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There is almost nothing that is more exciting in between two covers than the release of the latest and greatest by James Patterson alone, and it's not only Peachy Deegan that thinks so. His wide appeal is solidly evidenced by the 280 million books sold with his name on it, putting him in a class by himself. Numbers don't lie and Cross My Heart is the latest in the hit parade we know and love, and it is a total winner. As you know, we adore the nation's capital and it is the first place Peachy Deegan ever lived (before Manhattan) after her hometown as an intern on capital hill, and it is one of our geographic locations that we cover after Manhattan so reviewing Cross My Heart was a total pleasure. The entirely gripping pace, stellar cast of characters and absolutely genius plot sucked us in from the start and Peachy even turned off her computer. Completely. And turned off the phone and television too. And Peachy read Cross My Heart cover to cover! It is the best book she's read recently. Vivid descriptions color the pages of black and white: "...In a normal year the murder rate in Washington, DC, waits for the stifling days of summer to peak. In July and August, when the air along the Potomac is the consistency and temperature of a rabid dog's mouth, people just seem to snap left and right." (p. 11) We love how characters like Sunday consider Pooh Bear to be one of the greatest thinkers of all time! (p. 43) And for all the preppies that read us-and we believe that there are quite a few-you will get a kick out of a bayou folk character trying to break into a prep school-we won't provide details as we won't ruin the story for you - but all Farmington girls know no security guard ever could beat Chet, who guarded us all and cared the most. A total page turner starring protagonist Alex Cross, Cross My Heart should be at the top of your New Year's Resolution Reading list for 2014! Though James, if you are looking for hotel or restaurant recommendations in Washington-we are sure we could give you some great reviews for your next work! We are dying, dying, DYING for the sequel at your earliest convenience please, Mr. Patterson. Our panelists add:
James Patterson is one of the most enduring and prolific writers in the suspense/thriller genre, and it's easy to see why. After just a few pages of Cross My Heart, the latest in his popular Alex Cross series, I was completely enraptured. I actually couldn't wait for my subway rides because they gave me the opportunity to squeeze in a few more chapters. A detective with the Washington, D.C. police department with a background as a psychologist, Cross excels at solving crimes and anticipating the way criminals will think and act. In this book, we encounter an overworked Cross, working tirelessly on solving the recent rash of murders in the D.C. area. Trying to balance the demands of his job with spending quality time with his family is challenging, but, being a devoted family man, he does his best. Little does he know, however, that while he is investigating crimes around the city, someone else is plotting one against him. Marcus Sunday, a brilliant scholar with a PhD in philosophy from Harvard and author of a book called The Perfect Criminal, has had it out for Cross ever since Cross gave his book a negative review in the Washington Post. We soon learn that the reason Sunday knows so much about the "perfect criminal" is that he is one, himself...and that he has now set his sights at bringing his nemesis, Alex Cross, to his knees. He is fully aware of Cross' devotion to his family, and knows that imperiling them will put Cross right where he wants him. In this thrilling, suspenseful, nail-biter of a novel, Patterson outdoes himself, keeping readers on the edge of their seats from page 1 through page 419. An absolute must-read for any lover of the thriller/suspense genre!
WOW! James Patterson has always been a favorite amongst my whole family when it comes to the best suspense novels ever written. My father had every book which my Mother had fought over who would read first. When I got older, I caught the Patterson bug and could not wait to dive into one of his books and feel the pounding in my heart only his writing could generate. Having just finished "Cross My Heart,” my mind and my heart have been deliciously tormented and excited all at the same time. The Detective Alex Cross and his loving family have no idea what is in store for them. From the First chapter, you are sucked into a whirlwind of evil and revenge. Patterson’s villainous personalities and idiosyncrasies are just as captivating as thier demeanor. It is why you care so much about his characters, since they have such depth. The dynamic between Alex Cross and his serial killer Thierry Mulch creates so much tension that I felt every muscle in my body tense up. Especially during the extremely violent and explicit scenes. Having the tables turned on Alex Cross by his villain targeting his family ensures he takes greater notice and gives Mulch the attention and credit he feels he deserves as a mastermind of evil. One of the most exhilarating novels yet from James Patterson!
Get yourself familiar with one of the most popular detectives in literatur! Introducing James Patterson's newest ingenious piece of the Alex Cross pie. Published by Little, Brown and Company, Cross My Heart will tear your mind apart. With its plot within a plot, and brilliant James Patterson pacing, Cross My Heart will make your mind work within the twists and turns. It all seems clear page after page, until a new chilling element is introduced. This is where James Patterson shines. In the world of page-turners, his novels allow brief moments to catch your breath and follow through to the next chapter, in fear of losing even a moment of the complicated thread. You won't put it down, so get your copy now, to have on hand for a snowy weekend, or those sick days when you need a well-crafted distraction. With the plot wrapping and re-wrapping itself like a viper in the dark, Cross My Heart builds suspense and horror without fear. James Patterson uses intelligence and cunning to develop his characters and story lines in a way that does not pander to the masses. Alex Cross, brilliant detective that he is, is faced with his own sense of loss and despair as he tries to claw his way out of this one. The ending of the book is not the ending of the story, so be prepared, and get greedy. Buy every James Patterson novel you can get your hands on, to familiarize yourself with his style. In the genre of mystery, in the genre of suspense, the Alex Cross novels won't ever let you down. Each word is chosen carefully, and Mr. Patterson manages to surprise on a consistent basis.
CROSS MY HEART by James Patterson has earned Whom You Know's Highest Recommendation. We cross our hearts-you will love it.
CROSS MY HEART by James Patterson
Little, Brown and Co. |448 pages
ISBN: 9780316210911
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Alex Cross becomes the obsession of a genius of menace set on proving that he is the greatest mind in the history of crime.
Detective Alex Cross is a family man at heart--nothing matters more to him than his children, his grandmother, and his wife Bree. His love of his family is his anchor, and gives him the strength to confront evil in his work. One man knows this deeply, and uses Alex's strength as a weapon against him in the most unsettling and unexpected novel of James Patterson's career.
When the ones Cross loves are in danger, he will do anything to protect them. If he does anything to protect them, they will die.
CROSS MY HEART is the most powerful Alex Cross novel ever, propelled by the ever-ingenious mind of James Patterson, the world's #1 bestselling writer.
ABOUT JAMES PATTERSON:
Worldwide, James Patterson has sold 280 million books, including the Middle School books and the Alex Cross, Michael Bennett, Women’s Murder Club, and Maximum Ride series. The 2012 film, Alex Cross, based on his Alex Cross series, had an A rating among audiences in exit interviews. His passion to get kids to love books led him to pursue pro-reading initiatives, such as scholarships, book donations, and the #1 pro-reading not-for-profit website on the internet, ReadKiddoRead.com.
