Cross & Sampson opening lines: My best friend, Alex Cross, has been my favourite ride-along ever since he joined the force, and that was a long time ago – before we both sported gray hair.
My blurb:
Damon Cross is missing, and Alex will move heaven and earth to find him. Bree cannot assist him in his search as she is needed in Washington D.C. where a series of bombs have gone off. And John has to solve those crimes rather than assist his best friend. All alone, and following his gut instincts, can Alex find Damon before it is too late?
Cross & Sampson
Detectives Alex Cross and John Sampson must divide and conquer when they’re sent to investigate two serious crimes.In Washington DC, John Sampson stands in a crater in the middle of a street and calls in the bomb squad for a suspected terrorist attack.In North Carolina, Alex Cross searches the apartment of a missing psychology grad student – his own son Damon. Has following in his famous father’s footsteps made Damon a target?From FBI headquarters to police stations, airplanes to murder scenes, the detectives track crimes committed hundreds of miles apart.It will take more than distance to weaken their unstoppable partnership.
My verdict:
Having read most of the Cross and Sampson books, I knew Damon would be found. And I knew John again would suffer loss. But, knowing that in the end it would all work out, didn’t detract from making it a good book to read. I am however left with one question. How long will Nana Mama continue to live in her 90s?
About the Author:
James Patterson is one of the best-known and biggest-selling writers of all time. Among his creations are some of the world’s most popular series, including Alex Cross, the Women’s Murder Club, Michael Bennett, and the Private novels. He has written many other number one bestsellers, including collaborations with President Bill Clinton and Dolly Parton, stand-alone thrillers, and non-fiction. James has donated millions in grants to independent bookshops and has been the most borrowed adult author in UK libraries for the past fourteen years in a row. He lives in Florida with his family.
Publishing information:
Penguin Random House South Africa sent me this novel to review.
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Alas, I haven’t read a James Patterson book yet. But, look forward to in the future when I am done with my current Frieda McFadden book “suicide med.”
Frida McFadden is an amazing author – I will look out fot the book you have mentioned 🙂
I think I am officially done with James Patterson 🙂
I read a lot of his books as he is so prolific 🙂
I have not read this serie from James Patterson, but I can tell you enjoyed it very much (eventhough you knew where it was going). Wishing you a great start of your week, ~Nessa
Sometimes series you read a lot of become a little bit predictable 🙂