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Cross Country

by James Patterson

Series: Alex Cross (14)

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As if Alex Cross’s life couldn’t get more difficult just as he’s decided to start solving crimes again, a series of brutal murders, worse than anything he’s ever seen, becomes person and forces Alex Cross to sacrifice more than any other time.

Entire families are being killed, not only in the states but in other countries, and they all like to the Tiger, the more ruthless killer. Alex decides it’s his responsibility to travel across the world to try and catch the killer, but he appears to be the only one who really wants to be there. All authority wants Alex out of the country and going home, but not before he almost loses his life a half a dozen times.

Back home, Alex finds his worse nightmares are starting to come true and has to dig deep to find the truth behind the Tiger.
  blondierocket | Nov 10, 2009 |
More social commentary than detection. The chase spans continents, but the plot doesn't span the book. ( )
1 vote mashley | Oct 27, 2009 |
Cross Country is a good book for those looking for adventure. However, if you are looking for a believable read, this book is not for you. The book is packed full of adventure (no matter that the adventures/events are totally unbelievable) that keeps the reader interested until the end. I will not give a synopsis of the book here, as I fear I may spoil the plot. You must read to find out more about Alex Cross and the adventures he faces. ( )
  historybuff1 | Oct 26, 2009 |
Good action scenes but, not very believable. Hard to comprehend how a police psychologist traveling in a foreign country without local law enforcement assistance how Cross could escape as many life and death situations with only bruises and a broken nose (twice). Seemed more like a statement about the horrific acts in Africa rather than a murder mystery. I bought this one in paperback and gave it to the library when I finished. ( )
  Brian55 | Oct 24, 2009 |
One of Patterson's better stories! Fast pace strory that takes Cross to Africa in search of a merciless killer with more political connections than Alex can comprehend. Brutal story of the current political situation in Nigeria and the misery there that most of the world seems to ignore. A good part of this book hopes to enlighten the reader about this... but at the same time a very, very good read. ( )
  MikeD | Oct 18, 2009 |
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Canonical titleCross Country
Original publication date2008
SeriesAlex Cross (14)
People/CharactersAlex Cross, Nana Mama, Alex Cross Jr., The Tiger, Bree Stone, Moses (show all 10)
Awards and honorsNew York Times bestseller (Fiction, 2008)
DescriptionWhen the home of Alex Cross's oldest friend, Ellie Cox, is turned into the worst murder scene Alex has ever seen, the destruction leads him to believe that he's chasing a horrible new breed of killer. As Alex and his girlfrie... (show all)
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When the home of Alex Cross's oldest friend, Ellie Cox, is turned into the worst murder scene Alex has ever seen, the destruction leads him to believe that he's chasing a horrible new breed of killer. As Alex and his girlfriend, Brianna Stone, become entangled in the deadly Nigerian underworld of Washington D.C., what they discover is shocking: a stunningly organized gang of lethal teenagers headed by a powerful, diabolical man--the African warlord known as the Tiger. Just when the detectives think they're closing in on the elusive murderer, the Tiger disappears into thin air. Tracking him to Africa, Alex knows that he must follow. Alone. From the author Time magazine has called "the man who can't miss," CROSS COUNTRY is the most heart-stopping, speed-charged, electrifying Alex Cross thriller yet.

Amazon.com Product Description (ISBN 0316018724, Hardcover)

When the home of Alex Cross's oldest friend, Ellie Cox, is turned into the worst murder scene Alex has ever seen, the destruction leads him to believe that he's chasing a horrible new breed of killer. As Alex and his girlfriend, Brianna Stone, become entangled in the deadly Nigerian underworld of Washington D.C., what they discover is shocking: a stunningly organized gang of lethal teenagers headed by a powerful, diabolical man--the African warlord known as the Tiger. Just when the detectives think they're closing in on the elusive murderer, the Tiger disappears into thin air. Tracking him to Africa, Alex knows that he must follow. Alone.

From the author Time magazine has called "the man who can't miss," CROSS COUNTRY is the most heart-stopping, speed-charged, electrifying Alex Cross thriller yet.

(retrieved from Amazon Fri, 24 Apr 2009 07:58:12 -0400)

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