Target: Alex Cross

Oct 5, 2024 5:17 AM

Author:James Patterson

Target: Alex Cross

SOON TO BE AN ORIGINAL AMAZON PRIME SERIES

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'No one gets this big without amazing natural storytelling talent - which is what Jim has, in spades. The Alex Cross series proves it.' LEE CHILD

'Alex Cross is a legend.' HARLAN COBEN

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TARGET: HEAD OF STATE

Alex Cross and his family join men and women from across the nation lining the streets of Washington, DC to mourn the unexpected death of the president.

TARGET: UNITED STATES CABINET

With the country still in shock, the assassination of a prominent senator strikes another devastating blow to the heart of the nation's capital.

TARGET: ALEX CROSS

Cross is called on to lead the FBI investigation to find America's most wanted criminal. But what follows will plunge the country into chaos, and draw Cross into the most important case of his life.

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THE BEST ALEX CROSS YET?

Here's what the fans say:

'It's been a while since I last read a James Patterson Alex Cross novel and I had forgotten what a good series this is. A fabulous read'

'Another winner for Alex Cross and the great J. P.!'

'Once again, the author produces a very readable book. It is fast moving and the plot develops at a real pace. I thoroughly enjoyed this and recommend it to all.'

'Target: Alex Cross is from page 1 till the last one a warm bed for every thriller lover. Snuggling down, on a rainy day, and this book in your hands, you'll forget the rest of the world.'

'Multiple story lines woven into one keeps you interested and will make you hate yourself for finishing this book in one go. Where's number 27??? I want it now.'

'I've been following Alex Cross since Along Came A Spider and I'm not ready for his story to end yet! This was a fast, fun ride and it did not disappoint.'

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'It's no mystery why James Patterson is the world's most popular thriller writer . . . Simply put: nobody does it better.' JEFFERY DEAVER

'The master storyteller of our times' HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON

'Patterson boils a scene down to the single, telling detail, the element that defines a character or moves a plot along. It's what fires off the movie projector in the reader's mind.' MICHAEL CONNELLY

'One of the greatest storytellers of all time' PATRICIA CORNWELL

'James Patterson is The Boss. End of.' IAN RANKIN

Reviews

As fast-paced and twisty as ever

—— PETERBOROUGH TELEGRAPH

Fast-paced, action-packed and intricately plotted, it’s another winner from the prolific author.

—— CULTUREFLY

It's no mystery why James Patterson is the world's most popular thriller writer ... Simply put: Nobody does it better.

—— JEFFERY DEAVER

Behind all the noise and the numbers, we shouldn't forget that no one gets this big without amazing natural storytelling talent - which is what Jim has, in spades. The Alex Cross series proves it.

—— LEE CHILD, bestselling author of the Jack Reacher series

James Patterson is The Boss. End of.

—— IAN RANKIN, bestselling author of the Inspector Rebus series

I wrote, "Along Came a Spider is the best thriller I've come across in many a year. It deserves to be this season's no. 1 bestseller and should instantly make James Patterson a household name." A household name, indeed.

—— NELSON DEMILLE

James Patterson is the gold standard by which all others are judged.

—— STEVE BERRY, bestselling author of the Colton Malone series

[Alex Cross] has become one of the greatest fictional detectives of all time, a character for the ages.

—— DOUGLAS PRESTON and LINCOLN CHILD

Alex Cross is a legend.

—— HARLAN COBEN

Patterson boils a scene down to the single, telling detail, the element that defines a character or moves a plot along. It's what fires off the movie projector in the reader's mind

—— MICHAEL CONNELY

Patterson knows where our deepest fears are buried... there's no stopping his imagination

—— NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW

Patterson is in a class by himself.

—— VANITY FAIR

'This thriller races to a heart-stopping finale.'

—— Heat

'Sarah Pearse really knows how to write an opening that grabs you by the throat and from that first, terrifying page I was hooked. The Retreat was so atmospheric and hold-your-breath tense with cleverly executed twists and a finale that gave me the chills. Brilliant!'

—— Claire Douglas, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Couple at No.9

'Atmospheric and richly described, with surprises around every corner. From the terrifying prologue to the chilling final twist, Pearse has created another highly creepy thriller!'

—— Allie Reynolds, author or Shiver

'The Retreat is a masterfully crafted thriller that kept me guessing until its final page. With a deeply sinister atmosphere, a propulsive plot, and a cast of complex suspects, this is thriller writing at its finest.'

—— Lucy Clarke, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Castaways

'If you're wanting a crime novel to sink your teeth into, then this is the perfect fit.'

—— Chat magazine

'An addictive revenge story set on a remote island, it's another hit for this must-read author.'

—— Woman

'Detective Elin Warner is back in another atmospheric thriller. Pearse cleverly develops intrigue and ramps up the tension relentlessly as the stakes become deadly. Fans of The Sanatorium will love it.'

—— Gilly Macmillan, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Long Weekend

I absolutely loved it. So many threads, more red herrings than a North Sea fishing trawler, cliffhangers galore and my absolute favourite - short, snappy chapters. It's a riveting, twisty turny read, a classic whodunnit with a killer final twist.

—— John Marrs, bestselling author of The One

'An addictive revenge read set on a remote island - it's another hit for this must-read writer.'

—— Woman's Weekly

'The Retreat is designed to keep you guessing to the very end. A great one to read on holiday.'

—— The Herald

'Just like The Sanatorium, The Retreat tells a twisty, chilling and tense tale in a location so vividly imagined, you feel like you're there too, among the guests. Long may Sarah Pearse continue to ruin the idea of luxury-resort travel for us all...'

—— Catherine Ryan Howard, No.1 Irish bestselling author of The Nothing Man

'Thrilling, dark and full of suspense, The Retreat is a must for crime fans - you won't be able to put it down.'

—— Pick Me Up

'Sarah Pearse has done it again! The Retreat is a heart-pounding, adrenaline-soaked thrill ride. Once you start reading, you won't be able to stop.'

—— Andrea Bartz, New York Times bestselling author of We Were Never Here

'Be careful who you root for, as no character is safe in Sarah Pearse's new novel The Retreat. In the spirit of a true thriller, the tension is taut and the suspense is real as the pace builds to a heart stopping finale. A triumphant second novel, which is no mean feat.'

—— Sandie Jones, New York Times bestselling author of The Other Woman

'Sarah Pearse is an expert at building tension and then holding us suspended until we're on our last nerve. The Retreat is utterly thrilling and destined to be yet another must-read from the queen of the murderous holiday read.'

—— Jo Spain, bestselling author of Dirty Little Secrets

Wonderfully atmospheric, frequently surprising and cleverly plotted. If you loved The Sanatorium, you'll never want to leave The Retreat.'

—— B. P. Walter, author of The Dinner Guest

A story as unsettling as the island that serves as its setting. Don't trust anyone at The Retreat.

—— Stacy Willingham, New York Times bestselling author of A Flicker in the Dark

Deliciously paced with rich worldbuilding, The Retreat teems with questionable motives, unspoken frustrations, and hair-raising cliffhangers. I absolutely could not put this book down!

—— Sarah Penner, New York Times bestselling author of The Lost Apothecary

'Dazzling and inventive, like an Agatha Christie mystery split open by a heatwave. The Retreat is transporting, with an unforgettable setting and a complex web of secrets. I didn't want it to end.'

—— Flynn Berry, New York Times bestselling author of Northern Spy

'The Retreat is a delightfully creepy thriller set in a fantastic gothic location. I loved it!'

—— G. R. Halliday, author of From The Shadows

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