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Alex Cross

By: James Patterson
Narrated by: Peter J. Fernandez, Jay O. Sanders
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A movie tie-in edition of the novel Cross, now a film starring Tyler Perry.

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. Alex's need for vengeance was placed on hold as he faced another huge challenge - raising his children without their mother.

Years later, Alex is making a bold move in his life. He has left the FBI and set up practice as a psychologist once again. His life with Nana Mama, Damon, Jannie, and little Alex finally feels like it's in order. He even has a chance at a new love.

Then Cross' former partner, John Sampson, calls in a favor. Now Cross must go on the hunt for the most cunning, psychotic killer he has ever faced... and it pushes him dangerously close to the breaking point. (Also published as Cross.)

©2012 James Patterson (P)2012 Hachette Audio

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This Review Needs a Title...So,

Number 12 in the series answers a lot of questions from previous books. Our hero chases a bad guy who killed Cross' wife. Characters are exquisite. I liked Samson, who's a really bad (good guy) dude. Nana-moma is also a strong character. Read in series, these books form a great story--where's the next one?

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Better Then the Movie.

I really enjoyed it. This was my first Audio Book. I'm ready for the next one.

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Excellent story

They left a murder unsolved…maybe for the next story. It is a good story.

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the best

loved every minute of it. great sounds in the background and more. cant wait to listen to another one!

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Morally twisted

Dear Mr. Patterson and many other writers- stop twisting your stories morally. God and revenge don't go together. God wins. Accept him. Accept Jesus. Overall, this is one your best Mr. Patterson.

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a great mystery.

i read this one years ago. it is a good listen. it is actually 1st in series

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Another winner!

Nice to hear more about Maria! Love the changes in Alex’s life. Time with the kids. Time for him to find LOVE! Balance in his amazing life! Next book!

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RIVITING

WAY BETTER THAN THE MOVIE. JAMES PATTERSON IS A MASTER AT WRITING. GETTING THE NEXT ONE RIGHT AWAY

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True Patterson

What did you love best about Alex Cross?

I liked how the unresolved story of what happened to his wife (Maria) is finally resolved

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

No, but its a good story

What does Peter J. Fernandez and Jay O. Sanders bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Both are wonderful narrators

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Everyone should have a friend like the character John Sampson

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Alex Cross is awesome!!

I never listened to or read these Alex Cross books in the correct order, so I finally started. I had no idea about Alex’s wife being killed in front of him. Still not sure how Ali came to be, but that’s ok. I’m sure we will find out eventually! James Patterson is a master storyteller!!!!!!

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