Another brilliant installment in the Alex Cross series. This has to be one of my favourite series of books.

I love James Patterson books and although this is a good read I’m unable to say it’s a favourite of mine. I found the overall story not to my liking and a little slow going meaning I wasn’t in a rush to keep reading, but I think that is more about my tastes in reading than the actual book itself. I’m not one for politics so found this didn’t grip me as much as his other books do. I’d say the last 20% for me was the most entertaining and where the pace picked up. Saying that it won’t stop me from reading other works by James Patterson, just unfortunately this one wasn’t for me.

I would say I’m a James Patterson fan and in particular of the Alex Cross series. I’m not sure what happened over the years but I’ve missed a few episodes. Anyway, I was very happy to get this latest book.

It took me a little why to get into to it so it was a bit of a slow burn for me. I did enjoy it but didn’t love it like I did earlier books. I would definitely read more of Alex Cross.

Thank you to #NetGalley for a copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.

Once again, Alex Cross is called upon to solve a series of brutal murders. This time of legal minds. Yet again, James Patterson has worked his magic, weaving, crime and suspense, keeping his audience engaged and enthralled. I can't wait for the next instalment.

What a master of crime and suspense. James Patterson knows how to hook and keep his audience in suspense and he has delivered again with this Alex Cross book.
Well respected and high ranking judges get murdered. Bree and John go missing when they go searching for M in remote Canada during a snowstorm. Alex goes in search of them. Will he find them? Who is the mysterious M? Why are judges being murdered?
An absolute page turner that you won’t be able to put down.

Thank you to NetGalley and Random House UK, Cornerstone for letting me read the House of Cross. Years ago Alex Cross was my favourite character with James Patterson my favourite author. Then the books started to roll out and I decided to change course. About two years ago I picked up an Alex Cross book and it had the wow factor again. The House of Cross has it and I'm pleased to say I'm definitely back on board. Looking forward to the next in the series.

#TheHouseofCross #NetGalley This series from James Paterson continues to deliver and is not in the least bit stale. Capable of being read as a stand alone but it would help the reader to know more about the backgrounds of the main characters and about M and Maestro. A fast paced thriller with lots of twists and turns to keep you on the edge of your seat. I look forward to the next installment in tis series. A well deserved 5 stars!!

would like to thank netgalley and the publisher for letting me read this awesome book in the cross series

this one is high action from the start....

when the man they suspect as m turns up dead bree and sampson have to investigate for their own peace of mind... but when no one hears from them for 24 hours it takes cross off his own murder investigation

his wife and best friend are missing when they were on their own search for m.... and they seem to have disappeared on a mountain with no access because of the snow storm hitting that area

oh man this one is high octane and needs to be read in person, there are so many twists and turns to believe but its cross bree and sampson at their best with a little help from the fbi....

cant wait for the next one in this series

It has been some time since I last read an Alex Cross story. The author still retains that wonderful skill of writing fast paced action thrillers that do not disappoint the reader. The book reads well as a standalone so readers need not worry if they are dipping into the series.
Although, there are quite a few characters and locations involved, that do require some concentration, it is a very easy to read book. The author's descriptive writing really helps to make the action scenes, and characters feel realistic
Also an interesting time with the Cross series now on streaming TV

So we have to work out who is the mysterious M, suspected to be behind a recent cluster of murders. Thankfully we have Alex Cross, Sampson and Bree to work out whether their long time unknown nemesis is truly behind it all. And if it is M - then who are they?

This is a very fast paced, quick read, triggered by a murder made to look an accident in the snowy foothills. It's got a political theme running through it as high profile individuals are being murdered. The whole things progresses very quickly, with each trying to decide whether they think this is really the infamous M or not. Following the trail, in the snow, with chases and shootings on snow mobiles, it gets very tense. It does have a bit of a James Bond feel to me, as the goodies and baddies come face to face and motives start to be exchanged, but it is nonetheless a very engaging and enjoyable read. Good for a few hours escape from the mundane!

A gripping next instalment that quickly gathers pace with twists and turns. Opening with a suspected murder, which quickly turns into a rescue mission where Alex, Bree and Sampson are on the tail of M. Well worth the read.

Back to the good old Cross! Back to the James Patterson style! Over the last few novels I have thought the story lacking but Patterson is back. The ending, I thought, a bit clunky and rushed- lots of "the sparrow did this'... 'the Sparrow did that' but a good read.

Worth a read. More of a beach or plane reading book not requiring much in the way of intellectual thought. For a plane or beach read, 5* just like his other novels. Just not what I personally need right now.

Top ranked legal people are being killed and Alex Cross must find out why and who is responsible. Another action packed novel that is adventurous and fast paced.

Loved this well written, exciting novel. Great characters in very dangerous situations. When his wife and best friend go missing he must act fast. Who will survive and will the killers be caught? Enjoy finding out.

Unusually, for me, I did not enjoy this Alex Cross adventure - it wasn't as fast paced as usual, it was repetitive not just within itself but unnecessarily repeating things from previous novels that weren't really necessary to pursue the storylines here, as well as reusing plot devices that he has used to much better avail in earlier Cross adventures.
I will always love Alex, Nana Mama, John, Bree and the kids but this particular outing wasn't on par and appears to serve as filler in a longer storyline across several books.

Another story where Alex Cross is having to save his wife and oldest friend oh yes and the world!! Fast paced thriller. Much better than the past couple I have read in both terms of story and pace of it. An excellent read which you can read without having read any of his previous books.

I’ve been reading James Patterson on and off for a few years and I really enjoy his books so I was excited to have the chance to read this one!

It started off slower than I would have liked and didn’t hook me from the beginning. It got better towards the end but just didn’t excite me this time around.

James Patterson rarely disappoints and Alex Cross’s latest encounter with the less pleasant side of human nature certainly maintains his reputation as one of the best in this genre. All the usual ingredients are present and correct, with a fast paced plot, great descriptions of the action that is such a feature of these novels (now numbering 32) and characters that support the way the plot unfolds. The author always manages to construct a just about credible plot structure that doesn’t require too much suspension of disbelief and it will be an unusual reader who doesn’t think that s/he can just about squeeze in an extra chapter or two before lights out.
If you’ve liked the previous novels in this series you’re sure to enjoy The House of Cross; if you haven’t, a world of reading pleasure awaits!
Highly recommended.

I have read a few of the Alex Cross series but certainly not all of them. Clearly there are repeat characters but not knowing them all intimately did not impact my enjoyment of this book at all.

From the outset, the action is real and you are immediately thrown into it. There is a fair bit of jumping around to different characters and locations, which required a bit of concentration, but I enjoyed how the plot developed and all the strings finally came together. Lots of likeable main and side characters, and a really compelling set of foes for Alex and the team to deal with.

It was not all perfect and did not get tidied up in a neat way, but the story was all the better for this. A good story and plenty of excitement to keep the attention.

I must admit to being an Alex Cross and James Patterson fan. Although I've not been able to keep up in recent years as the frequency and number of books seems to be increasing as different established series get their own next instalments.
This is book 32 in the Alex Cross series and he's still not yet receiving his pension.

The old elusive foe 'M' appears again this time and is finally revealed after a number of years of being a behind-the-scenes type nemesis spanning several books.

The chapters are the usual short, sharp, keep-the-pace-going affair. Long-standing readers will get exactly what they expect as it's a tried and tested and successful formula.
The indestructible Cross and pals follow different strands and end up crossing over, perhaps a little predictably.

No awards for plot but for a high-paced, snappy thriller it won't disappoint. Just like all the other Alex Cross novels.

I wonder how many more he can keep going (both Patterson & Cross). It felt a little like a conclusion of an era this one, but hopefully there's more to come.

Overall 4 stars from me.