Cross My Heart

By: James Patterson

Narrated by: Michael Boatman, Tom Wopat

Length: 9 hrs and 46 mins

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)

Love, love, love it

I absolutely loved listening to this book . This was the first time I used Amazon Audible books. I really loved how well the actors truly brought the characters to life. I highly recommend everyone to purchase this & listen to the story.

love James Patterson

but was glad I was behind in this series! now on to the next one but this book does not disappoint james patterson fans :-)

This story kept me on the edge of my chair.

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

Yes, it was suspenseful and the ending was a shocker.

What did you like best about this story?

The suspense. My heart broke with the kidnapping and murders.

Have you listened to any of Michael Boatman and Tom Wopat ’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

No I have not.

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

Yes. Couldn't wait to get back to it.

Any additional comments?

This story was terrifying I don't remember any other Cross book being so scary. The ending was a complete shock. I didn't expect the story to end with a cliffhanger.

read

read and enjoyed, love the Alex cross mysteries. Keep em coming and I will keep reading

Thrilling!!

Loved this book so much! I thought listening verses reading wouldn't be the same, but the character voices really brought the action in the story alive! I definitely recommend.

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What made the experience of listening to Cross My Heart the most enjoyable?

I usually like listening to James Patterson books on Alex Cross.

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

My extreme reaction was when everyone in the family was kidnapped.

Any additional comments?

I like the Alex Cross series it' s one of my favorites. I was truly disappointed on the ending of the book. It was going so smoothly for it to end the way it did, I don't know about anyone else the disappointment was unbelievable. This gives me second thoughts about buying anymore Cross novels.

The sheer evilness of this villain.

I liked the surprises and twists in the story. I liked the fast pace, and I always enjoy the characters who make up Alex's inner circle.

good listening

crazy ending. I hate minimum number of words required. dumb dumb dumb dumb dumb dumb.

You Won't See It Coming!

Probably one of the best Alex Cross Novels in a long time. This one took me completely by surprise. It takes Alex Cross to the darkest place in his life but no spoilers here - you'll have to read it to find out. Enjoyed more details about the kids and moved along at a nice pace - keeps you guessing to a point. If you haven't read any books in the Alex Cross series I think you can pick this one up without being totally lost though after this one you will want to read all of the others. Very much enjoyed this book and can't wait for the next...you'll see why once you read it :)

Need more action; seems lost

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

It was okay but Alex seems to be more interested in political and psychology than solving the mystery.

Would you be willing to try another one of Michael Boatman and Tom Wopat ’s performances?

Performance was fine.

Was Cross My Heart worth the listening time?

Yes

Any additional comments?

Disappointed in the tease for another Cross book and more disappointed when the last 20 minutes or so was an advertisement for another not Cross book.