I, Alex Cross
(Libby/OverDrive eBook, Kindle)
Author
Contributors
Patterson, James Author
Series
Alex Cross novels volume 16
Published
Little, Brown and Company , 2009.
Status
Available from Libby/OverDrive
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Description
You can't runDetective Alex Cross is pulled out of a family celebration and given the awful news that a beloved relative has been found brutally murdered. Alex vows to hunt down the killer, and soon learns that she was mixed up in one of Washington's wildest scenes. And she was not this killer's only victim.You can't hideThe hunt for her murderer leads Alex and his girlfriend, Detective Brianna Stone, to a place where every fantasy is possible, if you have the credentials to get in. Alex and Bree are soon facing down some very important, very protected, very dangerous people in levels of society where only one thing is certain--they will do anything to keep their secrets safe. Alex Cross is your only hope to stay aliveAs Alex closes in on the killer, he discovers evidence that points to the unimaginable--a revelation that could rock the entire world. With the unstoppable action, unforeseeable twists, and edge-of-your-seat suspense that only a James Patterson thriller delivers, I, Alex Cross is the master of suspense at his sharpest and best.
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Fans of intriguing, fast-paced mysteries filled with thrilling twists will enjoy these two series, which offer introspective looks at complex detectives who must deal not only with brutal crimes but also racial and social issues as they navigates crime scenes. -- Derek Keyser
Like the David Gold series, the Alex Cross novels are plot-driven and fast-paced and often focusing on Chicago and Washington, D. C. The investigators in these novels pursue individual criminals and terrorists in a headlong effort to protect innocent lives. -- Mike Nilsson
Though Alex Cross is a police detective and Ashe Cayne becomes a private investigator after being fired from the force, both of these thriller series star tough as nails sleuths who solve gritty cases around the city. -- Stephen Ashley
In these richly detailed and fast-paced thrillers, detectives Lincoln Rhyme and Alex Cross work with forensics to solve crimes and terrorist activity for the NYPD and FBI, respectively. -- Andrienne Cruz
These fast-paced, intricately plotted, and suspenseful mystery series both feature detectives trained in clinical psychology who encounter a wide range of disturbed criminals and unbalanced patients. -- Derek Keyser
These fast-paced novels star tough, smart police detectives who never give up. Though set in wildly different places -- Cam Richter novels in rural North Carolina, the Alex Cross novels in Washington, D. C. -- both series are compelling and well-plotted. -- Mike Nilsson
Though Alex Cross is set in Washington, D.C., and Veronica Rosenthal takes place in Brazil, both compelling thriller series star keen-eyed heroes who uncover crime at every turn. -- Stephen Ashley
These suspenseful and intricately plotted mysteries (Alex Delaware) and thrillers (Alex Cross) star brave psychologists who team up with police detectives to investigate clues in twisty and disturbing cases. -- Andrienne Cruz
Both Alex Cross and King Oliver take on gritty cases filled with intrigue and danger in these fast-paced series. Alex Cross is a thriller series, while King Oliver is focused more on the intricacies of the mysteries. -- Stephen Ashley
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Jeffery Deaver and James Patterson both write gripping suspense novels characterized by clever plot twists, memorable characters, menacing atmospheres, psychological overtones, and often nightmarish qualities. -- Kim Burton
Jonathan Kellerman and James Patterson write gritty, suspenseful series that combine psychological insights into crime and criminals with police procedures. For both, vividly drawn characters, page-turning pacing, and cinematic story lines create compelling and twisted crime stories filled with violence and grisly details. -- Joyce Saricks
Though there's no doubt that James Patterson is the better-known author, both he and James Siegel use similar writing styles--short chapters and paragraphs--to keep the tension high. Both authors also feature twists and turns, which fuel fast-paced plots. -- Shauna Griffin
Both authors' books are practically guaranteed to hit the bestseller lists, whether they are written for adult or youth audiences. James Patterson partners with many co-writers for his youth fiction; Bill O'Reilly generally sticks to nonfiction adaptations of his adult books. The two partnered on a bestselling picture book. -- Autumn Winters
Both authors write intense, fast-paced thrillers starring courageous detectives who take on investigations that could make them the killer's next target. James Patterson writes for adults, teens, and children; Robyn Gigl writes primarily for adults. -- CJ Connor
Though James Patterson also writes in a plethora of other genres, both his and Anne Holt's catalogs are filled with exciting titles for readers looking for fast-paced and suspenseful mystery thrillers. -- Stephen Ashley
James Patterson and Ridley Pearson both feature serial murders, series detective protagonists, bleak outlooks, graphic violence, and psychological implications, though Pearson's novels are more densely written and reflective in tone than those of Patterson. -- Kim Burton
Though James Patterson's thrillers are generally faster paced than Rachel Howzell Hall's, both write compelling and suspenseful mystery thrillers sure to excite fans of the genre. -- Stephen Ashley
Like James Patterson, John Sandford writes hard-edged, suspenseful novels of detection. Sandford offers similarly fast-paced, bleak stories, pervaded by a menacing atmosphere. Psychological details are often the key to the case, and the story unfolds with strong language and graphically portrayed violence. -- Kim Burton
While Attica Locke's writing focuses on atmosphere and James Patterson's is more plot-driven, both create a variety of twisty and surprising cases in their compelling mystery thrillers. -- Stephen Ashley
Greg Iles writes more elegantly than James Patterson, but tells equally complex stories of gritty suspense. Plot twists, contemporary settings (although he has also written suspenseful thrillers set in World War II), alternating points of view, and graphic violence feature prominently. -- Kim Burton
These authors' works have the appeal factors action-packed, and they have the genres "fantasy fiction" and "science fiction"; and the subjects "teenagers," "boys," and "twin brothers."
Published Reviews
Publisher's Weekly Review
Death's shadow passes close to home in this latest installment of Patterson's long-running Det. Alex Cross series. When the remains of Alex's estranged niece are discovered in the trunk of a car, his investigation takes him into the powerful, protected, and very decadent world of the Washington elite. Tim Cain and Michael Cerveris deliver top-notch performances as they expertly bring Patterson's signature roller-coaster plotting and diverse cast of characters to life. Though the actual resolution to the story may stretch the realm of believability, Cain and Cerveris bring the listener along for the ride with strong conviction in their reading. A perfect book for a long drive. A Little, Brown hardcover (Reviews, Dec. 7). (Nov.) (c) Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved
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Library Journal Reviews
Alex Cross goes after the bad guy who murdered his niece-which might lead him straight to Washington, DC. Remember, Patterson is No. 1. Copyright 2009 Reed Business Information.
Copyright 2009 Reed Business Information.
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PW Annex Reviews
Bestseller Patterson offers nothing new on a theme he himself has already done to death in his 16th novel featuring detective Alex Cross (after Cross Country), in which Cross takes on yet another barbaric serial killer, this one known as Zeus. Word that an estranged 24-year-old niece, Caroline Cross, has been murdered disturbs Cross's birthday party. To make that horror even worse, the killer fed Caroline's body through a wood chipper. Cross soon discovers that Caroline supported herself as a high-price escort for Washington, D.C.'s elite, and that other women who served similar clients have turned up missing. Cross's investigation soon attracts the attention of the feds, and he concludes that Zeus is better connected than most of the psychopaths he's brought to justice. A subplot centering on a health threat to another member of Cross's family adds padding. Readers expecting the killer to be identified through insightful profiling will be disappointed. (Nov.) Copyright 2009 Reed Business Information.
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Patterson, J. (2009). I, Alex Cross . Little, Brown and Company.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Patterson, James. 2009. I, Alex Cross. Little, Brown and Company.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Patterson, James. I, Alex Cross Little, Brown and Company, 2009.
Harvard Citation (style guide)Patterson, J. (2009). I, alex cross. Little, Brown and Company.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Patterson, James. I, Alex Cross Little, Brown and Company, 2009.
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