Then a snipers bullet strikes a target in the heart of d. Homicide detective alex cross teams up with his wife to beat a d. Alex cross series fanfiction archive with over 21 stories. The chronological order of the alex cross books are the exact same as the publication order. Buy a discounted paperback of cross country online from australias leading online. Alex cross is a crime, mystery, and thriller novel series written by james patterson. Alex cross series book 1 james patterson author alton fitzgerald white performer 2005. Oh, yeah, alex cross is a brilliant detective, all right. However, sampsons name in the film was changed to tommy kane. The book was adapted into a film starring morgan freeman in 2001. Alex cross series in 1993, james patterson released his 8th book along came a spider which introduced the world to detective alex cross. Forensic psychologist alex cross travels to north carolina and teams with escaped kidnap victim kate mctiernan to hunt down casanova, a serial killer who abducts strongwilled women and forces them to submit to his demands. Craig, a special agent for the federal bureau of investigation, is initially a close friend of cross and assists the detective in his highprofile investigations, and also occasionally asks cross for help with his own cases.
He has such sherlockian intuition in alex cross you might almost imagine he read the james patterson novel the movie is based on except that the movie isnt based on a patterson book, just on the character played by morgan freeman in kiss the girls 1997 and along came a spider 2001. Cross returns to private psychology practice, but continues to work with the police. But when a hit man a crazyeyed matthew fox inexplicably kills three goons and a beautiful businesswoman with ties to a multinational corporation trying to. I fear that will be the last alex cross book i will read, which is a shame, as i used to. This is the alex cross book youll wish james patterson hadnt written. Originally written and produced by james patterson, the alex cross movie series has three book to movie adaptations over the last decade with the latest released in 2012. Csupporting characters include two of crosss children, damon, and janelle, as well as his grandmother nana mama. Below is the order of all of the alex cross novels. Since his first novel won the edgar award in 1977 james pattersons books have sold more than 375 million copies.
The 21st book in james pattersons successful alex cross series follows alex cross as he returns home to north carolina to prove his cousins innocence in a crime. He tells them the story of ben corbett, lawyer to the poor and downtrodden in 1900s washington d. Kyle craig is a fictional character and antagonist in james pattersons series of novels featuring washington, d. The adapted screenplay was written by marc moss and kerry williamson. Its success led to 5 sequel novels, cross fire, kill alex cross, merry christmas, alex cross, alex cross, run and cross my heart. Alex cross, a black detective with a phd in psychology, and jezzie flanagan, an ambitious young secret service agent are called in to take the case. The first in the novel series is along came a spider published in 1993.
Jun 27, 2012 alex cross follows the young homicide detectivepsychologist tyler perry, from the worldwide bestselling novels by james patterson, as he meets his match in a serial killer matthew fox. One word of advice read the alex cross books in order. In it, cross is a naive, bumbling moron who lurches from one incredibly bad decision to the next, never stopping for an instant to ponder what could go wrong. Alex cross is one of the nations foremost detectives. It is also the only movie that john sampson is seen in. As well as being the 10th alex cross book london bridges is also the second part of the wolf story line which was started in the big bad wolf but this time we also see the return of cross old foe the weasel.
It follows on directly from the cliffhanger that ended cross my heart, so cannot really be read without reading that book first. He is the author of the alex cross novels, the most popular detective series of the past twentyfive years, including kiss the girls and along came a spider. Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide. Rent alex cross 2012 on dvd and bluray dvd netflix. The series of books is in the mystery crime and thriller genres. With the country still in shock, the assassination of a prominent senator strikes another devastating blow to the heart of the nations capital. Alex cross movies in order like many successful movies, alex cross was initially a book series.
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. But solving crime runs in the family and its time for cross to tell his own children about their ancestors. Metropolitan police department mpdc, but eventually becomes a senior agent with the federal bureau of investigation fbi. Alex cross is a specialist in forensic psychology, originally working for the washington dc police department and later as an fbi senior agent. 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. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic. Shop for books at and browse categories like young adult books, childrens books, mystery books, adult coloring books and cook books. Buy a discounted paperback of cross the line online from australias leading online bookstore.
Tyler perry delivers a dynamic performance as detroit homicide detectivepsychologist dr. Alex cross tyler perry is a detective and forensic psychologist who works for the detroit police department with his partner tommy kane edward burns and promising rookie monica ashe rachel nichols. See all 35 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Alex cross series in order james patterson fictiondb. The younger version of cross played by tyler perry is even more willing to chase criminals and do whats necessary to stop them and that doesnt. Alex s need for someone is murdering hollywoods alist, and alex. Parents need to know that alex cross is a quasiprequel to the other james pattersonbased dramas featuring a mucholder cross played by morgan freeman in along came a spider and kiss the girls. The story starts off with a small town in nevada being blown up followed by a bunch of threats sent to the us government. He struggled financially for three years before giving it up. Along came a spider killer gary soneji has been dead for over ten years. Cross country alex cross, book 14 by james patterson book cover, description, publication history. Alex cross, the popular character created by bestselling novelist james patterson.
A novel by the author of the bestselling along came a spider alex cross book 2 4. Police department when an unknown shooter gunned down his wife in front of him. Deaths shadow passes close to home in this latest installment of pattersons longrunning det. The complete series list for alex cross james patterson. 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. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Kill alex cross by james patterson audiobook addicts.
In the 2012 film alex cross, he was portrayed by actor edward burns and had a substantial larger role than in kiss the girls. Alex cross s wife, bree stone, must either solve the case or lose her position as the citys newly elevated chief of detectives. New york times if there really were human superheroes, alex cross would be at the head of the class. Kill alex cross is the latest actionpacked thriller from prolific author james patterson. A highprofile case in washington, two kidnapped children, a ransom of 10 million. Alex cross was a rising star in the washington, dc, police department when an unknown shooter gunned down his wife, maria, in front of him. Alex cross follows the young homicide detectivepsychologist tyler perry, from the worldwide bestselling novels by james patterson, as he meets his match in a. Cross kill by james patterson overdrive rakuten overdrive. A full cast of contrasting characters moves the story along as members. If there really were human superheroes, alex cross would be at the head of the class. See the complete alex cross series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. He and his partners best friend tommy edward burns and younger cop monica rachel nichols are the police departments premiere detective team. Alex cross 2012 rob cohen synopsis, characteristics. Alex cross tyler perry is a detroit detective who specializes in criminal profiling.
Follow the adventures of detective alex cross as he solves thrilling mysteries and faces notorious criminals. The alex cross series is a series of novels written by the prolific american author james patterson. The adaptation of the middle school novel by patterson for middle grade students came out in theaters in 2016. He worked with vicap violent criminal apprehension program as a liaison between the fbi and d. Alex cross 2012 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. When the home of alex crosss longtime friend ellie cox is turned. Alex cross is an african american detective and psychologist based out of the southeast quadrant of washington, d.
Alex cross, im coming for youeven from the grave if i have to. Cross the line book by james patterson thriftbooks. View alex cross profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. The alex cross collection, volume one by james patterson. While tracking down a vicious serial killer matthew fox, cross nearly meets his match when the case shifts from a high stakes game of catandmouse into a personal mission. The role of main character alex cross was also taken up, played by tyler perry in the 2012 film titled alex cross. Start reading cross country alex cross book 14 on your kindle in under a. Firealex cross 14 alex cross series james patterson author helmut splinter translator. Detective alex cross races against an invisible clock to save the presidents abducted children and prevent saudi terrorists from poisoning washington d. A leader has fallen, and alex cross joins the procession of mourners from capitol hill to the white house. Cross country alex cross, book 14 by james patterson. Cross book description alex cross was a rising star in the washington, dc, police department when an unknown shooter gunned down his wife, maria, in front of him.
The killer was never found, and the case turned cold, filed among the unsolved drivebys in d. 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. As he navigates his hometown waters he unearths a family secret and must confront a ghost he long believed was dead. Rent alex cross 2012 starring tyler perry and matthew fox on dvd and bluray. Alex cross completions consulting devon energy linkedin. Alex cross encounters his most explosive case ever as a d. The series focuses on metropolitan police department detective and father. James pattersons alex cross books in order dead good. James patterson new book list for 2015 newinbooksnewinbooks.
Marz 1947 in newburgh, orange county, new york ist ein. Alex cross tyler perry works as a detectivepsychologist for the detroit police department along with his lifelong friend, tommy kane edward burns, and detective monica ashe rachel nichols. He started in the homicide division of the washington, d. He writes fulltime and lives in florida with his family. Alex cross 14 by james patterson from amazons fiction books store.
Join facebook to connect with alex cross and others you may know. Cross justice will be release on november 11, 2015. In this movie, john sampsons introduction and appearance is more faithful to the book and series. Detective alex cross and brees wedding plans are put on hold when alex is called to the scene of the perfectly executed assassination of two of washington d. James pattersons books fly off the shelves and his alex cross series is a particularly explosive set. Thierry mulch has kidnapped and supposedly killed all the members of alex crosss family. Alex cross faces the most cunning, psychotic killer of his career in the blockbuster james patterson novel that inspired a major motion picture. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover alexs connections. Alex cross is the fictional character created by james patterson, and is a detective slash psychologist based in washington. I, alex cross is the 16th novel in the alex cross series by james patterson.
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