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Join Alex Cross on his most terrifying murder case yet in this #1 New York Times bestseller and one of PBS's "100 Great American Reads."
In Los Angeles, a reporter investigating a series of murders is killed. In Chapel Hill, North Carolina, a beautiful medical intern suddenly disappears. In the sequel to Along Came a Spider, Washington D.C.'s Alex Cross is back to solve the most baffling and terrifying murder case ever. Two clever pattern killers are collaborating, cooperating, competing-and they are working coast to coast.Download and start listening now!
"This was an outstanding book, and I loved the movie, although I still don't think Morgan Freeman was best suited to play Alex Cross. The way James describes him, I don't see Morgan as the character, but it doesn't matter because this was an awesome book! "
— Kimberly (4 out of 5 stars)
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“A ripsnorting, terrific read.”
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“As good as a thriller can get. With Kiss the Girls Patterson joins the elite company of Thomas Harris.”
— San Francisco Chronicle -
“Tough to put down…Ticks like a time bomb, always full of threat and tension.”
— Los Angeles Times -
“As he did in Along Came a Spider, Patterson comes at the reader with shifting viewpoints in extremely short chapters that are bursting with surprises and suspense. The result is an easy, breezy yarn, suitable for reading at the beach.”
— Houston Chronicle -
“In Kiss the Girls, Patterson takes his readers on a wild ride, from the ivied halls of Southern academia to the crashing Big Sur surf.”
— Denver Post -
“Patterson hit the ball out of the park with his last go-round, the bestselling Along Came a Spider. Kiss the Girls is even better.”
— Dallas Morning News -
“This novel is hard to set aside. Patterson’s complex tale chills, enthralls, and entertains the reader. A dazzling and unforgettable reading experience.”
— Toronto Star -
“This three-hour abridgment is riveting. Macabre sound effects, careful editing, and chilling performances by Guillaume and Noth produce a visceral reaction in the listener. Though complicated and fast-paced, the story is easy to follow and hard to forget. In three years of reviewing, this is the first time this reviewer has assigned Earphones to abridged fiction.”
— AudioFile
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A New York Times bestseller
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A USA Today bestseller
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Winner of the AudioFile Earphones Award
Kiss the Girls Listener Reviews
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" 2.5 stars. I don't know why I keep reading books like this, except sometimes I just need a change of pace. I'm know Patterson is hugely popular, but I don't think the writing is anything special and the topics covered are way too dark and twisted for my liking. But then I have to keep reading and find out who the bad guy is, and how much bad stuff he will do before the hero finally stops him, and will the hero save the girl in the nick of time. And I do enjoy that. But Alex Cross has too many issue for me and I think I'll stick with Patterson's series, The Women's Murder Club. "
— Tara, 2/10/2014 -
" It just wasn't my cup of tea. "
— Miranda, 2/4/2014 -
" I'll admit I listened to it on tape when I was alone in the car for a long road trip. The story was very disturbing, but I just couldn't stop listening. Very good book. Glad I listened instead of read it. "
— Tonia, 2/2/2014 -
" After reading Along Came a Spider, I wanted to dive into the rest of the Alex Cross series, and I figured the only way to do it is to read them (or in my case listen to them) in order. I'm glad this version was abridged, I can only imagine what the unabridged book would have sounded like. This audiobook version was quite humorous at parts because they added in sound effects. The writing should be disruptive enough so that sound effects are not necessary. This also could be a result of the book being abridged. "
— Bridget, 1/29/2014 -
" This was the first Alex Cross novel that I read and in my opinion probably the best in the series. Made into a movie with Morgan Freeman. "
— Frank, 1/27/2014 -
" This one is a good one. I lenjoy all of the orignal James Patterson story lines (so far am not into any of the co written ones). This is a nice mystery, well written, a fast read page turner. Good movie too. "
— Maggie, 1/19/2014 -
" I really enjoyed this book. Very compelling characters and quite the storyline. I would highly recommend this book. "
— Nicole, 1/10/2014 -
" The sceanario is similar to the first book in the series (Along came a spider). But, Alex's plight still carried it for me. "
— Mlag, 1/10/2014 -
" I really enjoy the way he wrote the Alex Cross character and the way Alex grew through the various stories. "
— Reggie, 11/5/2013 -
" I really liked this book, could not wait to find out who Casanova was. "
— Shandra, 8/11/2013 -
" More Alex Cross. Good reading. "
— Pam, 6/21/2013 -
" It was good, but not good enough. I was hoping to have the killer turn out to be someone in the thick of things, but no. Could have been better, but I liked the creepiness and perverseness of the killers. But it didn't have me hooked. "
— Fatema, 6/11/2013 -
" Slow read.. Didn't hold my attention well. Some parts kept you with the story. Others well.. The romance was all too predictable. "
— Leandra, 5/6/2013 -
" Had a really gross part that still haunts me. Ugh. But entertaining!!! "
— Ann, 10/31/2012 -
" I love the Alex Cross series from James Patterson. "
— Mindi, 10/31/2012 -
" I saw the movie a long time ago and didn't remember much about it. Some disturbing sexual violence, but if you like thriller mystery books, its ok. "
— Leslie, 10/20/2012 -
" Great book. Also was made into a movie! "
— Cinda, 6/24/2012 -
" Interesting enough .. worth a read "
— Peter, 6/20/2012 -
" Great book. What I liked the most is the way Patterson develops the killers. You get to know Cassonova almost as well as Cross himself. In the first book, Gary Soneji was also a well developed character. "
— Austin, 1/23/2012 -
" Wonderful thriller. Good plot, description of characters and scenes. "
— Chan, 12/14/2011 -
" My first introduction to Alex Cross. "
— Victoria, 10/20/2011 -
" Great book! Better then the movie. "
— Kira, 10/6/2011 -
" Shocking and compelling in equal measure. Not a literary masterpiece but a great page turner. "
— Biddy, 9/30/2011 -
" I have given this four stars because it was a good book. I am not sure that I 'liked' it exactly though. It was creepy as hell so it did its job, it has stayed in my memory so it deserves the stars but still... creepy as. "
— Deborah, 8/10/2011 -
" I loved it. Chilly and a page-turner, a great read. "
— Mary, 5/17/2011 -
" I'm currently listening to this as an audiobook when I go to the gym. It is the first audiobook I've listened to and want to try something rather simple. "
— Joseph, 5/11/2011 -
" This is the best James Patterson book. "
— Diedre, 5/9/2011 -
" typical Alex Cross book, not one of his best. "
— Jane, 5/9/2011 -
" read this book in 4 days...... it was so eerie and filled with suspense i couldn't stop. "
— Cassaundra, 5/9/2011 -
" Amazing! Amazing! In love with Alex Cross! "
— Emily, 5/1/2011 -
" Guilty of speed-reading crime fiction novels because I want to know what happens at the end. So far so good with Patterson, I think I will continue reading the rest of his books. But taking a break and reading something else for now. "
— Jasmine, 4/25/2011 -
" it was a bit too graphic for me. I think 1 star was too high. I really found this book disgusting. "
— Suzen, 4/22/2011 -
" The book is so much better than the movie "
— Jeanine, 4/20/2011 -
" Definitely more exciting than the movie !!1 "
— Shaz, 4/20/2011 -
" I have given this four stars because it was a good book. I am not sure that I 'liked' it exactly though. It was creepy as hell so it did its job, it has stayed in my memory so it deserves the stars but still... creepy as. "
— Ideiosepius, 4/14/2011
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 Robert Guillaume
Robert Guillaume is a versatile and Emmy® Award–winning actor whose career exemplifies applied intelligence, character, and hard work. His belief in the fundamental importance of education underlies his commitment and successes as a musical, dramatic, and comedic performer.