Shots ring out in the early morning hours in the suburbs of Washington, DC. When the smoke clears, a prominent police official lies dead, leaving the city's police force scrambling for answers. Under pressure from the mayor, Alex Cross steps into the leadership vacuum to crack the case. But before Cross can make any headway, a brutal crime wave sweeps across the region. The deadly scenes share only one common thread - the victims are all criminals. And the only thing more dangerous than a murderer without a conscience is a killer who thinks he has justice on his side.

As Cross pursues an adversary who has appointed himself judge, jury, and executioner, he must take the law back into his own hands before the city he's sworn to protect descends into utter chaos.

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5 hours and 38 minutes
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James Patterson
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November 21, 2016
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English
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Hachette Audio
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B01M07AGNX
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Listening Length	5 hours and 38 minutes
Author	James Patterson
Narrator	Ryan Vincent Anderson, Peter Bradbury
Audible.com Release Date	November 21, 2016
Publisher	Hachette Audio
Program Type	Audiobook
Version	Abridged
Language	English
ASIN	B01M07AGNX
Best Sellers Rank	#226,241 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals) #3,758 in Police Procedural Mysteries #4,174 in Psychological Thrillers (Audible Books & Originals) #4,185 in Crime Thrillers (Audible Books & Originals)

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Janey

I stopped reading Patterson's co-authored books years ago because some were frankly terrible, but I stuck with his Alex Cross se

Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2017

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Is James Patterson farming out his Alex Cross novels? That's what I wondered as I read Cross the Line and found myself finishing some of the author's sentences. I didn't remember Patterson being so predictable before. I also spotted a couple mistakes in grammar in this latest book, and some cliches: unusual. I stopped reading Patterson's co-authored books years ago because some were frankly terrible, but I stuck with his Alex Cross series. Cross the Line was a disappointment to me. I finished it, but I was rarely engaged in the story. However, it's nice to know Alex's family members are doing well; one does become attached over time. I hope to see the series continue and the stories return to the kind a reader can't put down.

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Ken T

A Well Done Alex Cross Thriller

Reviewed in the United States on August 20, 2017

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Another enjoyable book in the Alex Cross series; a series written by Patterson without co-authors. Being an action thriller, the story starts off with a bang from the very beginning. In fact, as the reader weaves through the novel, there are a couple sub-plots. The different plots are entertaining, especially since Patterson keeps moving from one to the other in each short chapter.
The main plot takes place unexpectedly when the District Chief of Detectives and his Slovakian girlfriend are gunned down in cold blood on a public walkway. Immediately the shooting grabs the attention of the Washington political scene.
The two sub-plots are what appears to be road rage murders; and lastly, we have mass murders taking place at what appears to be drug making factories.
All capture the readers interest well, though all seem independently different. Mr. Patterson's very good writing brings all together at the end. Throw some nice twists into the mix and we have a novel the reader can appreciate.

I did, for me, feel the lack of a true closure for Mr. Condon's part in the book to be a loose end. Yes, he was a threat in the beginning. The cops eventually befriended him, he became an ally, and was used as a decoy. It still didn't seem finished. He more or less disappeared.

I also feel there is far too much Nana Mama in this book. She is somewhat the wise old Matriarch. But, I'd like to see her take far less a role. There is a lot of Alex's family involved in this book; they can fade a bit, as well. While a cop's personal side is always a nice touch, I find Mr. Patterson goes a bit overboard with it.
This really keeps me from giving this 5 stars.

However, as a detective thriller, the book surely does not disappoint.

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William D. Curnutt

Murder on a massive scale, can it be vigilantes?

Reviewed in the United States on November 28, 2016

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Another good mystery to solve with Dr. Alex Cross and his wife Detective Bree Stone. Actually there will be several scenarios running through the novel, enough to keep anyone entertained and guessing as to connections, twists, turns and what the final outcome just might be.

There are a series of murders taking place and not just one or two, but at times multiple murders of up to twenty people. They all appear to be by vigilantes trying to clean up the town of the criminal undercurrent. That is except for the opening murder of Chief of Detectives Tom McGrath and a young lady that he has been seeing.

Who would want to kill the chief of detectives? Better question, who wouldn't? But the answer will be hard to find, or maybe it won't. That's what makes it an interesting part of the plot line.

Next question, who will be the new Chief of Detectives? Alex Cross? That's the logical choice, but will it be the one that is made?

Final question, what do vigilanty killings, the murder of a chief of detectives and trafficking of humans and the sale of narcotics all have in common?

The novel is engaging and will keep your interest as you try and solve some of the mystery. The other thing is that it will make you take a step back and ask yourself, "What has happened to the America that I grew up in?" And, "What can we do about it." So, don't just read as a novel. Stop at times and ask yourself some hard questions, such as, what would I do?

Enjoy!

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JAC

Harlequin Romance meets Thriller

Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2019

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I’m giving this 3 stars only because others might really enjoy it. I found it a bore. Predictable, snoozer. The family is ridiculously perfect. Three kids: one in an elite college, one a soon to be Olympic runner, one a budding Einstein. Perfect marriage. Thrilling but easy cases to solve, mom solves one and dad the other. All while taking out time for weekends with the family. Oh and grandma is a world class cook who makes a new amazing dish every night. I had to keep putting it down. Weeks later I’m finished and feel like “beach read” is too sophisticated a classification.

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Tough critic

Very disappointing Ending

Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2017

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I really enjoyed reading this book until almost the end. Patterson's storyline kept the suspense up and the writing was entertaining. But I was extremely disappointed in the ending which is why I gave the book only 3 stars. Patterson tied up only one track of the storyline but didn't even try to wrap up the other part of the story. He just stopped writing. It was a really amateurish way for an accomplished writer to end a novel. I was frustrated and angry at the "non-ending". I wouldn't have bothered reading the book if I had known the author didn't care enough about the story to actually give it an ending.

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Maisiemaj

Not a great continuation of the Cross series

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 21, 2017

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I was very disappointed with the latest in the Cross series. I have read them all in order and this was definitely the least engaging -in fact I did not feel it was that well written. I still feel involved in his family relationships but I didn't find the crime investigation that interesting.

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Penelope Sylvia Allen

Cross The Line

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 30, 2017

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Brilliant! I'm so happy to be reading the real James Patterson again and the very best of Alex Cross. I have tried with other James Patterson when he's co-written with other author's but they really don't work for me. This story was excellent and I love all the old team working together too and the continuing involvement of Alex's growing family with the formidable Nana Mama still alive and kicking at nearly 100 years old! Carry on James!

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Carol Strutt

Patterson Rules.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 22, 2017

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This book will delight Patterson fans worldwide. Everything about it underlines the statement made on the front of the book " The Worlds Best Selling
Thriller Writer" Of course he is - because he writes the best thrillers.
I only need to see his name on the cover of a book to put it in my basket. The only thing that would stop me buying a Patterson thriller is if I already have it on my shelf!
I have read nearly everything he has written and still can't wait for the next one.
Long may he rule.

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D. A. Callow

Crossed the line with this one?

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 7, 2016

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I read this more or less in one go, indicative of it being quite short.

It's a good read but by no means the best Alex Cross book and way inferior to the last one. The story is a bit silly and we don't get into the characters as in other Cross novels.

But to kill some time on a long plane journey it's fine.

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Sue

Alex Cross never disappoints

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 16, 2018

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Another excellent Alex Cross book. The stories are always great and well written. I also love catching up with the Cross family and finding out how they are all doing. Looking forward to reading the next one, although I would suggest reading Cross Kill (BookShots) before reading Alex Cross 25 as it fills in the gaps between book 24 and book 25.

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