he House of Cross, even though its book 33 in the series, just keeps getting better and better.

The book is fast paced, the story will have you holding your breath, biting your nails, and crossing your fingers that Alex, Bree and Sampson survive.

Judges are being murdered, the new President is about to be inauguarted.

A body believed to be the serial killer is found.

But the murders continue.

Twists and turns, blizzards and Artic conditions are prevailing and you can only hope for the best.

Clear your schedule, make sure you walk the dog first and settle in for a tense read.

Thanks to NetGalley and Little Brown and Company for the privilege of reading and reviewing The House of Cross.

Another great addition to the Cross series! Multi-faceted and thrilling! I never tire of this series or these characters. Many thanks to the publisher and netgalley for this early copy for read and review

Yes!! Another amazing addition to the ongoing Cross series by James Patterson, The House of Cross grabs you hard in the first chapter and doesn’t let go until the dramatic ending. This is an intense political thriller with the best touches of technology, romance and family. Definitely five stars!

Thanks to NetGalley and Little, Brown and Company for the opportunity to read this ARC.

Absolutely LOVE James Patterson and all of this amazing books. This book is no different. The legend has created another masterpiece that you will not be able to put down!

If you love James Patterson you will enjoy this one. Especially if you enjoy the Alex Cross series then this one won’t disappoint!
If you want to start this one without reading the rest of the series you can. But it won’t be the same.
A wild ride as usual

Exhilarating new Alex Cross!

Wow, what a stunning entry in the Alex Cross series! This series keeps getting better. Prominent judges are being targeted and killed. Alex is working with FBI Special Agent in Charge Ned Mahoney to determine who is behind the attacks. Days away from the inauguration of a new president, Alex and Ned are under pressure to stop the assassin.

Alex’s wife Bree and his former partner John Sampson are investigating the vigilante organization, Maestro. Bree believes that the mastermind behind Maestro is Ryan Malcomb. When Malcomb dies crashing his van off a mountain in Nevada, she has many questions. She suspects that there is more to the accident than reported. Bree and John travel out west to find out what happened. When Bree and John disappear, Alex is frantic to find them.

The action ramps up and involves a fiercely cold snowstorm, the Canadian Rockies, and the Mounties. Action-packed, this adrenaline rush doesn’t stop from the first page to the end. I love the Alex Cross series and revisiting all the friends we have come to know, Nana Mama and his children. I especially love that this is a hell of a good story and had me reading late into the night. Highly recommended!

Thanks to Little, Brown and Company and NetGalley for a digital review copy.

After I read the James Patterson autobiography in 2022, I was interested in seeing if I could into the Alex Cross books (as it's not my preferred genre), and I was hooked after I read Along Came a Spider. Yeah, when I saw a new book in April of this year, I was ready and couldn't wait to see what would happen to Alex Cross and company! I enjoyed the plot, the suspense, and as always, all the characters (even a bad guy from prior books).

First and foremost, a large thank you to NetGalley, James Patterson, and Little, Brown, and Company for providing me with a copy of this publication, which allows me to provide you with an unbiased review.

James Patterson delivers one of his stellar series with the latest addition. In a series that has mastered the art of always keeping things moving, Patterson provides fans with something well worth their time. When a number of high-ranking judicial minds are murdered across the country, Dr. Alex Cross and FBI Special Agent Ned Mahoney, begin their investigation. Meanwhile, a familiar billionaire dies in an odd manner and Bree Stone stays as busy as her husband, Dr. Cross, with her own investigation. Could they be tied together in some way? A great series addition by Patterson.

After the bodies of two prominent judges on opposite sides of the country are found, it becomes apparent that someone is trying to assassinate strong legal minds in America. Dr. Alex Cross is called upon to help investigate, sending him and Special Agent Ned Mahoney across the country to put the pieces together. They have the killer’s silhouette in video recordings, but have yet to piece it all together.

Meanwhile, in Nevada, a billionaire succumbs to an odd vehicular accident and is dead, his body identified by the medical examiner. He left a message for Alex Cross, but all for naught. What reason did he have to be killed and how light it tie in with the other case at hand?

While Bree Stone, wife to Dr. Cross, works with Metro PD Detective John Sampson, they uncover a plot that could shake things to the core and reveals a potential to the murdered judges. However, they will have to make it out alive to share this news. On the eve of the presidential inauguration, Cross, Stone, Maloney, and Sampson all work their own angles to bring down a plot that could have dire consequences for all involved. A stunning story that keeps the reader hooked until all comes together. Some of Patterson’s better work!

There is something about James Patterson that makes me enjoy his earlier series work. While he has inundated the world with publications, I can usually rely on some strong writing when Patterson does his own work and remembers his roots. The narrative flows well in this piece, alternating between the two investigations as things heat up. The shift in momentum is subtle, but noticeable for the dedicated reader. Strong themes emerge alongside great characters, building on their backstories and series-long growth. Mixing mystery with politics, the plot emerges successfully and pieces things together with ease, while also never giving up too much. Surprises abound and keep the reader on edge as Patterson delivers another strong novel in this series.

Kudos, Mr. Patterson, for another great addition to this long series!

Edge-of-your-seat thriller! James Patterson has done it again with House of Cross! This time, our favorite crime-fighting duo, Alex Cross and John Sampson, are on a pulse-pounding mission as Supreme Court candidates are being taken down one by one. Who’s next? Who’s behind it? And how far will Cross go to stop a killer who’s working from the inside?

The stakes have never been higher as Cross navigates Washington’s political underbelly, unraveling secrets even the FBI didn’t see coming. Patterson dives into the complexities of Cross’s family, loyalty, and those heart-pounding moments that define him as one of the best in the game. This story has all the drama and suspense of a thriller classic, with each twist leaving you breathless and unable to put it down.

If you’re looking for a fast-paced, mind-bending, can’t-turn-the-page-fast-enough read, House of Cross is exactly what you need. Prepare for plot twists that’ll leave you saying, “I did NOT see that coming!” An absolute must-read for Patterson fans and anyone craving a top-tier thriller.

It’s an Alex Cross book and that means it is a must read for fans of this series. Alex, Bree, Sampson, and Mahoney are all still after M and Maestro and this time the hunt takes them from DC to the freezing environs of western Canada during a snowstorm. A real page turner that keeps you needing to know what happens every step of the way. Hard to put down.

Another 5 Stakes from me for James Patterson and Alex Cross.
These books just keep getting better and better. Just when I think he can't top the last one, I'm amazed that he does every time.
I really enjoyed this one so much, we get different point of views. And I really, really love having Bree's point of view and her own stories within these books.
This time we are looking for M still, and boy do we get a bunch of cat and mouse games and twists.
But while Bree is off investigating her side and not wanting to give up on whom she thinks M is and with Alex investigating a string of murders of Justices in state, things intertwine more then they ever guessed.
When they end up out of the country chasing theories they end up it seems running out of time. In the snow and snow storm coming, Alex is on a mission to find his wife and best friend John. How will they meet and can they save themselves and the rest of the country?
Don't sleep on this new exciting book. People get kidnapped and questions are answered in the craziest ways. This one does really hit a little to close to home for Alex and Bree. Can they get themselves out of this situation? Can they find out who M is before it's to late? Is Ryan really dead? Why the secrets? Who is behind everything?

The House of Cross by James Patterson is the latest installment in the Alex Cross series. I absolutely am hooked on this series and will read every book that comes out.

I’ve long been a fan of the Alex Cross series. I love the family scenes the most and how they all pull together no matter what they are facing.

This new addition to the series reminded me of why I enjoy this series so much. The suspense, for me, was right up there with earlier books in the series.

The continued hunt for M took quite a few interesting turns and the technology used was fascinating to me. M’s hiding spot actually sounded rather nice, if you could be there by your own choosing.

I’m curious to see if M pops up again and as always I am eagerly awaiting the next adventure for Alex, Bree, and John.

Thank you to Little Brown for the copy of this book. All views are my honest opinion.

You are going to want to binge any books in the series you missed cuz wow!!!

The House of Cross by James Patterson eases into the story with a leisurely pace, giving you a 'day in the life' feel that's super relatable and draws you right into the characters' lives. So if you missed anything from the prior books or if you are new to the series, don’t worry you quickly understand the characters and the changes that have occurred in all of their lives.
There's an action-packed opening that grabs your attention, but it's so much fun just hanging out with these characters - it's like a family reunion you don't want to end!
Then, the real action begins, and the intensity is non-stop. I'm talking heart-stopping, hold-your-breath moments that'll keep you on the edge of your seat, wondering if everyone's gonna make it out alive. The plot and character development are top-notch, delivering a thrilling ride that'll take you on a wild emotional rollercoaster.

Book Title: The House of Cross
Series: Alex Cross # 33
Author: James Patterson
Publisher: Little Brown & Company
Genre: Mystery Thriller,
Pub Date: November 25, 2024
My Rating: 3.7 rounded up
Pages 416

Alex’s wife Bree Stone is once again dealing with her nemesis Maestro. I have been a JP fan for many years and Alex Cross is one of my very favorites! Alex, Bree, and Sampson have been pursuing “M” for almost as many years as I have following this series.

Prologue introduces us to fifty-two year-old Supreme Court Judge Margaret Blevins doing her normal three-and-a-half mile run. She has three teenagers and tries to keep in shape by running this route for fourteen years. She runs early while it is still dark and uses a headlamp light. She hears a noise and the next thing feels dizzy and nearly falls. Hmm was she a medical issue as her dad had- did the noise have something to do with it. She decided it was nothing and doesn’t bother to tell her husband or anyone else.

However it appears that someone is trying to do harm to Supreme Court Judges right before the inauguration of a new President

Meanwhile Metro PD is investigating the apparent death of a tech billionaire.
Bree believes their long-time nemesis – ‘M’ has something to do with it.

Now Bree and John Sampson Alex best friend and Metro PD partner go missing!
Is Maestro responsible?

I am an Alex fan and I especially love the Cross family – Bree, Jannie, Ali, and of course, Nana Mama. It has been such fun watching them grow and getting to know them including Ali having his own story.
Stories typically are fast page turning crime thrillers. Always love the short chapters. Yes I still find this series satisfying.

Want to thank NetGalley and Little Brown & Company for this early eGalley.
Publishing Release Date scheduled for November 25, 2024.

honestly, our library will be purchasing this book, considering Patterson books are always a hot item and this is a loved series - so I have recommended my librarian purchase copies.

However, on a personal level, I found this book boring. I feel as though the Cross series has been going down and down and this book confirms it.

I could not engage and everyone around Samson and Cross were annoying. Not sure how this happened.

The Alex Cross series just seems to be getting better and better. In the latest edition, Washington, DC is seeing the president-elect planning her inauguration. The list of Supreme Court candidates is highly confidential—until it becomes evidence in Detective Alex Cross’s toughest investigation. One candidate is gunned down, a second is stabbed, and a third is murdered near midnight on a city street. Cross has to put himself into the mind of a serial killer before he strikes again.

Is Maestro/M the nemesis of the Crosses, Sampson & Mahoney final put to rest? As always Patterson gives us another heart pounding “will they survive” thriller!! The Cross series are the best always look forward to the next in the series!

The House of Cross
by James Patterson
Pub Date: Nov. 25, 2024
Thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley for the ARC of this book in exchange for my honest opinion.
There are no silent nights for Alex Cross, star of the Prime series, this Christmas. Someone is targeting Supreme Court justices, and Cross—and his family—are in the crosshairs too.

It’s time to put the guns down, Detective Cross. Even if you knew the way out of this place, we would catch you.

In Washington, DC, the vigilante group Maestro is killing U.S. Supreme Court candidates.

As Alex Cross leads the FBI investigation, his wife, Bree, and his best friend and Metro PD partner, John Sampson, go missing while on a dangerous quest to identify Maestro’s mastermind.

Alex has only three chances to save the people he loves most:

Number one: Find Bree and John.
Number two: Escape.
Number three: Survive.

If he fails, there will be no one left in the House of Cross. Fantastic book in my favorite Patterson series.

This books is really fast-paced. Patterson does not disappoint. The vigilante group Maestro has been killing Supreme Court justices. Alex Cross, his wife Bree and his friend John Sampson are after the group's leader. But, they go missing in snowy Canada. Will they track down Maestro's leader? Can they survive in freezing weather? Read to find out.