Cross Fire (Alex Cross 17)
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The Mastermind is back, and he's about to destroy everything - and everyone - Alex Cross loves.
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Detective Alex Cross and Bree's wedding plans are put on hold when Alex is called to the scene of the perfectly executed assassination of two of Washington D.C.'s most hated public figures: a corrupt congressman and an underhanded lobbyist. As more crooked politicians are picked off with similar long-range shots, public opinion is divided - is the marksman a vigilante or a hero?
Media coverage of the case explodes, and the FBI assigns agent Max Siegel to the investigation. As Alex and Siegel battle over jurisdiction, the murders continue. It becomes clear that they are the work of a professional who has detailed knowledge of his victims' movements - information that only a Washington insider could possess.
As Alex contends with the sniper, Siegel, and the wedding, he receives a call from his deadliest adversary, Kyle Craig. The Mastermind is in D.C. and will not relent until he has eliminated Cross, and his family, for good.
With a supercharged blend of action, deception, and suspense, Cross Fire is James Patterson's most visceral and exciting Alex Cross novel ever.
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48 of 50 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
`Cross Fire' is the 17th book in the bestselling series written by James Patterson, starring Washington DC's favourite detective Alex Cross. In this book, as well as Cross planning his wedding to Bree Stone, two snipers are killing powerful figures all over the city, but the victims are all are people that most would actually like to see dead. If that's not enough for Alex to handle, his long time nemesis Kyle Craig is back in DC and has began to threaten and terrorise Cross and his family, only Craig is a little closer to Cross than he thinks.
I've been a fan of this series since the beginning and have never missed one of them, I've actually read most of them numerous times. This is the one series that Patterson still writes on his own rather than being with a co-author, so the quality of these books are usual a fair bit higher than the other dozen or so books he releases every year, and `Cross Fire' is no exception.
From the start this has non-stop action and excitement. If you're a long-time reader of the series then I guarantee you'll fear for the characters and will love the return of Cross's most cold-blooded and clever serial killer, which will have you on the edge of your seat from the opening page. Having the sniper case as well as "The Mastermind" on the loose (which was a very clever idea on how this is pulled off) makes this impossible to put down. I began reading this yesterday afternoon and have finished it already!
Overall this is a complete return to form for Patterson and this is without a doubt the best book I have read of his for years. There's also a fantastic hint at a future storyline at the very end that makes me very excited for next year's installment. I don't have one bad thing to say about this book - buy it now!
I've been a fan of this series since the beginning and have never missed one of them, I've actually read most of them numerous times. This is the one series that Patterson still writes on his own rather than being with a co-author, so the quality of these books are usual a fair bit higher than the other dozen or so books he releases every year, and `Cross Fire' is no exception.
From the start this has non-stop action and excitement. If you're a long-time reader of the series then I guarantee you'll fear for the characters and will love the return of Cross's most cold-blooded and clever serial killer, which will have you on the edge of your seat from the opening page. Having the sniper case as well as "The Mastermind" on the loose (which was a very clever idea on how this is pulled off) makes this impossible to put down. I began reading this yesterday afternoon and have finished it already!
Overall this is a complete return to form for Patterson and this is without a doubt the best book I have read of his for years. There's also a fantastic hint at a future storyline at the very end that makes me very excited for next year's installment. I don't have one bad thing to say about this book - buy it now!
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is a fair Patterson Cross story after a number of weak novels. Kyle Craig is back again, this time with a new face and identity which gets him close to Alex Cross as Cross investigates two criminal plots. The tension stays with Kyle Craig and Cross throughout the novel, even though at times it does seem farfetched (Cross knowing Craig intimately both as an ex-colleague and as a psychiatrist). Overall a fair story, though I still rate the early Cross novels as substantially better in plot, depth and thrills.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Kindle Edition
I am an avid fan and to be honest would purchase an Alex Cross book without reading any reviews and this did not disappoint - well maybe a bit hence the 3 stars.
Our hero is about to marry his detective girlfriend , and in this novel thats about as much as his family featured. Bit disappointing as I love Nana Mama and enjoy how the aging of the characters works with the development of the series.
There are several plots intertwined as a number of different murders plague Washington - so glad I don't linve there!! Main theme is the old adversary Kyle Craig. And thats where the disapointment came in. The way the character of Craig is introduced back into the story is frankly quite unbelievable and the resolution at the climax rather bewildering.
Despite this still read the book in 2 days so can't have been too bad can it?
Our hero is about to marry his detective girlfriend , and in this novel thats about as much as his family featured. Bit disappointing as I love Nana Mama and enjoy how the aging of the characters works with the development of the series.
There are several plots intertwined as a number of different murders plague Washington - so glad I don't linve there!! Main theme is the old adversary Kyle Craig. And thats where the disapointment came in. The way the character of Craig is introduced back into the story is frankly quite unbelievable and the resolution at the climax rather bewildering.
Despite this still read the book in 2 days so can't have been too bad can it?
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'Cross Fire' by James Patterson
This is a good suspense novel. I have read a few books from the Cross series and have enjoyed them all. Read more
Published 1 month ago by J Martin
Cross Fire
A good 'holiday' read. The typical James Paterson action and pace. Just the type of thing I like to read while sitting by the pool; not very taxing but good to lose yourself in. Read more
Published 2 months ago by beachbum
An easy read
I generally find James Patterson's books easy to read. The storylines move along quickly, and the chapters are very short, which means you may have to fib to your partner when you... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Sarah Bennett
love it !!
Another great book from James Patterson - Always love the Alex Cross series - just hope James can keep coming up with good stories for this great character.
Published 6 months ago by H. Wagner
not the best
This is the first James Patterson book, that I did not enjoy. I found it long winded? the plot, was not spot on. I kept having to reread pages. Read more
Published 6 months ago by S. Dormer
Patterson is back
James Patterson is back. Excellent read. You will not be disappointed. An exciting thrilling ride so don't make any other plans ...this is one you will have to finish.
Published 8 months ago by NYX
No Fire
I picked this up at an airport without much thought. I recall thinking Patteron was a better thriller writer than most, and therefore this would be a good read. Read more
Published 8 months ago by M. M. Quartermaine
Alex Cross Thriller
Excellent reading, captivating story line and interesting from cover to cover. Highly recommended. Shows Kyle in his most audacious role
Published 8 months ago by Miss Lags
A bit too far fetched for me
This is a reasonable story, though a number of times I thought it was a bit too far fetched. Especially the fact that hero Alex Cross's Arch enemy Kyle Craig, with a new face and... Read more
Published 8 months ago by 7csailor
Fantastic
Loved this book but then I love most James Patterson novels especially the Alex Cross series. Don't want to give anything away but great read!
Published 8 months ago by M. McCarthy
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