The only way…
Detective Alex Cross is one of the first on the scene of the biggest case he's ever been part of. The President's son and daughter have been abducted from their school—an impossible crime, but somehow the kidnapper has done it. Alex does everything he can but is shunted to the fringes of the investigation. Someone powerful doesn't want Cross too close.
To stop Alex Cross…
A deadly contagion in the DC water supply threatens to cripple the capital, and Alex sees the looming shape of the most devastating attack the United States has ever experienced. He is already working flat-out on the abduction, and this massive assault pushes Cross completely over the edge.
Is to kill him
With each hour that passes, the chance of finding the children alive diminishes. In an emotional private meeting, the First Lady asks Alex to please save her kids. Even the highest security clearance doesn't get him any closer to the kidnapper—and Alex makes a desperate decision that goes against everything he believes.
A full-throttle thriller with unstoppable action, unrestrained emotion, and relentless suspense, Kill Alex Cross is the most gripping Alex Cross novel James Patterson has ever written.
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"Just got thru it and another Alex Cross read I loved it. It seemed to really make a lot of sense that Bree would take in Nana Momma's mugger that was a cute addition to the already crazy Cross household. Fast read!"
— Renee (4 out of 5 stars)
“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" President's children abducted, Washington DC under-siege! Very exciting! "
— Fran, 2/15/2014" audio -- Basically this is a waste of my time. when Alex Cross is more important than the first kids that is above the threshold. The pace of the book is way too slow. "
— Irene, 2/11/2014" Good addition to the Alex Cross series. I listened to the audio version which had some interesting sound effects. "
— Fred, 2/7/2014" good. like the interagency work and this one managed to keep my interest. "
— Anita, 1/30/2014" Another great entry in the Alex Cross series. "
— Linda, 1/26/2014" I've been sick of Alex Cross, and (gasp) I admit that I have thought it's time for Nana Mama to die for a long time. (She's in her 90's and spry, come on!) But, I liked this book in the series and felt that Patterson did justice to Cross (which I haven't felt he's done in the past few books!). The book was a fast entertaining read. "
— Kelly, 1/12/2014" As with many of the books written by James Patterson, I always find myself immersed in the story. Another great book in the Alex Cross series. "
— Monica, 1/10/2014" Having Alex Cross go after terrorists instead of serial killers might have been inevitable, but strays the series away from its core appeal... Alex as a guy specially equipped to hunt down serial murderers. The series seems to be treading water currently; here's hoping 2012's installment is a marked improvement. "
— Craig, 1/10/2014" This was an ok read. Except I listened to it. Typical Alex cross book. Kidnapping, murder and terrorism and alex cross to the reacie "
— Lisa, 12/17/2013" 2.5 stars, it was not my favorite "
— Magda, 12/15/2013" Typical recipe-style Patterson writing. boring "
— Linda, 12/11/2013" really enjoyed this book, a suspensful fast read "
— Joslyn, 12/11/2013" Another solid Alex Cross. The main storyline I thought was good but the terrorist storyline didn't play out as much for me. Always looking forward to the next one though! "
— Allyvlee, 12/7/2013" Although Patterson has turned into a sort of 'factory' writer, I still enjoy his fast paced detective series with protagonist, Alex Cross. "
— Trisha, 11/1/2013" As always, James Patterson never ceases to keep you on the edge waiting for the next page. I felt the ending will lead into the next 'Kill Alex Cross #2' - maybe? "
— Rdrunner04, 9/29/2013" As usual a great read. Hope we have 18 more Alex Cross books! "
— LaRaine, 9/13/2013" 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, 7/14/2013" Kind of disappointing, I always look forward to a new Alex Cross novel and I feel like Mr Patterson has been letting us down. Maybe slow down your releases for higher quality reads? "
— Lauren, 4/26/2013" A good Alex Cross mystery about the kidnapping of the president's 2 children from their school, with a side story about a group of Saudi terrorists carrying out missions on US soil. "
— Beverly, 1/24/2013" Brilliant book, I couldn't put it down. I was on the edge of my seat the whole time and had to know what happened! It's a really good read. "
— Lisa, 1/7/2013" Another great Alex Cross novel. "
— Bob, 11/23/2012" Oh dear! I was left wondering "What happened to the momentum of this story?". "
— Sherri, 10/30/2012" I listened to this one. The reader for Alex Cross was great - certainly someone who could really be Alex. The story was timely (political and involving terrorists). It was a quick story and I liked it. "
— Brenda, 8/28/2012" Not up to his usual standards, nowhere near as good as say Big Bad Wolf. but still not terrible either. Easy read I did not have to concentrate too much on. The villain was pretty disappointing, not nearly as fleshed out and brutal as so many other Patterson bad guys. "
— Joey, 8/8/2012" usual Cross suspense with a terrorist subplot. "
— Lillian, 7/15/2012" Title is incongruent with the story. No attempt was made on Alex. Not one of Patterson's best books. Two completely different stories that did not really mesh. Good for a plane ride or a beach read. "
— Angela, 7/5/2012" He's written better. Loose ends and didn't flow well. "
— Jillian, 4/3/2012" Didn't love this one. Felt rushed "
— Julie, 1/12/2012" Kind of formulaic, but still entertaining. "
— Timothy, 11/13/2011James 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.
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.