James patterson is a world renowned american author. Merry christmas, alex cross by james patterson books on. The series of books is in the mystery crime and thriller genres. Alex cross faces the most cunning, psychotic killer of his career in the blockbuster james patterson novel that inspired a major motion picture. Cat and mouse just as alex cross is beginning to feel that life is. The alex cross collection, volume one by james patterson.
Conceived march 22, 1947, patterson was brought up in new york in newburgh. Alex cross is the lead character in the alex cross series of novels by novelist james. Released on november 12, 2012, the novel was well received by fans and critics alike. Most of james pattersons books have spent a considerable amount of time on the new york times bestseller list.
Here youll find each one of pattersons incredible novels in reverse chronological order, starting with along came a spider 1993 and continuing all the way to the latest bestselling release. Read each one of james pattersons alex cross books in order. The series is usually narrated in firstperson perspective by alex cross, and. Below is the order of all of the alex cross novels. List verified daily and newest books added immediately.
Alex cross is a crime, mystery, and thriller novel series written by james patterson. Detective alex cross is called into action on christmas eve and hell be lucky to see the new year celebrating christmas with his family, veteran washington d. James pattersons blockbuster alex cross series has sold over 100 million copiesand now hes bringing those thrills to a new generation. James patterson is the creator and the author of the alex cross series. The series has led to three films, kiss the girls 1997, along came a spider 2001, and alex cross 2012. Csupporting characters include two of cross s children, damon, and janelle, as well as his grandmother nana mama. Alex cross is the lead character in the alex cross series of novels by novelist james patterson. If you are an avid reader and like crimefiction, alex cross or michael bennett are the best series to start with. James pattersons alex cross books in order fantastic fiction. Nov 12, 2012 merry christmas, alex cross ebook written by james patterson. But if you want to make the most of the experience, its actually best to read them in the right order.
Stormbreaker was written for children aged 12 years and above. The role of main character alex cross was also taken up, played by tyler perry in the 2012 film titled alex cross. List of james patterson books in chronological order penlighten. Police department when an unknown shooter gunned down his wife in front of him.
Merry christmas, alex cross is a holiday classic for thriller fans everywhere. Alex cross series in order james patterson fictiondb. The book was published by the speak books which is an imprint of penguin group. Alex s need for someone is murdering hollywoods alist, and alex. 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. On a cozy christmas eve, alex cross has just wrapped up a little casesomeone robbing the church poor boxwhen he gets word of a hostage situation that could tie his holidays in knots. That mission behind him, alex returns home to celebrate with bree, nana, and his children. Last updated april 2nd, 2020 reading the james patterson books in order means delighting in his popular alex cross mystery series. The chronological order of the alex cross books are the exact same as the publication order.
Collection of thriller films, based on the fictional character of alex cross, who originally appeared in a series of novels by james patterson. James pattersons alex cross series books in order hachette. For example, in merry christmas, alex cross, cross misses out on christmas eve. The age group reflects readability and it doesnt necessarily reflect content appropriateness. A typical serial killer, who dun it, chase kind of story. Extremely popular worldwide, james patterson has sold over 230 million books. This is the order of alex cross books in both chronological order and publication order. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read merry christmas, alex cross. Some of his sciencefiction novels are worth reading too. 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. See the complete alex cross series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Cross by james patterson and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. You can order books authored by him at james patterson. He is known for writing captivating stories with a twist that his fans cannot get enough of.
All of james pattersons books in order hachette book group. In the series of three films, two actors have portrayed cross. This actionadventure book is the first book in alex rider series. 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. With this list, you can be sure to never miss a moment in the life of alex cross.
Alex cross is a specialist in forensic psychology, originally working for the washington dc police department and later as an fbi senior agent. James patterson writes in various genres ranging from thriller, young adult fiction, comedy, romance to realistic fiction. Alex cross just wants to be home with his family for christmas and one after another crimes keeps him from celebrating with the family. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Ive read the womans murder club series which i totally enjoyed. Cross by james patterson, first edition abebooks passion for books. The first in the novel series is along came a spider published in 1993.
Came across this book on kindle, merry christmas alex cross. Alex risks everythingand he may not make it back alive on this most sacred of family days. Merry christmas, alex cross its christmas eve in washington dc. He was the child of a teacher and a protection sales rep and first began composing when he was 19 years of age. On christmas eve, alex cross must risk everything to solve a mystery and. Alex cross is six foot three, weighs 200 pounds, and is athletic. Amazing alex cross books in order the books in order. She is also known for always having the last word against alex. The thing to consider is that david baldacci books are so special that his books have been translated in about many different languages and he has his fan following in many parts of the world he is the hall of fame in the year 2011 for international crime writing. James patterson alex cross books in order mystery sequels.
From alex cross to the womens murder club series, patterson has been writing gripping fiction since 1976. Lee child, international bestselling author of the jack reacher series. James pattersons alex cross books in order joel goldman. But is the snipers strike only the beginning of a larger attack on the nation.
When the home of alex cross s oldest friend, ellie cox, is turned into the worst murder scene alex has ever seen, the destruction leads him to believe that hes chasing a horrible new breed of. Alexs son ali is eager to follow in his fathers footsteps as a detective, but when his best friend goes missing, what price will he have to pay to when a mysterious serial killer known as m launches a. Alex cross is a hero for our time, and never more so than in this story of family, action, and the deepest moral choices. Id prefer reading something with a male protagonist as ive been leading a lot of female perspective books as of late. This is a complete list of every book james patterson has written in order, and separated by series or character. Cross s familyhis loving wife bree, the wise and lively nana mama, and his precious childrenhave been ripped away. James pattersons alex cross books in order dead good.
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. Its christmas eve and detective alex cross has been called out to catch someone whos robbing his churchs poor box. Of course, the author has written several other series including his womens murder club and the michael bennett series, but nothing comes close to alex cross by far. This is when the popular and thrilling debut novel in the. Wow, a christmas thriller and another christmas book from patterson after last years the christmas wedding, being reissued in november. Alex cross series in 1993, james patterson released his 8th book along came a spider which introduced the world to detective alex cross. Merry christmas, alex cross is the 19th novel in the alex cross series. Alex cross movies in order like many successful movies, alex cross was initially a book series. Its christmas eve and detective alex cross has been called out to catch someone. Alexs need for someone is murdering hollywoods alist, and alex.
Alex cross is the main protagonist in a longrunning series of books by james patterson. The presidents son and daughter are abducted, and detective alex cross is one of the first on the scene. First, he is called to a the home a wealthy doctor who is being held hostage by is wifes exhusband. Hes been writing away ever since with about 100 books to his name.
Along came a spider is the first novel in the alex cross series. 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 spider, first published back in 1992. Jan 21, 2014 james patterson is a prolific thriller author and has various different series for a reader to enjoy. Like many great crime novels, james pattersons alex cross books can be read in any order.
This was 3 different escapades with a little family christmas drama thrown in. His full name is james brendan patterson and was born on march 22, 1947. The adaptation of the middle school novel by patterson for middle grade students came out in theaters in 2016. The alex cross series is a series of novels written by the prolific american author james patterson.