November 12th, 2007
13th Charm: Double Cross by James Patterson
I’ve already confessed to being a bit of a prose-a-holic, and can’t wait to tell you about the book sitting beside me…still warm from my hot little hands…..
James Patterson is the mastermind behind several best selling series (Women’s Murder Club, Maximum Ride) but I’ve long felt that his books about Alex Cross are his very best. Double Cross is the 13th book about the Washington DC detective Alex Cross.
Double Cross was certainly no disappointment. As we step back into Alex Cross’ life - and the lives of his family - we find him out of his life as a police detective - and into his role as a full time therapist. He has a new lady in his life, DC Detective Brianna Stone, and his world is certainly sweet. The public murder of a mystery writer draws Alex back into his persona, The Dragon Slayer (his police and FBI nickname). Soon, the killer is dubbed the “Audience Killer”, as each of his brutal attacks are done in front of live audiences.
To complicate matters, The Mastermind, gets his wish: escape from the Maximum Security prison he has lived in for four years. For those who don’t recall, Alex was involved in cracking the case of the Mastermind - discovering that FBI Agent - and friend - Kyle Craig - was the culprit. In court, Kyle Craig promised to get his revenge on the judge - as well as Alex and his entire family.
Both killers are targeting Alex….and watching his family…and his friends. Will Brianna be another loss in a long line of women Alex has loved? Will his family be used as pawns? Will the killers succeed in slaughtering his oldest - and best friend?
If, like me, you are an Alex Cross fan, run, don’t walk, to your favorite book store and get up to date the life of Alex Cross . If you enjoy fast paced, well written intrigue, you’ll devour Double Cross, just as I did. It’s available beginning Tuesday, November 13th.
If you’ve never read any of this fabulous series by James Patterson, I encourage you to start from the beginning (Along Came a Spider - and work your way through to Double Cross). You’ll hang on every word….and quickly become a fan.
November 17th, 2007 at 7:12 am
I feel bad admitting that I haven’t read any of his books. However, the book sounds great. Sounds like I should start with the first one, though.
November 17th, 2007 at 9:40 am
Please let me know if you do. I can’t imagine anyone not loving these books. I think, besides Alex, my favorite character is his Grandmother, “Nana Mama”.