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. Cross where did ali come from showing 9 of 39 goodreads. Alex cross is a fictional character created by author james patterson. Police department when an unknown shooter gunned down his wife in front of him. In the 25th book in the series, criss cross, alex cross and his partner, john sampson witness an. 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 is a specialist in forensic psychology, originally working for the washington dc police department and later as an fbi senior agent. Alex cross is a crime, mystery, and thriller novel series written by james patterson.
The chronological order of the alex cross books are the exact same as the publication order. A lot of times, when an author writes a series of books about one character, the. In a virginia penitentiary, alex cross and his partner, john sampson, witness the execution of. Variety has learned exclusively that amazon is currently developing an alex cross tv series, based on the novels starring the character written. The 10 best alex cross books by james patterson novel suspects. Kiss the girls alex cross is about to be thrust into a case with two killers. It was first published in 1995, and was adapted into a movie of the same name in 1997. He is the protagonist of the series of books about a former fbi agent and psychologist who. The book was adapted into a film starring morgan freeman in 2001. Alex s need for someone is murdering hollywoods alist, and alex. In the sequel to along came a spider, washington d. Alex cross tv series in the works at amazon exclusive.
Which is your favorite book from the alex cross series. 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. The role of main character alex cross was also taken up, played by tyler perry in the 2012 film titled alex cross. Alex cross is the fictional character created by james patterson, and is a detective slash psychologist based in washington. Kiss the girls is a psychological thriller novel by american writer james patterson, the second to star his recurring main character alex cross, an africanamerican psychologist and policeman. Csupporting characters include two of cross s children, damon, and janelle, as well as his grandmother nana mama. The series has led to three films, kiss the girls 1997, along came a spider 2001, and alex cross 2012.
Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide. Below is the order of all of the alex cross novels. Want exclusive content, like free chapters, news, and sweepstakes. I, alex cross alex cross is pulled out of a family celebration and. Currently, there are 28 main books in the series, with the latest one, the people vs. Kyle craig is a fictional character and antagonist in james pattersons series of novels featuring washington, d. Alex cross is the lead character in the alex cross series of novels by novelist james patterson. Alex cross is a fictional character and the protagonist of a series of books by novelist james. The adaptation of the middle school novel by patterson for middle grade students came out in theaters in 2016. The complete series list for alex cross james patterson. Alex cross series in order james patterson fictiondb. The first in the novel series is along came a spider published in 1993. In a virginia penitentiary, alex cross and his partner, john sampson, witness. Cross, double cross, cross country alex crosss trial, i, alex cross.
Complete order of alex cross books in publication order and chronological order. He is the protagonist of the series of books about a former fbi agent and psychologist who works in washington, d. 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. The sequel would become kiss the girls, a second novel that was released in 1994. Written by the wellknown mystery author james patterson, the alex cross books are among the most popular mystery series written to date, many of which have been made into acclaimed movies, including kiss the girls with morgan freeman playing alex cross and ashley judd. Main character alex cross, a homicide detective, is the only one with the.
Criss cross in a virginia penitentiary, alex cross and his partner, john sampson. Alex cross is six foot three, weighs 200 pounds, and is athletic. James pattersons alex cross series books in order hachette. The series of books is in the mystery crime and thriller genres. Cat and mouse just as alex cross is beginning to feel that life is good. Alex cross is the lead character in the alex cross series of novels by novelist james. Ali is alexs son with christine who was introduced earlier in the alex cross series. The alex cross series is a series of novels written by the prolific american author james patterson.
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