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Wedding bells ring, and a murderer returns
Detective Alex Cross and Bree’s wedding plans are put on hold when Alex is called to the scene of the perfectly executed assassination of two of Washington, DC’s most corrupt: a dirty congressman and an underhanded lobbyist. Next, the elusive gunman begins picking off other crooked politicians, sparking a blaze of theories—is the marksman a hero or a vigilante?
The case explodes, and the FBI assigns agent Max Siegel to the investigation. As Alex and Siegel battle over jurisdiction, the murders continue. It becomes clear that they are the work of a professional who has detailed knowledge of his victims’ movements—information that only a Washington insider could possess.
As Alex contends with the sniper, Siegel, and the wedding, he receives a call from his deadliest adversary, Kyle Craig. The Mastermind is in DC and will not relent until he has eliminated Cross and his family for good. With a supercharged blend of action, deception, and suspense, Cross Fire is James Patterson’s most visceral and exciting Alex Cross novel ever.
*Published by Hachette Audio. This book is repackaged and distributed by Blackstone Audio. Blackstone Audio is not affiliated with the original publisher.
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"Loved the story! I don't really believe that Kyle Craig is finally gone for good. Let's wait and see. For once, after this chilling adventure, Alex Cross has found his soulmate and lives happily ever after....NO, the next villain is waiting."
— Manjak (5 out of 5 stars)
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“Patterson boils a scene down to the single, telling detail, the element that defines a character or moves the plot along. It’s what fires off the movie projector in the reader’s mind.”
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“Perfectly calibrated two-track suspense.”
— Barnes & Noble editorial review -
“The prolific Patterson and two fine narrators score a bull’s-eye with this seventeenth Alex Cross adventure...The production is first-rate, and the musical background is perfectly placed for emphasis. Praise is due to Jay O. Sanders for his clear, crisp narration and to Andre Braugher for his accents and believable characterizations. Best of all, Patterson’s ending suggests possible new beginnings—maybe even a crossover with another of his favorite characters.”
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“Patterson never, and I mean never, disappoints.”
— USA Today -
“James Patterson knows how to sell thrills and suspense in clean, unwavering prose.”
— People -
“The stakes are higher than ever before…More than a crime thriller, it’s an absorbing family drama.”
— nightsandweekends.com
Awards
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A#1 New York Times bestseller
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AUSA Today bestseller
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A#1 Barnes & Noble bestseller
Cross Fire Listener Reviews
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" Kyle is back and Cross is in love. "
— Mary, 2/8/2014 -
" It was a good book. I love the Alex cross series "
— Nuridiana, 2/3/2014 -
" I love Alex Cross, but the patterns are starting to get a BIT old. Worth a read. "
— Mrs., 1/29/2014 -
" As always- Loved this book, even though they are a bit predictable, but I just can't help reading them in one sitting. "
— Tracy, 1/25/2014 -
" Standard easy read by Patteson, but does keep you involved and turning the pages. "
— Spieges, 1/11/2014 -
" Finally we get back to Kyle Craig. I did take a star off for the "only in a soap opera" way that Kyle snuck back into Alex's life. "
— Rachel, 1/4/2014 -
" Kyle CRaig is back with Max Segal's face. "
— Momm, 12/30/2013 -
" As usual, James Patterson left me guessing till the end. Had no idea when or if Alex Cross was going to make it out alive, or if his family would survive. Again a great piece of crime mystery! "
— Lisa, 12/18/2013 -
" Fairly routine thriller but kept my interest to the last page whilst waiting for a plane back to the UK from Phoenix. "
— Gerald, 12/7/2013 -
" One of the best Patterson books in a long time. Written solely by Patterson it is more like earlier works. Good suspense and a fast read. "
— Lisa, 11/10/2013 -
" Wasn't as bad as I was afraid, Alex Cross deserves a break from all the diabolical killers he tracks. Surely Kyle Craig will not reappear as someone else in a book down the road? "
— Connie, 11/10/2013 -
" Easy read, too easy. Wouldn't have chosen this if it weren't my book club's pick. "
— Ericka, 10/21/2013 -
" Why do I keep on reading this series? The plots get more inane, the writing gets more pedantic, and I can see the outcome from a mile away. I could barely stand to finish this. "
— Caroline, 9/21/2013 -
" sigh I increasingly root for the bad guys to no avail but I will keep reading anyway...for some reason...sigh "
— Bob, 9/1/2013 -
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Gerald Eskilsen, 8/19/2013
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" Quick read. Love the main character in this book! "
— Angella, 7/1/2012 -
" Kyle Craig is back!!! And... Alex Cross is bound to get him this time!! This was a great book. I was able to master it in an afternoon! Alex Cross is the best. "
— Margo, 5/29/2012 -
" Can't wait to see what happens...I love the Alex Cross Series! Okay, so wasn't as impressed with this as the others. Kind of bored me. "
— cristina, 4/28/2012 -
" Yep, it'd Alex Cross. Somehow the formula never gets old. "
— Bob, 2/18/2012 -
" The book was fun, several different homicide cases to follow. I liked that Kyle came back, but I was disappointed in the end. It couldve ended alot more interesting. I wish Bree wouldve been shot or kidnapped. "
— Melissa, 8/27/2011 -
" Another great addation to the Alex Cross series and I liked the way this one ended. It wasn't with a cliff hanger that left you needing to read the next but more of a slight hint that something might be coming for Alex and his family. "
— Irene, 8/19/2011 -
" Always a good read when Alex Cross is in the story. "
— Barbara, 7/20/2011 -
" Alex Cross is a believable hero. Good villans too. "
— Alex, 7/11/2011 -
" Meh...it's an illness.. I need to stop reading James Patterson books but I can't stop... "
— Penny, 6/23/2011 -
" Another airplane novel - interesting enough, no redeaming value! "
— Jane, 5/21/2011 -
" I love these books because you can read them within 24 hours, they are highly forgettable so it's kind of hard to remember the past plots. "
— Lisa, 5/19/2011 -
" I like Patterson's books ....they usually keep me interested throughout the book. This is no exception. "
— Renie, 5/10/2011 -
" I like the book fast reading. Just wish there wasn't so many Fbombs. "
— Katrin, 5/4/2011 -
" Another good fast paced book by James Patterson featuring Alex Cross. "
— kathi, 5/4/2011 -
" james patterson is always solid. quick, entertaining read. "
— Chandra, 5/2/2011 -
" Why do I keep on reading this series? The plots get more inane, the writing gets more pedantic, and I can see the outcome from a mile away. I could barely stand to finish this. "
— Caroline, 5/1/2011 -
" Finally got caught up on the Alex Cross series. I really like most of James Patterson's work but Alex Cross is definitely my favorite. Can't wait for #18 to come out at the end of the year. "
— Suellen, 4/29/2011 -
" James Patterson's books are always a roller coaster and this was no exception. Good read. "
— Elizabeth, 4/29/2011 -
" Fairly good book, though a little predictable. "
— Jaime, 4/21/2011
About James Patterson
James Patterson is the most popular storyteller of our time. He is the creator of unforgettable characters and series, including Alex Cross, the Women’s Murder Club, Jane Effing Smith, and Maximum Ride, and of breathtaking true stories about the Kennedys, John Lennon, and Princess Diana, as well as our military heroes, police officers, and ER nurses. He has coauthored #1 bestselling novels with Bill Clinton and Dolly Parton, told the story of his own life in James Patterson by James Patterson, and received an Edgar Award, nine Emmy Awards, the Literarian Award from the National Book Foundation, and the National Humanities Medal.
About the Narrators
Andre Braugher (1962–2023) was an Emmy Award and Obie Award–winning actor. His film and television credits included Salt, Passengers, Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer, and Men of a Certain Age. He was born and raised in Chicago, earned a BA degree from Stanford University and an MFA from Juilliard.
Jay O. Sanders began his acting career off-Broadway in Shakespearean roles then went on to appear in numerous films and television series, including Revolutionary Road, The Day after Tomorrow, and Kiss the Girls, based on the novel by James Patterson. He has narrated more than fifty audio books over the years, including the bestselling My Losing Season by Pat Conroy and Dean Koontz’s Dragon Tears and Mr. Murder. He also won six AudioFile Earphones Awards.