynamic character in literary history, charismatic or funny. With the country still in shock, the assassination of a prominent senator strikes another devastating blow to the heart of the nations capital. Currently, there are 28 main books in the series, with the latest one, the people vs. He started in the homicide division of the washington, d. Alex resigns from the fbi and starts up his own practice. Overcome with grief, alex vows to take down her killer before he strikes again. Charged with gunning down followers of his nemesis gary soneji in cold blood, cross is being turned into the poster child for triggerhappy cops who think theyre above the law. The adaptation of the middle school novel by patterson for middle grade students came out in theaters in 2016. Cross justice will be release on november 11, 2015. Below is the order of all of the alex cross novels.
I must say that kill alex cross did not meet my expectation. 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. Police department when an unknown shooter gunned down his wife in front of him. This novel was also released in some markets under the title alex cross. Discover the riveting thriller series featuring detective alex cross written by. Alex cross was a rising star in washington, dc, police department. Criss cross is not only suspenseful but also emotional as cross is faced with a family almost tragedy. I, alex cross is the 16th novel in the alex cross series by james patterson.
Get the latest news and video from joyann reid, and join am joys community. The complete series list for alex cross james patterson. Kiss the girls alex cross is about to be thrust into a case with two killers. 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. The title is misleading kill alex cross his life was never in danger. He has been publishing books since the 1970s, but it was his first book about former fbi agent and washington, d. I, alex cross by james patterson hachette book group. Follow the adventures of detective alex cross as he solves thrilling mysteries and faces notorious criminals. James pattersons alex cross books in order dead good. Read each one of james pattersons alex cross books in order.
The series of books is in the mystery crime and thriller genres. The novel kicks off following an enigmatic prologue with cross in the middle of. A homicide detective is pushed to the brink of his moral and physical limits as he tangles with a ferociously skilled hired killer who specializes in torture and pain. The hunt for the murderer leads alex and his girlfriend, detective brianna. With tyler perry, matthew fox, rachel nichols, edward burns. Hes a tough guy from a tough part of town who wears harris tweed jackets and likes to relax by banging. Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide. I love the alex cross series but feel i wasted a credit on this book. From the 1st book, weve known she was killed but this book gives us the background info. 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 book is about two entirely different cases and alex cross does not solve either.
I am not going to give away any more than that, but it should be sufficient for me to say that being a huge alex crosspatterson fan has me believing once again in the writing of this terrific author who needs to stick to solo projects and an already proven recipe for great stories and characters. Alex cross is an african american detective and psychologist based out of the southeast quadrant of washington, d. But shortly after he begins the investigation, alex discovers that his niece had gotten mixed up with some very important, very dangerous people. Now, his life ruined, creem is out of jail, and hes made sure that no one will recognize himby giving himself a new face. The 10 best alex cross books by james patterson novel suspects. However he gets called in on a case as its linked to the murder of his wife maria. I, alex cross was very good read but not the best alex cross novel. The chronological order of the alex cross books are the exact same as the publication order. Detective alex cross arrests renowned plastic surgeon elijah creem for sleeping with teenage girls.
Changing the reader so drastically is disconcerting at best. The book was adapted into a film starring morgan freeman in 2001. Thierry mulch has kidnapped and supposedly killed all the members of alex crosss family. Alex cross is the fictional character created by james patterson, and is a detective slash psychologist based in washington. Its heartbreaking when i think back at the wonderful characters, stories, twists and situations in along came a spider, kiss the girls, jack and jill, cat and mouse. Criss cross better than my last alex cross book but of course no ending after hours and hours of grueling details of a mastermind killer i am ok with that if i choose to listen again to see if m is really worth chasing. As cross fights for his professional life and his freedom, his former partner john. Alex cross has never been on the wrong side of the law until now.