Triple Cross: (Alex Cross 30)

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Patterson boils a scene down to the single, telling detail, the element that defines a character or moves a plot along. It's what fires off the movie projector in the reader's mind. MICHAEL CONNELLY There's a serial killer on the loose dubbed "The Family Man" by the media. Strange name for a killer... but that's because he/she in fact kills the whole family, young and old.

In the midst of all this action, the attention shifts to Cross’ wife, Bree, a top investigator on a special assignment in New York City involving the fashion industry. Initially I found this storyline to be a distraction from the terrifying Family Man case. But Patterson, with his infinite gifts of superior plotting, finds a way to tie everything together in a crafty, clever manner. Thomas Tull is eventually apprehended and held as a prime suspect in The Family Man case. The issue is that it may not be the slam dunk Alex Cross and company were hoping for because something just doesn’t seem quite right and Tull is also so shifty and untrustworthy it is difficult to completely pin him down. Throughout TRIPLE CROSS I longed for more insight into the mind of the killer known as Family Man only to realize that Patterson stays away from just that subject matter as a way to keep the subterfuge going. The end result is a baffling, puzzling case with double and triple crosses thrown in for good measure, that will keep loyal readers happy and entertain new readers hopefully to the point where they will seek out each of the prior twenty-nine novels in what remains one of the best thriller series ever created.

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One of James Patterson’s cornerstone series has got to be Alex Cross. I have followed the adventures of DC’s great investigator for many years and can usually rely on something great. Patterson keeps things sharp in this piece and juggles numerous plot lines effectively, without getting too muddled. Fans of the series will likely enjoy this book and feel a sense of urgency, shelving the idea that Alex Cross ought to hang up the handcuffs for good. Quite some suspension of disbelief is required to accept that a professional like Bree Stone would make such a mess of a covert operation, and her cavalier attitude to involving a civilian in a potentially dangerous situation. The resolution of that case comes out of left field and leads right into a teaser for the next book. The plot of Triple Cross has the right amount of suspense, mystery and action, but the ending—while entirely satisfactory—feels somewhat tame compared to the previous volume’s high-adrenaline clash set in the wilderness of Montana. In a welcome move, Patterson gives Bree a large share of the action that gets her close to death more than once, and I wish he keeps the trend going. It seems that Patterson has heeded the request of his fans, including me, to resolve the longstanding mystery of ‘M’, and Triple Cross has Alex getting close to the elusive, seemingly omniscient opponent. No one gets this big without amazing natural storytelling talent - which is what Jim has, in spades. The Alex Cross series proves it' LEE CHILD 'A character for the ages' DOUGLAS PRESTON & LINCOLN CHILD Patterson has, over almost three decades, built a stellar cast of characters in this series and all he needs to do is concoct plots and situations to challenge those, which he does supremely well in Triple Cross. It is always a pleasure to reconnect with Alex and his friends and family, including the dream grandmother—Nana mama. The new characters, especially NYPD detective Rosella Salazar and fashion designer Phillip Henry Luster—both part of Bree’s story—are well-crafted too and deserve another appearance or two. As usual, Patterson seasons the thrilling tale with the delightful happenings in Alex’s family, from Nana mama’s delectable dinners to the exploits of Alex’s kids—this time the athletic prowess of his daughter Jannie.

No one gets this big without amazing natural storytelling talent - which is what Jim has, in spades. The Alex Cross series proves it. LEE CHILDWith the release of his latest novel TRIPLE CROSS the juggernaut that is James Patterson marks his thirtieth effort in this now legendary series. It seems like only yesterday when I was reading --- and loving --- ALONG CAME A SPIDER, the first novel in the Alex Cross series. Now, TRIPLE CROSS shows Alex Cross involved in one of the most confounding cases in his career and it provides readers with an absolute treat as Patterson continues to show why he is nowhere near losing steam with his favorite character that put him on the map.

Patterson knows where our deepest fears are buried... there's no stopping his imagination. NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW All I can say is that Triple Cross is excellent! The mystery keeps you guessing and while I had a few suspects in mind, I didn't get it right. Like, waaay off! In TRIPLE CROSS, we see through the eyes of one of the most diabolical and evil killers Patterson has ever envisioned. The Family Man takes home invasions to a disturbing new level by murdering every member of the family with a point-blank gunshot to the forehead. He confesses early on that children are the hardest, yet that does not prevent him from following through with his brutal massacres. This is especially frightening considering that there does not seem to be any pattern or way to predict where he will strike next. Cross and his old buddy, John Sampson, are investigating. I’ve been reading James Patterson books for over twenty-five years. During that time, like most of his fans, my favorite character has always been Alex Cross. He was Patterson’s first detective series that helped lay the foundation for his kingdom of several bestselling series and stand-alone novels. For me, Alex has remained a fierce, intellectual knight of moral character and the proper use of action.

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And to make matters worse, Alex’s and Bree’s investigations may be connected somehow to a mysterious organization known as Maestro and its leader who calls himself M. The same organization that has taunted and haunted them before with text messages and even tried to killed them multiple times when their worked interfered with their operations. While husband and wife are fighting to solve their confounding mysteries, Alex’s long-time adversary, known only as ‘M’, makes his presence felt in his own disconcerting manner and his connection, if there is one, to their cases could make it all much more complicated. One additional complaint. The other members of Cross’s family seem to be aging—a bit slowly, but the children are growing older on a delayed time span. However, Nana Mama appears to be the same age as she was when the series started almost 30 years ago. She must be 110 now, but Patterson seems to want to keep her around 90, because were she to die, Alex Cross might actually have to show some emotional development. In a Bentley convertible behind a DC private school, Kay Willingham, a glamorous socialite, philanthropist, and the ex-wife of the vice president, is found in the arms of the school’s principal, Randall Christopher — both shot dead. The question of who was behind the double homicide, and why, plagues Cross's mind. He’d grown close to Kay when she was his patient; closer than he had with any of the others. But when he goes to Alabama looking for answers hidden in her past, he finds a world of corruption, lies, and secrets, firmly closed to outsiders. He also finds plenty of Kay’s enemies, but none who would want her dead.