The House
of Cross by James
Patteson is the first book that I have read by this author. I did not know what to expect, but it really
lived up to its description, An Alex Cross Thriller.
Following the election,
the people in Washington, D.C. are getting ready for the Inauguration of the President-Elect
Jackie Johnson. After the murder of
three prospective judicial candidates for the Supreme Court, law enforcement is
on high alert. Security of the existing
Supreme Court Justices is of grave concern.
Who is murdering these people and for what purpose? Could it be the work of Maestro? Time to call in the finest FBI investigators and
consultant Alex Cross.
Alex Cross will be
working on this case with his wife Bree Stone and friend John Sampson. They will be traveling across the country and
into Canada to pursue their suspects. Will they be able find and stop them on
time?
The House
of Cross is filled with
non-stop action from beginning to end. Alex’s
family and friendships were my favorite part.
I especially like his grandmother Nana Mama. Alex is a family man and good friend. Another character that I liked was Canadian
Mounted Police officer Molly Fagan. She
is the kind of gal you want by your side when trouble hits. She is prepared and ready for a fight.
The House
of Cross is an action
pack thriller. While action takes up
most of the story, there is also some character and relationship
development. I liked the
characters. The plot did stretch the imagination,
but I liked the story.
There is some
profanity in the book, less than I expect.
Also, violence due to the nature of the story. Thankfully, the author did not go into detail
on the violence that movies often show.
If you like an action-packed
thriller and intrigue, I recommend The House of Cross by James
Patterson. It will keep you on the
edge of your seat until you get to the last page.
I would like to
thank publisher Little, Brown and Company and NetGalley for the opportunity
to read a complimentary copy of The House of Cross by James
Patterson. I was under no obligation
to give a favorable review.
