Cross by James Patterson (2006, Hardcover)

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.

I decided to buy this book because I like the character, Alex Cross, in James Patterson books. In this book we finally find out how his wife, Maria, was killed. I ties together all the other Alex Cross books.

This is classic Patterson / Cross. I very much enjoyed reading "Cross", an easy crisp read that is hard to put down. Writing in the first person, from Alex to the "Butcher", places the reader inside the story and heightens your emotional attachment to the characters. Patterson's style also gives a realistic visualization of events and locales, giving an almost movie-like experience.

"Cross" is a must read for James Patterson fans!

I bought James Patterson's "Cross" 1) because of the author, James Patterson, who I totally enjoy reading, and 2) because of the character, Alex Cross, who I enjoy reading about. He is so exciting!!!!! You can't put the book down.

This book was the pinnacle of all Alex Cross Thrillers and the most terrifying Cross ever, and most emotional Cross I've ever read!!!!!

I could not put the book down and read it in a few days and totally enjoyed every page.

Patterson is one of the BEST authors there is and he knows how to keep your attention from page to page.

I would recommend this book to anyone who loves THRILLERS!!!!!!!!

IT WILL KEEP YOU ON YOUR TOE !THAT WHAT A GOOD BOOK DOES .
I LIKE ALL HIS BOOK I HAVE READ. ALEX CROSS WAS A RISING STAR IN WASHINGTON DC POLICE DEPARTMENT EHEN A UNKNOWN SHOOTER GUNNED DOWN HIS WIFE MARIA IN FRONT OF HIM.ALEX NEED FOR VENGEANCE WAS PLACED ON HOLD AS HE FACED ANOTHER HUGE CHALLAGE HIS CHILDREN