I have read or listened to all cross novels to date. James patterson has had more new york times bestsellers than any other writer, ever, according to guinness world records. Alex cross tv series in the works at amazon deadline. Extremely popular worldwide, james patterson has sold over 230 million books. After shots pierce the tranquil nighttime calm of rock creek park, a man is dead. Join sign up keep track of your favorite shows and movies, across all your devices.
The complete series list for alex cross james patterson. Alex cross is a former fbi agent, and now a detective working in washington dc. This is another title i have bought through audible. Cross the line james patterson page 20 read online free. Lee child its no mystery why james patterson is the worlds most popular thriller writer. Since his first novel won the edgar award in 1977 james pattersons books have sold more than 375 million copies. See the complete alex cross series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles.
Cross the line homicide detective alex cross teams up with his wife to beat a d. Were a longtime patterson reader and definitely prefer his soloauthored series featuring alex cross, now a top fbi specialist, to most of his collaborations with other writers in. Hes been writing away ever since with about 100 books to his name. I do this for a living, and he still manages to keep me guessing from the first to last page. Buy cross the line by james patterson online at alibris. It was first published in 1995, and was adapted into a movie of the same name in 1997. Nov 21, 2016 james pattersons cross the line is the 24th installment in the series of alex cross books the release date of this novel was november 21, 2016. A famous sportsman is killed by his wife, the heroine maggie bradford, one of the greatest pop stars in the world. The series was written with maxine paetro, kathryn fox, michael white, and jassy mackenzie as well as, mark t. James patterson writes in various genres ranging from thriller, young adult fiction, comedy, romance to realistic fiction. 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. 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 detective alex cross is a family man at heartnothing matters more to him than his children, his grandmother, and his wife bree. Pattersons writing career is characterized by a single mission.
Kiss the girls is a psychological thriller novel by american writer james patterson, the second to star his recurring main character alex cross, an africanamerican psychologist and policeman. In 1993, james patterson released his 8th book along came a spider which introduced the world to detective alex cross. Alexs need for someone is murdering hollywoods alist, and alex. This is when the popular and thrilling debut novel in the series was released, along came a spider. When i saw james patterson on tv promoting his cross the line as his best cross novel yet i was excited. Dec 07, 2019 james patterson is a great author and i first read some of his books when a friend lent me the womens murder club series which i thoroughly enjoyed. The private series is a mixture of the main series and a spin. Cross the line is james patterson s 24th book in the alex cross series.
Alex cross is a crime, mystery, and thriller novel series written by james patterson. While i dont always love the books in the alex cross series, i always love alex cross and cross the line is so much better than the last entry in the series cross kill. Violets are blue, four blind mice by james patterson. Nov 21, 2016 listen to cross the line audiobook by james patterson. Cross the line by james patterson is the 24th in the alex cross series. Series background warning may contain spoilers from previous books. Listen to cross the line audiobook by james patterson. Cross the line is the twentyfourth book in the popular alex cross series by prolific american author, james patterson. No one gets this big without amazing natural storytelling talent which is what jim has, in spades. The sequel would become kiss the girls, a second novel that was released in 1994.
Detectives alex cross, bree stone and john sampson are being kept busy. A few flaws, but most will enjoy pattersons latest dr. Buy a cheap copy of cross the line book by james patterson. James patterson is a great author and i first read some of his books when a friend lent me the womens murder club series which i thoroughly enjoyed. James pattersons alex cross series books in order hachette. As a longtime admirer of bestselling author james patterson and a huge, huge fan of the alex cross series, im pretty excited about each new release and wanted each new chapter in the series to be a good one. James patterson audio books, best sellers, author bio. Believe this book was actually written by patterson without the help of his usual surrogate writers. May 05, 2020 6 comments on james pattersons private series in order here we have james pattersons private series in order. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. James patterson is arguably one of the most successful writers in the contemporary world.
Charged with gunning down followers of his nemesis gary soneji in cold blood, he is being turned into the poster child for triggerhappy cops. James patterson is a world renowned american author. Detective alex cross is a family man at heartnothing matters more to him than his children, his grandmother, and his wife bree. Alex cross series in order james patterson fictiondb. Since then i have read a few others but would like to try the alex cross series when i get my next holiday. C supporting characters include two of cross s children, damon, and janelle, as well as his grandmother nana. James patterson list of movies and tv shows tv guide. Alex cross series james patterson author edda petri translator 2009 runalex cross 19 alex cross series james patterson author leo strohm translator 2016 cross kill alex cross series james patterson author ruben santiagohudson narrator 2016 along came a spider alex cross series. Alex cross faces the most cunning, psychotic killer of his career in the blockbuster james patterson novel that inspired a major motion picture. Csupporting characters include two of crosss children, damon, and janelle, as well as his grandmother nana mama.
It seems incredible, but cross the line is james pattersons 24th book in the alex cross series, and yet hes showing no signs of slowing. This is a complete list of every book james patterson has written in order, and separated by series or character. Cross the line is james pattersons 24th book in the alex cross series. Currently, there are 28 main books in the series, with the latest one. His full name is james brendan patterson and was born on march 22, 1947. He has sold over 300 million copies of his novels, and has been featured on the new york times bestseller list more times than any other author, past or present. The story line does not flow and the intertwining of 2 totally unassociated crimes dont fit. James patterson has been going ever since 1976 with the thomas berryman number. 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.
Jan 22, 2020 amazon has put in development a series based on james pattersons alex cross novels for television. From alex cross to the womens murder club series, patterson has been writing gripping fiction. Cross knows hes searching for a very dangerous killer but with the homicide division in disarray and a. 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. Written by the wellknown mystery author james patterson, the alex cross books are among the most popular mystery series written to date, many of which have been made into acclaimed movies, including kiss the girls with morgan freeman playing alex cross and ashley judd. A big chunk of my salary now has gone to the likes of craig johnson, stephen king and james patterson. Cross the line by james patterson, the twentyfourth instalment in the alex cross series, is for diehard fans of the series. James patterson, bestselling author of the alex cross novels along came a spider, kiss the girls, and pop goes the weasel, offers the first of a new series dubbed the womens murder club, featuring a fourwoman team that occasionally works outside the system. Well, there are fourteen books in this series as well as two bookshots. Alex cross series in 1993, james patterson released his 8th book along came a spider which introduced the world to detective alex cross. The crime, mystery, and thriller new york times bestselling novels focus on metropolitan po. He is known for writing captivating stories with a twist that his fans cannot get enough of. A 24th novel, cross the line, was released in 2016, in which alex and bree look for a killer who is murdering criminals and another killer who has murdered one of.
What works best for me, with this series, is when patterson focuses on cross and his police work i struggle when we end up spending more time with the cross family than we. Cross the line alex cross series by james patterson. Cross the line alex cross, book 24 by james patterson. Sullivan, ashwin sanghi, mark pearson, and rees jones. Police department when an unknown shooter gunned down his wife in front of him. James patterson is the best selling american author of many thriller novels. Cat and mouse and pop goes the weasel by james patterson.
Ive never been a big fan of the series, but i give this one some high marks. Nov 21, 2016 while i dont always love the books in the alex cross series, i always love alex cross and cross the line is so much better than the last entry in the series cross kill. Here we have james pattersons private series in order. James patterson full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. Alexs son ali is eager to follow in his fathers footsteps as a detective, but when his best friend goes missing, what price will he have to pay to. Homicide detective alex cross teams up with his wife to beat a d. James pattersons cross the line is the 24th installment in the series of alex cross books the release date of this novel was november 21, 2016. James pattersons blockbuster alex cross series has sold over 100 million copiesand now hes bringing those thrills to a new generation. James patterson is the creator and the author of the alex cross series. Amazon has put in development a series based on james pattersons alex cross novels for television.