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Read By: Peter Jay Fernandez, Michael Stuhlbarg Publisher: Little, Brown & Company Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 5.33 hours at 1.5x Speed 4.00 hours at 2.0x Speed Series: The Alex Cross Series Release Date: November 2007 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9781600240584

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

129

Longest Chapter Length:

07:49 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

01:20 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

03:46 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

431

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Publisher Description

Alex Cross faces two crazed killers in this chilling, suspenseful blockbuster from James Patterson, "the man who can't miss" (Time).



Just when Alex thought his life was calming down into a routine of patients and therapy sessions, he finds himself back in the game--this time to catch a criminal mastermind like no other.

A spate of elaborate murders in Washington, D.C. have the whole East Coast on edge. They are like nothing Alex Cross and his new girlfriend, Detective Brianna Stone, have ever seen. With each murder, the case becomes increasingly complex. There's only one thing Alex knows: the killer adores an audience.

As victims are made into gruesome spectacles citywide, inducing a media hysteria, it becomes clear to Alex that the man he's after is a genius of terror--and he's after fame. The killer has the whole city by its strings--and he'll stop at nothing to become the most terrifying star that Washington ,D.C. has ever seen.

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"Alex Cross and Sampson investigate the murders by "The Audience Killer" who stages his murders so they happen in front of an audience; on stage, on a bridge overpass of a freeway, off the balcony of a high rise. Kyle Craig escapes from prison. "

— Kris (4 out of 5 stars)

Quotes

  • “Double Cross is double excitement from the most popular crime sleuth in the business.”

    — Barnes & Noble, editorial review
  • “Double Cross is one of Patterson’s best works to date, full of action and excitement. One cannot read Double Cross without feeling as if there are even bigger things yet to come from Cross and his creator.”

    — Bookreporter.com
  • “Even newcomers will find themselves turning the pages to see how everything turns out.”

    — Publishers Weekly
  • “Peter J. Fernandez and Michael Stuhlbarg deftly manage the multiple characters in this thriller, carrying the listener through the various, and often confusing, layers, sliding over the plot holes and inconsistencies, and galloping to a breathtaking climax.”

    — AudioFile
  • “It was smart to hire two talented and very different readers for Patterson’s latest blockbuster...Fernandez catches Alex’s raspy wisdom with instant credibility...and Stuhlbarg is full of lighter charm as the narrator and one of the two serial killers who are trying to spoil Cross’ return to private practice. Stuhlbarg makes Alex’s former FBI colleague Kyle Craig...as charismatic as he is deadly.”

    — Publishers Weekly (audio review)

Awards

  • A #1 New York Times bestseller
  • A #1 USA Today bestseller

Double Cross Listener Reviews

Overall Performance: 3.53488372093023 out of 53.53488372093023 out of 53.53488372093023 out of 53.53488372093023 out of 53.53488372093023 out of 5 (3.53)
5 Stars: 10
4 Stars: 13
3 Stars: 11
2 Stars: 8
1 Stars: 1
Narration: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 (5.00)
5 Stars: 2
4 Stars: 0
3 Stars: 0
2 Stars: 0
1 Stars: 0
Story: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 (5.00)
5 Stars: 2
4 Stars: 0
3 Stars: 0
2 Stars: 0
1 Stars: 0
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  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Story Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    — Gerald Eskilsen, 12/18/2021
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Story Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    — Elizabeth Goolsby, 11/26/2017
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " The book started off well and it seemed like it was going to be a good murder mystery solver but it turned out to be run of the mill kind. Don't think will read any more Patterson. "

    — Amrita, 2/15/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Very good and a quick read. "

    — Raegan, 1/30/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Eh..it was pretty good, but it left a lot of unanswered questions and finished rather abruptly. "

    — Susan, 1/27/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Patterson does another good one. He's getting darker and darker in his books, but this one went back to his original style. "

    — Nancy, 1/25/2014
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " This book is quite suspenseful and I read it very quickly...though I think that was because I just wanted to be done with it. Lots of murder and quite descriptive...not one to read when it's dark outside or before going to bed. I won't be looking for any more of this author's books! It was a bit too much for me. "

    — Teldal, 1/25/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I've said it before. Patterson keeps you on your toes and turning pages. Thanks for another great read James! "

    — Brandon, 1/20/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I had to get into it, started another book and finished picked up again. It is OK, for me anyway. "

    — Melony, 1/19/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Another good one from James Patterson! "

    — Mariella, 1/5/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Love Alex Cross character and Patterson didn't let me down. "

    — Marijo, 1/4/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Yet another mindblowing story about Detective Cross. Really really liked it. A little bit gorey, but overall okay. "

    — Galihmelon, 1/1/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Love the Alex Cross series. My bad for not reading them in order! "

    — Conni, 12/19/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " another Alex Cross mystery. Kyle Craig is on the loose and Alex isn't sure who he's chasing. good thriller. "

    — Lbd, 12/18/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Love the Alex Cross character! "

    — Martha, 12/3/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " I found this book pretty boring and predictable, with the usual twists and turns. I've read a few Alex Cross novels in the past which were entertaining enough but this one just didn't do it for me. "

    — Sarah, 11/22/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Easy read.... "

    — Sonia, 11/20/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Great book! James Patterson is a great fiction writer. He keeps you on the edge of your seat! "

    — Liz, 10/22/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " "I was much more into this one than it's predecessor, Cross. Kyle Craig is a great villain" "

    — Dean, 8/12/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Back to the good stuff! Great plot with lots of twists and turns that keep the reader entertained and waiting for more! I'm glad Patterson went back to the Kyle Craig story. Much better than some of the other recent Alex Cross novels. "

    — Emily, 8/4/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " The Alex Cross novels are getting monotonous. It's the same thing over and over only the names change. "

    — Aimee, 11/22/2012
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " One of the least pleasing of the Cross series. I just didn't find it remotely plausible, made the story less interesting for me. Still OK, typical Patterson writing, but not my favourite in any way. "

    — Jesse, 10/3/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Alex Cross #13 "

    — Ellen, 9/28/2012
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " I'm bouncing between the feeling of it was an o.k. story to yeah I liked it. Maybe it was just I was expecting to much after reading the description which sounded like a very good story plot. "

    — Jeffrey, 12/29/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Actually listening to this on audio book, in the car. I had to do a lot of driving this week and this book is certainly making the time fly by. It's not a book I would normally read but it's entertaining anyway! "

    — Marisa, 11/27/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I guess I am on a James Patterson kick. This latest installment of Alex Cross has a killer who likes an audience. This is another fast reading story that concluded with not all the questions answered. so now I am on the hunt for Cross Country. I did enjoy reading this. "

    — Tisha, 11/12/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Kyle Craig is back looking to taunt his long time nemesis. The D.C. Audience Killer is new and added to make a sort-of crime drama love triangle between Craig, Cross and himself. **** "

    — Steve, 10/29/2011
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Good summer/beach read. Fast moving, but pretty thin. "

    — melody, 9/18/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " A quick and easy read in true James Patterson fashion. "

    — Sofia, 8/10/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Good book! Quick page-turner. Patterson's stories are very descriptive. "

    — Missy, 7/29/2011
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " ugghh!!! Detail was great of the killers and their deeds. All of a sudden it ended abruptly, like he had an appointment that he was late for. Seems like he's getting lazy. "

    — Crystal, 6/13/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " A great quick read with his usual unsuspected ending. "

    — Pam, 5/9/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Back to the good stuff! Great plot with lots of twists and turns that keep the reader entertained and waiting for more! I'm glad Patterson went back to the Kyle Craig story. Much better than some of the other recent Alex Cross novels. "

    — Emily, 5/7/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Had much the same feel as any Alex Cross oriented novel. Which is both good, and bad. On the one hand, it's awesome that Patterson could keep up such a level of similarity. On the other hand, the Cross novels are so similar I have problems remembering which ones what happened in. "

    — Elizabeth, 5/5/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " After Alex Cross retires from the D.C. police force to continue his practice, he is forced back into the hunt by a brutal killer, and his old nemesis Kyle Craig is back in the picture. A very fast, good read. "

    — Carmen, 4/26/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Easy peasy read but I was really not terribly satisfied as many Cross mystery/thriller books end but don't seem to end (and no cliffhanger either). The beginning of the following Cross book seemed to be at odds with the end of Double Cross. "

    — M.C., 4/6/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Good to the end... Then is fell down for me. Good read until the super-hero finale. "

    — Dave, 4/5/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Not as good as some of the older Alex Cross books. "

    — Sherwin, 3/28/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Yet another mindblowing story about Detective Cross. Really really liked it. A little bit gorey, but overall okay. "

    — Galihmelon, 3/16/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " listened to this while driving for work and brought the rest of the CDs into the hotel to finished listening "

    — Bernice, 3/14/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Very fast-paced. Loved the suspense. "

    — D.L., 3/8/2011
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " The Alex Cross novels are getting monotonous. It's the same thing over and over only the names change. "

    — Aimee, 3/2/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Easy read....great if you just want a murder/mystery/thriller to read and take your mind off more serious things. "

    — Kristi, 2/24/2011

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.

Michael Stuhlbarg attended the Juilliard School in New York and has performed in many theater productions, including The Pillowman in 2005 and Hamlet in Central Park in 2008. He is also a successful film actor, appearing in major releases such as A Serious Man, Men in Black III, Hitchcock, and Lincoln, as well as the HBO drama series Boardwalk Empire.