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Publication
Arrow (2018), 432 pages
Description
"The charges: explosive. Alex Cross has never been on the wrong side of the law -- until now. Charged with gunning down followers of his nemesis Gary Soneji in cold blood, Cross is being turned into the poster child for trigger-happy cops who think they're above the law. Cross knows it was self-defense. But will a jury see it that way? The evidence: shocking. As Cross fights for his professional life and his freedom, his former partner John Sampson brings him a gruesome, titillating video tied to the mysterious disappearances of several young girls. Despite his suspension from the department, Cross can't say no to Sampson. The illicit investigation leads them to the darkest corners of the Internet, where murder is just another form of entertainment. The People vs. Alex Cross: the trial of the century. As the prosecution presents its case, and the nation watches, even those closest to Cross begin to doubt his innocence. If he can't convince his own family that he didn't pull the trigger with intent to kill, how can he hope to persuade a jury? But even with everything on the line, Cross will do whatever it takes to stop a dangerous criminal ... even if he can't save himself."--Amazon.com.… (more)
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Yet he seems to always manage to envelop his readers in two equally important major story lines—like a two-plot story in which the subplot is as relevant as the main. Not easy to pull off for any writer.
User reviews
LibraryThing member jfe16
Alex Cross finds himself suspended from the force, awaiting trial for murder following the debacle at the old factory involving Gary Soneji’s followers. He knows he shot only in self-defense, but he worries that the jury might not believe him.
Meanwhile, John Sampson brings him a gruesome video
This narrative, following the story spun out in the BookShots story “Cross Kill,” intertwines with the story of the missing blondes. At the same time, there are some interesting bits involving Jannie, Ali, and the rest of Alex’s family and the patients who come to him for counseling. As always, things tie up rather nicely by the end, but with the ever-building suspense ratcheting up the tension, readers will be perched on the edge of their chairs as they race through the story.
Recommended.
Meanwhile, John Sampson brings him a gruesome video
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tied to the mysterious disappearance of several young women. Despite the suspension, Alex, not kept terribly busy with his private counseling business, can’t help but become involved. But where are the young women and how does the dark web tie into their case?This narrative, following the story spun out in the BookShots story “Cross Kill,” intertwines with the story of the missing blondes. At the same time, there are some interesting bits involving Jannie, Ali, and the rest of Alex’s family and the patients who come to him for counseling. As always, things tie up rather nicely by the end, but with the ever-building suspense ratcheting up the tension, readers will be perched on the edge of their chairs as they race through the story.
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LibraryThing member buffalogr
The latest book in the series. Cross finds himself on trail for murder, starts a counseling business and works a couple of crimes on the side. Hmmm? Believe it or NOT! Pretty good stories, all five. Maybe, it would have been better if the author concentrated on just one story line? Characters are
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mostly familiar: Nanamoma, Jani, etc. The ones we like. Book was a tad slow in the middle. All 5-6 stories were fun listens. Show Less
LibraryThing member LivelyLady
Alex Cross is being tried for the shooting of three people. During the course of trial prep and the trial, a concurrent plot unfolds with a dark web site and the disappearance of blonde young women. The good thing is that it is said to be written by Patterson, alone. No co authors are listed.
LibraryThing member imyknott
It is sometime since I last read a James Patterson book. This story retains his punchy writing style that keeps the reader fully involved. Again we are confronted with a number of different crimes which he carefully intertwines around a murder charge which is being levelled at Alex Cross. I loved
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the book and am pleased I have been reunited with James Patterson. Show Less
LibraryThing member HeatherLINC
This book was too long with too much happening. I liked Alex Cross as a protagonist and I enjoyed following his murder trial, but I wish it had been the major focus of the book. The multiple subplots were frustrating and I often found myself skipping chapters. Thankfully, Patterson always writes
Overall, a good book but not a great one. However, in true Patterson style The People vs Alex Cross was a quick, fast paced read with an enjoyable, but implausible plot line.
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short chapters so I was quickly back in the action and everything was neatly resolved by the end.Overall, a good book but not a great one. However, in true Patterson style The People vs Alex Cross was a quick, fast paced read with an enjoyable, but implausible plot line.
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LibraryThing member rmarcin
I really enjoyed this book - it reminded me of early James Patterson books in the Alex Cross series. I am so glad, because I read the most recent Private series installment "Count to Ten" and I really disliked it. Likely because Patterson has just given his name to the book and left the writing to
In The People vs. Alex Cross, Alex is on leave from Metro Police while awaiting trial for the murder of Soneji cultists. Meanwhile, blonde girls are getting kidnapped. Alex has returned to counseling while awaiting trial, and has many interesting patients visit him.
John Sampson involves Alex in the missing blondes case. The case gives Alex an opportunity to stay busy and do some detective work. Bree is not happy when she discovers what Alex is doing. She wants Alex to focus on his trial.
During the book, there is a lot of interaction with a strange character, Krazy Kat, who is a consultant for the FBI, who is able to break into the dark web of the Internet. Ali Cross also plays a big role in deciphering what is going on with video tapes.
Jannie Cross continues her running career. Nana Mama continues her amazing cooking skills.
Alex and Sampson work together to find the blondes, and the evil people that are torturing the blondes to sell the work on the internet. All in all, very fast paced, and very true to the Alex Cross series.
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someone else. In The People vs. Alex Cross, Alex is on leave from Metro Police while awaiting trial for the murder of Soneji cultists. Meanwhile, blonde girls are getting kidnapped. Alex has returned to counseling while awaiting trial, and has many interesting patients visit him.
John Sampson involves Alex in the missing blondes case. The case gives Alex an opportunity to stay busy and do some detective work. Bree is not happy when she discovers what Alex is doing. She wants Alex to focus on his trial.
During the book, there is a lot of interaction with a strange character, Krazy Kat, who is a consultant for the FBI, who is able to break into the dark web of the Internet. Ali Cross also plays a big role in deciphering what is going on with video tapes.
Jannie Cross continues her running career. Nana Mama continues her amazing cooking skills.
Alex and Sampson work together to find the blondes, and the evil people that are torturing the blondes to sell the work on the internet. All in all, very fast paced, and very true to the Alex Cross series.
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LibraryThing member PaulaGalvan
In this 25th book in the Alex Cross series, Alex confronts a past archenemy, Gary Soneji! Actually, there are three! But isn't this guy dead? Is Alex delusional? After being lured to a warehouse to face his past, Alex kills two and wounds a third unarmed Gary Soneji look-alike, and Alex is now on
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trial for murder. And the irrefutable proof is on video. While Alex's lawyers prepare his defense, he and Detective John Sampson investigate evil computer hackers that are kidnapping blondes to make snuff films, then posting them on the dark web. This engaging thriller has abundant suspense, non-stop action, and hi-tech computer skills. Also included is a bonus Cross Shot story, "Cross Kill," which provides an in-depth background of this book. Show Less
Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
2017-11-20
Physical description
432 p.; 7.8 inches
ISBN
1784753637 / 9781784753634