London Bridges (Alex Cross 10)
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London Bridges is something of a departure for James Patterson's Alex Cross novels in that it contains a serious speculation about what would--some might say, what will--happen if international crime copies the methods of terrorists or forms an alliance with them. The Russian mafia boss known as the Wolf delivers an ultimatum--large cash payments will be made and various prisoners released, or he will set off nuclear explosions in London, New York, Paris and Tel Aviv.
To prove his seriousness, he has already destroyed several small townships and a couple of bridges; this book inhabits a world where people will murder thousands just to prove that they are serious. Cross's usual ability to get inside the mind of a killer is far more of a problem when the killer is a man who has successfully erased his past, who communicates through cut-outs and expendable hirelings. Patterson's terse chapters and breakneck pacing are effective here--with its extended displays of insider knowledge and casual attitude to torture, this is not a likeable book, but it is a suspenseful one.--Roz Kaveney --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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'If there really were human superheroes, Alex Cross would be at the head of the class...and, with each instalment in the series, Patterson makes sure his superhero gets bigger and better while at the same time becomming more vulnerable.'
(New York Times )'Patterson knows where our deepest fears are buried... There's no stopping his imagination.'
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
In this tenth outing for now FBI senior agent Alex Cross, Patterson once again steps up a gear.He brings back two excellent villains in the Wolf and the Weasel, Geoffrey Shafer, from 'The big bad wolf' and 'Pop goes the weasel' repsectively.
In London Bridges, Cross is faced with the surreal bombing of a town in Nevada, and finds out Shafer was there during the bombing.After the Wolf, whose identity is really never properly revealed (not even at the end)claims responsiblility the story gets going.This latest Cross combines bullet-paced action but does not loose the feel of Cross the family man and his love life is hectic as usual.The plot is fast,complex enough and each action scene moves quickly, giving the novel a hectic and rushed feel, in my opinion exactly how Patterson wanted it to come out.There are many cliffhangers, shocks and twists throughout the book, highlighted at the end, basically a series of twists and turns to get you turning the pages with white hot anticipation.In addition , this books sees Alex travel to the UK, Paris, Nice, Monaco,and across the US aswell.I don't have any real solid criticisms, but I feel that many readers will really dislike the ending-I love it-but it is quick and could be viewed as 'convenient'.By the way, the ending is not a big Cross kills the two villains and he runs into the arms of Little Alex, whom he visits twice in Seattle.The synopsis in the UK edition of the book is slightly misleading-the 'revelation' of the Wolf's identity that Cross may not be able to survive does not really bear fruit, as we don't find out exactly who the Wolf is, i guess we will have to wait for the next Alex Cross novel...hint,hint...
In London Bridges, Cross is faced with the surreal bombing of a town in Nevada, and finds out Shafer was there during the bombing.After the Wolf, whose identity is really never properly revealed (not even at the end)claims responsiblility the story gets going.This latest Cross combines bullet-paced action but does not loose the feel of Cross the family man and his love life is hectic as usual.The plot is fast,complex enough and each action scene moves quickly, giving the novel a hectic and rushed feel, in my opinion exactly how Patterson wanted it to come out.There are many cliffhangers, shocks and twists throughout the book, highlighted at the end, basically a series of twists and turns to get you turning the pages with white hot anticipation.In addition , this books sees Alex travel to the UK, Paris, Nice, Monaco,and across the US aswell.I don't have any real solid criticisms, but I feel that many readers will really dislike the ending-I love it-but it is quick and could be viewed as 'convenient'.By the way, the ending is not a big Cross kills the two villains and he runs into the arms of Little Alex, whom he visits twice in Seattle.The synopsis in the UK edition of the book is slightly misleading-the 'revelation' of the Wolf's identity that Cross may not be able to survive does not really bear fruit, as we don't find out exactly who the Wolf is, i guess we will have to wait for the next Alex Cross novel...hint,hint...
16 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is the worst of the James Patterson books that I have read. I found myself skipping through the chapters just so i could get to the end.
The story had potential as terrorism is a current topic in everyone's minds - however I feel James Patterson tried to cram as much as he could into a short book
If you want to find out who the wolf is remember its dissapointing and to read 400 pages to get there is a waste of time
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
What a great disappointment. Two unbelievable characters, the Wolf & the weasel behave as poor marvel comic creations with unbelievable plots and a poor Mr Cross who should have stayed in San Francisco.
You are writing too many books Mr Patterson, take a break and refresh yourself, hopefully getting back to your great early work
You are writing too many books Mr Patterson, take a break and refresh yourself, hopefully getting back to your great early work
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Once again stunned!
James Patterson has knocked out, once again, another amazing read which kept me hooked. So intense that I finished it in 3 nights! Read more
Published 2 months ago by Miss Ward
Alex Cross rocks
What a great book , and Alex Cross is the best.
Meet Shaffer again in this book as he causes mayhem in London !
Meet Shaffer again in this book as he causes mayhem in London !
Published 3 months ago by KingRav
Dreaded reading this but....
After reading the reviews on this book, i really wanted to miss it out. But as i was determined to read all the Alex Cross series I had to read it. Read more
Published 5 months ago by S. A. Holland
Great book
A good book as usual by Patterson, the page keep turning. A great series with Alex cross, looking forward to the next one
Published 7 months ago by J. Walsh
Long-winded
This was not one of his best books. It felt dragged out and repetitive, but I did read 'The Big Bad Wolf' and 'London Bridges' in quick succession. Read more
Published 10 months ago by shoyle142
What is Going On ?
James Patterson, seemingly, is one of the UK's most widely read thriller writers. On the evidence of this book, and the previous one in the series, I cannot, for the life of me,... Read more
Published 15 months ago by Mr. Ross Maynard
Total rubbish!
I used to be a fan of the Alex Cross novels, but they have been getting gradually worse. I thought 'The Big Bad Wolf' was poor, but this book if far worse. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Gritt
A grand design
London Bridges sees the return of a previous nemesis, The Weasel, whilst continuing to hunt The Wolf from the previous Alex Cross novel. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Mr. G. Battle
Great book
This is one of the best alex cross novel I have read, great, from start to finish
Published 23 months ago by Nicky
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Fast moving story. Hard to put down but you have to like Patterson's writing style
Published on 15 Nov 2009 by R. J. Butterworth
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