Thoroughly enjoyable thriller. Alex Cross and his family are great. Plenty of twists to keep us guessing. A great read.

Alex Cross takes on yet another serial killer in Washington DC whilst his wife is contracted to look into a fashion designers financial affairs. The two cases intertwine unexpectedly. This is the normal well written thriller by this author. Well recommended.

#TripleCross #NetGalley You might think that by book 30 in this series, the story might get a little stale but absolutely that is not the case. I have been with this series from the very beginning and feel like I really know these characters! The storylines for both Alex and Bree were fast paced and well written with lots of twists and turns. I liked the positive storyline for Jannie and hope that we will continue to see this develop and i hope that Nana Mama will continue to dish up her amazing recipes for a long time yet. My digital copy had a problem with some letters missing from words - mainly double f but it didn't detract from my enjoyment. Cant wait for the next installment.

The ever-busy Alex Cross returns in his latest high intensity outing. All the ingredients are present that have made this series an enduring success and earned praise from critics and ordinary readers alike. The characters are well drawn, don’t suffer excessively from clichés and - when it comes to the lead characters - just plain likeable. There are echoes of earlier Alex Cross novels in this book and the stage is set at the end for further clashes with sinister figures who have featured previously. However, it is to James Patterson’s great credit that each book is capable of being enjoyed as a stand-alone thriller. The writing, as usual, is fluent and draws the reader into a narrative that is fast-paced and sufficiently complex to keep the reader engaged, but not so convoluted as to undermine the credibility of the eventual denouement. Recommended.

One of my favourite series and it never disappoints. At book 30 I feel like I'm reading about a family I personally know and am always invested in Alex, his family and the story.

Their is the kind of book that reminds me why I keep coming back to Patterson and his Alex Cross series.
Almost unimaginable type of serial killer and a chilling chase for Cross to get his man. A murderer who kills entire families in their homes. A detective who has not lost his edge as well as an author and this story proves it.
I’m not sure the plot twists really catch me by surprise anymore but then after 30 Det. Cross novels written I think that’d be a tall order.

This is the 30 Alex Cross novel and they just keep improving! This one combines two storylines. Alex Cross is chasing The Family Man serial killer whilst his wife, Bree Stone is investigating a fashion designer for slavery and sex trafficking. Although these are separate investigations they do cross over and collide on occasion.

Full of suspense and a few red herrings this is an enjoyable action packed read which I couldn’t put down.

Alex Cross investigates the family man. He is drawn to an author writing about the murder and others. The question is who is the murderer. The twists and turns lead to a final twist. At the same time his wife is investigating a fashion designer for a client, this does add a double layer to the story, and a link back to I guess previous books.

I was not too keen on this book. My download had loads of blank pages and some words had letters missing. I guess that 'oer' could be 'offer'? The story was hard going for me and coupled with the spelling errors I gave up quickly with this book.

Triple Cross by James Patterson delivered on the usual standard I expect from him. It had an interesting plot line, well developed characters and enough twists to hold my interest. Two separate storylines run for Alex’s case (involving a serial killer) and Bree’s case (involving a fashion designer and potential crime links) which works well in showcasing both characters and their skill sets. This did lead to a little reading blip for me early on until I got into both stories and handled the flow. Then it grabbed me and I romped to the finish, loving the denouement. The next book, set up at the end of Triple Cross, sounds like an interesting, clever storyline and is pretty sure to be super-tense Four stars

I am saddened to say I struggled with this book. It is the 30th in the Alex Cross series. I wondered whether the character has become a bit tired or there was pressure to push another book out to deadline.

I found I would put the book down and not be drawn to pick it back up again. There was a lot of background goings on, that felt like a perfunctory story filler rather than integral to the plot and overall I was not well engaged or inspired, despite the short chapters. Whilst some might consider the supplementary info the sub plot info where Cross shares his life with the author, it failed to entertain me that much.

Cross is involved in a serial family murderer. There is non fiction crime writer in on the act and Cross' partner, Bree - finds her work has an interface also. Add in a besmirched ex editor and you start to build up a good few suspects to work through. Not many of the characters are likeable. Patterson does take you down a few rabbit holes, amongst a few red herrings so it is hard to guess whodunnit. Inventive in that sense, maybe a tad far fetched but the crime aspect was decent.

The latest instalment of the Alex Cross series. A stunner! I guarantee you’ll put everything on hold until you arrive at the shocking final scenes! With a deftly drawn cast of characters, an intriguing plot and an immersive and compelling narrative, this is a one sit compulsive read.

3.5★s
Triple Cross is the thirtieth book in the popular Alex Cross series by prolific American author, James Patterson. Investigative consultant to DC’s metro Police and to the FBI, Dr Alex Cross, and his good friend, Detective John Sampson are trying to solve a series of mass killings in which the perpetrator has been dubbed the Family Man. Over some months, three DC families (so far) have been efficiently executed without a single trace, nor any commonalities between them giving a clue to the killer.

Soon after the third killing, Suzanne Liu contacts Cross to tell him she knows who the killer is. Until recently, Liu was editor for true-crime writer, Thomas Tull and she is convinced, not only that he’s the Family Man, but also that he is responsible for the serial murders he has written about in his three previous books. Sampson and Cross are sceptical, but after Cross reads the first of Tull’s books, he thinks it’s worth a look.

Tull’s usual practice has been to stick close to the police investigation and then suggest something that proves instrumental in solving the case. And he tries the same thing again.

Meanwhile, former Police Chief, Bree Stone is investigating a high-profile fashion designer for an anonymous client. A closed file on a withdrawn case alleging the sex trafficking and slavery of aspiring fashion models forms part of the information that Bree has been sent. Why might a fashion icon involve herself in something like that? And who is the anonymous client with deep pockets?

The narrative flips between the entirely separate cases that Cross and Stone are investigating, with occasional contributions from the Family Man and Tull’s researcher. Both cases are somewhat intriguing, although the blurb “a serial killer who’s murdering entire families—and who will next be coming for Cross” is quite misleading. Targeting of Cross’s own family has been done rather too many times already, but not this time.

Quite some suspension of disbelief is required to accept that a professional like Bree Stone would make such a mess of a covert operation, and her cavalier attitude to involving a civilian in a potentially dangerous situation. The resolution of that case comes out of left field and leads right into a teaser for the next book.

There’s a fair bit of gunplay amongst rich people in fancy clothes, and the plot has a twisted red herring big enough to serve a crowd. The ARC’s anti-theft device is the removal of all ff, ffi and ffl which really interrupts the reading flow: most irritating. Standard Patterson fare that will appeal to avid Alex Cross fans.
This unbiased review is from an uncorrected proof copy provided by NetGalley and Random House UK Cornerstone

30th Alex Cross book and still engaging. Alex's investigation into the Family man killer with plenty of plot twists and Bree's looking into a fashion designer and sex trafficking. A very enjoyable read.
I received this book from Random House UK and Netgalley for a review.

A little slow to start with. Didn’t hook me straight from the beginning.
Ramped up towards the middle and delivered a good ending.
I usually love James’ books as they usually hook me from start to end but this one didn’t deliver the punch as expected.
Overall still good though.

Another good read from James Patterson. Alex Cross and his wife are seemingly working completely different cases, though their investigations do collide at times. Quite long and drawn out, the book did hold my attention. Some of the plot twists were a little cryptic, but on the whole fairly understandable. I like the main characters, though Cross's sidekick felt a little shallow in this book.
My thanks to Net Galley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Alex Cross was my favourite character for years and then I came across some new authors and he fell by the wayside. Thank you to NetGalley for letting me read Triple Cross. I can honestly say my love for Alex has returned and look forward to book 31

Thanks to the publishers and Netgalley for a copy of this book in exchange for a review.

Triple Cross - James Patterson

Dr Alex Cross and his associate John Sampson are on the trail of the man/woman known as The Family Man murderer. So far the murderer has not left any forensic evidence at the crime scene and this is proving to be a tough case for Dr Cross and John Sampson to crack. Another great read from James Patterson. I enjoyed it and I'm sure you will too

Another Dr Alex Cross story that is as familiar as an old pair of slippers. This one focuses on someone who murders entire families, seemingly completely at random but with incredible thoroughness by the killer that leaves no forensic evidence at each scene. Alex’s wife, Bree finds herself in the midst of another case involving a fashion designer that puts her in imense danger. The cases were interesting and complex but some coincidences seemed a little convenient and I would have preferred a more complete ending. Without giving away spoilers, I have read the majority of this series and feel it’s time certain things were concluded. However, I like the main characters and feel they have more to offer in future books.

Another very enjoyable Alex Cross book. Both Alex and Bree his wife share the star billing in this story where two threads come together towards the end that leaves you in suspense with openings for further adventures for The Cross family. The two elements are centred on a scandal of a prestige fashion house and it’s senior management and a top selling crime writer who appears to be involved in family murders. Recommended.