Alex cross is the lead character in the alex cross series of novels by novelist james patterson. Alex cross was a rising star in the washington, dc, police department when an unknown shooter gunned down his wife, maria, in front of him. I, alex cross is the 16th novel in the alex cross series by james patterson. Alex cross s trial is the 15th novel in james pattersons alex cross series. Csupporting characters include two of cross s children, damon, and janelle, as well as his grandmother nana mama. The adaptation of the middle school novel by patterson for middle grade students came out in theaters in 2016. Alex cross is suspended from duty pending his trial for.
Alex cross is a specialist in forensic psychology, originally working for the washington dc police department and later as an fbi senior agent. Alex cross is a crime, mystery, and thriller novel series written by james patterson. I also love catching up with the cross family and finding out how they are all doing. In fact, as the reader weaves through the novel, there are a couple subplots. Ive read the womans murder club series which i totally enjoyed. Detective alex cross is called out on christmas eve to deal with a hostage situation that has spiraled out of control. Currently, there are 28 main books in the series, with the latest one, the people vs. Alex cross is book twentyfive in the alex cross series by james patterson. Looking forward to reading the next one, although i would suggest reading cross kill bookshots before reading alex cross 25 as it fills in the gaps between book 24 and book 25. Detective michael bennett has a son whos in prison.
The series of books is in the mystery crime and thriller genres. It is written by patterson and richard dilallo, and its premise is that it is a book written by alex cross. The alex cross series is a series of novels written by the prolific american author james patterson. Alex cross 24 1st edition by patterson, james isbn. He is the protagonist of the series of books about a former fbi agent and psychologist who works in washington, d. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Most of the recent novels have usually grossed between 300 and 400, with a rarity of over 400 pages. See the complete alex cross series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Alex cross wife, bree stone, newly elevated chief of dc detectives, must solve the case or lose her position. Nov 14, 2011 merry christmas, alex cross is the nineteenth book in the popular alex cross series by prolific american author, james patterson. Alex cross is a hero for our time, and never more so than in this story of family, action, and the deepest moral choices. Detective alex cross is ripped away from his family on christmas eve by a hostage situation thats about to explode. The book was much shorter than most of the alex cross books, and the lack of character development obvious.
Its christmas eve and detective alex cross has been called out to catch someone whos robbing his churchs poor box. The people vs alex cross is the twentyfifth book in the popular alex cross series by prolific american author, james patterson. Ali cross, the son of pattersons most famous creation, african american homicide detective alex cross, is starting to think the worst might have happened to his mixedrace friend gabriel gabe qualls, who disappeared on dec. It follows cross country in the series, and comes before his novel i, alex cross. Alex cross is the fictional character created by james patterson, and is a detective slash psychologist based in washington. Then a snipers bullet strikes a target in the heart of dc. Unfortunately, for me, this was just more of the same. The thrilling sixth novel in the bestselling alex cross. Completely out of control psychopath, this one was a bit different inasmuch as he is also a serial rapist. Being an action thriller, the story starts off with a bang from the very beginning. For example, in merry christmas, alex cross, cross misses out on christmas.
Alex is not the most dynamic character in literary history, charismatic or funny. From his grandmother, alex cross has heard the story of his great uncle abraham and his struggles for survival in the era of the ku. Alex risks everything, and he may not make it back alive on this most sacred of family days. 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. James pattersons blockbuster alex cross series has sold over 100 million copiesand now hes bringing those thrills to a new generation. When new books are released, well charge your default payment method for the lowest price available during the preorder period. The electrifying 5th novel in james pattersons bestselling alex cross series. James patterson alex cross series pdf ebook download book.
The paperback of the merry christmas, alex cross alex cross series. As a longtime admirer of bestselling author james patterson and a huge, huge fan of the alex cross series, im pretty excited about each new release and wanted each new chapter in the series to be a good one. Merry christmas, alex cross, the latest book in the cross series, was reported to, unlike its predecessors, be barely over 300 pages. And rather than being left with a warm holiday feeling, my main emotion. That mission behind him, alex returns home to celebrate with bree. Merry christmas, alex cross audiobook by james patterson.
Nov 09, 2012 detective alex cross needs a miracle to make it through this holiday alive. That mission behind him, alex returns home to celebrate with bree, nana, and his children. Alex crosss trial is the 15th novel in james pattersons alex cross series. A leader has fallen, and alex cross joins the procession of mourners from capitol hill to the white house.
Alexs need for someone is murdering hollywoods alist, and alex. The mayor of new york has a daughter whos missing and in danger. It actually consists of two separate stories linked only by their proximity to christmas. Cross the line by james patterson, the twentyfourth instalment in the alex cross series, is for diehard fans of the series.
Merry christmas, alex cross audiobook listen instantly. Alex s need for someone is murdering hollywoods alist, and alex. Alex cross is an enjoyable book to read, and it does ensure that i continue to the people vs. 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. Walter thompson, an advertising agency in new york. Merry christmas, alex cross mass market paperback november 29, 2016. The book was adapted into a film starring morgan freeman in 2001. James patterson alex cross series pdf ebook download book 1 24 alex cross is a crime, mystery, and thriller novel series written by james patterson. Ali cross, the son of pattersons most famous creation, african american homicide detective alex cross, is starting to think the worst might have happened to his mixedrace. The tree decorating is barely underway before his phone rings again a horrific hostage situation is quickly spiraling out of control. The chronological order of the alex cross books are the exact same as the publication order. Merry christmas alex cross by james patterson youtube. The series focuses on the protagonist as he faces threats to his family and the city of washington, d.
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. Detective alex cross is called into action on christmas eve and hell be lucky to see the new year celebrating christmas with his family, veteran washington d. Police department when an unknown shooter gunned down his wife in front of him. Wow, a christmas thriller and another christmas book from patterson after last years the christmas wedding, being reissued in november. Alex cross faces the most cunning, psychotic killer of his career in the blockbuster james patterson novel that inspired a major motion picture.
Alex risks everythingand he may not make it back alive on this most sacred of family days. Below is the order of all of the alex cross novels. The role of main character alex cross was also taken up, played by tyler perry in the 2012 film titled alex cross. He has written several successful fiction and nonfiction books, including the new york times best seller the day america told the truth ryan vincent anderson is a voice talent and earphones awardwinning audiobook narrator pete bradbury has appeared both on and offbroadway and at many of the leading. Criss cross better than my last alex cross book but of course no ending after hours and hours of grueling details of a mastermind killer i am ok with that if i choose to listen again to see if m is. Merry christmas, alex cross paperback november 3, 2015. Came across this book on kindle, merry christmas alex cross. As a longtime admirer of bestselling author james patterson and a. I never tire of the alex cross books or really any of james pattersons novels even with his coauthors contributing their parts. Its success led to 5 sequel novels, cross fire, kill alex cross, merry christmas, alex cross, alex cross, run and cross my. Merry christmas, alex cross is the 19th novel in the alex cross series.
Merry christmas, alex cross is the nineteenth book in the popular alex cross series by prolific american author, james patterson. We will preorder your items within 24 hours of when they become available. For a christmas mystery, i chose to read merry christmas, alex cross. The first in the novel series is along came a spider published in 1993. Criss cross better than my last alex cross book but of course no ending after hours and hours of grueling details of a mastermind killer i am ok with that if i choose to listen again to see if m is really worth chasing. Praise for merry christmas, alex cross merry christmas, alex cross may have a holiday backdrop, but it is a thriller for all seasons. Its christmas eve and detective alex cross has been.
This particular book was shorter than most but i remember reading that about this particular novel when it first came out. 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. Released on november 12, 2012, the novel was well received by fans and critics alike. The series focuses on metropolitan police department detective and father alex cross as he faces threats. Still an enjoyable way to pass an afternoon over christmas but less than the usual standard i have come to expect.
On a cozy christmas eve, alex cross has just wrapped up a little casesomeone robbing the church poor boxwhen he gets word of a hostage situation that could tie his holidays in knots. Alex cross is a fictional character created by author james patterson. Merry christmas, alex cross will be a holiday classic for years to come. Ive gotten to the point where im not even going to buy the books that arent alex cross, the womans murder. Alex cross series in order james patterson fictiondb. Each book in the series is a whole story with a beginning and an ending, however there are references to prior stories in the series. Merry christmas, alex cross is a holiday classic for thriller fans everywhere. James patterson alex cross books in order retrieved 2407 2019.
Detective alex cross needs a miracle to make it through this holiday alive. Bennett and the mayor have always had a tense relationship, but now the mayor sees in bennett a discreet investigator with family worries a texas ranger is justice. The complete series list for alex cross james patterson. The first book in the series, along came a spider, was released in 1993 to. Alex cross series in 1993, james patterson released his 8th book along came a spider which introduced the world to detective alex cross.
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