Detective Cross (Alex Cross BookShots, 2)

James Patterson is an amazing storyteller. The Cross books are fun and interesting stories. I just can't put them down.

I just love James Patterson books!

135 pages, finished it in 2hrs, and it was ok.

My grandmother really ejoys this series. Fast shipping

Interesting

I am collecting every James Patterson book written, even when he co-authors books. I lose interest in a story very quickly, but James Patterson does not make you wait pages to get involved with the story. Every time I pick up a new Patterson book, I do so thinking, I'm not going to like this book. As I said, two pages and you are hooked......that is not a misprint, 2 pages and you are hooked. Guess you can tell, I love this author. If you have not read any of his books, my friend, you are missing out on many great stories.

"Detective Cross" is a short story but keeps readers captivated until the end. A bomber with links to the VA sets off bombs around the Mall. He / she calls Bree each time and provides a warning so innocent bystanders can be evacuated from the site in time. One of Cross' patients, a female who spent time in the Middle East as an IED expert in the military, is withdrawn and constantly hurting herself; she is seeing Cross as mandated by the courts, and he tries hard to gain her trust. After later seeing him on the news about the bombings, she volunteers to help Cross and Bree expose the bomber. Leery at first, Cross sees that she is energized and comes out of her shell because she feels needed. Reluctantly, Cross shares police information with her and sees a complete turn around in her disposition. She has a photographic memory and begins her own investigation - eventually tracking the bomber down.Readers are left guessing as to the identity of the bomber and are surprised at the end as to the real identity and the reasons for the bombings. Some readers may also side with the bomber and stand with him when making his final demands. The story can be read in a single setting and like all James Patterson books, readers can take a breath and relinquish the built-up tension when finishing.

Suspended from the force, Alex has reopened his psychology practice and is trying to help a young vet named Kate.  At the same time his wife, Bree, is getting phone calls from someone that wants to "wake everybody up"-with bombs.  The people are scared, the city seems mad.  Can they find the culprit before it's too late?        For me, this was a fantastic bookshot and a good addition to the Cross series.  I enjoyed the fact that we got to see more of Bree, and  I really liked the new characters.  What really drew me forward was the fact that I got to know the culprit as well, and to like them.  Patterson has a way of making good, interesting bad guys.  I loved the story line, and the flow of the book.  It's also nice being able to see Nana Mama and Ali.  As a long time reader of this series these characters are very special to me.  One thing I did not like, though, was that it seemed to come up right after the last installment, but there was no talk of Sampson whatsoever.  I had been waiting for news, as one does with a beloved character.  Still, it was a fast and intensely interesting read.  I give it five stars.     As far as the adult content goes, there is some language and a lot of violence.  Neither are too very graphic though.  I give it a four.

A pesar de que no es muy extenso, este thriller tiene una buena historia que puede leerse en poco tiempo.

O tema já é conhecido. Alex Cross. neste livro quase se torna coadjuvante da aventura. Este é o primeiro livro que leio da personagem. Estava acostumado com os filmes, onde ele assume presença mais forte. No entanto, a narrativa flui muito bem. Se você não prestar atenção nos detalhes pode a ser induzido em algo diferente. Recomendo certamente. Irei ler outros livros de Alex Cross

Quick enjoyable read

Bem atrativo! Prende bastante.Segue a linha JP, mudando apenas o cenário.Bom passatempo.A avaliação serve para todos os livros da série.

I enjoyed reading this book. This happens after there is a war. Our soldiers are often forgotten. Hope those in government remember the price they pay.Justice is well served.