Cross My Heart

By: James Patterson

Narrated by: Michael Boatman, Tom Wopat

Length: 9 hrs and 46 mins

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)

great book, frustrating ending

I won't give the ending away but be prepared for many twists and turns! I thought the voices of Marcus Sunday and Acadia were creepy and didn't match their physical descriptions, but otherwise I enjoyed the performances

Fantastic

Somebody has to get Mr Patterson and hang him up by his toes!!!!! To let the readers and listeners just hang in suspense has to be a crime. The book is great and the suspense is sometimes over whelming. It keeps you on the edge and wanting more. I hope the next chapters are written soon, the suspense is killing me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Great book with twists and turns galore!

Narrators are wonderful, story is gripping, and it never seems to slow down. Very compelling.

I love it

I don't get why everyone was so upset with the ending? I loved every min of this book. The end was shocking but it was completely different from what James Patterson normally does. I am now so excited to read the next Cross book. If you don't mind cliffhangers and love the family development part of Alex Cross books then you will love this one. The only thing I don't like is how the guy voices John Sampson besides that it was amazing!

The Best Cross by Patterson

Would you listen to Cross My Heart again? Why?

Absolutely, this story has many twists that kept me listening all day!

What did you like best about this story?

Patterson makes Cross come alive. Not just a character, but a man with feelings - I empathized with Alex; felt his sincere anguish! Forgot this was just a story.

Love Nana Mama who can treat the big man, Alex, like a child and get away with it.

Which scene was your favorite?

Gut wrenching scene when Alex realized his family is gone.

Any additional comments?

Thanks, James Patterson, I can't wait for the next book!!!

Very good book

Can’t wait to listen to the next one. I am hooked on the Alex cross series now.

Spoiler Alert-Very good!

Well I know one person that they wanted to call crazy but is in Seattle, safe, and unharmed, and untouched by Mulch LOL!!! Keep calling Christine crazy but that’s my girl and there is nothing crazy about her. Yes, I will always mention her and wish we heard more from her. This is my second time around reading the series so I know what’s coming. I miss her and hearing from already :(

I really love Michael Boatman though he got NanaMommas name backwards (he said Regina Cross Hope, should have been Regina Hope Cross). He’s really good as Alex. I love his voice, inflection, tone, everything. He’s in my top 3 Alex Cross narrators.

NanaMomma and Ali were solid captures and it made sense. Jani, eh. Damon should have known better. He knows first hand how crazy the world is from his father’s vocation and not to trust anyone. I’m sure his father has preached this to him and his siblings a number of times. Bree, eh. I do get sick of the bad guys bugging and watching Alex, and his family via video. Though I suppose getting work done on the house is somewhat of an excuse to not have the alarm on. Then again, the work that was being done was in the kitchen and the doors were still closed. I just wish Alex would be more protective of his family.

At any rate, it’s a very good read and interesting story. I feel so bad for Alex, he never has a clue until it’s too late. Or if he has a clue, he ignores it. Like the gift being in the wrong place on his desk or the sand on the floor. I really hated the way he blew my little baby Ali off when he told him a zombie was in the house. He paid attention but he didn’t follow up on the zombie clue until, of course, it was too late. He seems to always get played. I am looking forward to re-reading part 2 - Hope to Die!

This Review Needs a Title...So...

The story interweaves a couple of different plots nicely and keeps us reading at a very good pace. A psycho is after Alex and his family, Characters develop, bad guys emerge... Then the book ended, or I should say, it didn't end. It just ran out of words. I'm lucky, the book was on loan from a library so I don't feel like I've been rooked out of $15 for a hard cover book.

Amazing

What a rush! James is mastermind of drawing you into the story and never letting go till the end can't wait for the next book

Edge Of My Seat

Where does Cross My Heart rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

One of the best

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

Yes it did.Couldn't put it down, wanted to find out what happened next

Which character – as performed by Michael Boatman and Tom Wopat – was your favorite?

Started with the first chapter

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

When he found Ava

Any additional comments?

YES!!!! When is the next book cing out??? Siting on the edge of my seat waiting for the continuation of Cross My Heart I would love to say that the readers that youchose Michael and Tom are wonderful!!!!!! Keep them reading!!!!!!!