Police department when an unknown shooter gunned down his wife in front of him. James patterson certainly does put out quality work. He writes fulltime and lives in florida with his family. Every streaming service available in 2020 thankfully for alex cross fans, the era of subscription streaming services has been a saving grace for often overlooked franchises. Patterson has written more than 100 novels, some as a cowriter. 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. It doesnt really add a lot to his character or the overall storyline of the series, but it is a nice filler. Alex cross faces the most cunning, psychotic killer of his career in the blockbuster james patterson novel that inspired a major motion picture. The creator of alex cross, he has produced more enduring fictional heroes than any other novelist alive. I think triple homicide is my favorite, its got all the best detectives in one book, alex cross, michael bennett, and the womens murder club.
Top 10 best novels by james patterson with alex cross. I am happy that you looked at the website and took. Its a real page turner, as forensic psychologist alex cross tracks down the sadistic mafia killer known as the butcher, the man who killed cross s wife ten years earlier. James pattersons alex cross series books in order hachette. Books standalone thrillers james patterson james patterson.
Authors similar to james patterson mystery sequels. Alex s 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 solve the mystery. The 10 best alex cross books by james patterson novel suspects. Charged with gunning down followers of his nemesis gary soneji in cold blood, he is being turned into the poster child for triggerhappy cops. Books similar to alex cross series james patterson. Kill and tell and triple threat are great choices, i love my thrillers too. Im addicted to the alex cross series, hence the name. Michael connelly is right there up with james patterson in popularity.
No wonder this series of 21 books and counting make the bestseller lists time after time. From book 1 through book 5 youre going to love di lorne simpkins. He created many standalone novels and several famous cycles. Told from the points of view of both cross and the killer, these rollercoaster cases. The action moves along quickly and the characters, while not all that memorable, are suitably likable or villainous. He is the author of the alex cross novels, the most popular detective series of the past twentyfive years, including kiss the girls and along came a spider. The complete series list for alex cross james patterson. Since then, patterson has spawned the womens murder club series, the michael bennet series, the private series, and the nypd red series. Roses are red alex cross by patterson, james and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. If youre new to james patterson books and youre not sure where to start. Thanks for visiting and commenting on the bookshots. Want exclusive content, like free chapters, news, and sweepstakes. Much like the crimesolving quartet in the womens murder club series. Criss cross, the anticipated new alex cross novel from james patterson, is currently available for preorder here, or anywhere else books are sold.
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. London bridges, double cross, cross, mary, mary, cat and mouse, roses are red, the big bad wolf. Although there is no word as of this writing exactly which books will be adapted to the small screen, the. If youve always wanted to read james patterson, his alex cross series is a great place to begin. Criss cross alex cross 25 mass market paperback september 29, 2020. This is by far not the best of james patterson s books, nor of the alex cross series, but it is alright. James patterson alex cross books in order mystery sequels. Read more buy hardback buy ebook buy paperback new alex cross the people vs alex cross alex cross 25 buy now read more. Currently, there are 28 main books in the series, with the latest one, the people vs. James patterson fans are very familiar with the alex cross series, probably more than any other book or series written by james patterson. Ali cross james patterson s blockbuster alex cross series has sold over 100 million copiesand now hes bringing those thrills to a new generation. Patterson s writing career is characterized by a single mission. Read each one of james pattersons alex cross books in order.
Since his first novel won the edgar award in 1977 james patterson s books have sold more than 375 million copies. The story was also used as the basis for the alex cross. Signup to receive the latest news and updates from james patterson new alex cross target alex cross. In 1993, james patterson released his 8th book along came a spider which introduced the world to detective alex cross. 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 crime, mystery, and thriller novel series written by james patterson. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. If you love james patterson s books you need the most comprehensive book list available, which includes a check list, alternative titles, page counts, movie adaptations, coauthors, star ratings, and a host of other features, plus. He has created many enduring fictional characters and series, including alex cross, the womens murder club, michael bennett, maximum ride, middle school, and i funny. The secret service and the fbi deploy as well in the race to find the shooter. For example i like tom clancys early stuff with jack ryan and john. Csupporting characters include two of cross s children, damon, and janelle, as well as his grandmother nana mama.
James pattersons alex cross tv show is in the works at amazon. Criss cross by james patterson alex cross, the washington, d. Alex is tasked by the new president to take a personal role with the fbi, leading an investigation unprecedented in scale and scope. Alex cross is a book series written by james patterson. I like james patterson s style and his method of story telling. Alex cross series in 1993, james patterson released his 8th book along came a spider which introduced the world to detective alex cross. I think alex escapes way too many near death experiences he averages at least one per book, but this was more like 1012. A great reference for james patterson alex cross fans books and stories listed by publication date each is shown in their proper place in the series every book and story includes a short summary at the end of this quick reference guide is a simple checklist of all the alex cross books. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. One of them with alex cross in the main role i like the most, whats why i created ranking of best james patterson books with alex cross. Browsers corner books people like at the berwyn public library janet evanovich, turning. 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. T jefferson parker many books feature these types of characters. From his popular alex cross serieswhich follows the widower detective.
Alex cross series in order james patterson fictiondb. In fact, he has so many books that a list of james patterson books in order had to be. Why more alex cross books werent turned into movies larry king now ora. Find the best james patterson books hachette book group. The book was adapted into a film starring morgan freeman in 2001. James patterson is a great thriller and crime writer. When someone reads the books by one author, they usually. Alex cross is a fictional character created by author james patterson.
James patterson cross the line alex cross paperback book like new. James patterson is the worlds bestselling author and most trusted storyteller. James patterson paperback books for sale in stock ebay. Dean koontz books like the good guy, life expectancy, the bad place and many others feature killers or sociopaths.
Alex cross series james patterson collection 7 books bundle includes books in this collection. James patterson cross is the authors 12th story in the bestselling alex cross series. James patterson alex cross series best reading order. The adaptation of the middle school novel by patterson for middle grade students came out in theaters in 2016. Its a real page turner, as forensic psychologist alex cross tracks down the sadistic mafia killer known as the butcher, the man who killed cross s wife ten years. From there, he went on to introduce the world to detective alex cross in along came a spider 1993. One temperatures that late january morning plunged to four degrees above zero, and still people came by the hundreds of thousands, packing both sides. The role of main character alex cross was also taken up, played by tyler perry in the 2012 film titled alex cross. To continue reading, get the full word biography in james patterson books in order. Variety is now reporting that patterson s alex cross series might be brought to tv, thanks to amazon. 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. James patterson books in order alex cross books in order. Cross also published as alex cross by patterson, james. These eight books for fans of james patterson are sure to keep you on the.