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by James Patterson (Author)
3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (36 customer reviews)

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  • Hardcover: 320 pages
  • Publisher: Headline (11 Sep 2006)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0755323157
  • ISBN-13: 978-0755323159
  • Product Dimensions: 23.6 x 14.8 x 3 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (36 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 159,251 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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James Patterson has a position that is unassailable -- as one of America's most reliable crime and thriller writers, his best-selling status is assured. But it has to be said that he has tested the patience of his long-time readers by the series of books written in collaboration with other, lesser-known writers, in which it seemed that his own participation was the least important element. True Patterson fans will always welcome books such as Cross as the real deal: unadulterated James Patterson, sans collaborators.

Here we have Patterson's favourite protagonist, Alex Cross, in the days when he was making his mark in the Washington, DC Police Department. To his horror, he witnesses his wife being murdered in front of him by an unknown killer. Years pass, and Cross has left the FBI for his former profession as a psychologist. He feels he has come to terms with the events of the past, but then receives a call from his ex-partner John Sampson, requesting a favour in tracking down a serial rapist in Georgetown. Soon, the case presents connections to the death of Alex's wife -- is he finally being given the chance to catch her murderer?

This is James Patterson, doing what he does best: delivering a narrative in which there is not an ounce of wasted fat. Alex Cross is always, of course, a strong protagonist, and the personal element here energises an already kinetic storyline. James Patterson, we are reminded, needs no collaborators. --Barry Forshaw --This text refers to the Paperback edition.



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The latest powerful thriller about the FBI agent Alex Cross. Alex has quit his job with the

FBI but can’t seem to stay away. When a series of brutal rapes are committed across
Washington and none of the victims will talk, Sampson calls on Alex for help. Alex uses all his skills as a psychologist to persuade one of the women to tell how the attacker scared her into silence. Cross’s hunt for the rapist leads him to ‘the Irishman’ Michael Sullivan, the deadly hitman from his past, who’s returned to Washington planning to kill the new mob Don, John Maggione. How many people will meet a gruesome end while the Irishman evades the FBI, the mob hit team and Alex - still haunted by the loss of his first wife and the unsolved mystery of who killed her?
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars Didn't hang together for me at all......, 3 Sep 2007
By Jules "policechick" (Hertforshire, England) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Cross (Paperback)
I normally love the Alex Cross books by James Patterson, however this one really didn't rock my boat.

I just can't see how it would be possible to be intimately involved in the investigation of a series of rapes that very well may involve the same person you believe may have killed your wife and at the same time continue to run your own professional practice and operate as a single father of three children. Really there just aren't that many hours in the day. It really just didn't ring true for me at all.

The symbolism, rituals and trademarks explored in some of the other killers that JP has written about were'nt really present with The Butcher and I thought that was a shame. He really just seemed to shoot a lot of people and then use his butchery skills post mortem.

For me this book lacked the real psychotic element and page turning urgency that JP does so well and the story seemed almost to exist as an explanation for Maria's shooting and as an enabler for JP to move Alex Cross on - perhaps to some kind of new serious relationship.

The final pages clearly are there to set up the next installment and I'll buy it. I love Alex Cross, Sampson, Nana and the whole cast of regular characters but I do hope I get something more akin to Cat and Mouse, Roses are Red or Four Blind Mice next time around
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars Far from his best, 26 Sep 2007
This review is from: Cross (Paperback)

I read this book in a couple of days, which is fast for me, basically because I've come to love Dr Cross over the course of his books but otherwise i might have struggled. The story IS very messy and there's not the usual depth there. As a previous reviewer stated it's as if he is trying to cram far too much into the story and yet it can drag in parts too. Perhaps James Patterson is spreading himself too thin at the moment with all the co-writing efforts too. Still have high hopes for the next one though..... 'double cross'
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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Good but not great, 27 Sep 2007
By I. D. Mcguigan "Niterider" (UK) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Cross (Paperback)
Like many I have followed the Alex Cross novels with enjoyment and interest. He is one of the top charactor creations in this genre in my opinion.

However James Patterson, I believe, needs to spend a little more time on the Alex Cross novels. He is an undoubtedly hot author but this book compares unfavourably against the initial books in the series.

A lot of readers were looking forward to this book, one of the key enjoyments of previous novels was the relationship content between Alex and his family and with Sampson which allowed the reader to get a greater profile of Alex Cross through this plot dynamic.

These relationships are underutilised in Cross and also the Butcher as a charictor is under drawn.

It is a good and enjoyable read and I would recommend it, just not as good as I was hoping for.
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1.0 out of 5 stars Appalling !
I picked up this book in a second-hand shop having previously seen this author being recommended.... Read more
Published 3 months ago by J. MCCOOL

1.0 out of 5 stars Awful!
Having been told by friends and family how good James Patterson books are and, especially the Alex Cross books I thought I'd give it a try. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Anon.

3.0 out of 5 stars Formulaic but effective lightweight thriller
'Cross' is the latest episode in a long running series about Alex Cross, a psychologist who's been a police detective, FBI man and now is operating freelance. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Hooligween

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Read
Alex Cross has been a favourite character of mine for over 10 years now. Having read all the previous Cross novels I found this as good as all the others but just a tad... Read more
Published 21 months ago by Scully Bloke

4.0 out of 5 stars Decent
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5.0 out of 5 stars 1st Time Patterson Reader
Well, what can I say ?? This author was recommended by a friend and I thoroughly enjoyed this book from start to finish. I really could not put it down. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Paul

3.0 out of 5 stars ok, but predictable
patterson keeps churning out the conveyor belt of books and quality is constantly sacrificed in favour of quantity. Read more
Published 23 months ago by P. Gill

3.0 out of 5 stars Not my favourite James Patterson Book
I've always beeen a fan of the Alex Cross books. This latest one isn't bad but not as good as the earlier stories. Read more
Published on 5 Nov 2007 by V. Connell

3.0 out of 5 stars Was this written by a computer?
I can't believe all the stars you guys are giving this book. C'mon now! How many hours did it take him to write this -if it wasn't in fact written by a computer! Read more
Published on 19 Sep 2007 by C. Stergides

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