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Mary, Mary (Alex Cross, #11)

James Patterson
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Mary, Mary (Alex Cross, #11)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2006

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James Patterson

Mary, Mary (Alex Cross, #11)

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

413

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Los Angeles, California • 2000s

Publication Year

2006

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Mary, Mary by James Patterson follows FBI Agent Alex Cross as they solve a series of murders targeting Hollywood celebrities. The killer, known as "Mary Smith," emails details of the crimes to a journalist, complicating the investigation. The book is part of the Alex Cross series and delves into the intersections of fame and violence.

Reviews & Readership

4.3

67,069 ratings

75%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

James Patterson's Mary, Mary delivers a riveting plot, gripping from start to finish. Readers commend its fast pacing and clever twists. However, some criticize the character development as superficial and the dialogue as formulaic. Fans of Patterson's Alex Cross series will appreciate the familiar suspense and engaging narrative.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Mary, Mary (Alex Cross, #11)?

Fans of fast-paced thrillers who enjoyed The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown or The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson will be captivated by James Patterson's Mary, Mary. This book suits readers who appreciate suspenseful narratives with intricate plots, relentless action, and complex characters.

4.3

67,069 ratings

75%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

413

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Los Angeles, California • 2000s

Publication Year

2006

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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