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Cross Country

By: James Patterson
Narrated by: Peter J. Fernandez, Dion Graham
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When the home of Alex Cross' oldest friend, Ellie Cox, is turned into the worst murder scene Alex has ever seen, the destruction leads him to believe that he's chasing a horrible new breed of killer. As Alex and his girlfriend, Brianna Stone, become entangled in the deadly Nigerian underworld of Washington DC, what they discover is shocking: a stunningly organized gang of lethal teenagers headed by a powerful, diabolical man - the African warlord known as the Tiger. Just when the detectives think they're closing in on the elusive murderer, the Tiger disappears into thin air. Tracking him to Africa, Alex knows that he must follow. Alone.

©2008 James Patterson (P)2008 Hachette Audio

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Not Patterson's Best

The book read like a social commentary not a detective novel. The ending was abrupt and underdeveloped.

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Disapppointing

Unbelievable storyline, Africa? for what? Just don't think it's something Alex Cross would do for a casual friend! But on the other hand, it does make me stop and think about how psyco killers can now be international. Scary!

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Never again

I’ve listened or read every Alex cross book till this one -never again. Patterson has created a narcissistic, can’t get a hint or learn from his mistakes, placing his family in danger every novel, fool. Come on, traveling to Africa alone so Patterson can make himself feel better that he told the world how awful it is there. The narrator for the tiger killing scenes? I thought I was listening to a bad “snl” skit.

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Alex Cross

Alex Cross is not a very smart detective for someone with his experience. He continually go into situations without firepower, planning, or back up. Not very believable. The villains in each story take on super human characteristics. There is no way Kyle Craig could elude the FBI, CIA, and Metro police thus long. In real life he would have been killed or captured by now.

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Absolutely awful

This was one of the worst books I've ever read. I'll never read another.

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An increasing level of graphic violence

I have enjoyed the Alex Cross books. I wish the recent audibles hadn't added so much drama - music and sound effects really detract from the story for me. Regardless of that, I was hesitant to get this title because the books in this series seem to be increasingly violent in the detailed descriptions and in the stories. This one may have pushed me over the edge and be my last one. Lots of tedious sound effects, but more importantly, lots of graphic violence. We'll see... maybe I just need a hiatus.

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Cross OUT

This was not a good book! Mr. Patterson has been cranking out the book at an alarming rate and, sadly it shows in his writing. I have read all the Cross books but this will be my last Patterson read.

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Unbelievable

Dislike! story line ..Africa? No partner? So far off of series stories. Disappointed. Past books so much better.

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I wish I had read these reviews!

I am a hugh Patterson fan - read all his books and I have to agree with everyone that this is the worst book ever by him. It is beyond belief that it was written by Patterson. I cannot listen to any more of it and have stopped. Lousy reading. Don't buy it.....

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Disappointing

I have listened to all of the Alex Cross books but this was by far the most disappointing. It turned into a 7 hour lecture on the problems in Africa. The story started out well but when the killer flew back to Africa, Alex inexplicably followed him by himself. Forget back up, the fact he had never been in Africa, etc. Alex was going to get his man. It was far-fetched and unbelievable.

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