Alex Cross, Run -- Free Preview -- The First 19 Chapters

by James Patterson

Kill Alex Cross was "Patterson at the top of his game" (Washington Post). Alex Cross, Run is even better. DON'T LOOK, ALEX CROSS Top plastic surgeon Elijah Creem is renowned for his skills in the operating room, and for his wild, no-expense-spared "industry parties," bringing in underage exotic dancers and models for nights of drugs, champagne, and uninhibited sex. That is, until Detective Alex Cross busts one of Creem's lavish soirees and ruins his fun. Now Creem is willing to do anything to avoid going to jail. DON'T THINK, ALEX CROSS But Alex doesn't have time to dwell on that case. A beautiful woman has been found murdered in her car, a lock of her hair viciously ripped off. Then a second woman is found hanging from a sixth-floor window with a brutal scar slashed across her stomach. When a third mutilated body is discovered, rumors of three serial killers on the loose send Washington D.C. into an all-out frenzy. JUST RUN Alex is under so much pressure to solve these three grim cases that he hasn't noticed that someone else investigating him-someone so obsessed and so twisted that they'll do anything-ANYTHING- to get the vengeance they require. Alex Cross, Run is James Patterson's most unrelenting story yet-a white-hot, sensational thrill ride with the most extreme and gripping characters Patterson has ever brought to life.

432 pages, Kindle Edition

First published December 20, 2012

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James Patterson is the most popular storyteller of our time and the creator of such unforgettable characters and series as Alex Cross, the Women’s Murder Club, Jane Smith, and Maximum Ride. He has coauthored #1 bestselling novels with Bill Clinton, Dolly Parton, and Michael Crichton, as well as collaborated on #1 bestselling nonfiction, including The Idaho Four, Walk in My Combat Boots, and Filthy Rich. Patterson has told the story of his own life in the #1 bestselling autobiography James Patterson by James Patterson. He is the recipient of an Edgar Award, ten Emmy Awards, the Literarian Award from the National Book Foundation, and the National Humanities Medal.

Reviews

[Lisa Ouellette · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am a huge fan of James Patterson! He never disappoints me!

[Terri Cronin · Rating 4 out of 5]

I like all alex cross books. I wish more of them were made in to movies. They are all interesting especially because I live not too far away from where they take place

Done above I don't like to be required to write certain amount of words for a review. I like these books

[James · Rating 3 out of 5]

Two serial killers are competing to out due each other. An obsessed husband who blames Cross for his wife's murder is stalking Cross to ruin his career. Typical recipe killings for an Alex Cross book. Good, Quick ,Shallow Read.

[Dana · Rating 3 out of 5]

When I a more avid reader a long time ago, I read a lot of James Patterson books. His books are exciting page turners. I would say that this is the same - only my taste in reading has changed. I forgot about the darkness he creates in some of his characters - which is probably key in grabbing the reader's attention - but I think I prefer something a little lighter. If you love James Patterson, you will probably enjoy this book.

[Michelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm excited to get the full book. I've read all of James Paterson's books and quite frankly the last few books have been disappointing.

I was pleased with the first 19 chapters. Hopefully the rest of the book won't disappoint.

[Jill · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love the Alex Cross books! This was good and exciting, but the sexual nature I was not fond of.

[Terri Friday · Rating 4 out of 5]

So far so good! I hate that I get a teaser a month in advance of that many chapters though! I get way exctited to read the book!

[Sharonly · Rating 4 out of 5]

Enjoyed the preview, with its twists and fast pace, I purchased the full book.

[Max Stone · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read this is one sitting and I can't wait to read the rest!

[Jessa Mata]

I want to read this book..so curious how the story goes

[Ruby Binns-Cagney]

Starts off with the action, gets you right into the story Easy to follow plat, with expected twists if you're a regular Patterson reader.

[Michael Fleming · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book, James Patterson continues with a great character.

[Ingrid · Rating 2 out of 5]

A crime story but not a thriller. Very flat story line, no plot, no thrill, no twists or turns. Very predictable and not very exciting!

[andreharris36gmail.com · Rating 5 out of 5]

James Patterson is the man


superb writer.the plot always thickens do co xo co co co co co xxx xxx xxx xxx rd xxx xxx

[Nadia Hoffmann · Rating 2 out of 5]

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[Terri Townsend]

enjoyable readidng

[Med H. Mbarek · Rating 1 out of 5]

In a nutshell, disappointing!