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 enlarge | Author: James Patterson
Publisher: Little, Brown and Company
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  169 reviews
Sales Rank: 3723
Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 400
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.4
Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 6.3 x 1.6
ISBN: 0316015059
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.54
EAN: 9780316015059
ASIN: 0316015059
Publication Date: November 13, 2007
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 Adds a new dimension to the audio book experience November 19, 2007
5 out of 17 found this review helpful
As far as the audio book format goes, I love the way Patterson's Alex Cross stories are read, with one actor voicing the thoughts and words of Alex (Peter J. Fernandez is excellent as usual), and a second actor giving voice to the villain's. This works so well in the audio book format that I'm surprised I haven't heard more of this. I've heard quite a few mystery audio books, but the ones in the Alex Cross series seem to standout above the rest for for me for this reason.
James Patterson's greatest strength as a writer is also his greatest weakness. His villains are always wealthy, good looking, Harvard-educated, creative, and smarter than 10 Alex Crosses put together. The great thing about this is that you always know you are in Fantasy Land. His novels give me what I want from a work of fiction - a real escape from reality. When I listen to Patterson, I truly am in another world and all my troubles are forgotten while I contemplate Alex Cross's troubles. His books transport to you to Alex's world, and that's why there's the usual sense of withdrawal when the book finally comes to an end.
The best part of the Alex Cross mysteries is how creative the killers get. I don't think any other writer of murder-mystery fiction has taken the creativity of the bad guy as far as Patterson has. We're always going to be interested in what his villians are going to do next. In this way, his villains resemble over-the-top comic book bad guys. They may not have the costumes, but they do get the comic-book names, like "Casanova, The Mastermind, The Audience Killer," etc.
If you are looking for stories that have the real ring of "crime on the street" truth, then you can't do better than George Pelecanos or Michael Connelly for an unbeatable combination of gritty, believable realism and satisfying stories. But if you don't mind a little suspension of disbelief, Patterson can surprise you. I think he's one of the more creative writers working today.
Could not put this book down November 19, 2007
2 out of 6 found this review helpful
From the moment I picked up this book I could not put it down, it is a pager turner. I love James Patterson's books. This is a must read. I would suggest this book to everyone.
Double Cross (Alex Cross)
one of the best Cross books yet November 18, 2007
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
This book had me hooked from the start! Got it last week, finished it last night! could not put it down. Cannot wait for the next one. JP leaves you hanging at the end per usual, but if you want a great christmas present for a JP fan give them this! JP is my favorite author, anything he writes is gold! I hope to read Quickie now, another gem I am sure!
karin murray
Finally a good book by JP. November 16, 2007
7 out of 13 found this review helpful
James Patterson is one of my favorite authors. For some time now I was disgusted with the "junk" he was turning out.
This book is vintage Patterson! I do believe he actually wrote it himself. When he writes with others the books fall flat.
Buy this book. You wont be disappointed. Alex Cross at his best!
 Not Shakespeare, but who cares? November 16, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I'll save the plot and character rundowns, which you can find in numerous other reviews. The main thing with 'Double Cross' is that Alex Cross is back, and Patterson goes it alone, which is how he does it best, after a series of less-than-stellar co-authored stand-alones. Never the best prose stylist (and honestly, I think he could care less), Patterson displays all his trademarks in 'Double Cross': breakneck suspense, riveting plot, and further exploration of one of the best fictional crime fighters to ever come along. It's funny, even with all the criticism of the non-Cross novels, they seem to fuel anticipation for the next Alex Cross thriller, as if they're just warm-ups for the real deal. Whatever the case, Patterson never drops the ball with his favorite detective at the helm, and 'Double Cross' is no exception. Alex Cross fans will definitely not be disappointed.
Also recommended: A Stranger Lies There by Stephen Santogrossi, Precious Blood by Jonathan Hayes.
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