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Cross (Alex Cross, #12)

James Patterson
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Cross (Alex Cross, #12)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2006

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James Patterson

Cross (Alex Cross, #12)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2006
Book Details
Pages

393

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Washington, D.C. • 2000s

Publication Year

2006

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Cross by James Patterson follows the journey of Alex Cross, a detective and psychologist mourning a personal loss while pursuing a dangerous killer. Reuniting with an old ally, Cross delves into a series of brutal crimes, balancing personal grief and professional responsibility in his relentless quest for justice.

Reviews & Readership

2.8

68,124 ratings

75%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

In Cross, James Patterson delivers a gripping thriller, earning praise for its fast-paced narrative and compelling protagonist, Alex Cross. While fans appreciate the intense action and emotional depth, some critics find the plot predictable and formulaic. Overall, it's a solid entry in the series, resonating well with long-time followers.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Cross (Alex Cross, #12)?

Readers who relish James Patterson's Cross likely enjoy fast-paced, gritty thrillers with complex protagonists. Fans of gritty crime series like Stieg Larsson’s The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo and Thomas Harris’s The Silence of the Lambs will appreciate Patterson’s gripping narrative and Alex Cross’s relentless quest for justice.

2.8

68,124 ratings

75%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

393

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Washington, D.C. • 2000s

Publication Year

2006

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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