
Jennifer W. (
GeniusJen) wrote on 9/15/2009...
Although I didn't find MARY, MARY as riveting as the first Alex Cross novels KISS THE GIRLS or ALONG CAME A SPIDER, I was still glad to see Mr. Cross back in action--in his private and professional life.
While on a long-awaited, and definitely well-earned, vacation at Disneyland in California with his family--Nana Mama, daughter Jannie, teenaged son Damon, and three-year-old Alex Jr.--Alex wants nothing more than spend some quality time with those he loves. Yes, the fact that James Truscott, an investigative journalist who has been hounding Alex for months, shows up on their vacation is an annoyance, but nothing that can't be handled. He even gets to meet his current love interest, Jamilla Hughes, an officer with the San Francisco PD, for a little one-on-one R & R. But then his vacation is brought short, yet again, by a phone call from his boss, summoning him to a crime scene at the home of a famous actress right there in L.A.
Detective Cross is inevitably drawn deeper and deeper into a case that he was only supposed to have to give his initial impressions on. Someone is killing famous and wealthy mothers in the entertainment business--someone who claims to call herself Mary Smith, and who sends an email after each death detailing the crime to L.A. Times entertainment writer Arnold Griner.
As Alex gives chase to "Mary Smith", interviewing the victim's families and trying to find any clue as to the killer's identity, his personal life takes a downward spiral--his ex, Christine, little Alex's mother, is suing for full-custody, and Jamilla informs him that she's found someone new. As Alex tries to put his family first once again, he realizes that the job always seems to get in the way--and this case is no different.
In typical fast-paced James Patterson style, MARY, MARY is an engrossing thriller that will have you turning pages quickly to find out what happens next.
James Patterson is a wonderful author. His books are very difficult to put down. This one really had me guessing. Very enjoyable!
A good mystery story. keeps you turning the pages. what was unique, or so it seemed to me was the fact that the chapters were so small. two to three pages were many of them, and for what reason I could not guess. another mystery ?
I'm not usually into books like this, but the whole time I was asking myself questions and it actually had me thinking. It definitely wasn't predictable, which I love. I never felt bored or lost, the way he wrote it had you thinking the same way the main character was.
If James Patterson could only write faster - love his books and this was no exception.
Great READ!!!
Patterson always writes great stories!
Typical Patterson. Lots of twists and turns.
This one was pretty intriguing, I must say.

Sandy B. (
haggatha) wrote on 4/13/2008...
excellent book, the Alex Cross series is an excellent read. always waiting for the next one to come out.
Very good book. Kept me guessing right up to the end.