Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading james patterson alex cross series best reading order. The thomas berryman number, which was published in 1976, is the first book james patterson had published. Dont miss a single book or story in the alex cross series and read them all in. See the complete alex cross series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. A giant of the mystery and thriller genres, but champion of numerous genres, his beloved characters include alex cross, daniel x, and maximum ride. For the twentyfifth book in james pattersons megapopular series, detective alex cross is put on trial. For alex cross, the toughest cases hit close to homeand in this deadly thrill ride, hes trying to solve the most personal mystery of his life.
Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide. His last two were pretty boring and lacked the mystery of his previous novels. James patterson alex cross series best reading order. The people vs alex cross james patterson book list. Mar 20, 2018 this november, alex cross is set to return in james pattersons target. In 1993, james patterson released his 8th book along came a spider which introduced the world to detective alex cross. Updated 2017 best reading order for alex cross series by james patterson kindle edition by reader, avid. Detective cross bookshots by james patterson fantastic fiction.
A fullthrottle thriller with unstoppable action, unrestrained emotion, and relentless suspense, kill alex cross is the most gripping alex cross novel james patterson has ever written. He is the protagonist of the series of books about a former fbi agent and psychologist who works in washington, d. Alex cross is a fictional character created by author james patterson. James pattersons alex cross series hachette book group.
James patterson raises the stakes to their highest level, everwhen alex cross becomes the obsession of a genius of menace set on proving that he is the greatest mind in the history of crime. There doesnt seem to be an upcoming book in the alex cross series. Two alex cross novels have been adapted into film with. The prosecution claims that when cross shot and killed associates of gary soneji, it. Alex cross series by james patterson best reading order updated 2017 alex cross series reading order. Dont miss a single book or story in the alex cross series and read them all in order. Alex cross faces the most cunning, psychotic killer of his career in the blockbuster james patterson novel that inspired a major motion picture.
And if you like that kind of best selling fiction, full of action and races against time, you could do a lot worse than an alex cross novel. Alex cross, one of his bestreceived books set in that universe in years, patterson will bring back his hero for another goaround this fall. Alex cross is the fictional character created by james patterson, and is a detective slash psychologist based in washington. Originally written and produced by james patterson, the alex cross movie series has three book to movie adaptations over the last decade with the latest released in 2012. I also love catching up with the cross family and finding out how they are all doing. Alex cross is a 2012 american crime thriller film directed by rob cohen and starring tyler perry as the title character and matthew fox as the villain picasso. Serving a suspension from the force while he awaits trial for murder, cross has been branded as a triggerhappy cop, another bad apple walking the streets with a gun, an accusation that cross will do anything to refute. Cross aka alex cross by james patterson cravenwild. There are few authors more prolific than james patterson. Im james patterson and im here to tell you a story. Cross fire alex cross book 17 kindle edition by james patterson. Alex cross, wife bree stone, nana mama, jannie and ali are in north carolina. Begin with along came a spider and end with the latest blockbuster book.
Alex cross series in order james patterson fictiondb. Each book in the series is a whole story with a beginning and an ending, however there are references to prior stories in the series. The people vs alex cross is a welcome crowdpleaser with action galore and a satisfying ending. Ive read every single alex cross novel, which i always looked forward to getting after reading the first book in. Alex cross 2 and over 8 million other books are available for amazon kindle. A computer genius pulls off her greatest hack yet but when she sets her sights on an app developer who targets young women, her skill might just get her killed. James pattersons alex cross books in order fantastic fiction. Alex cross books in order all collation the books in order. Well, this is the latest of the alex cross series, and if i had to give alex any advice it would to do exactly what. Needing a break after recent traumatic events in their lives, the cross family heads to starksville, the town from which nana mama rescued alex and. After shots pierce the tranquil nighttime calm of rock creek park, a man is dead.
In the 12th book in the cross series, cross retires from. James patterson is the worlds bestselling author, best known for his many enduring fictional characters and series, including alex cross, the womens murder club, michael bennett, maximum ride, middle school, i funny, and jacky haha. But is the snipers strike only the beginning of a larger attack on the nation. Two alex cross novels have been adapted into film with a reboot franchise and a fourth film in the works. Alex cross is a crime, mystery, and thriller novel series written by james patterson. The adapted screenplay was written by marc moss and kerry williamson. When his cousin is accused of a heinous crime, alex cross. Detective cross by james patterson 2017, paperback for sale. They are like nothing alex cross and his new girlfriend, detective brianna stone, have ever seen. Ive never been a big fan of the series, but i give this one some high marks. Alex cross by james patterson 2017, cd, abridged at the best online prices at ebay. The role of main character alex cross was also taken up, played by tyler perry in the 2012 film titled alex cross. Alex cross s wife, bree stone, must either solve the case or lose her position as the citys newly elevated chief of detectives. I had all but given up on pattersons books, especially the alex cross series.
Hes been writing away ever since with about 100 books to his name. Alex cross is an african american detective and psychologist based out of the southeast quadrant of washington, d. The film alex cross was based on the book cross, which was released in 2006 and is the 12th novel in the alex cross series. Alex cross 2012 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. James patterson alex cross has never been on the wrong side of the law, until now. Alex cross is suspended from duty pending his trial for murder on two counts and attempted murder on another.
Like many successful movies, alex cross was initially a book series. Police department when an unknown shooter gunned down his wife in front of him. I did not see that coming until literally seconds before. Looking forward to reading the next one, although i would suggest reading cross kill bookshots before reading alex cross 25 as it fills in the gaps between book 24 and book 25. Ive read every single alex cross novel, which i always looked forward to getting after reading the first book in the alex cross series, along came a spider, first published back in 1992. Find each one of bestselling author james pattersons incredible alex cross series thriller books in reverse chronological order from. This book, when it was first published, was touted in usa today as a book readers would not want to miss.
Following the success of his last cross novel, target. Cross the line book by james patterson thriftbooks. The people vs alex cross is the twentyfifth book in the popular alex cross series by prolific american author, james patterson. James patterson has been going ever since 1976 with the thomas berryman number. Unfortunately, for me, this was just more of the same.
Metropolitan police department mpdc, but eventually becomes a senior agent with the federal bureau of investigation fbi. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Alex cross series book 5 james patterson author 2003 roses are red alex cross series book 6. Although this book is titled the people vs alex cross i personally found that the trial of alex cross is more of a background story than the main highlight of the book. Below is the order of all of the alex cross novels. The complete series list for alex cross james patterson. The series focuses on metropolitan police department detective and father alex cross as he faces threats to his family and the city of washington, d. The adaptation of the middle school novel by patterson for middle grade students came out in theaters in 2016. Cross the line by james patterson 2017, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. Of all the books patterson will be releasing this year, the new cross book is perhaps the second most anticipated novel from one of the most famous authors alive today, just. Alex cross series book 1 james patterson author alton fitzgerald white performer 2005. You learn such a lot about his past, but there is a great story line too, the book is exciting, engaging, riveting and then you get the final revelation at the end which made me gasp out loud. Mar 01, 2017 cross aka alex cross by james patterson sometimes you just want to sink into a good crime novel, and enjoy the gritty escapism. James patterson alex cross books in order mystery sequels.
Alex cross, the 24th book in his popular new york times bestselling series. Charged with gunning down followers of his nemesis gary soneji in cold blood, he is being turned into the poster child for triggerhappy cops. The book was adapted into a film starring morgan freeman in 2001. Jun 27, 2012 alex cross follows the young homicide detectivepsychologist tyler perry, from the worldwide bestselling novels by james patterson, as he meets his match in a serial killer matthew fox. A leader has fallen, and alex cross joins the procession of mourners from capitol hill to the white house. Two novels kiss the girls and along came a spider were released as loose adaptations of their alex cross storylines, with morgan freeman playing the role of protagonist. Dont look, alex cross top plastic surgeon elijah creem is renowned for his skills in the operating room, and for his wild, noexpensespared industry parties, bringing in underage exotic dancers and models for nights of drugs, champagne, and uninhibited sex. James patterson new book list for 2017 newinbooksnewinbooks. Alex cross is wrongdoing, riddle, and spine chiller novel arrangement composed by james patterson conceived march 22, 1947, patterson was brought up in new york in newburgh. This is a complete list of every book james patterson has written in order, and separated by series or character.
For the first time in his illustrious career, alex cross is on the wrong side of the law after being charged with murder following an onthejob shooting. What is the name of james pattersons first published novel. Alex cross is a specialist in forensic psychology, originally working for the washington dc police department and later as an fbi senior agent. Completely out of control psychopath, this one was a bit different inasmuch as he is also a serial rapist. This is the 25th alex cross book so if you have read the previous 24 or will know what to expect. Cross the line is james pattersons 24th book in the alex cross series. Kill alex cross was patterson at the top of his game washington post. Kindle edition published in 2017, 1538760649 paperback published in 2018, 1780895151 hardcover published in. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
Homicide detective alex cross teams up with his wife to beat a d. Angela hoots government career begins with an ending. Alex cross faces two crazed killers in this chilling, suspenseful blockbuster from james patterson, the man who cant miss time. He started in the homicide division of the washington, d. Alex cross by james patterson is available from 2 november 2017. Cross justice is the twentythird book in the popular alex cross series by prolific american author, james patterson. He was the child of a teacher and a protection sales rep and first began composing when he was 19 years of age.