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The pinnacle of all Alex Cross thrillers is now available as a value-priced audiobook!
Alex Cross was a rising star in the Washington, DC, Police Department when an unknown shooter gunned down his wife, Maria, in front of him. The killer was never found, and the case turned cold, filed among the unsolved drive-bys in D.C.'s rough neighborhoods.
Years later, still haunted by his wife's death, Cross is making a bold move in his life. Now a free agent from the police and the FBI, he's set up practice as a psychologist once again. His life with Nana Mama, Damon, Jannie, and little Alex is finally getting in order. He even has a chance at a new love.
Then Cross's former partner, John Sampson, calls in a favor. He is tracking a serial rapist in Georgetown, one whose brutal modus operandi recalls a case Sampson and Cross worked together years earlier. When the case reveals a connection to Maria's death, Cross latches on for the most urgent and terrifying ride of his life.
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"Good book. 3rd instalment of the Alex Cross series. Plenty of twists and turns along the way, probably too many twists for my liking but didnt spoil my enjoyment. Now onto Cat & Mouse...... "
— Dignan107 (4 out of 5 stars)
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“Forensic psychologist Alex Cross’ storied career…has brought him into contact with all kinds of seriously disturbed killers, but his twelfth outing from bestseller Patterson may be the ultimate in lunatic deadliness…Cross’ competence and vulnerability make a stark contrast with Sullivan’s sadistic mutilations and psychological manipulations of his victims. Fans know that Cross will survive, but at what cost?”
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“Even as the story whips by with incredible speed, Patterson manages to pack it full of suspense, emotion, and a resolution that, while perfectly satisfying, carries the author’s trademark teaser hinting at the ‘more’ that surely will come.”
— Booklist -
“Dual narration heightens the conflict between Alex Cross, former FBI agent, and Michael Sullivan, ‘the Butcher of Sligo.’ Peter Jay Fernandez, the voice of Cross in almost all of Patterson’s audios, shows understanding of Alex’s humor and foibles, as well as his vulnerability in revisiting the painful death of his first wife and his inability to leave behind his life as a criminal tracker. Jay O. Sanders’ cold, ruthless tones portray Sullivan’s psychopathic zeal for threatening, killing, and torturing…The appeal of this book comes from the fascinating parallels between these two characters.”
— AudioFile
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A #1 New York Times bestseller
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A #1 USA Today bestseller
Cross Listener Reviews
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" Ok, a bit far fetched for a mystery novel, more like a Clancy novel with the president ties and all but a good read. Better than the last. Worth reading if you enjoy Patterson. "
— Jonathan, 5/9/2011 -
" The suspence in this book nearly killed me. "
— Temple, 5/8/2011 -
" Great read. I go through these Alex Cross novels so quickly! Great plot. "
— Emily, 5/7/2011 -
" Only one star for the abridged audiobook version. The Jack and Jill premise was cute but in this abridgment neither detective Alex Cross nor the villains were either compelling or memorable. "
— Rebecca, 3/27/2011 -
" This book made me realise that I really don't want to read books to see inside the mind of psychopaths. "
— Duckling, 3/18/2011 -
" Not as good as the previous ones, but that won't stop me from continuing the series! "
— Tiffanie, 2/11/2011 -
" What can I say? It's James Patterson! "
— Laurie, 2/9/2011 -
" I thought I would try a James Patterson book and I picked it up at the Meridian Library for $2.00. It is just not my cup of tea! I just don't like violence - in movies or in books! "
— Sharon, 2/4/2011
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
Peter Jay Fernandez is an accomplished audiobook narrator who has won three AudioFile Earphones Awards and an Audie Award in 2009. He has also appeared on television, film, and stage. His appearances include roles in Law & Order, Law & Order: Criminal Intent, and the musical Thunder Knocking on the Door.
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.