Alex Cross travels to Los Angeles to hunt for a killer more brutal and ambitious than he's ever encountered-- a woman who has it in for Hollywood's hottest players.
FBI agent Alex Cross is on vacation with his family at Disneyland when he gets a call from the Director. A well-known actress was shot outside her home in Beverly Hills. Shortly afterward, an editor for the Los Angeles Times receives an e-mail describing the murder in vivid detail. Alex quickly learns that this is not an isolated incident. The killer, known as Mary Smith, has done this before and plans to kill again.
Right from the beginning, this case is like nothing Alex has ever confronted. Is this the plan of an obsessed fan or a spurned actor, or is it part of something much more frightening? And particularly baffling, how could a woman be capable of these vicious crimes? Members of Hollywood's A-list fear they're next on Mary's list, and the case grows by blockbuster proportions as the LAPD and FBI scramble to find a pattern before Mary can send one more chilling update.
Carly C. (ccwriter) from CARLSBAD, CA wrote on 3/14/2006...
4 member(s) found this review helpful.
Fast page-turner, although the final confrontation left me scratching my head a bit, wondering about motive...
Barbara L. from PERRYOPOLIS, PA wrote on 4/18/2007...
2 member(s) found this review helpful.
I've loved all of James Patterson's books, and this is no exception. Filled with murder and misdirection, this easy read captures your attention and keeps it.
Janis K. (scrapbooklady) from PLYMOUTH, MI wrote on 6/26/2007...
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
Suspensful. I enjoyed this as it filled in some gaps from
Alex and Maria's life
Jeanette B. (jnet) from VICTORIA, KS wrote on 6/12/2007...
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
FBI agent Alex Cross is on vacation with his family in Disneyland when he gets a call from the director. A top actress has been shot outside her home in Beverly Hills. Shortly afterward, an editor for the Los Angeles Times receives an e-mail recounting the murder in shocking detail, signed Mary Smith. ..Another great Alex Cross novel.
Elizabeth B. (grimreaper) from NORWOOD, PA wrote on 5/20/2007...
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
I found this book to be really good. I found myself trying to guess constantly through the book who it could possibly be.
Jenelle G. (JenelleG) from EDGEWOOD, NM wrote on 5/30/2006...
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
It was very good, great ending!!
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Patricia H. (beachcomber) from JUPITER, FL wrote on 8/17/2008...
Typical Patterson. Lots of twists and turns.
Helena M. from PARADISE, CA wrote on 6/23/2008...
This one was pretty intriguing, I must say.
Sandy B. (haggatha) from MILLBURY, MA wrote on 4/13/2008...
excellent book, the Alex Cross series is an excellent read. always waiting for the next one to come out.
Ella B. (babyinga) from ALBUQUERQUE, NM wrote on 2/7/2008...
Very good book. Kept me guessing right up to the end.
A psychological investigation into the murders, along with Alex questioning his own life as a father, husband, and person had me turning the pages. I really enjoyed this story and the parallelism Patterson used throughout. Very good psychological suspense!
Crystal S. (crystal-short) from BYERS, TX wrote on 9/12/2007...
Great James Patterson. Story does tend to get a bit long towards the end with a lot of unnecessary information; however, overall a great read. James Patterson never dissappoints.
James C. from BRIDGETON, NJ wrote on 4/26/2007...
Great twist!
Mickie H. from MC KENZIE, TN wrote on 4/21/2007...
One of my favorites!
Sherrie C. (sc2551) from ASHBURN, GA wrote on 4/10/2007...