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Roses are Red

By James Patterson
Series: Alex Cross
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Roses are Red is a gripping crime thriller by James Patterson that follows Detective Alex Cross as he faces a cunning and ruthless criminal mastermind. The narrative delves into a series of complex bank robberies, each more dangerous and intricate than the last. Cross must race against time to unravel the mysterious mind games set by the villain, leading to a tense and thrilling pursuit.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy gripping crime thrillers with intricate plot twists and a relentless pace. Delving deep into the world of a seasoned detective, it offers a captivating blend of suspense and mystery that keeps you guessing until the very end. Fans of intense and clever narratives will likely find this a thrilling read.

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Roses are Red

The thrilling sixth novel in the bestselling Alex Cross detective series

James Patterson's Alex Cross series is the bestselling detective series of all time

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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 Patterson's bestseller takes us from deep inside the crazy world of a psychopath's masquerade right to the heart of fiction's most brilliant detective. Alex Cross is back in an explosive tale where mind games lead to violence and the slightest mistake will be punished with death.

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Roses are Red by James Patterson is praised for its captivating portrayal of Alex Cross as both larger-than-life and vulnerably human, with the character evolving in each instalment of the series. The book masterfully taps into deep-seated fears, showcasing Patterson's boundless imagination.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780755349340

Publisher: Headline Publishing Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 November 2009

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Headline Book Publishing

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 34.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 313g

Pages: 448

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2025 Best Sellers Crime & Thriller Featured Fiction General Fiction In-Stock Fiction Books James Patterson New Release Fiction Series: Alex Cross

About the Author

James Patterson is one of the best-known and biggest-selling writers of all time. 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. 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 romance novels and stand-alone thrillers. He lives in Florida with his wife and son.

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 specifically for young readers. James is a founding partner of Booktrust's Children's Reading Fund in the UK.

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