Cross Country - James Patterson

James Patterson has made a name for himself when it comes to the Alex Cross series and this is the 14th in the series. With so many books centering around one character, it was hard to see where Patterson could continue the character to. With this book, he's taken it to a whole new level and i'm still not a hundred percent sure that it worked for Cross. Background ~~~~~~~~ Alex Cross books can be read without reading the previous novels but as always, it's always better to have read them so you can follow any little mention of them that there may be. So to start with, a little background on Alex Cross and the series of books that surround ...  Read the complete review

As usual I'm reading books in the wrong order, I've jumped from Double Cross straight to Cross Country without reading the two or three books in between, but I don't think this has spoilt my enjoyment of this book. ==Synopsis== Alex is called on to help the investigation of the deaths of an entire family, when he gets there he realises one of them is Eleanor Cox his ex girlfriend. Witnesses have mentioned that the perpetrators, although masked seemed to be very young, they could even children. Soon there is another mass killing and once again Alex, Bree and John are called in to investigate, yet again it seems that children are ...  Read the complete review

Recent Alex Cross novels have been something of a disappointment and rather bland and generic. They've involved a killer with a silly nickname committing lots of murders, entering into a personal battle of wits with Cross who slowly deduces who the killer is and stops him. This blueprint-based approach to the thriller genre has resulted in mildly entertaining, but ultimately empty books. James Patterson obviously feels the same, as Cross Country takes Alex Cross outside his comfort zone. He's still on the trail of a ruthless, nicknamed killer (this time "The Tiger"), but has to leave his native America and travel, alone and unauthorised, to Nigeria ...  Read the complete review

Cross Country is the latest of James Patterson's novels to feature the former FBI agent turned criminal psychologist Alex Cross who has helped make James Patterson a household name. Of late, the crime thriller author has been turning out the books thick and fast, and with a few more to come out within the next few months, one may worry about the increased pace of the releases having an adverse effect on the quality. However, this latest Alex Cross book doesn't disappoint. Fans of the Alex Cross books will be satisfied with the result, as Cross encounters a new breed of killer, one who would happily order the slaughter of a family and then continue killing in ...  Read the complete review

James Patterson, Cross Country. Is the latest book in his line of many lately. With books I don't like going into detail to much as it can spoil it, especially this mans books as they follow a plot and the odd old character would turn up again. Its a very enjoyable read, and as the title states, Alex Cross ends up going Cross Country in an attempt to get his killer. This time Alex ends up in Africa, and not the nicest of places. He meets with many a punch on his way and even gets arrested himself. He met a priest on his travels who seems to turn up every now and then when he needs help, BUT the FBI won't help ...  Read the complete review