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Kill Alex Cross

By: James Patterson
Narrated by: Andre Braugher, Zach Grenier
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Publisher's summary

The president's son and daughter are abducted, and Detective Alex Cross is one of the first on the scene. But someone very high-up is using the FBI, Secret Service, and CIA to keep him off the case and in the dark.

A deadly contagion in the water supply cripples half of the capital, and Alex discovers that someone may be about to unleash the most devastating attack the United States has ever experienced.

As his window for solving both crimes narrows, Alex makes a desperate decision that goes against everything he believes - one that may alter the fate of the entire country.

Kill Alex Cross is faster, more exciting, and more tightly wound than any Alex Cross thriller James Patterson has ever written!

Solve another case with Alex Cross.
©2011 James Patterson (P)2011 Hachette

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good stuff

loved it great book to read or listen too laugh out loud am I right?

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Love Patterson; Andre' Baugher was not great

Would you listen to Kill Alex Cross again? Why?

I only listen once

Would you recommend Kill Alex Cross to your friends? Why or why not?

Love Patterson. Not is his very best. How many times can the presidents children be the precipitating issue--he already did this theme in Along Comes a Spider I think

Did Andre Braugher and Zach Grenier do a good job differentiating all the characters? How?

I admire Braugher as an actor. As a narrator he was a poor choice. He seemed hurried most of the time, like he was anxious to get through the text and on to another gig. And kind of flat--always sounded like he was reading and so it broke the spell. Grenier did fine.

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

no

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Great James P

Not so much of the brutal violence - more suspense -"who done it" I really enjoyed this one

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Kill Alex Cross

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

I've read or listen to all except one Alex Cross based book. This was a great listen!

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Favorite author & character

What made the experience of listening to Kill Alex Cross the most enjoyable?

Have been reading James Patterson for more years than I want to count. Have read all of his Alex Cross books and wait with bated breath for the next installment. Love it.

What did you like best about this story?

Like the way Alex Cross thinks outside the box when solving crimes.

What does Andre Braugher and Zach Grenier bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Both actors are excellent readers. Enable me to picture them as they spoke.

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

No. I listen to my books while walking and exercising.

Any additional comments?

Tell James Patterson to keep them coming.

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A good Alex Cross, but not the best one.

What did you love best about Kill Alex Cross?

The story was interesting, and as usual Alex was thoughtful and engaging.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Kill Alex Cross?

I can't think of any. I've listened to 4 books since this one.

What about Andre Braugher and Zach Grenier ’s performance did you like?

They portray the characters enthusiastically.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

No extreme reaction.

Any additional comments?

I have read all the Alex Cross books. This one was good, but it was not the best one by far.

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Blackberry Storm 2

What would have made Kill Alex Cross better?

Open in Blackberry Storm 2 without frustration. Very disappointed.

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

Story is not the problem. Had to resort to my PC to listen. The point was not needing the PC for my listening.



Any additional comments?

FIX BLACKBERRY STORM 2

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As always Alex cross series of books is great

Would you listen to Kill Alex Cross again? Why?

As always Alex cross books are worth the wait,can't wait for the next one to be released. Absolutely will read again

What did you like best about this story?

Always exciting waiting for the end

What does Andre Braugher and Zach Grenier bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Can't answer that

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

Yes

Any additional comments?

No not really

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Title is a bit hard to find...

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes. Patterson is very good.

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

Not as much as Patterson normally does. Pretty predictable.

What does Andre Braugher and Zach Grenier bring to the story that you wouldn???t experience if you just read the book?

The Alex character sounded more like reading than performing

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Action Packed

Would you listen to Kill Alex Cross again? Why?

Maybe, good story, action packed, fast pace, great story. Another Patterson book that would make an excellent movie.

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