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London Bridges (Alex Cross Novels (Prebound)) (Library Binding)

by James Patterson (Author)
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  • Library Binding
  • Publisher: Topeka Bindery (Oct 2005)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1417796391
  • ISBN-13: 978-1417796397
  • Product Dimensions: 17 x 10.2 x 3 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 2.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (54 customer reviews)

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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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A bomb goes off in a small town in the west of America and FBI agent Alex Cross is summoned in to help investigate. Calls from an anonymous villain do little to explain the violence as reports come in of similar bombings across the globe. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars Shocking, 23 Feb 2006
This review is from: London Bridges (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

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars London Bridge is falling down!, 10 April 2006
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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
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars Not what I expect from Patterson!, 11 Oct 2005
This review is from: London Bridges (Paperback)
I have been an on again off again James Patterson Fan, generally he writes entertaining books (but some I have found wanting). The problem with London Bridges is it assumes the reader already knows the lead character, Alex Cross - it also assumes this about secondary characters. I have read other Alex Cross books, so I am familiar with the character, still some development of is character would be good background info and help get the reader back up to speed. For example the relationship with his ex wife and son are left totally unexplained?

The short chapters and pacing of the book were another annoyance. The speed of the book was too fast right from the beginning leaving no room to pick up the pace toward the end, which is what you want in a thriller. It almost seemed as if the author was leaving out needed detail at the expense of a fast pace. It almost felt as if the author were pressured to get this book out under some kind of time line?
I am Lucky to have read other James Patterson books that rated higher than this one, so I know the author is capable of better things. Fans of the author will surely still want to read this book but there money may be better spent on a used copy or waiting for paperback.

Speaking of pacing you may want to check out "A TOURIST IN THE YUCATAN" a thriller were the author does a great job of setting the pace!

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Published 6 months ago by Mrs. W. M. Astbury

2.0 out of 5 stars Not Patterson's best!
Readable but disjointed! This novel is a long way short of Patterson's best. Too many twists and turns leave the reader feeling a little confused and, more importantly,... Read more
Published 9 months ago by RN WILLIAMS

5.0 out of 5 stars London Bridges
I have to say I disagree with the people who have given this book a low rating. London Bridges is one of the best in the Alex Cross series so far. Read more
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1.0 out of 5 stars Don't waste your time or money
This would have to be one of the most badly written books I have ever wasted time on. Most of it just did not make sense - like trying to have a conversation with someone who is... Read more
Published 19 months ago by Linda Pattison

3.0 out of 5 stars Suspenseful and entertaining.
It has to be admitted that James Patterson is not overwhelmingly renowned for lengthy chapters that go into immense detail and consideration, forcing the reader to make difficult... Read more
Published 20 months ago by Mr. D. A. F. Weaver

3.0 out of 5 stars London Bridges
This was my first Patterson book so I can't compare it to his other books. After reading some of the reviews here my expectations were low, and while the book wasn't great it... Read more
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1.0 out of 5 stars Not very good at all
Not one of James PAtterson's better books. And given the drivel the man produces on a depressingly regular basis, that is really saying something. Read more
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