This book is about two serial killers communicating with each other about their victims. Its an interesting and disturbing idea. This is the second Alex Cross book and is much better than later offerings. ( )

Alex Cross, love that detective ( )

I could not put this book down! It was very well told, and although Alex Cross is the main character, I loved how the story moved around the killers and the women as well. I also like the one-line surprises in between, like when Cross visits Kate the second time she's in the hospital, he lets you know Casanova is someone related to the police because she was just in the hospital room with Kate without anyone freaking out about it. I don't know how I feel about the last 2-3 chapters because the ending seemed to stretch out a little more than it should, but it was a very exciting, creepy journey. ( )

I really liked it. There was nothing stellar about it, but it wasn't a total waste of time. 4 out of 5 uses for milk that I never thought of. ( )

Journal entry 3 by SKingList from New York, New York USA on Sunday, January 16, 2005

I like Patterson, and several people at the meetup said this was better than the movie. Not seen the movie, but I think it looks interesting.

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Journal entry 4 by SKingList from New York, New York USA on Monday, January 17, 2005

Now being a huge fan of King, Thomas Harris, etc., I like to think that I don't scare that easily. However, finishing this book at 2 AM and then attempting sleep was not one of my brighter plans. Every noise I heard, I was convinced was the Gentleman Caller or Casanova. Where was my Alex Cross when I needed him? Casanova was as creepy as the Red Dragon.

I've read a few Patterson, but none in the Alex Cross series. I think I need to find more and read them ASAP, but not immediately before bed. ( )