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THE BEST ALEX CROSS YET?
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'It's been a while since I last read a James Patterson Alex Cross novel and I had forgotten what a good series this is.
A series of assassinations leaves the country in turmoil, and Alex Cross faces his biggest challenge yet in the latest instalment to the bestselling series by James Patterson.
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A string of assassinations leaves the country in turmoil, and Alex Cross faces his biggest challenge yet in the twenty-sixth instalment in the globally bestselling series.
Target: Head of State
Alex Cross and his family join men and women from across the nation lining the streets of Washington, DC to mourn the unexpected death of the president.
Target: United States Cabinet
With the country still in shock, the assassination of a prominent senator strikes another devastating blow to the heart of the nation's capital.
Target: Alex Cross
Cross is called on to lead the FBI investigation to find America’s most wanted criminal. But what follows will plunge the country into chaos, and draw Cross into the most important case of his life.
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The fourth novel in the Alex Cross series. First came the stunning bestseller, Along Came a Spider, which introduced its memorable hero, detective and psychiatrist Alex Cross. Then the explosive novels Kiss the Girls and Jack and Jill proved that no one can write a more compelling thriller than James Patterson, the master of the non-stop nightmare. Now he brings...Paperback$2199Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips today -
Roses are Red
A series of meticulously planned bank robberies ends in murder, and detective Alex Cross must pit his wits against the bizarre and sadistic mastermind behind the crimes. Although torn between dedication to his job and commitment to his family, Cross cannot ignore the case, despite the risks he knows will come with hunting down a killer—and the heartbreaking cost. James...Paperback$2000Elsewhere:$2199Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips today -
Alex Cross Must Die
In the thirty-first instalment in James Patterson's globally bestselling Alex Cross series, Cross must investigate two different killers at the same time. The thirty-first instalment in James Patterson's globally bestselling series. When an American Airlines plane explodes in the sky, detectives Alex Cross and John Sampson are first on the scene. They don't hear the gunfire. At first. It soon...Paperback$2300Elsewhere:$2600Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Violets are Blue
The Mastermind is back and he's hot on Detective Alex Cross's trail. His cold, taunting threats leave Alex angry and deeply concerned for his family’s safety while he is away from home. Two joggers have been found dead in San Francisco—bitten and hung by their feet to drain the blood. Further murders in California, and then on the East Coast...Paperback$2000Elsewhere:$2199Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
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In Pop Goes the Weasel, James Patterson has created a formidable villain every reader will see in the shadows when the lights are out, a tender love story, and a plot powered by relentless suspense and psychological thrills kicked up to an all-time high. "It’s all just a game, darling. I play with three other men. Their names are FAMINE,...Paperback$2000Elsewhere:$2199Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips today -
London Bridges
Alex Cross, FBI agent, is back in his most explosive adventure yet. And so is the Wolf. And so is the Weasel. Alex Cross is on vacation when he gets the call. A town in Nevada has been annihilated and the Russian super-criminal known as the Wolf is claiming responsibility. Major cities around the globe are threatened with total destruction,...Paperback$1900Elsewhere:$2199Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips today -
Hope to Die
The final part of the thrilling duology in the bestselling Alex Cross series, preceded by Cross My Heart. Detective Alex Cross has lost everything and everyone he's ever cared about. His enemy, Thierry Mulch, is holding his family hostage. Driven by feelings of hatred and revenge, Mulch is threatening to kill them all, and break Cross forever. But Alex Cross...Paperback$2400Elsewhere:$2600Unit price /UnavailableBackorderShips mid August -
The Big Bad Wolf
The Big Bad Wolf by James Patterson introduces Alex Cross in his first case since joining the FBI, leaving his new colleagues perplexed. Throughout the country, men and women are being kidnapped in broad daylight, only to disappear completely. Alex soon realises these people are not being taken for ransom; they are being bought and sold. The sinister mastermind behind...Paperback$2000Elsewhere:$2199Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks
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Target: Alex Cross has received praise for its fast pace and intricate plotting, consistent with the high standards set by the prolific James Patterson. Reviewers highlight Patterson's exceptional storytelling talent and ability to create suspense and detail, making the book another successful addition to the Alex Cross series. The character of Alex Cross continues to be celebrated as one of the greatest fictional detectives, testament to Patterson's status as a top tier thriller writer.
Book Details
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ISBN: 9781784753658
Publisher: Cornerstone
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 11 July 2019
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Arrow Books Ltd
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 28.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 309g
Pages: 448
About the Author
JAMES PATTERSON is one of the best-known and biggest-selling writers of all time. Among his creations are some of the world's most popular series including Alex Cross, the Women's Murder Club, Michael Bennett and the Private novels. He has written many other number one bestsellers including collaborations with President Bill Clinton and Dolly Parton, stand-alone thrillers and non-fiction. James has donated millions in grants to independent bookshops and has been the most borrowed adult author in UK libraries for the past fourteen years in a row. He lives in Florida with his family.
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