This was a great read! I found myself staying up till 2am to finish it and when I did, I was bummed there were no pages left to turn!

His books just keep getting better and better. This one kept me glued. A must read for all Patterson fans.

This book takes us back to where it all started. If you like Alex Cross - you will love the pieces this book fills in.

This is Patterson at his best.

suspenseful...another good Alex Cross book. Nice for a rainy day.

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good... story of wife's death

Having been a long-time fan of the Alex Cross series, I was eager to open up my copy of CROSS. A lot of what I love about the series and Patterson's writing were inside the pages of this book: short chapters, straight-to-the-point dialogue, a fast-moving plot. The only problem is that the plot, in general, left me wanting to yell at someone.

I can overlook the fact that Alex Cross's wife apparently didn't die the way he had originally stated. I can even overlook the fact that after fourteen years and several other relationships (one that even ended in producing a son), Alex now seems obsessed with "getting over" his long-dead wife.

What I couldn't overlook was the fact that with this book, besides being a detailed description of his wife's murder and Alex's new committment to finding her killer, there's not a whole lot else there. The Alex in this book is moody, melancholy, and totally anti-Alex Cross to the point that I wasn't even sure, halfway through the book, that I was reading about the same character.

He's not the only one, though. His children, his friends, and even dear old Nana Mama are all acting out of character--and not in good ways.

Sure, the "mystery and suspense" part of the story is a pretty good one. Patteron's writing style is always a welcome change to me.

CROSS, though, is one Alex Cross story I could have done without.

Great book! Fast moving! I now want to read all of the Alex Cross mysteries!

This book is definitely not one of Patterson's best. The plot is weak and the characters are over developed. There were no unexpected twists and turns which was very disappointing.

Patterson may not be a fancy writer, but he's great when it comes to telling a story. This one is interesting and exciting without getting ridiculous and unbelievable when it comes to side-stories involving someone's personal life.
Granted, Alex does have some drama with Nana though, because she hates that he puts himself in danger due to his job. Truthfully, her character has irritated me more often than not because of this. I highly doubt she would tell another person in the same job to not come to her rescue if he had a family at home. (Sadly, if her character ever does leave the series, I don't think I'd miss her.)

In this one we find out about the man believed to be responsible for killing Cross's late wife. It's definitely a page-turner and a fast read because it's hard to put down (plus it has really short chapters and average-sized print.)

For the sake of his family, Alex Cross has left the FBI and become full-time psychologist. But when his former partner has him to help track a serial rapist, Alex is shocked when the case triggers a connectoin to his wife's murder.

I thought this was one of the better stories in the Alex Cross series. Lots of suspense. My rating: 4 Stars.

Good Read

James Patterson is always suspenseful and readable. This is Mr. Patterson's Alex Cross series of books and one I particularly enjoy. I try to wait for the paperback but have not yet been able to do it. A page turner, and quick read if you like suspense/mystery.

I love these books with Alex Cross. I found this one very intriguing and kept me thinking until the last page. It takes you through all the emotions and back again.

One of the best Alex Cross books.

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