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The House of Cross

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Supreme Court candidates are being murdered—and only Alex Cross and John Sampson can take the case in The House of Cross. “[Alex Cross’s] innate nature is to protect people…If he has a weakness, it’s his family, especially his children. They’re the… Read More
Alex Cross Must Die

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“One of the greatest fictional detectives of all time” (Douglas Preston & Lincoln Child) is in the sights of the Dead Hours Killer, a serial murderer on a ruthless mission. An airport killer targeting pilots expands his scope. Alex Cross Must… Read More
Cross Down

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In this #1 New York Times bestseller, Alex Cross is gravely injured and only his partner and friend John Sampson can keep him safe . . . and get justice. For the first time, John Sampson is on his… Read More
Triple Cross

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James Patterson's #1 bestselling hero Detective Alex Cross hunts down a serial killer who targets entire families—and who will next be coming for the Crosses. A precise killer, he always moves under the cover of darkness, flawlessly triggering no… Read More
The Big Bad Wolf

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In this thrilling novel from a New York Times bestselling author, Alex Cross battles the most ruthless and powerful killer he has ever encountered: a predator known only as the Wolf. Alex Cross's first case since joining the FBI has… Read More
Fear No Evil

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Caught in a web of assassins, Alex Cross enters the final battle with the all-knowing genius who has stalked him and his family for years. Dr. Alex Cross and Detective John Sampson venture into the rugged Montana wilderness—where they will… Read More
Roses Are Red

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Alex Cross races against time as a series of crimes stuns Washington, D. C.—and he might be facing his most brilliant enemy yet. In a series of terrifying crimes, bank robbers have been laying out precise demands when they… Read More
Deadly Cross

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The murder of a glamorous DC socialite becomes Alex Cross’s deadliest case since Along Came a Spider.Kay Willingham led a life as glamorous as it was public—she was a gorgeous Georgetown socialite, philanthropist, and the ex-wife of the vice president. So… Read More
Pop Goes the Weasel

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In this heart-stopping thriller, Detective Alex Cross and his beloved fiancé find themselves tangled in a complex murder investigation, threatening not only public safety, but their chance at happiness together. Alex Cross is happy, but his happiness is threatened by… Read More
Alex Cross, Volumes 1-3 (Digital Boxed Set)

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Discover the first three books in #1 bestselling author James Patterson's #1 bestselling series. Along Came a Spider introduced Alex Cross, a homicide detective with a PhD in psychology. A murderous serial kidnapper determined to commit the crime of the… Read More
Criss Cross

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When a mysterious serial killer known as "M" launches a deranged "investigation", Alex Cross and his partner must unearth long-forgotten secrets to survive -- or risk getting buried themselves.In a Virginia penitentiary, Alex Cross and his partner, John Sampson, witness… Read More
Target: Alex Cross

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When a ring of six elite assassins strikes D. C., Alex Cross teams up with the Secret Service and the FBI to take down a dangerous threat that could destroy America.A leader has fallen, and Alex Cross joins the procession… Read More
Along Came a Spider

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Discover the classic thriller that launched the #1 detective series and is the inspiration for the original series Cross on Prime Video! Alex Cross is a homicide detective with a Ph.D. in psychology. He works and lives in Southeast D.C. and looks… Read More
The People vs. Alex Cross

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With explosive charges and shocking evidence, Alex Cross is about to face the trial of the century in the #1 New York Times bestselling series.Alex Cross is on the wrong side of the law. Charged with gunning down followers of… Read More
Cross the Line

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Homicide Detective Alex Cross teams up with his wife to beat a D. C. criminal at his own game.Washington, DC, has never been more dangerous. After shots pierce the tranquil nighttime calm of Rock Creek Park, a man is dead:… Read More
Detective Cross

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A threat from an anonymous caller sends D. C. into panic as Detective Alex Cross teams up with his wife to uncover the chilling truth.An anonymous caller has promised to set off deadly bombs in Washington, DC. A cruel hoax… Read More
Merry Christmas, Alex Cross

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On Christmas Eve, Alex Cross must risk everything to solve a mystery and stop a hostage situation from spiraling out of control.It's Christmas Eve and Detective Alex Cross has been called out to catch someone who's robbing his church's poor… Read More
Cross Justice

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For Alex Cross, the toughest cases hit close to home-and in this deadly thrill ride, he's trying to solve the most personal mystery of his life.When his cousin is accused of a heinous crime, Alex Cross returns to his North… Read More
Hope to Die

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Detective Alex Cross is being stalked by a psychotic genius, forced to play the deadliest game of his career. Cross's family-his loving wife Bree, the wise and lively Nana Mama, and his precious children-have been ripped away. Terrified and desperate,… Read More
Cross My Heart

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The stakes are higher than ever for Alex Cross as he faces his most personal enemy yet: a criminal who threatens his family.Detective Alex Cross is a family man at heart: nothing matters more to him than his children, his… Read More
Alex Cross, Run

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If Alex Cross stops running, he will die . . . three serial killers are on the loose, and they want revenge.Detective Alex Cross arrests renowned plastic surgeon Elijah Creem for sleeping with teenage girls. Now, his life ruined, Creem… Read More
Kill Alex Cross

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With relentless danger around every corner, Detective Alex Cross is hunting down a kidnapper . . . but only if someone powerful doesn't kill him first.The President's son and daughter are abducted, and Detective Alex Cross is one of the… Read More
Alex Cross

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NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE STARRING TYLER PERRY 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's need for vengeance was placed on… Read More
Cross Fire

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From #1 New York Times bestselling author James Patterson, Alex Cross encounters his most explosive case ever as a D. C. assassin picks off politicians—and his most deadly enemy is waiting to kill everyone he loves. Detective Alex Cross… Read More
Alex Cross's TRIAL

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Written in the fearless voice of Detective Alex Cross, Alex Cross's Trial is a #1 New York Times bestseller of murder, love, and above all, bravery.From his grandmother, Alex Cross has heard the story of his great uncle Abraham and… Read More
I, Alex Cross

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When a beloved relative is murdered, Detective Alex Cross vows to hunt down the killer . . . and discovers a secret that could rock the entire world.Detective Alex Cross is pulled out of a family celebration and given the… Read More
I, Alex Cross

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You can't runDetective Alex Cross is pulled out of a family celebration and given the awful news that a beloved relative has been found brutally murdered. Alex vows to hunt down the killer, and soon learns that she was mixed… Read More
Cross Country

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When the home of Alex Cross's oldest friend, Ellie Cox, is turned into the worst murder scene Alex has ever seen, the destruction leads him to believe that he's chasing a horrible new breed of killer. As Alex and his… Read More
Double Cross

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Alex Cross faces two crazed killers in this chilling, suspenseful blockbuster from James Patterson, "the man who can't miss" (Time).A spate of elaborate murders in Washington D.C. have the whole East Coast on edge. They are like nothing Alex Cross… Read More
Double Cross

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Alex Cross faces two crazed killers in this chilling, suspenseful blockbuster from James Patterson, "the man who can't miss" (Time). Just when Alex thought his life was calming down into a routine of patients and therapy sessions, he finds himself… Read More
Cross

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Alex Cross faces the most cunning, psychotic killer of his career in the blockbuster James Patterson novel that inspired a major motion picture.Alex Cross was a rising star in the Washington, D. C. Police Department when an unknown shooter gunned… Read More
Cat & Mouse

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In Cat & Mouse, things get too close to home. Two killers, one operating in America-one in Europe-believe Alex Cross is the only worthy opponent in the deadly game each has planned. Villian Gary Soneji is back. He vows his… Read More
Mary, Mary

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FBI Agent Alex Cross is on vacation with his family in Disneyland when he gets a call from the Director. A well-known actress was shot outside her home in Beverly Hills. Shortly afterward, an editor for the Los Angeles Times… Read More
Kiss the Girls

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Join Alex Cross on his most terrifying murder case yet in this #1 New York Times bestseller and one of PBS's "100 Great American Reads."In Los Angeles, a reporter investigating a series of murders is killed. In Chapel Hill, North… Read More
Along Came a Spider

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Discover the classic thriller that launched the #1 detective series and is the inspiration for the original series Cross on Prime Video! Alex Cross is a homicide detective with a Ph.D. in psychology. He works and lives in Southeast D.C. and looks like… Read More
London Bridges

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Alex Cross must face the world's most dangerous agents, criminals, and assassins. The fate of the world rests in his hands.In broad desert daylight, a mysterious platoon of soldiers evacuates the entire population of Sunrise Valley, Nevada. Minutes later, a… Read More
Four Blind Mice

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In this #1 New York Times bestseller, Alex Cross is ready to resign-but when his partner shows up with a case he can't refuse, he goes up against the most bone-chilling killers of his entire career.Detective Alex Cross is on… Read More
Jack & Jill

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Join Alex Cross in a heart-stopping thrill ride as he pieces together the clues of two gruesome murders. Will he find the killers in time?In the middle of the night, a controversial U.S. senator is found murdered in bed in… Read More
Cat & Mouse

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In this New York Times bestseller, two killers-one operating in America, one in Europe-believe Alex Cross is the only worthy opponent in the deadly game each has planned.Gary Soneji, a dying prison escapee, is looking for revenge on Cross, while… Read More
Violets Are Blue

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Detective Alex Cross must confront his most terrifying nemesis ever- and his own deepest fears- in this electrifying thriller from the world's #1 bestselling writer.D.C. Detective Alex Cross has seen a lot of crime scenes. But even he is appalled… Read More
Kiss the Girls

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Join Alex Cross on his most terrifying murder case yet in this #1 New York Times bestseller, one of PBS's "100 Great American Reads," and watch the Cross original series coming soon to Amazon! In Los Angeles, a reporter… Read More

James Patterson

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James Patterson is the most popular storyteller of our time. He is the creator of unforgettable characters and series, including Alex Cross, the Women’s Murder Club, Jane Effing Smith, and Maximum Ride, and of breathtaking true stories about the Kennedys, John Lennon, and Princess Diana, as well as our military heroes, police officers, and ER nurses. He has coauthored #1 bestselling novels with Bill Clinton and Dolly Parton, told the story of his own life in James Patterson by James Patterson, and received an Edgar Award, ten Emmy Awards, the Literarian Award from the National Book Foundation, and the National Humanities Medal.

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