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Cross My Heart

By: James Patterson
Narrated by: Michael Boatman, Tom Wopat
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Publisher's summary

James Patterson raises the stakes to their highest level, ever - when Alex Cross becomes the obsession of a genius of menace set on proving that he is the greatest mind in the history of crime.

Detective Alex Cross is a family man at heart - nothing matters more to him than his children, his grandmother, and his wife, Bree. His love of his family is his anchor, and gives him the strength to confront evil in his work. One man knows this deeply, and uses Alex's strength as a weapon against him in the most unsettling and unexpected novel of James Patterson's career.

When the ones Cross loves are in danger, he will do anything to protect them. If he does anything to protect them, they will die.

©2013 James Patterson (P)2013 Hachette Audio

Critic reviews

“Michael Boatman gives a first-rate narration in this latest installment in the Alex Cross series. A second narrator, Tom Wopat, artfully portrays the homicidal maniac who plans to destroy Alex by destroying his family. Boatman captures the tension in the plot and keeps the listener engaged with the action. His portrayal of a bereaved Alex Cross - voice trembling with despair - will have listeners spellbound. And his total command of the story is like a zip line to Alex's hell. Though the symphony of terror isn't over at the conclusion of the audiobook, fans of Michael Boatman will revel in his delivery of this captivating thriller.” (AudioFile Magazine)

"[Patterson's] books don't pussyfoot around when it comes to the villains. These are bad, bad people... [I, Alex Cross] is political, with a lot of intrigue in high places." (Al Roker, The Today Show)

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great read

it leaves you on the edge of a cliff
This drama builds till you can't quite believe what is happening. can't wait for the next one!

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Horrified by how he ended the book! Worst ending

What did you like best about Cross My Heart? What did you like least?

I really enjoyed the two story lines throughout the book. I disliked the ending

What was one of the most memorable moments of Cross My Heart?

When the babies are found

Which scene was your favorite?

Capturing in the barn....

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Mystery crime novels

I love the story how it was put together buy mystery to another mystery to be solved in each case on his own personal ground, the type of motivation that keeps the reader mind on the story.

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real good read

I enjoyed another great Alex Cross adventure that kept you coming back chapter after chapter.

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Cross My Heart

Wow what a book!! Can’t wait until I download the next one!!! Get the bad guy Alex!!!

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Terrible (Non-) Ending!

Would you try another book from James Patterson and/or Michael Boatman and Tom Wopat ?

Yes

What was most disappointing about James Patterson’s story?

It should have been identified as the first part of a series, not as a complete book!

Do you think Cross My Heart needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?

Yes. This volume was incomplete.

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My Bad. I Have learned this is a series

It was a great book. I feel left out. Not a fan of bait and wait. Just sayin. I have to listen to a book several times over to get the whole thing as I am usually working or preparing for work and other duties. To finally get the whole book done.. and actually have the time to read the next one? But not allowed??? Aaarrrgggh

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dont like the way he ends the books

again I a frustrated with the ending
always feeling like I am reading half of the store by the time I find the other half I forgot the first..

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Intense

Always love a good Alax Cross book. Both narrators are great. Michael Boatman was born to read Alex.

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Ending Catastrophe

I just spent almost 10 hours listening to a book with the MOST AWFUL ending. James Patterson does not need to leave you wanting more. Any of his faithful readers would read the next Alex Cross book even with the unresolved ending of this book. I felt robbed! So if you have a spare 10 hours to devote to this book, listen to it now. If your time is more valuable, wait till the next book comes out and listen to it them.

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