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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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Can't Wait Until Act II

Although the ending was unexpected, the intensity of the story leaves you feeling the pain and agony experienced by a man whose life was perfect one moment and totally destroyed the next. I could' t wait until Alex started kicking butt!! However, I guess, I must.

I really thought James Patterson hit a home run with this book.....I'll pre-order the next one in the series!!!

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great story

love the ending. Now on to the next book in series.
Thanks James Patterson

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You can never go wrong with Alex Cross.

I always love Alex Cross! This story was exciting, nerve rattling, and tearful. I enjoyed every minute of it.

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Good Read

A very good Read. I Can't wait for the second book. hopefully it is coming soon.

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Good book

Terrible ending it should at least say what happens but very interesting all the way through

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traveler

great books to listen to as I travel. I spend lots of time in locations with no service so having them on my phone makes a great trip

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Disappointed

You might be disappointed because it has no ending I wish they said where it continues but it just leaves it open.

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Another great one!

This was one more great novel in a great series. I really feel like I know these characters.

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half a book!!!

DO NOT GET THIS BOOK TILL THE FOLLOW UP IS AVAILABLE, AND MAYBE NOT EVEN THEN. If you dislike paying full price or 2 credits for half a book or double paying for one book, then don't. the book ends at a good halfway point with nothing resolved. the author clams this is to give us a opportunity to learn how to live with tragedy... I see it as nothing more than a gimmick that I am absolutely not a fan of. buyer be warned it's a" cliff hanger", and if you hate that as much as I do, just wait.

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It's all about the journey

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As far as Patterson books go, the ending is kind of weak. I think he wanted to turn Alex Cross into Jack Bauer but then he changed his mind at the last minute. There is yet more to be told on this story and he has developed a great antagonist...

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