They unfold quickly, somewhat conveying crosss slight disassociate state. The latest installment in the alex cross series by james patterson opens up in nineteen ninetythree when he was just thirty one years old. It traces the life of detective alex cross while he tries to solve a series a robberies. A scandalous double homicide in the nations capital opens the psychological case files on. 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. 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.
In typical james patterson style the chapters are short, intense and so easy to follow it makes you just want to keep on reading. 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. It is fast moving and suspenseful and takes the occasional surprise twist. Detective alex cross is an investigator for the washington dc police department and thanks to several highprofile cases, hes also a wellknown public figure. Double cross summary and analysis like sparknotes free. Alex cross faces the most cunning, psychotic killer of his career in the blockbuster james patterson novel that inspired a major motion picture. Alex cross is a crime, mystery, and thriller novel series written by james patterson. Buy double cross alex cross by james patterson from amazons fiction books store. It was published in 1976 when he was just twentyseven years old. The story actually starts from the pointofview of michael sean sullivan. Alex is employed as a homicide detective with the washington dc police force. See the complete alex cross series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Alex cross series in order james patterson fictiondb. Oct 01, 2008 double cross is a strong, addictive page turner.
Roses are red is a detective novel by james patterson. The dcak murders were typical james patterson and were interesting and graphic. Four years prior to the beginning of the story, kyle craig is sent to prison for his crimes in roses are red and. This novel gives the reader double excitement with not one but two maniacs after alex cross. Double cross alex cross reprint paperback by james. Download book double cross by james patterson portable. Sites like sparknotes with a double cross study guide or cliff notes. The main reason i didnt enjoy this one as much as past alex cross novels was because the focus seemed to be less on the murders than alex cross s booty calls. Dec 02, 2014 given pattersons usual style, which always seems to include overemoting characters, cross is surprisingly unemotional following the events of the first couple of chapters in the second novel. James patterson alex cross books in order mystery sequels. James pattersons blockbuster alex cross series has sold over 100 million copiesand now hes bringing those thrills to a new generation.
Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic. Alexs son ali is eager to follow in his fathers footsteps as a detective, but when his best friend goes missing, what price will he have to pay to. Double cross is one of patterson s best works to date, full of action and excitement. Buy double cross unabridged edition by patterson, james isbn. When we first meet ben, hes trying a case for a black woman named gracie who is accused of murder. On december 2, 2007 double cross became the number 1 best seller in the new york times. James patterson is one of the most popular writers of all time, with more than 375 million copies of his books sold worldwide. I clicked off the radio and ac to funnel extra power. Cross s former partner, john sampson is tracking a serial rapist in georgetown, one whose brutal modus.
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This summary of alex cross includes a complete plot overview spoilers included. Double cross is the th in the alex cross series and in my opinion the best yet. James patterson booklist james patterson message board. After its release on november, 2007, this novel made it to the number 1 spot on the nyt bestsellers list. C supporting characters include two of cross s children, damon, and janelle, as well as his grandmother nana. Life for a patterson fans doesnt get much better than this. After shots pierce the tranquil nighttime calm of rock creek park, a man is dead. Please see the supplementary resources provided below for other helpful content related to this book. Patterson has won an edgar award, the mystery worlds highest honor, and his novels. They are like nothing alex cross and his new girlfriend, detective brianna stone, have ever seen. Double cross is one of pattersons best works to date, full of action and excitement. 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. The complete series list for alex cross james patterson. Supersummary, a modern alternative to sparknotes and cliffsnotes, offers highquality study guides that feature detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, quotes, and essay topics.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Nov, 2007 double cross is the th in the alex cross series and in my opinion the best yet. If he has to join forces with dcs audience killer to get back at the man who put him in that cellalex cross all the better. Nov 14, 2007 prologue at the time of his formal sentencing in alexandria, virginia, for eleven known murders, the former fbi agent and pattern killer kyle craig, known as the mastermind, was lectured and. Double cross is the th novel in the alex cross series featuring detective alex cross by james patterson. Also includes sites with a short overview, synopsis, book report, or summary of james patterson s double cross. Kiss the girls is the second novel in the alex cross series by james patterson. The story actually starts from the pointofview of michael sean sullivan, also known as the butcher. Police department when an unknown shooter gunned down his wife in front of him. This onepage guide includes a plot summary and brief analysis of alex cross by james patterson.
He thinks the only reason shes found guilty of the crime is because of her skin color, but hes in for a surprise. The worlds bestselling author, james patterson is the american writer and cowriter of some of the biggest franchises in crime and childrens publishing, including alex cross, the womens murder club and middle school. Double cross by james patterson hachette book group. But alex has only just begun asking questions when hes called across town to investigate a new murder, one that hits close to home. Until kay willinghams shocking murder inside a luxury limousine, the georgetown socialite, philanthropist, and exwife of the sitting vicepresident led a public life. He holds the record for most new york times bestsellers and is the author of the two most popular detective series of the past decade, the alex cross novels and the womens murder club. Nov, 2007 since his first novel won the edgar award in 1977 james patterson s books have sold more than 375 million copies. Alexs need for someone is murdering hollywoods alist, and alex. Nov 21, 2016 in all of alex cross s years with homicide, washington, dc, has never been more dangerous.
Find out more about ambush the 11th installment in the michael bennett series by bestselling author james patterson and james o. James patterson now you see her now you see her by james patterson is a novel that he wrote with michael ledwidge. Sep 24, 2009 the james patterson books that ive read are super quick reads. Lots of chapters with lots of whitespace between each chapter. Bestseller pattersons th alex cross thriller after 2006s cross pits the legendary profiler, now retired from law enforcement and working as. 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.
Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read double cross. Even if you are not an alex cross fan, you will enjoy this thriller by james patterson. Four years prior to the beginning of the story, kyle craig is sent to prison for his crimes in roses are red and violets are blue and swears revenge upon. A great, downtoearth writing style that any normal person can relate to. In the 2007 novel double cross, cross falls in love with bree stone, a fellow. On december 2, 2007 double cross became the number 1 best seller in the new york times plot. Unfortunately, the majority of the robberies also include murders. With each murder, the case becomes increasingly complex. Along came a spider 1993 is the first book in the alex cross crime thriller series. Just when alex thought his life was calming down into a routine of. His debut novel, the thomas berryman number, won the edgar award for the best first mystery novel. Cross is back at it again to put his mind to the test when it comes to solving a confusing murder case.
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