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4.12 AVERAGE
4.12 AVERAGE
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Review:
Great addition to the series. I am extremely glad this novel wasn’t about the mysterious M. This book returns to the Alex Cross books of earlier in the series in the sense of its a whodunit. No surprise characters at the end the cast is set toward the beginning and Cross and Sampson go about figuring it out.
Check it out if you like the Alex Cross series.
Here is my rating system. Of course this is all subjective
5 star exceptional. Must read book
4 star excellent book. I enjoyed it
3 star. Average. Take it or leave it. Just ok
2 star. Bad. I finished it but didn’t enjoy it
1 star. Did not finish or so bad I wouldn’t recommend it
Great addition to the series. I am extremely glad this novel wasn’t about the mysterious M. This book returns to the Alex Cross books of earlier in the series in the sense of its a whodunit. No surprise characters at the end the cast is set toward the beginning and Cross and Sampson go about figuring it out.
Check it out if you like the Alex Cross series.
Here is my rating system. Of course this is all subjective
5 star exceptional. Must read book
4 star excellent book. I enjoyed it
3 star. Average. Take it or leave it. Just ok
2 star. Bad. I finished it but didn’t enjoy it
1 star. Did not finish or so bad I wouldn’t recommend it
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I was planning on giving this book four stars the whole time I was reading it, but the ending bumped it up to five. I’m behind on Alex Cross books, and need to catch up before the next one.
I've been waiting to read this for ages and it didn't disappoint I'm even more excited for the next part of Alex's on going case
I got this book for Christmas and it looked like a type of book dads like to read. But hey maybe they’re on to something, because I was hooked by the first 50 pages.
This is my first time reading a James Patterson book and it will definitely not be my last. Along with his captivating characters and twists, you get to follow a crime investigation and dive into the forensics side of a mystery book. Typically my mystery books consist of under qualified main characters chasing bad guys that turns out to be their ex boyfriends.
Triple Cross was such an easy book to get through. I believe it has to do with the book being broken up into short chapters. And they always end with you wanting more. I’ve had a similar experience reading Lucy Foleys books.
*The book follows three different narratives.*
Alex Cross
An investigative consultant, detective, and psychologist that works in the homicide division of the Washington D.C. department and FBI. He is following the Family Man case
The Family Man Killer
His chapters are about his killings. It’s written as the killer is approaching and killing his next victims.
Bree stone
A private investigator, investigating a sex trafficking ring that was being run by a high profile fashion designer company. (I was a little confused about this story line but as you read along you find out how this investigation is linked to the rest of the story).
*Plot*
The big case being investigated (although technically there were two cases) is the Family Man murders.
A killer is on the loose, and his targets are families (pretty obvious given the name). The Family Man Killer basically invades a home; takes down security footage, decodes alarm systems and kills every member of the family in the home, most consistently in their sleep. The tricky part of tracking this killer down is that he leave not a finger print, not a foot print, nor a hair.
All the investigators, including our main character Alex Cross, are appalled by the sight of the crime scene. But one man sees fame and fortune in cases like these. This man is best selling true crime novelist, Thomas Tull. He investigates and writes about real life murder cases and then sells his books to the world, fantasizing death and crime. His talent leads him to finding clues and leads that even the best of the best seem to always miss.
This is my first time reading a James Patterson book and it will definitely not be my last. Along with his captivating characters and twists, you get to follow a crime investigation and dive into the forensics side of a mystery book. Typically my mystery books consist of under qualified main characters chasing bad guys that turns out to be their ex boyfriends.
Triple Cross was such an easy book to get through. I believe it has to do with the book being broken up into short chapters. And they always end with you wanting more. I’ve had a similar experience reading Lucy Foleys books.
*The book follows three different narratives.*
Alex Cross
An investigative consultant, detective, and psychologist that works in the homicide division of the Washington D.C. department and FBI. He is following the Family Man case
The Family Man Killer
His chapters are about his killings. It’s written as the killer is approaching and killing his next victims.
Bree stone
A private investigator, investigating a sex trafficking ring that was being run by a high profile fashion designer company. (I was a little confused about this story line but as you read along you find out how this investigation is linked to the rest of the story).
*Plot*
The big case being investigated (although technically there were two cases) is the Family Man murders.
A killer is on the loose, and his targets are families (pretty obvious given the name). The Family Man Killer basically invades a home; takes down security footage, decodes alarm systems and kills every member of the family in the home, most consistently in their sleep. The tricky part of tracking this killer down is that he leave not a finger print, not a foot print, nor a hair.
All the investigators, including our main character Alex Cross, are appalled by the sight of the crime scene. But one man sees fame and fortune in cases like these. This man is best selling true crime novelist, Thomas Tull. He investigates and writes about real life murder cases and then sells his books to the world, fantasizing death and crime. His talent leads him to finding clues and leads that even the best of the best seem to always miss.
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One of James Patterson’s cornerstone series has got to be Alex Cross. I have followed the adventures of DC’s great investigator for many years and can usually rely on something great. Patterson keeps things sharp in this piece and juggles numerous plot lines effectively, without getting too muddled. Fans of the series will likely enjoy this book and feel a sense of urgency, shelving the idea that Alex Cross ought to hang up the handcuffs for good.
There is a ruthless and very slick killer on the loose in Washington, DC. His focus appear to be families of many generations, leaving everyone dead with little remorse. There is no evidence on which to rely, forcing Alex Cross to wonder if this is a new level of killer. While he is strictly a consultant, Cross has his hands full and finds multiple cases filling in plate.
Cross is approached to handle another crime spree, this one with international implications. A killer appears to be committing crimes all over, though there is nothing tying them together. When a former literary editor reached out to say that she thinks an author with whom she has worked may be the killer. His international research trips and connection to the local police allow him to commit the perfect crimes. Cross is not sold on the idea, particularly when placed in awkward situations, but there is something sitting in the back of his brain that has him wondering if there might be something to it.
All the while, Cross’ wife is working some cases of her own, including a fashion designer who may have been using the models in an elaborate sex slave ring. As Bree Stone tries to get to the bottom of it all, she cannot help but wonder if she’s in way over her head, rubbing elbows with the super rich and well-connected. As all the cases reach their crescendo, the Cross/Stone family will have to up their protection or face possible attack on humoured fronts. Patterson dazzles with this book and has me newly impressed with a series I once thought had reached its limit.
James Patterson has been someone I respect and vilify, depending on the book and my mood. I have come to expect much from him, though there are times I am sure he uses his name to sell books, rather than investing in quality writing. His Alex Cross series has been fairly good over its run, with only a few later novels failing to meet usual standards. Patterson is back, with strong narrative flow and decent character development from the entire Cross family. He has breathed new life into the stories and keeps the reader guessing whenever they take the plunge. I am eager to see what is to come with this series and still hope that there might be some crossover work, perhaps with Michael Bennett or the Women’s Murder Club. That could make for some wonderful reading, especially fans of multiple Patterson series, all of which have stellar writing.
Kudos, Mr. Patterson, for taking the effort to make things click once more.
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