Merry Christmas, Alex Cross

By: James Patterson

Narrated by: Michael Boatman, Stephen Kunken, Cristin Milioti

Length: 6 hrs and 6 mins

Publisher's summary

It's Christmas Eve and Detective Alex Cross has been called out to catch someone who's robbing his church's poor box. That mission behind him, Alex returns home to celebrate with Bree, Nana, and his children. The tree decorating is barely underway before his phone rings again - a horrific hostage situation is quickly spiraling out of control. Away from his own family on the most precious of days, Alex calls upon every ounce of his training, creativity, and daring to save another family. Alex risks everything - and he may not make it back alive on this most sacred of family days.

Alex Cross is a hero for our time, and never more so than in this story of family, action, and the deepest moral choices. Merry Christmas, Alex Cross will be a holiday classic for years to come.

©2012 James Patterson (P)2012 Hachette Audio

AleX Cross at Xmas is the Bomb!

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

I would recommend this book to anyone who is looking for a fast paced thriller.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Merry Christmas, Alex Cross?

My most memorable part of the story is where Alex is in pursuit of a female villain who has a phobia of dogs. I will say no more. Wouldn't want to ruin it for anyone.

Disappointed with ending

Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?

It was okay until the ending. I have enjoyed all of the other Cross books

How would you have changed the story to make it more enjoyable?

Definitely made a stronger ending

WOW! Another Alex Cross winner.

Would you consider the audio edition of Merry Christmas, Alex Cross to be better than the print version?

The multiple narrator voices were terrific. I found that I enjoyed this more than I expected to.

What other book might you compare Merry Christmas, Alex Cross to and why?

It is difficult to compare this to other books beyond the Alex Cross series, and this does not dissapoint. The story moves at what feels like light speed, with twists and turns that make it incedibly difficult to put down the iPod.

What about the narrators’s performance did you like?

I really enjoyed the multiple voices.

Any additional comments?

I enjoyed and appreciated Tyler Perry as Alex Cross in the movie of the previous book. The performance was powerful enough that now Mr. Perry's face will forever be the face that I see when listening to or reading these stories. It was really enjoyable to have that image with me as I became emotionally invested in this story.

great and exciting

Would you consider the audio edition of Merry Christmas, Alex Cross to be better than the print version?

i believe in all his books this is one of the besat

What did you like best about this story?

story and plot

Which scene was your favorite?

ending

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

end

Any additional comments?

everyone should read it

Too Short

Is there anything you would change about this book?

Added more to the plot.

What was most disappointing about James Patterson’s story?

Story was too short and to predictable. Usually James Patterson's books have more plot twists and more to think about and interest you.

What three words best describe the narrators’s performance?

OK. Not Annoying.

Was Merry Christmas, Alex Cross worth the listening time?

A good short listen for Christmas time.

Any additional comments?

I felt the price should have reflected the length of the book.

Typical Alex Cross

What did you like best about Merry Christmas, Alex Cross? What did you like least?

Alex Cross is his usual intuitive detective, this time solving two crises when he'd rather be home for Christmas.

How would you have changed the story to make it more enjoyable?

The snarky bad guy's voice from the first crisis is too close to the voice of another character in the second crisis

Did the narration match the pace of the story?

Yes..and additional sound effects were thrown in

Do you think Merry Christmas, Alex Cross needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?

There's always room for another fast-paced Alex Cross for an entertaining read. It's not a literary masterpiece, but it's entertaining

Terrific!! All three intertwined stories.

Alex Cross had to work through Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Poor guy, sad family, but he's a hero and a hero's job is always tough. The readers are wonderful. I thoroughly enjoyed this "listen". Read/listen and you will also enjoy this book!

Excellent on all levels

Michael Boatman is an actor who doesn't 'just read' the words he is acting. Excellent job. Like that women in this audio book are read by women so you can distinguish each character easily. Great story. Fun to listen to on long car trip. Made miles zoom by! I will buy more audios read by Mr Boatman and Pattersons writing

Excellent read!

What did you love best about Merry Christmas, Alex Cross?

The pace of the action throughout the story, never a dull moment.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Alex

Have you listened to any of the narrators’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

Had not listened to any of the narrators before, but was familiar with one of the actors (Michael Boatmat) and was very thrilled with how well they read together.

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

The relationship between Alex and Sampson always makes me laugh.

Awesome thriller!!

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

Yes , I love Alex character and the plot very close to reality and human story ,easy listening book.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Alex cross!!

What does the narrators bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

You can feel and experience the characters even the whether during the narrative!!

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

Yes!!

Any additional comments?

Brilliant!!