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Kill Alex Cross

(Alex Cross 18)
Series: Alex Cross
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Kill Alex Cross by James Patterson is a gripping crime thriller where detective Alex Cross faces two major challenges. The President's children have been kidnapped, and extremist threats create panic in Washington, D.C. Cross is desperate to solve the kidnapping while navigating political and security complexities, making it a high-stakes race against time.
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Kill Alex Cross

Detective Alex Cross faces a ticking clock.

First on the scene to a crime that rocks the world, Alex Cross grapples with an impossible crime - and with political pressure, finding himself shunted to the sidelines.

But a terrible week gets worse as a deadly contaminant in the Washington D.C.

The President's children have been kidnapped. The water supply for Washington DC has been poisoned. Alex Cross is on both cases.

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The President's children have been kidnapped. The water supply for Washington DC has been poisoned. Alex Cross is on both cases.

Kill Alex Cross is the eighteenth novel in the bestselling Alex Cross series.

'No one gets this big without amazing natural storytelling talent - which is what Jim has, in spades. The Alex Cross series proves it.' LEE CHILD, international bestselling author of the Jack Reacher series

The President's children have been kidnapped. Detective Alex Cross faces a ticking clock.

Detective Alex Cross grapples with an impossible crime and mounting political pressure. But this is only the beginning as a deadly contaminant in the Washington DC water supply cripples the city.

Alex soon realises that the stakes are much higher - America is under attack.

Tasked by the desperate First Lady with finding her children, Alex races against the clock and must make a decision that goes against everything he believes in if he's to save them.

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Kill Alex Cross is praised for combining thrilling, fast-paced action with deeper themes of family and humanity. Critics highlight Patterson's skilful character development and engaging storytelling, with the novel maintaining suspense throughout. The series is touted as a benchmark in the thriller genre, showcasing Patterson's natural storytelling ability.

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ISBN: 9780099550044

Publisher: Cornerstone

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 24 May 2012

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Arrow Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 31.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 355g

Pages: 512

About the Author

JAMES PATTERSON is one of the best-known and biggest-selling writers of all time. His books have sold in excess of 400 million copies worldwide. He is the author of some of the most popular series of the past two decades - the Alex Cross, Women's Murder Club, Detective Michael Bennett and Private novels - and he has written many other number one bestsellers including stand-alone thrillers and non-fiction. James is passionate about encouraging children to read. Inspired by his own son who was a reluctant reader, he also writes a range of books for young readers including the Middle School, Dog Diaries, Treasure Hunters and Max Einstein series. James has donated millions in grants to independent bookshops and has been the most borrowed author in UK libraries for the past thirteen years in a row. He lives in Florida with his family.

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