I, Alex Cross, James Patterson
I, Alex Cross, James Patterson
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I, Alex Cross

Author: James Patterson

Narrator: Tim Cain, Michael Cerveris

Unabridged: 7 hr 2 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 11/16/2009


Synopsis

Cross. Now streaming on Prime Video. 

You can't run

Detective Alex Cross is pulled out of a family celebration and given the awful news that a beloved relative has been found brutally murdered. Alex vows to hunt down the killer, and soon learns that she was mixed up in one of Washington's wildest scenes. And she was not this killer's only victim.

You can't hide

The hunt for her murderer leads Alex and his girlfriend, Detective Brianna Stone, to a place where every fantasy is possible, if you have the credentials to get in. Alex and Bree are soon facing down some very important, very protected, very dangerous people in levels of society where only one thing is certain--they will do anything to keep their secrets safe.

Alex Cross is your only hope to stay alive

As Alex closes in on the killer, he discovers evidence that points to the unimaginable--a revelation that could rock the entire world. With the unstoppable action, unforeseeable twists, and edge-of-your-seat suspense that only a James Patterson thriller delivers, I, Alex Cross is the master of suspense at his sharpest and best.

About James Patterson

James Patterson is a world-renowned mystery writer that has dominated the New York Times Bestseller list for decades. In fact, he holds the New York Times AND Guinness records for most best-selling, hardcover, fiction titles by a single author, an astonishing accomplishment of 76! Patterson is possible best known for his Alex Cross series, which has held the top selling detective series for the past ten years. His books have sold approximately 300 million copies worldwide and he is the first author to achieve ten million eBook sales. There have been nine files - seven made for TV movies and three major motion pictures that were adapted from Patterson novels. Unlike many of his counterparts, Patterson is a fan of collaboration and works with several ghostwriters and co-authors to keep the mysteries coming for his demanding readers. While he has received his share of criticism for this practice, it hasn't mattered to his devoted following and as he continues to top the charts with each new release. In addition to adult novels, Patterson has recently become the bestselling author for the young adult and middle grade categories.

Patterson is also well known for his philanthropy. The James Patterson Teach Education Scholarship has been established to support the next generation of teachers at 19 different universities across the country. Patterson co-hosts a webcast with Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade. ONE ON ONE: Fundamentals with Dwyane Wade and James Patterson highlights the importance of reading for success in life. He also has a website dedicated to helping parents and educators ignite the reading spark in students. The website has specific book recommendations aimed towards the child's ability. ReadKiddoRead.com also features book reviews, messages from James, a Facebook community, and contributions from other authors and celebrities that believe in the power of reading.

James Patterson was born March 22, 1947 in New York and graduated summa cum laude from Manhattan College with a B.A. in English, and summa cum laude from Vanderbilt University with an M.A. in English. He has won multiple awards for his work and has entertained and inspired millions. Patterson can occasionally be seen guest starring as himself on an episode on NBC's 'Castle'. He has a wife, Susan and a son, Jack an currently resides in Palm Beach, Florida.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Baba on November 23, 2023

The remains… and I mean just the 'remains' of a young woman turn up, and are identified as Catherine Cross, a relative of Alex! As Alex begins working on the case, it comes apparent to all, that the murder is just the tip of a very big iceberg involving sex for sale to the rich, powerful and famous,......more

Goodreads review by Greta on February 16, 2023

#16 in the Alex Cross series and I’m still enjoying the crazy adventures and the intense murderers that this “dragonslayor” tracks down. I also love his family (especially Nana Mama)! Alex is celebrating his birthday with his 3 kids,Nana Mama and his girlfriend, Bree when…. Yup! You guessed it! The p......more

Goodreads review by Brittany on June 27, 2024

In the beginning, the shock and horror were the peak of the story. I wanted to come back around to more of that, and it was lost in the fray while the rest of the book ran off on another tangent. Patterson, we may have to fight. You better bring Nanna Momma back home, or I will NOT be ok. I AM, howe......more

Goodreads review by Suzzie on May 30, 2018

Not bad at all but I was more into the personal aspect of Alex’s life (Nana & Bree) than I was the crime plot. Kinda had a feeling the main criminal in this one would be a high power player in the White House. So the predictability did take away from this crime plot. Plus the happenings on the perso......more