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Violets Are Blue

By: James Patterson
Narrated by: Daniel Whitner, Kevin O'Rourke
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Detective Alex Cross has never believed in vampires. But when two joggers are found slain in a manner that suggests a macabre ritual, he has to reconsider. Someone believes in vampires enough to have committed a series of bizarre murders that appear to be the work of one. Local police are horrified, and even the FBI is baffled.

Cross takes on the case and plunges into a netherworld of secret clubs and role-players, a world full of poseurs and playactors - and someone demented enough to have crossed the line from dark ritual to real blood. At the same time, a lethal super-criminal from Cross' past - known as the Mastermind - is stalking him, taunting him, and threatening everything he holds dear. Cross has never been closer to defeat, or in greater danger. In a shocking conclusion, Alex Cross must survive a deadly confrontation - only to discover at last the awful secret of the Mastermind.

©2001 James Patterson, All Rights Reserved (P)2001 Time Warner AudioBooks

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"As exciting as anything Patterson has written." (Publishers Weekly)
"One of the best Alex Cross thrillers yet." (Amazon.com)
"Patterson is first-rate." (AudioFile)

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I very much enjoyed this Alex Cross novel, and going through the series. I felt the narration was excellent, and I do appreciate all the research that went into this novel.

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I just loved it, I don't know what else to say. I started it this morning and haven't stopped or put it down.

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Good one

Kept me guessing from the beginning and lots of twisted stories at the same time

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add different readers for different characters !!!

i loved it . I have read this book numerous times and each time I notice something different . I just wish their were more than one reader to give contrast and show difference between the characters !

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This is the best in the Alex Cross series!

Reading the prior Alex Cross stories allowed me to really appreciate this one. It was a masterful suspense thriller. I could not put it down or let it go. My heart was racing at the end.

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Love at first read

I have always loved his books. This one is one of my favorites. I love the way he makes so many twists and turns throughout the story.

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Vampirism

The type of crime and the details of them were not to my liking but I love these books anyhow.

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A great narrator for a great story.

Loved the story and can’t wait to hear more Alex Cross adventures. I like the pop culture details in these stories.

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Suspense

I didn’t like the vampires in this story but enjoyed the suspense trying to figure out the killer.

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Even though the subject matter is about vampires, or those who would present themselves as vampires, this story had me glued to my earphones until I got to the end. "Real" characters and excellent dynamic tension. I definitely recommend it to fantasy/horror and murder mystery fans. Personally, I'll be listening to it again for pure entertainment value!

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