This book is an easy read for an afternoon’s entertainment. The characters are solid and believable, and the storyline is imaginative. The only criticism I have is that the series is so long that the books are seeming a bit repetitive. Maybe time to put Alex Cross to bed?

This was a real edge of your seat thriller, with so many twists and turns, you wont know which way is up! Fantastic and gripping read! Alex Cross hero of the moment!

Your standard brilliant James Patterson thriller. The familiarity of the series is comforting, but yet again another twisting plot.

I have read a few Names Patterson books over the years and this one was quite good,I must admit I do like Alex Cross, he seems.time to be quite believable and down to earth.
This one is all.about character named M and how Alex he to try and find him. It takes a while to get going ,but it turns out to be a fairly good read.I cannot wait for the next in the series ,to where it takes us next.
Received from Random House and Netgalley for honest read and review.

Gripping read and love when the danger spreads into Cross's family life. This series rarely disappoints. Can't wait for the next one.

I've surprised myself: I'm an avid thriller/crime/suspense reader and yet, have managed somehow to not read a James Patterson. I've seen him rated, compared to and recommended, but my radar failed to pick him up. I don't know how that happened.

Net Galley kindly provided me with a copy of this book. However, I'm not going to thank them for the appalling copy. The pdfs were sprawled over about ten pages, words ran into each other: in short, a complete mess. If you're going to hand out books to get honest reviews then give them properly formatted and well-edited versions. My copy was unreadable.

I wobbled a bit when I saw that this was #27 of the Alex Cross books…an FBI consultant. But it stands alone perfectly. My first JP book has got me rather smitten, and I can see I'm going to be lining up a lot of his books to read. I like his writing: it's uncomplicated, direct, and easy to read. Here, Cross is being taunted by the elusive 'M', a gruesome, soulless, evil serial killer. It's fast-paced and compelling.

As I haven't read any other Patterson books, I can't compare it to any of his others. All I can say is, I thoroughly enjoyed it, and it has certainly given me a taste for more of his books.

Another great thriller from James Patterson. I don’t think you can go far wrong with Alex Cross if you are looking for a gripping read in the genre.

Even though I bought myself a physical copy of this book, I would still like to thank Netgalley and the publishers for providing me with a copy of this book to read and review.

I sped through this book! Far superior to his previous book, 'Criss Cross' had me at the edge of my seat and was very hard to put down!
Mixing both old cases and new, the story gripped my attention instantly. I raced through the book determined to know just who the mysterious 'M' was. And the fact that it wasn't fully concluded, makes me very excited for the next book!
I love the chapters centered around Alex and his family. His children are great to read about, Bree is loving, but also bad-ass, and Nana Mama is my absolute favourite! I wish she was my Nana! ❤
One of my favourite Alex Books in a while! Hoping the next is just as good!

Another excellent Alex Cross novel I just love the characters and storyline, please keep them coming

Another fantastic crime detective story in the Alex Cross series
I have to say this is one of my favourite Alex Cross books in a long time
The plot has lots of twists and turns and keeps you engaged all the way to the end

I've read every Alex Cross book and this was up there with the best, to be honest there's never been one that I've not enjoyed. This was exciting, interesting and a page turner, the twist at the end I didn't see coming.

It’s been a while since I’ve read any of the Alex Cross books, but I think the time away has made me appreciate James Patterson. He is so popular with library patrons for a reason. He writes a damn good story. Time to catch up on those I’ve missed.

This is the 27th book in the Alex Cross series, and the series just keeps on gaining momentum and steam. Recommended for anyone who likes a good read.

Paterson’s latest instalment on the Alex Cross series is interesting and although I used to read these religiously a few years ago, it was good to plop in to the series after a long break.

Alex Cross seems to be holding on to the same personality traits which have made him an interesting hero from his early days in the series. The children have grown, he is now remarried and it seems Nana is still very much alive though she should be past her 100’s by now. We still have M which about ten to twelve years ago, he was still around and it seems that Cross still has not got the better of him.

The plot is a very fast paced thriller that keeps the reader involved and like most in this series there is plenty of red herrings to keep you on your toes. The tropes are still found within the pages which if you are a fan of the series, make this like home cooking where it is great to have but you know exactly what you are going to get. He doesn’t over egg the pudding but it seems that choices and events through Cross’s life doesn’t really have much in the way of changing his course.

The characters are very much well liked and it is good to touch base with them again. The children are fantastically written and not annoying and Nana is always a great presence. Singleton and Cross are still very much involved with crime and it seems that we are no closer to the story of M. As I have not been involved with the series since M first appeared, I do not have much knowledge of what occurred in the interim.

Overall, this is a very good page turner that sticks to the formula that seems to work with the series. It doesn’t stray too far from what has happened in the past. This does go along the lines of if it is not broke don’t fix it but it would be nice to try to break a couple of barriers. If you are not a fan, this probably will not turn you onto the series but if you are a fan, there is plenty to keep you invested.

An execution, a family convinced Cross and the state are killing the wrong man and soon after another murder, taunting Cross he got the wrong guy. M has been playing with Cross for years and is back, this time the stakes are higher and much is at risk.

I love the Cross books, the family, the pace and the chapters are only a page or two long so perfect as I have, like many, been struggling to read during lock down. This has brought my mojo back, we see more of our beloved Cross family, yet another cat and mouse type case. A murderer taunting the police and taunting Alex specifically. Is this another copycat? Did Alex catch and convict the wrong man?

As always a good pace, engaging, roping the reader in from the opening pages. 27 books in and I still love the series, if you have enjoyed the previous books you will enjoy this one. If you haven't read Patterson before you could start here but I would advise heading back as so many great stories before this one and you get all the back history. 4/5 for me this time, I look forward to the next in the series! I wish they would make more films of the Cross books, every time I read Cross talking I hear Morgan Freeman's voice, we need more of Mr Cross on the big screen!

Opening an Alex Cross book is like seeing an old friend, the stories never disappoint. Dr Cross helped to convict a deadly killer, hours after his execution another body is found with a note signed M, the executed prisoners sign off. Then Things start to get personal. I could not book down, Alex Cross never disappoints.

The Alex Cross series is a long running James Patterson series with this book being #27. Set in Washington DC, this installment takes Cross back to traumatic cases in his past.
Cross visits Greensville Correction Centre to witness the execution of Michael 'Mikey' Edgerton via Electric Chair, all whilst Mikey continues to claim his innocence. Mikeys family vow to take vengeance on Cross. Cross, has no doubts of Mikey's guilt, as a mass murder and whilst disturbed by the execution is comfortable the right person has faced justice however merely hours after the execution Cross and John Sampson find themselves at a copycat murder scene, with a note on the corpse saying 'You messed up big time, Dr Cross' signed by 'M'.

I love the way Patterson writes his thrillers so twisted and intense you just have to read one more chapter....i loved this book, a little predictabke in parts but i think that comes with being so familiar with Cross's journey, you literally feel like part of the family.

A must for any of the Cross / Patterson fans out there this installment certainly goes the distance, can;t wait for the next one!

What can I say. How can I even think of reviewing an Alex Cross book.
James Patterson’s Alex Cross was my first love and I’ve enjoyed many of his books over the years. However I had lost touch with the series recently. But when I started reading this book, I discovered my love for Alex Cross all over again! The writing, the characters, Alex Cross himself, everything about the book is absolutely fantastic. It just made me realise why I liked Alex Cross books so much to start with. Now I want to list down all the books I’ve missed in the series and read them asap.

Thank you Random House UK for an advanced copy of this ebook and giving me a chance to review this book!

It’s the new James Patterson! Do I need to say more thriller lovers?
Book #27 already in this series and it just keeps getting better and better. Unable to put this book down for a second (OK to make something to snack), it’s nailbiting, it’s everything a reader needs to lose sleep, interest in real life and food (damn you, Patterson).

At moments a bit repetitive with previous books, but heck it’s #27 in this series. Things are supposed to happen to a badass person like Alex Cross!

As always a pleasure to read about Alex Cross
I have tried very hard to keep up with this series because it never fails to engage and excite.
Fast paced, good and decent heroes
Great