It is fast moving and suspenseful and takes the occasional surprise twist. Alex cross series in order james patterson fictiondb. James patterson author james patterson has had more new york times bestsellers than any other writer, ever, according to guinness world records. The series focuses on metropolitan police department detective and father alex cross as he faces threats to his family and the city of washington, d. Four years prior to the beginning of the story, kyle craig is sent to prison for his crimes in roses are red and. This is a complete list of every book james patterson has written in order, and separated by series or character. Alex cross has a new girlfriend, brianna stone, who is also a detective in the police force. Hes been writing away ever since with about 100 books to his name. He is very popular for his alex cross series, which stars the fictional protagonist alex cross, a psychologist and a former fbi. Double cross alex cross faces his most diabolical villain a serial killer with a hunger for celebrity just when alex crosss life is calming down, hes drawn back into the game to confront the audience killer a terrifying genius who stages his killings as public spectacles in washington, dc and broadcasts them live on the net.
The story actually starts from the pointofview of michael sean sullivan, also known as the butcher. James patterson has created more enduring fictional characters than any other novelist writing today with his alex cross, michael bennett, womens murder club, private, nypd red, daniel x, maximum ride, and middle school series. He is the author of some of the most popular series of the past decade the alex cross, womens murder club and detective michael bennett novels and he has written many other number one bestsellers including romance novels and standalone thrillers. Just when alex thought his life was calming down into a routine of.
Double cross is the thirteenth novel in the alex cross series by james patterson. Alex cross series in 1993, james patterson released his 8th book along came a spider which introduced the world to detective alex cross. A string of elaborate murders in washington, dc, have the whole east coast on edge. The main reason i didnt enjoy this one as much as past alex cross novels was because the focus seemed to be less on the murders than alex cross s booty calls. Double cross is the th novel in the alex cross series featuring detective alex cross by james patterson. Buy double cross alex cross by patterson, james from amazons fiction books store. Sep 24, 2009 because while double cross had the traits that i mentioned above, the story was not quite as well put together as what i was used to from patterson. In typical james patterson style the chapters are short, intense and so. Nov, 2007 double cross is the th in the alex cross series and in my opinion the best yet. James patterson mostly writes suspensethrillers, nonfiction, and romance novels. James patterson is one of the bestknown and biggestselling writers of all time. Double cross alex cross, book by james patterson book cover, description, publication history. Alex cross rejoins the washington dc police force in pursuit of a serial killer who wants to be a megacelebrity.
C supporting characters include two of crosss children, damon, and janelle, as well as his grandmother nana. This novel gives the reader double excitement with not one but two maniacs after alex cross. With each murder, the case becomes increasingly complex. Even if you are not an alex cross fan, you will enjoy this thriller by james patterson. Double cross alex cross book kindle edition by patterson, james. Double cross by james patterson hachette book group. The sequel would become kiss the girls, a second novel that was released in 1994. It stars alex cross, an extremely intelligent africanamerican forensic psychologist and detective. Download or stream double cross by james patterson. Written by the wellknown mystery author james patterson, the alex cross books are among the most popular mystery series written to date, many of which have been made into acclaimed movies, including kiss the girls with morgan freeman playing alex cross and ashley judd. Alex cross faces the most cunning, psychotic killer of his career in the blockbuster james patterson novel that inspired a major motion picture. Double cross is one of pattersons best works to date, full of action and excitement. Nov 14, 2007 prologue at the time of his formal sentencing in alexandria, virginia, for eleven known murders, the former fbi agent and pattern killer kyle craig, known as the mastermind, was lectured and.
James patterson double cross double cross by james patterson is the th of the books featuring alex cross. Just when alex thought his life was calming down into a routine of patients and therapy sessions, he finds himself back in the gamethis time to catch a criminal mastermind like no other. James pattersons alex cross series hachette book group. Double cross novel by james patterson used platinum gates. James patterson is the creator and the author of the alex cross series. Prologue at the time of his formal sentencing in alexandria, virginia, for eleven known murders, the former fbi agent and pattern killer kyle craig, known as the mastermind, was lectured and. Patterson holds a guinness world record for the most bestselling fiction titles by a single author, which is a total of 76 titles. On december 2, 2007 double cross became the number 1 best seller in the new york times. In typical james patterson style the chapters are short, intense and so easy to follow it makes you just want to keep on reading.
Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. Since his first novel won the edgar award in 1977 james pattersons books have sold more than 240 million copies. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream it right to your computer, smartphone or tablet. Life for a patterson fans doesnt get much better than this. Since winning the edgar award for best first novel with the thomas berryman number, his books have sold in excess of 300 million copies worldwide and he has been the most borrowed author in uk libraries for the past eight years in a row. List of james patterson books in chronological order penlighten. James patterson alex cross books in order mystery sequels. James patterson has been going ever since 1976 with the thomas berryman number. Nov, 2007 download or stream double cross by james patterson. The latest installment in the alex cross series by james patterson opens up in nineteen ninetythree when he was just thirty one years old. Alex cross is a crime, mystery, and thriller novel series written by james patterson. They are like nothing alex cross and his new girlfriend, detective brianna stone, have ever seen. Patterson has written 21 novels in the popular alex cross series. Cross is a homicide investigator in the washington, d.
Alex returns to working a high profile serial killer case whilst trying to juggle it with his desk. Bestseller pattersons th alex cross thriller after 2006s cross pits the legendary profiler, now retired from law enforcement and working as. Stephanie rollins for 5 stars james patterson writes with such concise excitement. Police department when an unknown shooter gunned down his wife in front of him. Double cross by james patterson 2008, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. The dcak murders were typical james patterson and were interesting and graphic. Double cross is the th in the alex cross series and in my opinion the best yet. Download double cross audiobook by james patterson. His first novel published in the series was 1993s along came a spider.
Double cross audiobook by james patterson, read by peter. Double cross alex cross wiki fandom powered by wikia. Double cross was a little more engrossing that his last cross novel. Oct 01, 2008 double cross is a strong, addictive page turner.