Cross

By: James Patterson

Narrated by: Peter J. Fernandez, Jay O. Sanders

Length: 7 hrs and 27 mins

Publisher's summary

Alex Cross was a rising star in the Washington, D.C., Police Department when an unknown man gunned down his wife in front of him. But his desire for vengeance was placed on hold as he raised his children himself.

The most terrifying Cross ever....
Years later, Alex leaves the FBI to work as a full-time psychologist. His life finally feels like it's in order...until Cross's former partner, John Sampson, gives him a chilling phone call. Sampson is tracking a Georgetown serial rapist whose brutal modus operandi includes threatening his victims with terrifying photos. Now Cross and Sampson need the help of the rape victims to stop the predator, but the women refuse to talk.

The most emotional Cross ever....
When the case triggers a connection to his wife's death, Alex may finally have a chance to catch the killer. Is this a chance for justice at long last? Or the culminating scene in his own deadly obsession?

From the man USA Today has called the "master of the genre", Cross is the high-velocity thriller James Patterson's fans have waited years for.

©2006 James Patterson (P)2006 Hachette Audio

great story, finally some closure

this was one of the more entertaining Alex Cross stories, and it also finally brought some closure to some old open questions.

Good storyline

Not sure why so many negative reviews. This book had me on the edge of my seat for the entire read. Kept me hooked until the end!

The blatant Mercedes product placement was cheap.

Mercedes must have paid for their r350 placement in this novel and the next. He goes out of his way to describe features. So embarrassing. “ I really loved the 45 square feet of storage…”. Worse, this was during the Chrysler years. Patterson was plugging a mostly Chrysler product. I felt used.

Another Alex Cross Book Success!

I am very addicted to reading his Alex Cross series, another one "in the books" as a success. On to the next!

Latest Alex Cross Book

While I agree with the previous reviewer that this is a book that assumes that the listeners/readers have already read prior Alex Cross books, I must say that it was a great read for me, since I did read all of the other 11 or 12 Alex Cross books and have enjoyed his character since the beginning. His life with Nana Mama and the kids, the tragic death of his first wife, his love life, all of it is fun to keep up with and each new book gives just more of a glimpse into the Cross household. Of course his simple life is complicated by the nasty villians who he must track down. If you haven't listened to any James Patterson books, you might want to start with an earlier Alex Cross book, like Jack and Jill, Rosese are Red, Mary Mary, Along Came a Spider, Cat and Mouse or one of the others. Regaardless, I must give this book 5 stars. Well written, good suspense, and great plot.

Cross

I fell in love with Alex Cross & NanaMomma in the very first book I listened to. I love the way this character approaches problems - maybe it's the psychologist in him, maybe it's just the caring person. Alex CARES for people in a warm, human way while still seeking vengeance with a twist. NanaMomma is the sweet voice of reason, the rock that grounds the family which frees Alex to chase the bad guys & still get home in time to bathe the kids. Alex is no Dirty Harry but gets his man in the end in a most satisfying way. If you're a fan of serial thrillers, this is for you!

Compelling Story, just couldn't put it down

Would you listen to Cross again? Why?

I would most definitely listen to "Cross" again, as a matter of fact, I almost did.

What other book might you compare Cross to and why?

I would say this is a close comparison to the "The Weasel"

Have you listened to any of Peter J. Fernandez and Jay O. Sanders ’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

I believe I have heard these two readers together, and I enjoyed the movement of the story, the grab the listener an make them hold on type readers.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Never in one sitting if I can help it. I would take an hour or so break process the information and began again. Too intense, to much information for one sitting.

Any additional comments?

I was really getting caught up in this "Butcher" character, then I realized James Patterson build him up to much to be real.

In a real college town, the buddy system would have came into play, no one would have been allowed to walk alone. Those that were alone, would have carried some sort of protection, pepper spray, pocket knife, concealed weapon, etc. and knew how to use them.

I don't believe in a hitman, who can't hit the side of a barn and I believe every mean hearted person that read this story laughed to read people thought they were so incompetent.

But for entertainment, I thought it was awesome. It kept me wanting more; not knowing how Mr. Patterson was going to wrap this one up but he did and the Alex Cross saga continues.

love Alex cross

loved it! I could never get tired of this series of books. I feel like I know the characters.

Awesome

Alex cross books are fantastic it gives you more of the man we all love from the earlier books.

Cross is excellent - again!!!

I just loved finding out who killed Cross's wife. As always Patterson keeps you interested with his suspense style... I highly recommend it. I rate it with 5 stars.