Cross Fire (Alex Cross Series #16)

by James Patterson Narrated by Andre Braugher, Jay O. Sanders

Overview

Detective Alex Cross and Bree's wedding plans are put on hold when Alex is called to the scene of the perfectly executed assassination of two of Washington D.C.'s most corrupt: a dirty congressmen and a scheming lobbyist. Next, the elusive marksman begins picking off other crooked politicians, sparking a blaze of theories--is the marksman a hero or a vigilante?

The case explodes and FBI agent Max Siegel battles Alex for jurisdiction. As Alex struggles with the sniper, Siegel, and the wedding, he receives a call from his deadliest adversary, Kyle Craig. The Mastermind is in D.C. and will not relent until he has eliminated Cross--and his family--for good. With a supercharged blend of suspense, action, and deception, CROSS FIRE is James Patterson's most exciting Alex Cross novel ever.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

READERS LOVE I, ALEX CROSS!

"[Patterson's] books don't pussyfoot around when it comes to the villains. These are bad, bad people... [I, Alex Cross] is political, with a lot of intrigue in high places."—Al Roker, The Today Show

"I truly believe that James Patterson has an IV hooked up to his writing arm and Great Ideas, Great Plots, and Great Characters dribble constantly into his bloodstream...I, Alex Cross stuns."—TheReviewBroads.com

"The stakes are higher than ever before...More than a crime thriller, it's an absorbing family drama."—NightsandWeekends.com

Al Roker

[Patterson's] books don’t pussyfoot around when it comes to the villains. These are bad, bad people.”

AudioFile

Tim Cain and Michael Cerveris turn this great read into a virtual full-cast production with their exceptional pacing and seamless handoffs.”

BookReporter.com

Patterson returns to old form here, and the novel is much better for it. The plot is deeper and more complex…yet his stated goals in his writing—to move the plot and the reader along quickly— are still met, and admirably so.”

editorial review Barnes & Noble

Perfectly calibrated.”

Woman magazine

Sharp, sassy, and guaranteed to send shivers down your spine, this is a tense thriller.”

NightsandWeekends.com

"The stakes are higher than ever before...More than a crime thriller, it's an absorbing family drama."

TheReviewBroads.com

"I truly believe that James Patterson has an IV hooked up to his writing arm and Great Ideas, Great Plots, and Great Characters dribble constantly into his bloodstream...I, Alex Cross stuns."

JANUARY 2011 - AudioFile

The prolific Patterson and two fine narrators score a bull’s-eye with this 17th Alex Cross adventure. Finally, Alex is going to marry Bree, but the wedding is delayed when snipers begin picking off high-profile characters in Washington. While Cross is jousting with FBI agent Max Siegle, his archenemy Kyle Craig has escaped again and is close at hand. The production is first-rate, and the musical background is perfectly placed for emphasis. Praise is due to Jay O. Sanders for his clear, crisp narration and to Andre Braugher for his accents and believable characterizations. Best of all, Patterson’s ending suggests possible new beginnings—maybe even a crossover with another of his favorite characters. A.L.H. © AudioFile 2011, Portland, Maine

Product Details

BN ID:	2940173658494
Publisher:	Hachette Audio
Publication date:	11/15/2010
Series:	Alex Cross Series
Edition description:	Unabridged
Sales rank:	1,163,539

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