Search - Mary, Mary (Alex Cross, Bk 11)

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.

Great.. fast paced & quick read.. could not put it down..

This book flows effortlessly and with mounting suspense to its final shocking twist.

Very good storyline. Another great read from JP.

Fast paced. Hard to put donw. Classic James Patterson's murder mystery with its twists.

Not my favorite in the Alex Cross series, but ok.

Great story, as always. A very good read, keeps you going up 'til the end!

Fun, start to finsh.

This is one of Alex Cross's best cases. I highly reccomend this novel.

This one kept me guessing and was very difficult to put down.

Believe it or not, this is the first time I have read James Patterson - and I definitely will be coming back for more! This book kept me on the edge of my seat, and I couldn't put it down. I didn't find it at all predictable, though that may be because I haven't read any other Patterson and don't know his style yet. The ending was a great twist, and I can't wait to pick up some more of the Alex Cross novels...

Another great read from James Patterson. Fantastic ending!!

One of James Patterson's best. It will keep you at the edge of your seat!