The role of main character alex cross was also taken up, played by tyler perry in the 2012 film titled alex cross. He is the protagonist of the series of books about a former fbi agent and psychologist who works in washington, d. Want exclusive content, like free chapters, news, and sweepstakes. Soon alex is racing from crime scene to crime scene, spotting familiar details linked to cross family secrets and knowing his life is on the. Across the country, men and women are kidnapped in broad daylight and then disappear completely. Across the country, men and women are being kidnapped in broad daylight and. The 10 best alex cross books by james patterson novel suspects. Like many concepts in the book world, series is a somewhat fluid and contested notion. The series focuses on metropolitan police department detective and father alex cross as he faces threats to his family and the city of washington, d.
Drawn to one another, alex and jezzie start a forbidden love affair, but its not to last if. The age group reflects readability and it doesnt necessarily reflect content appropriateness. Written by the wellknown mystery author james patterson, the alex cross books are among the most popular mystery series written to date, many of which have been made into acclaimed movies, including kiss the girls with morgan freeman playing alex cross and ashley judd. The book was published by the speak books which is an imprint of penguin group. Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide. Below is the order of all of the alex cross novels. Ive read every single alex cross book and this one didnt disappoint. Alex cross is six foot three, weighs 200 pounds, and is athletic. James patterson has been going ever since 1976 with the thomas berryman number. The mastermind is first introduced in roses are red as the head of a local crime. Alex cross series james patterson collection 7 books.
The mastermind fbi agent kyle craig is considered to be alex cross s biggest nemesis. Detective alex cross and brees wedding plans are put on hold when alex is called to the scene of the perfectly. James pattersons alex cross could soon be coming to the small screen. Across the country, men and women are being kidnapped in broad daylight and then disappearing completely. This is a complete list of every book james patterson has written in order, and separated by series or character. Alex cross s first case since joining the fbi has his new colleagues baffled.
He has been publishing books since the 1970s, but it was his first book about. Alex cross stories got me reading novels on a regular basis, however this was a change from the norm is as much as this story line was spread over two books first being cross my. Cross first appeared in the novel called along came a spider published in 1993 in 2001 the novel was filmed by lee tamahori with morgan freeman in the lead role. See the complete alex cross series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. The wolf actually consists of several different people. Hours later, they are called to the scene of a copycat crime. Alex cross is the main protagonist in a longrunning series of books by james. Since then, readers got 22 novels with alex cross in the lead role.
Alex soon realizes he may have much to answer for, as m lures the detective out of the capital to the sites of multiple homicides, all marked with distressingly familiar details details that conjure up decadesold cases. Alex cross battles the most ruthless and powerful killer he has ever encountered. Readers say its one of the best alex cross books yet. Alex cross is a fictional character created by author james patterson.
From the man usa today has called the master of the genre, cross is the highvelocity thriller james patterson and alex cross s fans have waited years to readand the pinnacle of the bestselling detective series of the past two decades. Of course, the author has written several other series including his womens murder club and the michael bennett series, but nothing comes close to alex cross. James pattersons greatest detectives together for the first time. Stormbreaker was written for children aged 12 years and above. Series was designed to cover groups of books generally understood as such see wikipedia. Hes been writing away ever since with about 100 books to his name. Three electrifying thrillers with alex cross, michael bennett, and the womens murder club. The adaptation of the middle school novel by patterson for middle grade students came out in theaters in 2016. James pattersons alex cross series books in order hachette.
Read each one of james pattersons alex cross books in order. Each book in the series is a whole story with a beginning and an ending, however there are references to prior stories in the series. I like his characters that alex is an intriguing man, and i adore his kids and nana mama. Except for klara lodge, all of the individuals known as wolf share common characteristics. Currently, there are 28 main books in the series, with the latest one, the people vs. Alex cross s first case since joining the fbi has his new colleagues perplexed. I also love catching up with the cross family and finding out how they are all doing.
Amazon has put in development a series based on james pattersons alex cross novels for television. Alex cross series james patterson collection 7 books bundle includes books in this collection. What is the chronological order of the alex cross books. James pattersons alex cross books in order fantastic fiction. An alex cross story an anonymous caller has promised to set off deadly bombs in washington, dc. She is also known for always having the last word against alex. However, whether youre a old patterson fan or cross is youre first patterson book, youre in for a treat.
Alex cross, one of his bestreceived books set in that universe in years, patterson will bring back his hero for another goaround this fall. London bridges, double cross, cross, mary, mary, cat and mouse, roses are red, the big bad wolf. Variety has learned exclusively that amazon is currently developing an alex cross. Alex cross is the fictional character created by james patterson, and is a detective slash psychologist based in washington. The complete series list for alex cross james patterson. He was a close friend of alex and worked with him to solve big cases, including the kidnapping of his niece in kiss the girls. Alex cross tv series in the works at amazon deadline. A good rule of thumb is that series have a conventional name and are intentional creations, on the part of the author or publisher. Third in the alex cross thriller series and revolving around dr. I came late to the series and have struggled to get caught up and i will eventually read the entire backlist. Alex cross returns to his north carolina hometown for the first time in over.
Here is the list of all the james patterson alex cross books in order for his series from the first novel to the. The newest book is criss cross and was released on november, 19th 2019. It is based on the novel cross by james patterson and the third installment of the alex cross film series, which was considered as a reboot of the series. James patterson alex cross books in order mystery sequels. Csupporting characters include two of cross s children, damon, and janelle, as well as his grandmother nana mama. Alex cross is a 2012 american crime thriller film directed by rob cohen and starring tyler perry as the title character and matthew fox as the villain picasso. Alex cross encounters his most explosive case ever as a d. Along came a spider is the first novel in the alex cross series. Alex cross tv series in the works at amazon exclusive. James patterson is the creator and the author of the alex cross series. A fullthrottle thriller with unstoppable action, unrestrained emotion, and relentless suspense, kill alex cross is the most gripping alex cross.
Author james patterson introduced the alex cross character in 1993, with the first book in the series,along came a spider. Alex cross is a specialist in forensic psychology, originally working for the washington dc police department and later as an fbi senior agent. This actionadventure book is the first book in alex rider series. Looking forward to reading the next one, although i would suggest reading cross kill bookshots before reading alex cross 25 as it fills in the gaps between book 24 and book 25. Find each one of bestselling author james pattersons incredible alex cross series thriller books in reverse chronological order from. There doesnt seem to be an upcoming book in the alex cross series. Top 10 best novels by james patterson with alex cross. London bridges alex cross is on vacation when he gets the call.
Alex cross series in order james patterson fictiondb. Alex cross is a crime, mystery, and thriller novel series written by james patterson. I know why james patterson is such a success and so will you when you read cross, the latest alex cross novel. After washington dc detective alex cross is told that a family member has been murdered, he vows to track down the killer. This is when the popular and thrilling debut novel in the. I read this book in one sitting and highly recommend it. After watching the execution of a man they helped convict, alex cross and partner john sampson are called to a copycat murder, where the corpse bears the mocking note, you messed up big time, dr. Kill alex cross alex cross is one of the first on the scene of the biggest. The series is usually narrated in firstperson perspective by alex cross, and.
I have to say that this is one of my favourite alex cross books in a long time. The 9th novel in james pattersons alex cross series. In a virginia penitentiary, alex cross and his partner, john sampson, witness the execution of a killer they helped convict. Last updated april 2nd, 2020 reading the james patterson books in order means delighting in his popular alex cross mystery series. In 1993, james patterson released his 8th book along came a spider which introduced the world to detective alex cross. The adapted screenplay was written by marc moss and kerry williamson.