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4.12 AVERAGE
4.12 AVERAGE
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
The Alex Cross series is by far my favorite of James Patterson. An Alex Cross book is an instant read for me. There was a lot going on in this book. I normally physically read this series but I tried the audiobook and the narrators were great.
I appreciated Bree having a more prominent role in this book. Sampson and Nana Mama weren't in the book nearly enough for me. I'm interested where we go from here.
I appreciated Bree having a more prominent role in this book. Sampson and Nana Mama weren't in the book nearly enough for me. I'm interested where we go from here.
What can I say about Alex Cross that hasn't been said before. Triple Cross is book number 30 to feature Detective Cross and I think it is probably the longest series that I have constantly kept reading. I might have a happy dance when I received this advanced ARC to read, and it did not stay unread for long. After a few dud reads, I picked it up, knowing that Patterson would not let me down.
One of my all time favourite authors, and he did not disappoint. Alex and John are working the case of a serial killer who kills entire families. They have a clever killer on the run, never leaving any clues. At the same time, Alex's wife, Bree has a top secret case in New York. The Alex Cross books are always full of action and adventure, and with short chapters, they are really hard to stop reading.
If I was in trouble, I would definitely want Alex Cross helping me. He is tough, takes no crap and highly dedicated. He loves his family more than anything, and they are a part of my world now too. How can you not love Nanna Mama and her cooking, or Ali and his keen detective skills.
These books are always a highlight in my reading year, and I will continue to read them as long as James Patterson writes them.
A massive thank you to Random House UK for making this Patterson fan very very happy.
Triple Cross is out October 27th.
One of my all time favourite authors, and he did not disappoint. Alex and John are working the case of a serial killer who kills entire families. They have a clever killer on the run, never leaving any clues. At the same time, Alex's wife, Bree has a top secret case in New York. The Alex Cross books are always full of action and adventure, and with short chapters, they are really hard to stop reading.
If I was in trouble, I would definitely want Alex Cross helping me. He is tough, takes no crap and highly dedicated. He loves his family more than anything, and they are a part of my world now too. How can you not love Nanna Mama and her cooking, or Ali and his keen detective skills.
These books are always a highlight in my reading year, and I will continue to read them as long as James Patterson writes them.
A massive thank you to Random House UK for making this Patterson fan very very happy.
Triple Cross is out October 27th.
dark
mysterious
sad
adventurous
challenging
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
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, investigation 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, investigation 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 series is just a comfort for me at this point - I will not like them lol
A killer is targeting families in the DC area. Dr Alex Cross and Detective John Samson are working with the FBI to track down the perpetrator. Thomas Tull is an author famous for writing books about serial killer cases which he helped solve. Both Cross and Samson are dubious about his approach especially after accusations are made against Tull by some law enforcement personnel involved in the previous cases.
While Cross is busy in DC his wife Bree Stone is asked to investigate a fashion industry high flyer however, she does not know who the client asking for the investigation is. When she travels to New York she discovers allegations of sex trafficking and prostitution. When several people involved in the conspiracy are killed Bree is off the case but can't help but keep digging to see if she can discover who wanted the investigation in the first place.
I received an ARC of this book from Netgalley - every word which should contain "ff" didn't which made for some interesting sentences at times but this did not distract from my enjoyment of the book. Well paced story with plenty of twists and turns.
Thanks to Netgalley, Random House UK and James Patterson for the ARC in return for an honest review.
While Cross is busy in DC his wife Bree Stone is asked to investigate a fashion industry high flyer however, she does not know who the client asking for the investigation is. When she travels to New York she discovers allegations of sex trafficking and prostitution. When several people involved in the conspiracy are killed Bree is off the case but can't help but keep digging to see if she can discover who wanted the investigation in the first place.
I received an ARC of this book from Netgalley - every word which should contain "ff" didn't which made for some interesting sentences at times but this did not distract from my enjoyment of the book. Well paced story with plenty of twists and turns.
Thanks to Netgalley, Random House UK and James Patterson for the ARC in return for an honest review.
mysterious
relaxing
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
The best Cross book in a while!
Like serious happy dance over here when I seen I got to receive the ARC of this incredible book!!!
What is there to say that has never been said before.. not much James Patterson is a true legend! This is the longest ever series I have read and book 30 Triple Cross did not fail my expectations.
You can totally read each book as a stand alone but honestly just read from book 1 you get such a better picture of each of the characters and their families. You literally just feel like one of Nana Mamas kids. Talking of Nana Mama... she's like 90 something... and I was kinda on edge in this book wondering if this was gonna be the one that ya know we said goodbye to her but no way she is still going strong!!!!
As always.. Mr Patterson kept me thoroughly entertained, knee deep in mystery and flipping the pages with his fabulous writing. He always manages to keep things fresh and new and like you're joining the family all over again.
I bloody loved it... now will sit and eagerly await 31 xo
A massive thank you to Netgalley, Random House UK and Mr Patterson himself for making my day with this ARC. [Yes I read it in a day... actually scrap that.. a few hours!!]
What is there to say that has never been said before.. not much James Patterson is a true legend! This is the longest ever series I have read and book 30 Triple Cross did not fail my expectations.
You can totally read each book as a stand alone but honestly just read from book 1 you get such a better picture of each of the characters and their families. You literally just feel like one of Nana Mamas kids. Talking of Nana Mama... she's like 90 something... and I was kinda on edge in this book wondering if this was gonna be the one that ya know we said goodbye to her but no way she is still going strong!!!!
As always.. Mr Patterson kept me thoroughly entertained, knee deep in mystery and flipping the pages with his fabulous writing. He always manages to keep things fresh and new and like you're joining the family all over again.
I bloody loved it... now will sit and eagerly await 31 xo
A massive thank you to Netgalley, Random House UK and Mr Patterson himself for making my day with this ARC. [Yes I read it in a day... actually scrap that.. a few hours!!]