Written by the wellknown mystery author james patterson, the alex cross books are among the most popular mystery series written to date, many of which have been made into acclaimed movies, including kiss the girls with morgan freeman playing alex cross and ashley judd. The release date of this book was november 20, 2017. A leader has fallen, and alex cross joins the procession of mourners from capitol hill to the white house. Very rarely did i put this down for any reason apart from meals, as i was desperate for cross and sampson to nail the people behind the sick videos and to make. Alex cross is a crime, mystery, and thriller novel series written by james patterson. Alex cross by james patterson available from rakuten kobo. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. Cross the line is james pattersons 24th book in the alex cross series. Charged with gunning down followers of his nemesis gary soneji in cold blood, he is being turned into the poster. The people vs alex cross is a welcome crowdpleaser with action galore and a satisfying ending. Alex cross will continue to follow alex cross to see if he will be found guilty or not guilty and what happens to the young girls.
I understand the books that follow are being published in the correct order. Alex cross is suspended from duty pending his trial for murder on two counts and attempted murder on another. If he cant convince his own family, how can he hope to persuade a jury. Patterson, who is without peer in the creation of frightening antagonists, is also a master of throwing curves at irregular intervals into the lives of his protagonists. Hes the only one who knows that theres a real murderer watching from the shadows, one. Even if he has the entirety at the line, go will do no matter it takes to prevent a deadly prisoneven supposing he cannot save. Alex cross has never been on the wrong side of the law until now. The people vs alex cross is the 25th novel in the bestselling alex cross series by james patterson. Discover the riveting thriller series featuring detective alex cross written by bestselling.
After shots pierce the tranquil nighttime calm of rock creek park, a man is dead. This is the 25th alex cross book so if you have read the previous 24 or will know what to expect. Cross the line not quite up to the standard ive come to expect from this author as in earlier books. Serving a suspension from the force while he awaits trial for murder, cross has been branded as a triggerhappy cop, another bad apple walking the streets with a gun, an accusation that cross will do anything to refute. Lee child, international bestselling author of the jack reacher series detective alex cross has never been on the wrong side of the law. I used to write a lot but lacked the gift of using time wisely.
The thomas berryman number was at first turned down for the sake of no under 31 distributors yet proceeded to win acclaim and an edgar award. Hes the only one who knows that theres a real murderer watching from the shadows, one cross must stop. Alex cross 23 by james patterson 2018, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. Alex cross by james patterson for the twentyfifth book in james pattersons megapopular series, detective alex cross is put on trial.
James pattersons, the people vs alex cross moves along at a steady pace. The people vs alex cross alex cross 25 james patterson. He tells alex that he killed cavalierre to toy with alex. Alex cross by james patterson is available from 2 november 2017. The chronological order of the alex cross books are the exact same as the publication order. Alex cross is a hero for our time, and never more so than in this story of family, action, and the deepest moral choices. Then a snipers bullet strikes a target in the heart of dc. Thankfully, patterson always writes short chapters so i was quickly back in the action and everything was neatly resolved by the end.
With everything on the line, cross must go it alone. Charged with gunning down followers of his nemesis gary soneji in cold blood, cross is being turned into the poster child for triggerhappy cops who think theyre above the law. Alex cross is an enjoyable book to read, and it does ensure that i continue to. The people vs alex cross james pratterson never disappoints. Alex cross is another thrilling inclusion in the alex cross canon, and the storylines are probably one of my favourites in terms of suspense and the flow of the story. As the prosecution presents its case and the nation watches, even those closest to cross begin to doubt his innocence. If he cant convince his own family that he didnt pull the trigger with intent to kill, how can he hope to persuade a jury. Having spent many hours in my life time as an inspector, and in court.
Merry christmas, alex cross is a holiday classic for thriller fans everywhere. Currently, there are 28 main books in the series, with the latest one, the people vs. The people vs alex cross is the twentyfifth book in the popular alex cross series by prolific american author, james patterson. Alex risks everythingand he may not make it back alive on this most sacred of family days. Jun 21, 20 alex cross works on a case despite his suspension after shooting his nemesis, gary soneji. Cross the line november 2016 cross the line james patterson. Thus, patterson links the story to a current problem in technology, the dark web. Ive never been a big fan of the series, but i give this one some high marks. Although he has everything on the line, cross will do whatever it takes to stop a dangerous criminal even if he cant save himself. Alex cross is a fictional character created by author james patterson. Charged with gunning down followers of his nemesis gary soneji in cold blood, he is being turned into the poster child for triggerhappy cops. Alex cross books in order the writer, in the long run, chose to move to new york and worked for a publicizing organization as a lesser marketing specialist. I hope it was an honest mistake, not a misleading and salacious attempt to lure the readers. No one gets this big without amazing natural storytelling talent which is what jim has, in spades.
Its obvious as the trial gets going that prosecutors are painting cross as the most recent police officerin a long line of triggerhappy copsto use. I have 2bookcases filled with his work and to my delight i keep finding more. Every 2 weeks we send out an email with 68 book recommendations. Believe this book was actually written by patterson without the help of his usual surrogate writers. Violets are blue is the seventh novel by james patterson to feature the washington, d.
After all the years alex cross has placed his life and family in danger, and living through it, he is being prosecuted for two counts of murder and one attempted. The series focuses on metropolitan police department detective and father alex cross as he faces threats to his family and the city of washington, d. James pattersons alex cross series books in order hachette. For the first time in his illustrious career, alex cross is on the wrong side of the law after being charged with murder following an onthejob shooting. It may just have been a really bad attempt to keep the name cross in the title, which patterson or. He is standing trial for murder and even though his boss doesnt think he is guilty, there is a protocol to follow. Crime master james patterson is once again dominating bestseller charts with his latest novel in the alex cross series, the people vs. However, in true patterson style the people vs alex cross was a quick, fast paced read with an enjoyable, but implausible plot line. Although this book is titled the people vs alex cross i personally found that the trial of alex cross is more of a background story than the main highlight of the book. His books have sold in excess of 350 million copies. Alex cross books in order all collation the books in order. The people vs alex cross book description this time its alex cross on trial. I know many people commented on various sites about how patterson might have to get the popular character out of the predicament in order to fuel a fulllength novel.