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Mary, Mary (Alex Cross, Bk 11)
Author: James Patterson

Book Information
Publisher: Little, Brown & Co
Book Type: Hardcover
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ISBN-13: 9780316159760 - ISBN-10: 031615976X
Publication Date: 2005
Pages: 308


Other Versions of this Book: Hardcover, Audio Cassette (Unabridged), Audio CD (Unabridged)

Book Description:
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.

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Top Member Book Reviews

Carly C. (ccwriter) 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. 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.

Debbie L. (DebraL) wrote on 1/16/2009...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

You can not go wrong with a James Patterson book. This book is full of suspense and surprises. You are going to love this book. You will ever know who the killer is until the end of the book.

Janis K. (scrapbooklady) 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) 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) 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) wrote on 5/30/2006...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

It was very good, great ending!!


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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.

LOIS P. wrote on 7/31/2009...


James Patterson is a wonderful author. His books are very difficult to put down. This one really had me guessing. Very enjoyable!

William B. (LoneReader) wrote on 3/26/2009...



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 ?

Jessica M. (missjessicafaye) wrote on 1/13/2009...


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.

Terri G. (fastfingers) wrote on 1/11/2009...


If James Patterson could only write faster - love his books and this was no exception.
Great READ!!!

Tracy L. (Treighsie) wrote on 10/21/2008...


Patterson always writes great stories!

Patricia H. (beachcomber) wrote on 8/17/2008...


Typical Patterson. Lots of twists and turns.

Helena M. wrote on 6/23/2008...


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.

Ella B. (babyinga) wrote on 2/7/2008...


Very good book. Kept me guessing right up to the end.


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