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Target: Alex Cross

Target: Alex Cross

(Alex Cross 26)

Summary

NOW THE INSPIRATION FOR THE ORIGINAL SERIES 'CROSS' ON PRIME VIDEO
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'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


'Alex Cross is a legend.' HARLAN COBEN
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TARGET: HEAD OF STATE

Alex Cross and his family join men and women from across the nation lining the streets of Washington, DC to mourn the unexpected death of the president.

TARGET: UNITED STATES CABINET

With the country still in shock, the assassination of a prominent senator strikes another devastating blow to the heart of the nation's capital.

TARGET: ALEX CROSS

Cross is called on to lead the FBI investigation to find America's most wanted criminal. But what follows will plunge the country into chaos, and draw Cross into the most important case of his life.
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THE BEST ALEX CROSS YET?
Here's what the fans say:

'It's been a while since I last read a James Patterson Alex Cross novel and I had forgotten what a good series this is. A fabulous read'

'Another winner for Alex Cross and the great J. P.!'

'Once again, the author produces a very readable book. It is fast moving and the plot develops at a real pace. I thoroughly enjoyed this and recommend it to all.'

'Target: Alex Cross is from page 1 till the last one a warm bed for every thriller lover. Snuggling down, on a rainy day, and this book in your hands, you'll forget the rest of the world.'


'Multiple story lines woven into one keeps you interested and will make you hate yourself for finishing this book in one go. Where's number 27??? I want it now.'

'I've been following Alex Cross since Along Came A Spider and I'm not ready for his story to end yet! This was a fast, fun ride and it did not disappoint.'

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'It's no mystery why James Patterson is the world's most popular thriller writer . . . Simply put: nobody does it better.' JEFFERY DEAVER

'The master storyteller of our times' HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON

'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

'One of the greatest storytellers of all time' PATRICIA CORNWELL

'James Patterson is The Boss. End of.' IAN RANKIN

Reviews

  • As fast-paced and twisty as ever
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About the author

James Patterson

JAMES PATTERSON is one of the best-known and biggest-selling writers of all time. Among his creations are some of the world's most popular series including Alex Cross, the Women's Murder Club, Michael Bennett and the Private novels. He has written many other number one bestsellers including collaborations with President Bill Clinton and Dolly Parton, stand-alone thrillers and non-fiction. James has donated millions in grants to independent bookshops and has been the most borrowed adult author in UK libraries for the past fourteen years in a row. He lives in Florida with his family.
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