Kill Alex Cross (Abridged) Audiobook, by James Patterson Play Audiobook Sample

Kill Alex Cross (Abridged) Audiobook

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Read By: Andre Braugher, Zach Grenier Publisher: Little, Brown & Company Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 3.67 hours at 1.5x Speed 2.75 hours at 2.0x Speed Series: The Alex Cross Series Release Date: November 2011 Format: Abridged Audiobook ISBN: 9781611139686

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

80

Longest Chapter Length:

07:45 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

01:21 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

04:03 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

431

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Publisher Description

The President's son and daughter are abducted, and Detective Alex Cross is one of the first on the scene. But someone very high-up is using the FBI, Secret Service, and CIA to keep him off the case and in the dark.

A deadly contagion in the water supply cripples half of the capital, and Alex discovers that someone may be about to unleash the most devastating attack the United States has ever experienced.

As his window for solving both crimes narrows, Alex makes a desperate decision that goes against everything he believes--one that may alter the fate of the entire country. KILL ALEX CROSS is faster, more exciting, and more tightly wound than any Alex Cross thriller James Patterson has ever written!

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"Thrilling novel. Two disticktly different events going on with Alex Cross trying to handle both. Are they connected or is it just coincidence they occurred at the same time? This one is most definitely a page turner. Loved it."

— Susan (5 out of 5 stars)

Quotes

  • “Patterson’s Kill Alex Cross is thriller with family at its heart…It’s Patterson at the top of his game…Underneath the fast-and-furious action, Patterson is exploring what it means to be a father, a man, and, ultimately, a human being in an increasingly complex and dangerous world.”

    — Washington Post
  • “Andre Braugher and Zack Grenier are a perfect team in this new Alex Cross thriller, perhaps one of the best…Braugher’s straightforward portrayals of Cross and his cronies are outstanding, and Grenier’s accents and characterizations of the villains are chilling. A kidnapper’s insane laugh reaches right into your gut. Sound effects—music, gunshots, car chases—all contribute to the fast-paced action.”

    — AudioFile
  • “The eighteenth Alex Cross thriller seethes with fast-breaking action.”

    — Barnes & Noble, editorial review

Awards

  • A #1 New York Times bestseller
  • A USA Today bestseller
  • A Los Angeles Times bestseller
  • A San Francisco Chronicle bestseller
  • A #1 Publishers Weekly bestseller
  • A Wall Street Journal bestseller

Kill Alex Cross Listener Reviews

Overall Performance: 3.2 out of 53.2 out of 53.2 out of 53.2 out of 53.2 out of 5 (3.20)
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4 Stars: 7
3 Stars: 11
2 Stars: 4
1 Stars: 1
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  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Fast paced and fun. Not too much depth, but good enough for the elliptical. I will say he overused the term 'high jingo' - we get it. "

    — Rachel, 2/16/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Honestly, I've noticed serious decline in James Patterson's works for some time now, since he's no co-writing nearly all of his books and cranking them out faster than a printing press! This book was no exception, it's just not up to the standards I've come to expect from his work, and the only reason I read it was because I'm massively addicted to Alex Cross novels. Though with the quality of this book so low, I may have to reconsider that position. This book was left so open ended, and that's just not typical of a Cross novel. Only half the book had resolution, and even that wasn't what I've come to expect. It was a disappointment. "

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

    " Good book, as usual but not one of my favorite Cross books. I love Cross though and cannot wait for the next one. "

    — Kylene, 1/18/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Two different story lines with predictable endings., but as always with James Patterson, an entertaining read. "

    — Louise, 1/18/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Great thriller. Definitely nails the genre right on the head. Turned the pages by itself. "

    — Phildiggety, 1/9/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " It was a good read, but I didn't enjoy it as much as the other Alex Cross books. So I guess you could say I was disappointed. "

    — Tina, 1/7/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Listened to the audiobook version and loved it!! The ending sort was left open ended. "

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

    " Typical Alex Cross but I still enjoyed the fast paced story. "

    — Kristina, 12/16/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Started off very promising. Several side sub-plots, which were interesting, but in the end, just a diversion to the real story. I was a bit disappointed. "

    — Stacy, 12/11/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " He is back to writing by himself and it is great. "

    — John, 12/8/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " A rather easy read. I felt the story was missing detail and development, but that read i couldn't put it down. That's the quickest I've read a book in awhile. "

    — Scott, 11/28/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " It was a typical Alex Cross book. It was okay but there wasn't like an exciting, new element to the series. "

    — Nicole, 11/25/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I'm a big Alex Cross fan and James Patterson doesn't do him justice in this installment. I'm already upset with Patterson for allowing Tyler Perry to become Alex Cross in the latest movie version. Despite that I'm not ready to give up on Alex Cross yet. "

    — Crystal, 10/16/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " had to reread this book because I remembered nothing not his best book. "

    — Cathy, 9/21/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Too paint by numbers compared to the early Cross stories. There's some setup for a new villain for the series, but not one that is very compelling to me. At least, not yet. "

    — Thane, 6/2/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " This book was OK. Definetely not as good as some of his books. But I like his books because they are a nice easy read. Nice small chapters so if you have to stop its nice to be able to stop at a chapter. "

    — Carmel, 5/20/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Definitely the least favorite of mine of the Alex Cross novels. I felt like the entire book was a setup for the next novel. I hope it is better! "

    — Jacqueline, 5/9/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Never disappoints and kept me turning the pages once again Mr. Patterson...keep Alex Cross books coming!!! "

    — Rachelle, 2/25/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Good book if you enjoy murder/mystery. "

    — Larry, 10/7/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Don't let the title fool you, that's all I'll say on the subject. Kill Alex Cross was a decent read, but not as entertaining as past Cross books. "

    — D.K., 8/23/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I,m an Alex Cross fan but this book just doesn't have the twist and depth of some of the previous stories it seems to be more about the introduction of a new big bad than it does about the presidents children. Hopefully it will be worth the wait for book 19??? "

    — Richard, 7/26/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " It was a good read. What's like about Patterson books is that they are a quick read with a good story. I must say that I have learned that I fall in love with a serial book up until a certain point. There is only so much an author can do with a character and I get bored. "

    — Tracey, 7/15/2012
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " I loved the book until then end. Then if felt like the door bell rang and he had to finish the book before he answered it. "

    — Karen, 5/29/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Quick, fun, engrossing read. The end fell a little flat but a faced paced gripping plot w twists and turns keeps you on your toes throughout. "

    — Vanessa, 4/6/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " a fun, fast paced thriller. great for summer reading especially if you are an alex cross fan. however, it's not one of patterson's best. just sit back and enjoy the read. "

    — Sarah, 4/4/2012

About James Patterson

Ellen Archer has narrated numerous audiobooks and has won several AudioFile Earphones Awards, as well as the prestigious Audie Award for best narration. She is an actress, and singer with a degree in opera performance from the Boston Conservatory. She has performed extensively on the New York stage and in regional theaters.

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.

Zach Grenier is a film, television, and stage actor. His resume includes films such as Cliffhanger, Twister, and Fight Club. In 2009, his role in Broadway’s 33 Variations earned him a Tony Award nomination. He continues to work on films and currently plays David Lee in the television series The Good Wife.