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Just when Alex thought his life was calming down into a routine of patients and therapy sessions, he finds himself back in the game--this time to catch a criminal mastermind like no other. A spate of elaborate murders in Washington D.C. have the whole East Coast on edge. They are like nothing Alex Cross and his new girlfriend, Detective Brianna Stone, have ever seen. With each murder, the case becomes increasingly complex. There's only one thing Alex knows: the killer adores an audience. As victims are made into gruesome spectacles citywide, inducing a media hysteria, it becomes clear to Alex that the man he's after is a genius of terror--and he's after fame. The killer has the whole city by its strings--and he'll stop at nothing to become the most terrifying star that Washington D.C. has ever seen.… (more)
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Self-imposed retirement, a gorgeous new girlfriend and a quiet romantic camping trip, what could possibly go wrong? Well, when Alex Cross is around the answer is an unequivocal–anything and everything! Hot romance is quickly cooled when Bree is ordered to return to DC after the very public murder of famed author Tess Olsen. Dubbed the Audience Killer, for his propensity for attention, this psychopath seems to have no fear of being discovered, growing more brazen and arrogant with each successive murder. He thrives on the media attention his dastardly deeds afford him and relishes in the panic his murderous acts create. In the midst of the carnage and chaos, Cross receives a disturbing call informing him Kyle Craig had escaped from the maximum security prison in Colorado, where he had been housed for the past four years. Prior to his incarceration, Craig had been a respected FBI colleague and a genius in his own right. Craig was patient, resourceful and vicious, a formidable adversary now methodically making his way through the list of those he deemed responsible for his imprisonment. Of course, Alex Cross was at the top of his list.
Two murderers, one seeking fame, the other bent on revenge, yet they shared a common goal…the elimination of Detective Alex Cross. In this particularly well delivered novel, Patterson weaves an intricate, multi-layered plot, that moves seamlessly between opposing forces, while hurdling toward an unavoidable showdown. There are no twig-like stereotypes or bland settings, as Patterson showcases his unparalleled ability to create three dimensional characters that are diabolical, yet very real and disturbingly interesting. With his omniscient voice, taut narrative and vivid detail, the reader is immersed in this carefully crafted, highly imaginative world, from the very first page. One of the most popular literary characters of the century, Alex Cross is a hard hitting, tough as nails detective, with an almost sixth sense ability to get inside a killer’s mind. But it his personal struggles, as a son, father and lover that continue to bring the character off the page and into the heart of the reader. Chock full of action, short, crisp chapters and a few teasers thrown in to wet your appetite for the next installment - Double Cross is a double shot of Patterson at his thrilling best!
I liked this one, many killings (muahahahahah! ;)) that keep us expecting for the next one, even
As I wrote in the last Alex Cross book review, I can only think that Mercedes pays Mr Patterson something. It’s the only way I can understand why he keeps praising the car, because it’s so comfortable, and powerful, and safe... Argh!
Patterson seems to be churning out novels at an amazing speed and the quality is lacking. Short chapters, little character development. I feel like I'm reading potential scripts instead of a novel. I have purchased my last Patterson
--Double Cross follows an earlier Patterson book Cross which follows the main character Alex Cross through his composite life of death, love, family and fear. In this book the killing sprees as in the other books continue but this time Alex is
b) an explanation of the book's connection to our theme (1 paragraph)
--This book creates a connection with the Hero theme through it’s characters that are involved. In Double Cross even the killers consider themselves heroes, so it’s hard to exactly pin point the true definition of a hero. However, being as Alex Cross is someone who repetitively puts himself into dangerous situations and manages to help others no matter what the circumstances this book would nicely fit into our theme. It contains action in which portrays and describes the perfect example to make its characters heroes.
c) a critique of the novel (good? bad? medium? why?) with a final recommendation (should we read?)
--I think that this is a great novel and I really enjoy reading any of Patterson’s books. The way that he separates the chapters to give a first person point of view to more than one character, really gives a more enjoyable and interesting feel to the book. His books pay attention to detail and use real life places to relate better to the reader. The way that he writes and describes action in the book also makes it a fast read, but isn’t on an easy level. If you want a book that includes a little bit of everything such as, action, love, hate and violence then this is a book that I would recommend to anyone to read. I think that Patterson is an excellent author and I look forward to reading more from him.
I found this book much more readable than "Cross", (Alex Cross #12), and enjoyed the read, particularly the twist of Kyle Craig escaping from prison. Improbable, but makes for good reading :)