The list also matches the order the books were published in. Why the movie doesnt measure up the latest alex cross movie falls short when compared to james pattersons 12th alex cross crime novel. Lynchings have become commonplace and residents of the towns black quarter live in constant fear. The chronological order of the alex cross books are the exact same as the publication order. Begin with along came a spider and end with the latest blockbuster book. Alex cross series librarything catalog your books online. Alex cross faces the most cunning, psychotic killer of his career in the blockbuster james patterson novel that inspired a major motion picture. He has won several awards of note during his sterling. Could figure out within a matter of minutes what role she needed to play in order to get their attention and keep it. James patterson alex cross books in order mystery sequels. Since his first novel won the edgar award in 1977 james pattersons books have sold more than 300 million copies. C supporting characters include two of crosss children, damon, and janelle, as well as his grandmother nana mama.
Alex cross is the fictional character created by james patterson, and is a detective slash psychologist based in washington. The order of the cross, a veganvegetarian and pacifist. The headquarters of the order is in london, england and there are local groups of members in the united kingdom, north america, australia and new zealand. The sequel would become kiss the girls, a second novel that was released in 1994. Alex cross series in order james patterson fictiondb. James patterson is the creator and the author of the alex cross series. Alex cross is the main protagonist in a longrunning series of books by james patterson. Perhaps a better question would be, should you read pattersons potboilers at all. Find each one of bestselling author james pattersons incredible alex cross series thriller books in reverse chronological order from. James patterson books in order get a book with all the info below, plus a full biography, extra series details, page counts, star ratings, checklist, alternative titles, fun facts, etc.
Alex cross books in order all collation the books in order. New york times and usa today bestselling author kaylea cross writes edgeofyourseat military romantic suspense. Crossbooks, a christian selfpublishing operation, will cease operations on april 30. Below is the list of all alex cross books by james patterson in their chronological order. The alex cross series is a series of novels written by the prolific american author james patterson. Deaths shadow passes close to home in this latest installment of pattersons longrunning det. 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. He is the author of the alex cross novels, the most popular detective series of the past twentyfive years, including kiss the girls and along came a spider. Written in the fearless voice of detective alex cross, alex crosss.
Alex cross is a former washington dc cop and fbi agent where he worked as a profiler. Csupporting characters include two of crosss children, damon, and janelle, as well as his grandmother nana mama. Here is the chronological order of the james patterson alex cross books with the publication date of each book at the end of the book just after the series reading order. The genre of the series of novels is crime fiction, and they are based around the police detective alex cross, and his work in washington dc. Below is the order of all of the alex cross novels. New york times if there really were human superheroes, alex cross would be at the head of the class. This is one mystery series that i can say, without even thinking about it, that yes, you should read them in order, despite the fact that pretty much all novels start and end with a separate story from other books in the series.
The company launched in 2009 and has published over 1,000. This is the order of alex cross books in both chronological order and publication order. Kaylea cross isnt your average chick lit romance writer. Alex crosss trial by patterson james free download. Soon when the mission gets personal, cross is pushed to the edge of his moral and psychological limits to. He worked with vicap violent criminal apprehension program as a liaison between the fbi and d. Alex cross is on his last police duty to track down an assassin called picasso, whos been torturing and killing rich businessmen in detroit. He writes fulltime and lives in florida with his family. In 1993, james patterson released his 8th book along came a spider which introduced the world to detective alex cross. The thomas berryman number was at first turned down for the sake of no under 31 distributors yet proceeded to win acclaim and an edgar award. She is known for her romance filled books, but her specialty is that she combines military suspense with romance for her readers. Ive read every single alex cross novel, which i always looked forward to getting after reading the first book in the alex cross series, along came. A mix of anticipation and nerves danced in her belly as she met his gaze once more.
She writes the bagram special ops, titanium security, hostage rescue team and many other series. The series has led to three films, kiss the girls 1997, along came a spider 2001, and alex cross 2012. Alex cross series reading order list with special added material updated in 2017 ultimate reading list book 2 kindle edition by lott, sir reed a download it once. James pattersons alex cross books in order fantastic fiction. Should you read james pattersons alex cross novels in order. James pattersons alex cross books in order dead good. Every 2 weeks we send out an email with 68 book recommendations. See the complete alex cross series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. All members of the order are pacifist and vegetarian or vegan. Is it important that one reads the alex cross books in order.
He is the protagonist of the series of books about a former fbi agent and psychologist who works in washington, d. This is when the popular and thrilling debut novel in the series was released, along came a spider. He struggled financially for three years before giving it up. A typical serial killer, who dun it, chase kind of story. Police department when an unknown shooter gunned down his wife in front of him. Ben aims to break the reign of terrorbut the truth of who is really behind it could break his heart. Alex cross book series 26 books along came a spider alex cross 1 by james patterson august 1, 2003 order in the next hours 56 minutes and get it by thursday, february 20. All of james pattersons books be it the alex cross or womens murder club series currently run in the same chronological order as the publication order. Alex cross is the lead character in the alex cross series of novels by novelist james. If you love james pattersons books you need the most comprehensive book list available, which includes a check list, alternative titles, page counts, movie adaptations, coauthors, star ratings, and a host of other features, plus. List verified daily and newest books added immediately. The sanctity of all life is honoured by members who are vegan or vegetarian and embrace the ideal of a pacifist way of life. We all read at one time alex cross books and maybe some of you have. The complete series list for alex cross james patterson.
Her work has won many awards and has been nominated for both the daphne du maurier and the national readers choice awards. James patterson is a prolific thriller author and has various different series for a reader to enjoy. James pattersons alex cross series books in order hachette. I must have read ten or twelve of his books before i realized they were a waste of time.
This james patterson book was originally released on march 5, 2001. Id prefer reading something with a male protagonist as ive been leading a lot of female perspective books as. Should we read the james patterson alex cross books in order. The order of the cross is an informal christian fellowship founded in 1904 by john todd ferrier. Were a longtime patterson reader and definitely prefer his soloauthored series featuring alex cross, now a top fbi specialist, to most of his collaborations with other writers in which presumably our famous author doesn. The series focuses on metropolitan police department detective and father. Each book in the series is a whole story with a beginning and an ending, however there are references to prior stories in. A few flaws, but most will enjoy pattersons latest dr. Alex cross is a specialist in forensic psychology, originally working for the washington dc police department and later as an fbi senior agent. Im looking to read something along the lines of the alex cross series as i enjoyed the first few books of that series 78 years ago.
Alex cross books in order the writer, in the long run, chose to move to new york and worked for a publicizing organization as a lesser marketing specialist. Alex cross is a crime, mystery, and thriller novel series written by james patterson. Neil cross is a british novelist and screenwriter best known as the creator of the multiaward winning international hit bbc crime series luther, starring idris elba, and the international hit horror movie mama. The series is usually narrated in firstperson perspective by alex cross, and occasionally from the villains point of view in thirdperson. To continue reading, get the full word biography in james patterson books in order. In what order should i read the alex cross books by james. James patterson books in order alex cross books in order. If there really were human superheroes, alex cross would be at the head of the class. The order of the cross is a spiritual fellowship that embraces a life of love and light, compassion and peace.