Anyone who enjoys mystery novels will enjoy this book. James patterson list of movies and tv shows tv guide. Like many successful movies, alex cross was initially a book series. Alex cross faces two crazed killers in this chilling, suspenseful blockbuster from james patterson, the man who cant miss time. Alex cross 2012 the alex cross film series is an american series of thriller films, based on the fictional character of alex cross, who originally appeared in a series of novels by james patterson. Pattersons kill alex cross is a thriller with family at its heart.
He partners with childhood friend tom kane and new trainee, monica ashe. When his cousin is accused of a heinous crime, alex cross returns to his north. The alex cross series is a series of novels written by the prolific american author james patterson. In the beginning the book jumps around between points of view a lot and it can be hard to follow.
If you are looking for a jumping off point, i would recommend starting with the first book in either of those series. In the series of three films, two actors have portrayed cross. Alex cross series in order james patterson fictiondb. Kill alex cross was patterson at the top of his game washington post. From his grandmother, alex cross has heard the story of his great uncle abraham and his struggles for survival in the era of the ku. The role of main character alex cross was also taken up, played by tyler perry in the 2012 film titled alex cross. Jan 22, 2020 james pattersons alex cross could soon be coming to the small screen. Begin with along came a spider and end with the latest blockbuster book. It follows on directly from the cliffhanger that ended cross my heart, so cannot really be read without reading that book first. See the complete alex cross series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide.
Dilallo, i decided that since james paidbythechapter patterson no longer needs to be the primary author of the alex cross books, i no longer need to be the primary reader of the forementioned series. James patterson full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. The alex cross film series is an american series of thriller films, based on the fictional character of alex cross, who originally appeared in a series of novels by james patterson. 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. Alex cross follows the young homicide detectivepsychologist tyler perry, from the worldwide bestselling novels by james patterson, as he meets his match in. The thomas berryman number, which was published in 1976, is the first book. Find each one of bestselling author james pattersons incredible alex cross series thriller books in reverse chronological order from.
About the author james patterson is one of the bestknown and biggestselling writers of all time. Written in the fearless voice of detective alex cross, alex crosss tr ial is a gripping story of murder, love, and above all, bravery. Alex cross series set books 120 by james patterson james patterson on. The complete series list for alex cross james patterson. Visit for more alex cross trailers, clips, photo, and info. The alex cross series is a series of novels written by the prolific american author. At the end of the novel alex s partner is raped and murdered. About the book about the author also by james patterson title page dedication book one. While there are some fun action scenes, this movie isnt really good. In 1993, james patterson released his 8th book along came a spider which introduced the world to detective alex cross. Variety has learned exclusively that amazon is currently developing an alex cross tv series, based on the novels starrin.
Reboot of james pattersons criminal profiler book series makes the mistake of handing the property to a director who pumps it up with action. 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. Nov 01, 2012 the alex cross collection, volume one patterson, james on. See all 43 formats and editions hide other formats and. Below is the order of all of the alex cross novels.
There doesnt seem to be an upcoming book in the alex cross series. The newest book is criss cross and was released on november, 19th 2019. Merry christmas, alex cross 2012 edition open library. Most of what he encounters is by his own choice because he just cant seem to say no. Alex cross is a hero for our time, and never more so than in this story of family, action, and the deepest moral choices. Cross the line book by james patterson thriftbooks. Homicide detective alex cross teams up with his wife to beat a d. They are like nothing alex cross and his new girlfriend, detective brianna stone, have ever seen. Rob cohens alex cross 2012 movie trailer stars tyler perry, matthew fox, rachel nichols, giancarlo esposito, and jean reno. Alex cross follows the young homicide detectivepsychologist tyler perry, from the worldwide bestselling. 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 faces the most cunning, psychotic killer of his career in the blockbuster james patterson novel that inspired a major motion picture. Along came a spider is the first novel in the alex cross series. As many of you know i love james pattersons books and read most of his series, including the alex cross series. When i read the books i pictured someone like shemar moore as alex cross and maybe someone like ll cool j for sampson only perhaps a better actor. Oh, yeah, alex cross is a brilliant detective, all right. 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. It stars tyler perry in the title role of alex cross, and was released on october 19, 2012. I was shocked with the position alex was put in, and i really felt bad for him for once.
After shots pierce the tranquil nighttime calm of rock creek park, a man is dead. I liked that this had a focus where the late kyle craig isnt lurking around. My absolute favorite books are the alex cross and the womens murder club series. Alex cross series set books 120 by james patterson paperback unabridged, 2012 by james patterson author. Kill alex cross 18 by james patterson 2012, paperback at the best online prices at.
Rob cohens alex cross 2012 movie trailer stars tyler perry, matthew fox. He has sold over a 100 million copies worldwide in print of his novels and over 3 million ebooks. Alex cross is the fictional character created by james patterson, and is a detective slash psychologist based in washington. The film alex cross was based on the book cross, which was released in 2006 and is the 12th novel in the alex cross series. Merry christmas, alex cross 2012 edition open library donate. There are nearly 20 books in the alex cross series now and 11 in the womens murder club. Alex cross is series headed to amazon prime video tv guide. James patterson years after his wife maria is gunned down by an unknown shooter, a crime that has never been solved, psychologist alex cross is called in by his former partner, john sampson, who wants his help on a. Alex cross series set books 120 by james patterson. What i liked about this book the most was the information provided about maria. I, alex cross is the 16th novel in the alex cross series by james patterson. In the 12th book in the cross series, cross retires from the. Alex resigns from the fbi and starts up his own practice.
However he gets called in on a case as its linked to the murder of his wife maria. For those who dont know, however, alex cross is not meant to be a comedy. Alex cross is one of the bestwritten heroes in american fiction, and each cross novel further defines what it means to be a professional, a husband, a father, and above all, a man. The book was adapted into a film starring morgan freeman in 2001. Alex cross is on his last police duty to track down an assassin called picasso, whos been torturing and killing rich businessmen in detroit.
Want exclusive content, like free chapters, news, and sweepstakes. Underneath the fastandfurious action, patterson is. James patterson alex cross books in order mystery sequels. Alex cross follows the young homicide detectivepsychologist tyler perry, from the worldwide bestselling novels by james patterson, as he meets his match in a serial killer matthew fox.
Oct 17, 2012 oh, yeah, alex cross is a brilliant detective, all right. Alex s need for vengeance was placed on hold as he faced. Unfortunately, for me, this was just more of the same. Jun 27, 2012 alex cross follows the young homicide detectivepsychologist tyler perry, from the worldwide bestselling novels by james patterson, as he meets his match in a serial killer matthew fox. I had all but given up on pattersons books, especially the alex cross series.
One is the kidnapping of the presidents son and daughter and the other, terrorism against united states by foreign terrorist, called the family. Alex cross is a 2012 american crime thriller film directed by rob cohen and starring tyler. This also marks the latest collaboration between amazon, skydance, and paramount on a series based on a book. Alex cross tv series in the works at amazon exclusive. He has such sherlockian intuition in alex cross you might almost imagine he read the james patterson novel the movie is based on except that the movie isnt based on a patterson book, just on the character played by morgan freeman in kiss the girls 1997 and along came a spider 2001. He was a close friend of alex and worked with him to solve big cases, including the kidnapping of his niece in kiss the girls. The mastermind fbi agent kyle craig is considered to be alex cross s biggest nemesis. Actorfilmmaker tyler perry portrays the character in the 2012 reboot film alex cross, a loose adaptation of cross.
The adaptation of the middle school novel by patterson for middle grade students came out in theaters in 2016. The series has led to three films, kiss the girls 1997, along came a spider 2001, and alex cross 2012. With all of its cheesy moments, corny dialog, and doubtful plot points, alex cross misses entirely. I am addicted to pattersons alex cross series, and i think, so far, kill alex cross is one of my favorites of the series, and i do have a bunch more to go just to keep up. Why the movie doesnt measure up the latest alex cross movie falls short when compared to james pattersons 12th alex cross crime novel. The mastermind is first introduced in roses are red as the head of a local crime spree involving robberies and murder. His last two were pretty boring and lacked the mystery of his previous novels.
Alex is married to maria and living with her and their children and nana mama in detroit. Alex risks everythingand he may not make it back alive on this most sacred of family days. In 2012, the novel was adapted into a film, titled alex cross. Soon when the mission gets personal, cross is pushed to the edge of his moral and psychological limits to end this once and for all. Alex cross stars tyler perry as an expert detective who is about to embark on his most difficult case. James pattersons alex cross series hachette book group.
Dont look, alex cross top plastic surgeon elijah creem is renowned for his skills in the operating room, and for his wild, noexpensespared industry parties, bringing in underage exotic dancers and models for nights of drugs, champagne, and uninhibited sex. Csupporting characters include two of cross s children, damon, and janelle, as well as his grandmother nana mama. James patterson alex cross was a rising star in the washington, dc, police department when an unknown shooter gunned down his wife, maria, in front of him. Also published as cross by james patterson august 28, 2012. What is the name of james pattersons first published novel. Merry christmas, alex cross 2012 read online free book.
Lisa scottoline twenty years after the first alex cross story, he has become one of the greatest fictional detectives of all time, a character for the ages. The adapted screenplay was written by marc moss and kerry williamson. The novel is about a detective cross, who works for the dc police, and his journey solving the murder of his niece who was also a prostitute. Alex cross is a 2012 american crime thriller film directed by rob cohen and starring tyler perry as the title character and matthew fox as the villain picasso. Its success led to 5 sequel novels, cross fire, kill alex cross, merry christmas, alex cross, alex cross, run and cross my.
The series, for the most part, is written in the firstperson. Police department when an unknown shooter gunned down his wife in front of him. Jan 22, 2020 alex cross joins a growing list of longrunning book characters who have been snagged for potential series at amazon. Merry christmas, alex cross by james patterson, 2012, little, brown and co. Completely out of control psychopath, this one was a bit different inasmuch as he is also a serial rapist. I enjoy cross s relationships, both personal, and professional. A lawman is torn between justice and personal vengeance in this action drama. From the 1st book, weve known she was killed but this book gives us the background info. Merry christmas, alex cross is a holiday classic for thriller fans everywhere. Tyler perry then played him in the film alex cross, which was released in 2012. Alex cross tyler perry is a detective and forensic psychologist who works for the detroit police department with his partner tommy kane edward burns and promising rookie monica ashe rachel nichols. 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. Originally written and produced by james patterson, the alex cross movie series has three book to movie adaptations over the last decade with the latest released in 2012. Alex cross series in 1993, james patterson released his 8th book along came a spider which introduced the world to detective alex cross.