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Jul 28, 2023red_beetle_206 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
A little gruesome for my taste, but I liked it anyway. Not great literature, but a great page turner. I thoroughly enjoyed it, and will read more by this author. A fast read.
May 16, 2022tjdickey rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
Patterson started the Alex Cross syndicate here - some very interesting ideas for plot, and a solid protagonist. A very easy read, which does not make demands on the reader with large words or chapters more than a few pages.
Jan 10, 2022fred98115 rated this title 1 out of 5 stars
Rich kids are kidnapped by a Lindbergh fantasizer. Protagonist Alex Cross, Washington policeman. Formulaic writing and plot.
Nov 30, 2021Penny_Posh rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I'm a new reader to James Patterson's mystery books (I know I'm late) lol however, I enjoyed this book so much I plan to read the second book in this Alex Cross series!
Nov 15, 2021
Started Nov 13/21, Finished Nov 15/21
Jun 14, 2020njamessmith rated this title 0.5 out of 5 stars
An unpleasant book to read - content and language. I was glad to finish it. Maybe I just wasn't in the mood for killing kids! My first - and probably last - Patterson.
Mar 26, 2020
3/25/20 4 stars Suspenseful psychological thriller with a lot of twists and turns . Fast pace easy to read. Plot was good story line.
Jan 26, 2019barryandlinda rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Detective Alex Cross and his partner, John Sampson are trying to find a kidnapper and murderer. This is the first book in this series and it is a page turner from beginning to end. I am looking forward to reading the other books in this…
Nov 26, 2018alicat1 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Inside the twists and turns of a serial killer. Patterson at his finest. The cinematic feature differs slightly but worth viewing for comparison.
Nov 08, 2018reader7176 rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Another great book.
Apr 30, 2018Lori2486E rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Loved this book!!! took no time at all to read. there's a lot going on but i think that's what makes it so great.
Apr 07, 2018Dreamstime rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
Too many moving parts in this complicated plot. I could not suspend disbelief. Very disappointing given all the accolades.
Nov 28, 2017JLHCKY rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Dr. Alex Cross, a black psychologist and police detective, and his life-long friend, John Sampson, also a detective, are investigating another brutal homicide in the projects when word comes that two young students have been kidnapped at…
May 28, 2016
Alex Cross - Book 1
Jan 19, 2014
This is the first book of the Alex Cross series. It was my second of Patterson's books. Great book full of suspense. Highly recommend.
Neuilly
Jul 30, 2013Neuilly rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
My first James Patterson, and the beginning of one of his bestselling series....but I don't really get all the hype. I read it fast enough, and it's a page turner, but I find the characters mostly flat and bordering on stereotypical. The…
Jul 21, 2013
Patterson is a great writer and Alex Cross is a great character. Together, they make a great couple. The twists and turns of this book kept me guessing at every step. Very well written and executed. If you are looking for an…
Apr 27, 2013RicardoEdm rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Good book, entertaining, lots of unexpected twists in the plot
dmbednarz
Dec 15, 2012
I love James Patterson! His books are so easy to read and they go by quickly with the short chapters...they are easy to follow and intrigueing.
BigMoose
Jun 21, 2012BigMoose rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
I suppose I had to get around to reading a Patterson/Alex Cross mystery sooner or later. So, I started at the beginning. The story was okay and a bit captivating, but the language was filthy, and I had a few other issues with it. It…
wepa
May 21, 2012wepa rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
great book!
Jan 07, 2012sophiejudson rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
One of, if not the best, book I have ever read!
Nov 09, 2011
Gr8 book would recomend
Feb 06, 2011RichardPaul rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Along Came A Spider ---- by James Patterson c - 1993 ---- I Will post soon, don't have my notes. ----- All of Patterson's books are a good story or more! ---- Enjoy! ---- RichardPaul
Sep 26, 2010sit_walk rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
EPL also has this as an ebook.