Another fantastic crime detective story in the Alex Cross series 
I have to say this is one of my favourite Alex Cross books in a long time
The plot has lots  of twists and turns and keeps you engaged all the way to the end

I've read every Alex Cross book and this was up there with the best, to be honest there's never been one that I've not enjoyed. This was exciting, interesting and a page turner, the twist at the end I didn't see coming.

It’s been a while since I’ve read any of the Alex Cross books, but I think the time away has made me appreciate James Patterson. He is so popular with library patrons for a reason. He writes a damn good story. Time to catch up on those I’ve missed.

This is the 27th book in the Alex Cross series, and the series just keeps on gaining momentum and steam.  Recommended for anyone who likes a good read.

Paterson’s latest instalment on the Alex Cross series is interesting and although I used to read these religiously a few years ago, it was good to plop in to the series after a long break.

Alex Cross seems to be holding on to the same personality traits which have made him an interesting hero from his early days in the series.  The children have grown, he is now remarried and it seems Nana is still very much alive though she should be past her 100’s by now.  We still have M which about ten to twelve years ago, he was still around and it seems that Cross still has not got the better of him.

The plot is a very fast paced thriller that keeps the reader involved and like most in this series there is plenty of red herrings to keep you on your toes.  The tropes are still found within the pages which if you are a fan of the series, make this like home cooking where it is great to have but you know exactly what you are going to get.  He doesn’t over egg the pudding but it seems that choices and events through Cross’s life doesn’t really have much in the way of changing his course.

The characters are very much well liked and it is good to touch base with them again.  The children are fantastically written and not annoying and Nana is always a great presence.  Singleton and Cross are still very much involved with crime and it seems that we are no closer to the story of M.  As I have not been involved with the series since M first appeared, I do not have much knowledge of what occurred in the interim. 

Overall, this is a very good page turner that sticks to the formula that seems to work with the series.  It doesn’t stray too far from what has happened in the past.  This does go along the lines of if it is not broke don’t fix it but it would be nice to try to break a couple of barriers.  If you are not a fan, this probably will not turn you onto the series but if you are a fan, there is plenty to keep you invested.

An execution, a family convinced Cross and the state are killing the wrong man and soon after another murder, taunting Cross he got the wrong guy. M has been playing with Cross for years and is back, this time the stakes are higher and much is at risk.

I love the Cross books, the family, the pace and the chapters are only a page or two long so perfect as I have, like many, been struggling to read during lock down. This has brought my mojo back, we see more of our beloved Cross family, yet another cat and mouse type case. A murderer taunting the police and taunting Alex specifically. Is this another copycat? Did Alex catch and convict the wrong man?

As always a good pace, engaging, roping the reader in from the opening pages. 27 books in and I still love the series, if you have enjoyed the previous books you will enjoy this one. If you haven't read Patterson before you could start here but I would advise heading back as so many great stories before this one and you get all the back history. 4/5 for me this time, I look forward to the next in the series! I wish they would make more films of the Cross books, every time I read Cross talking I hear Morgan Freeman's voice, we need more of Mr Cross on the big screen!

Opening an Alex Cross book is like seeing an old friend, the stories never disappoint. Dr Cross helped to convict a deadly killer, hours after his execution another body is found with a note signed M, the executed prisoners sign off.  Then Things start to get personal.  I could not book down, Alex Cross never disappoints.

The Alex Cross series is a long running James Patterson series with this book being #27. Set in Washington DC, this installment takes Cross back to traumatic cases in his past. 
Cross visits Greensville Correction Centre to witness the execution of Michael 'Mikey' Edgerton via Electric Chair, all whilst Mikey continues to claim his innocence. Mikeys family vow to take vengeance on Cross. Cross,  has no doubts of Mikey's guilt, as a mass murder and whilst disturbed by the execution is comfortable the right person has faced justice however merely hours after the execution Cross and John Sampson find themselves at a copycat murder scene, with a note on the corpse saying 'You messed up big time, Dr Cross' signed by 'M'.

I love the way Patterson writes his thrillers so twisted and intense you just have to read one more chapter....i loved this book, a little predictabke in parts but i think that comes with being so familiar with Cross's journey, you literally feel like part of the family.

A must for any of the Cross / Patterson fans out there this installment certainly goes the distance, can;t wait for the next one!

What can I say. How can I even think of reviewing an Alex Cross book.
James Patterson’s Alex Cross was my first love and I’ve enjoyed many of his books over the years. However I had lost touch with the series recently. But when I started reading this book, I discovered my love for Alex Cross all over again! The writing, the characters, Alex Cross himself, everything about the book is absolutely fantastic. It just made me realise why I liked Alex Cross books so much to start with. Now I want to list down all the books I’ve missed in the series and read them asap.

Thank you Random House UK for an advanced copy of this ebook and giving me a chance to review this book!

It’s the new James Patterson! Do I need to say more thriller lovers?
Book #27 already in this series and it just keeps getting better and better. Unable to put this book down for a second (OK to make something to snack), it’s nailbiting, it’s everything a reader needs to lose sleep, interest in real life and food (damn you, Patterson).

At moments a bit repetitive with previous books, but heck it’s #27 in this series. Things are supposed to happen to a badass person like Alex Cross!

As always a pleasure to read about Alex Cross
I have tried very hard to keep up with this series because it never fails to engage and excite.
Fast paced, good and decent heroes 
Great

‘Criss Cross’ is the 27th novel in the best selling Alex Cross series by popular author James Patterson. Although not an avid fan, I’ve read over fan of the series and despite finding the previous read disappointing, I was looking forward to diving into this recent addition.
Alex Cross is a psychologist and works with both the FBI and local police. At the start of the novel, Cross is attending the execution of a man who he helped to investigate and convict a number of years previously. Cross and his colleague (and best friend Sampson) seemed unnerved at the execution and shortly afterwards, they are called to a crime scene and a note at the scene suggests that Cross has made a terrible error. Would is this mysterious note-writing ‘M’? Could the recently deceased convict actually have been innocent? And if so, what role did Cross play in his arrest? And so, kick starts one of the converging storylines of the novel.
Subsequent murders all bear a striking resemblance to previous cases investigated by Cross and it seems that ‘M’ is edging ever closer to meeting with Cross. Will either of them survive or will this upcoming encounter prove to the Reichenbach Falls for our hero? 
The premise of a hero being painted as less than noble is not a new one but is always an appealing idea. In the hands of such an experienced author as Patterson, this book should be epic – full of decisive moments for our hero, the conflict between his heart and the “right” action etc. However, while there are certainly some thrilling moments in the book, these are few overall. After over 25 outings and many tragedys, Cross deserves better than this story – and so does the reader. Perhaps, if you are new to the series, then you can enjoy the tale but I recall the earlier stories such as the fantastic ‘Along Came A Spider’ or ‘Call the Girls’ and this story is a poor imitation. 
Fingers crossed for Cross no 28.
I received an ARC of this book in return for an honest review.

Thanks to Random House UK, Cornerstone and NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
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Well, what can I say? James Patterson has done it again. I am simply awestruck at Patterson's ability to consistently churn out 5 star thrillers. Indeed, Patterson has become predictably brilliant, and this, the 27th instalment in the Alex Cross series, feels as fresh and exciting as the very first time we encountered the legendary detective in 'Along Came A Spider'. 'Criss Cross' is all that we have come to expect from James Patterson. It is meticulously plotted, fiendishly clever and utterly addictive. Told at breakneck speed, this is pure adrenaline distilled in novelistic form. Patterson's uncanny ability to hook his readers from the get-go is evident in the opening stages of the book where Cross and Sampson witness the execution of a notorious serial killer. It is not long, however, before doubts begin to creep in about the condemned man's guilt. Did he really commit the crimes he was accused of, or, should the guilt be laid at the door of the mercurial 'M' - an evil genius, bearing more than passing resemblance to Cross' deceased nemesis, Kyle Craig? As Cross attempts to decipher this riddle wrapped in an enigma over the course of the book, the tension becomes palpable, and the suspense deepens. This was edge-of-your-seat, thrill-a-minute stuff, and I loved every page. With every word he writes, Patterson proves over and over that he is the undisputed master of suspense. Absolute genius.

Having been an avid reader of Patterson’s Alex Cross books for years, I was delighted when I received this ARC! 

Doomsday preppers, mountain biking soldiers, an imprisoned agent, and of course, a conniving serial-killer and worthy adversary- the 27th instalment of the Alex Cross series has it all.
As the bodies of brutally murdered women keep turning up, Cross and his partners rush to prevent more gruesome murders and stop ‘M’s’ sadistic game. When ‘M’ turns his attention to Alex' family, catching him becomes even more urgent.
Some of the murders bear a striking resemblance to cases Cross has previously solved, begging the question of whether ‘M’  is a familiar foe or merely copying other murderers. 

This latest Alex Cross book is highly recommended and a must read for all Alex Cross/ Patterson fans. In typical Patterson style, it is fast-paced and full of twists and turns. 
I'm sure this is not the last we have heard of ‘M’. 
As usual, Nanamama provides life advice and lots of great cooking (particularly the brownies sound delicious!) and the Cross children become involved in the case. 
Like all Patterson books, it was very easy to read and very hard to put down.  I'm looking forward to reading the next book in the Alex Cross series.

This was a good story spoilt in places by poor formatting making some sentences almost impossible to read on my kindle.
The story moved at a good pace and certainly had me guessing all the way through.
Unfortunately it was spoilt at the end by a pretty far fetched story line.
I mean a doctor stating that someone might never walk again and all of a sudden they are up and killing.
That really did spoil the whole story.
Was still a reasonable read though.

Yet again Patterson delivers another brilliant installment in the Cross series - other reviews think there are too many now but I feel that the Cross books are still fresh and exciting.

Once again Cross has to face demons from his past and once again his family face danger - but instead of feeling old... this is another fast paced, gripping read.

Thanks to NetGaller for an ARC in return for an honest review.

Cross is there to watch someone he put on death row die - a gruesome serial killer, but isn't there always someone who believes in the innocence of even the cruelest of killers. His family is convinced he is the victim of mistaken identity, someone has gone to a lot of trouble to frame him. Someone like Cross.

Cross is used to the doubt and stands by the evidence, but is thrown for a loop when he is called to the scene of a murder. A murder that has the calling card of the alleged killer he just watched being executed. Then a few more occur - each with the MO of a killer he has stopped.

I admit I followed the red herring for a while, despite the fact it seemed far too obvious. I thought Cross was a little too trusting when it came to his kid, especially considering the cases he has dealt with in the past. Surely your natural instinct would be to distrust everyone? Your day job is full of serial killers and psychopaths, and you just let your kid make friends with a random stranger? Err nope.

It's a psychological thriller with an action thriller vibe. It's hard to believe that this is the 27th book in the Cross series. This one hasn't quite got the same finesse as some of the earlier ones and seemed a little rushed.

The Alex Cross series brings a lot of nostalgia with it - hopefully Patterson can breathe some of the old suspense into this series in future.

This is the first book I've read in this series, but there is a biography of the main protagonist, Alex Cross, at the front of the book.  The story begins with a death, and not surprisingly, this a recurrent theme. There's mystery and suspense building, as the story flicks between the past and present and the body count increases. The main protagonist's vulnerability increases with every page turn, and still, the ominous, 'M' character, is not done with him. No major plot surprises, but still a page-turning read.

An engaging mix of menace, suspense and fast-paced, adrenaline-pumping action. 

I received a copy of this book from Random House UK-Cornerstone-Century via NetGalley in return for an honest review.

Love love love James Patterson and the Alex cross series. I saw it, I requested it and read it. Love em nd didn’t disappoint. No matter how many books are published in this series I can’t get enough but can’t help thinking he’s one unlucky fella

The 27th book about psychologist and detective Alex Cross. About time I had a look.

I was aware I was entering a highly popular series by the bestselling author James Patterson and wondered if this would be a problem. However, the history of the main character both professionally and personally was covered briefly before the story began, and therefore avoided the information dump in the middle of the book. Often this can happen in a series and dampen the tale. Not so here.

There are flashbacks to a decade before to link the crimes of a serial killer to modern day murders and those involved. There are clues and red herrings, police investigations, guns, dodgy salesmen and strippers, gore and quirky aspects such as 'gummy bears'.

The hero is not a cold-hearted cop but a family man and there is a nice thread about his children, especially the sharp and advanced ten-year old son, the athletic daughter and the cosy grandmother. As a major theme of this book is revenge though, the happy family ideal always looks vulnerable. Plus the son has a new friend involved with his cycling hobby...

Criss Cross is a complex mystery thriller and action-packed crime novel. A familiar format well done with an ending that also serves as an opening for Alex Cross number 28.