This was a really good read, I really enjoyed James Patterson’s new book- The House of Cross. This is my first read by James Patterson and won’t be my last. This is book no33 of the Alex Cross series and I really enjoyed it. Even though, I was reading book no33, I managed to get to grips with the characters really quickly and found them very likeable. The storyline was great and I really couldn’t guess how it was going to end.

Yes! He’s back…..I feel this is the best Alex Cross book that I’ve read in a while. It’s got all the characters we know and love and a cracking storyline that maintains pace throughout.

A number of assassinations take place and they all appear linked……and the killer touches her neck after each kill.

This prolific author has more than 30 books in this series and yet always keeps us guessing. The partnership of Alex Cross and John Sampson is as strong as ever and the additional characters add depth to the story.

All in all, a cracking, easy, perfect holiday read.

Thanks to NetGalley and Random House UK for the opportunity to preview.

The latest in the Alex Cross series of books by author James Patterson. This time round, a serial killer is focusing on legal representatives, and Alex is working alongside the FBI's Ned Mahoney to bring the killer down. Alex's wife Bree, and his best friend John Sampson, are after criminal Maestro, and when Bree and John go missing, Alex and Ned need to find them as well as work their case.

The 32nd book in the Cross series was fast paced, and has made a very welcome return to action and thrilling situations. I love this series and the Cross family, and I'm already looking forward to the next instalment,

Another great Cross novel, easy to read and keeps you wondering how it will turn out. Quite a different setting and made me think it was a bit like James Bond

I had heard such great things about this series and when the opportunity for this book came up I thought I would give it a go and I was not disappointed. Although there were a lot of references to past stories I didn’t find it was enough to make reading this one difficult.
The story was gripping and kept me wanting another chapter. I am definitely going to start from the beginning and add this series to my reading list.
I would recommend this story to anyone who loves a good suspense mystery.

I can't believe that this is the first time I've read an Alex Cross book - when this is book 33 of the Alex Cross series! I am definitely going to be looking out earlier books in the series and I'm very grateful to NetGalley for providing me with the opportunity to read this ARC.
It was obvious reading this book that there was a detailed back story, but it didn't make any difference to the reading of the story itself, and was very helpful to have a brief biography at the front of the book to understand who was who. The story itself was easy to read, pacy and a book I was keen to get back to.

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.