Many thanks to Net Galley and Random House UK for an ARC of this book in exchange for a review.
Another fast paced, action packed read from James Patterson, with the renowned character Alex Cross
Alex, Bree and Sampson continue to track down their longtime nemesis, M. The plot is cleverly crafted, great action on the snowmobiles, lots of twists and turns, if you are an Alex Criss fan you will not want to miss this latest instalment.
I always enjoy the parts of the story that include the entire Cross family, in particular Nana Mama and her delicious sounding recipes.
This is another 5 star read from James Patterson.

Thank you to netgalley, the author and the publisher for the advance copy to read.

I have been a longtime fan of James Patterson and the Alex Cross novels. Let me tell you, this did not disappoint.

Fast paced, action packed and filled with drama. We follow the hunt for M whilst elected people are being murdered.

The plot flowed really well, I enjoyed the separate investigation with Bree and Alex.

It always feels like coming home when you read an Alex Cross novel as it has everyone's favourite characters. This was much more special agent based than previous cases that seemed more detective based. But it did not deter from the plot.

Great action read.

I've been a fan of Alex Cross from the early days and I was happy to find that this was a fun, enjoyable thriller once I got all of the connections between people clear in my head. Good to see he's still on form!

Alex Cross is back, and investigating a series of murders of the country's top legal minds. What is the connection between the victims and who is next on the hit list?

Alex's wife Bree is also on a trail, with friend John Sampson. They're picking up the scent of Maestro, which has carried over from previous books. As they draw ever closer to finding out the identity of the elusive M, their lives are in danger too.

Alex faces a race against time to protect his family and friends against an organisation seemingly intent on ruining the House of Cross.

James Patterson's books are usually entertaining and fast paced. The style of writing means that each chapter is short and they hold your interest. Familiar characters, Alex Cross and his wife Bree along with his long term partner Samsun are looking for their nemesis - M. A little slow to start and and the storyline a little far fetched but nevertheless a good read. For a series that has been going since 1993 this does not disappoint. A must for any Alex Cross fans.
Thank you to NetGalley and Random House UK for the advance copy of this book.

Brilliant Cross book, full of mystery and political intrigue.
I love Alex Cross and his exuberant larger than life family.
The plot is fast paced and full of excitement, another great Criss novel!

An entertaining story with two interconnecting threads. Alex Cross is dealing with a case concerning the death of a senior judge.
His wife Bree is investigating the death of Malcomb, a disabled billionaire who died on a remote mountain road in Nevada. James Patterson books are easy to read, with their short chapters and interesting themes, but this one seemed a bit slow to start with. Best to read them in the right order as I didn't understand some of the references.

Another amazing Alex Cross story, it surprises me how quickly I can read such well written book that moves along at pace wit lots of detail and an enthralling story. A professional assassin is murdering senior judicial figures who are being considered as Supreme Court nominees by the newly appointed government. Cross and Mahoney are called in to investigate. Bree, Alex 's wife and John Sampson are trying to get to the bottom of the sudden death of a very wealthy data mining genius who has mysteriously been killed losing control of his vehicle which then plunged into a ravine and exploded. During their investigation they uncovered an identical twin? Recommended

The 32nd installment in the Alex Cross series was an enjoyable and fast-paced read. However, upon further reflection, I have some concerns regarding the substance of certain plot elements, which felt somewhat rushed and underdeveloped.

An unknown assailant is systematically eliminating candidates from a highly confidential list of individuals being considered for appointment to the U.S. Supreme Court. The involvement of a mysterious woman captured on CCTV footage and the enigmatic figure known as "M" and his vigilante group adds further complexity to the case. As the investigation unfolds, Alex Cross, Bree Stone, and John Sampson find themselves in imminent danger. Will they manage to escape unscathed and ultimately uncover the identity of the elusive "Maestro"?

All in all, I still had fun reading it.

Thank you to NetGalley and Random House UK, Cornerstone for the ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.

Brilliant new book in the fascinating Alex Cross series of books. The constant twists, turns and new information never cease to amaze me and hold my interest in this fast moving thriller!
Alex Cross has been called in to investigate an ever increasing number of murders, of the greatest legal brains in America. Meanwhile his astute ingenious wife Bree is following another trail with Alex’s best friend John, are the two connected?!
Wonderfully gripping, fascinating and absorbing. This is a fantastic new thriller and can certainly be enjoyed as a stand alone if you haven’t read and of the previous Alex Cross books.
This is a treat for all the thriller lovers out there!
Hugely enjoyable and will be highly recommended.
Thank you NetGalley for the early read, loved this fast paced compelling read!! Brilliant!

After book 31 fell a little bit flat for me, I was intrigued to see where this book would take us.
I will admit it was initially quite a slow burn and I started to wonder if this was the beginning of the end for this series, but then the pace picked up and it felt a lot more like the Alex Cross books I’ve loved in the past.
If you have been with this series from the start it will answer a few questions for you and could it be the end for one of the Cross families biggest nemesis??
Definitely worth a read if you are a fan of Alex Cross.

You know when you read a book by James Patterson you are in for a good, entertaining read. The House of Cross didn't disappoint at all. I've always liked this authors writing, particularly the short chapters that always grab and hold my attention and interest. I felt the story was a slow burner initially and I'm glad to say once I was familiar with the characters it began to pick up pace and became a very absorbing read full of thrills, suspense and action, exactly what I expect from this author. For a series that's now onto book 32, it still feels fresh and I look forward to the next book.

4 stars

Every time I read a James Patterson novel, I hold my breath and wonder... is this the one where he has finally run out of ideas! Once again, I needn't have worried.
Bree Cross and John Sampson are trying to discover whether M, the head of vigilante group, Maestro, died in an accident whilst Alex Cross is helping the FBI track down the killer of several judges.. When Bree and Sampson go missing, Cross sets off to find them only to discover that their cases are linked. Then Cross is kidnapped too ...
Another brilliant, rip-roaring read from James Patterson.

I haven't read a James Patterson book in a while so when I saw this one I couldn't resist.

The House of Cross is the 33rd book in the Alex Cross series. We follow the story from the first person POV of Alex and from the POV of some of the other characters, including his wife Bree, in the third person. The plot picks up threads from previous books as Alex, Bree and their friend Sampson search for their nemesis M, although this book can be read as a standalone.

This was still a quick, fun read, action packed albeit a little far fetched at times!

A recommended read for fans of James Patterson, Jack Reacher, and action-packed crime thrillers.

Thank you to Netgalley and Random House UK for providing me with a digital copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

It’s a long time since I’ve read a James Patterson, it took me a while to get into the story as it was a slow burn, overall I enjoyed the storyline, a little far fetched but would make a good action film. The relationship between the characters is good and I was routing for the good guys.

High in the snowy mountains a man is trying to escape his pursuers, but ultimately he runs out of road and his van crashes into a ravine. Meanwhile someone is out killing people high up in the American legal system and somehow these two strands are connected. In this novel involving the long running adventures of Alex Cross, Patterson again uses Maestro/M as the antagonist and Alex Cross, his wife, Bree and his best friend John Sampson end up in the snowy wilderness of northern Canada fighting for their lives.
If you are a fan of Alex Cross, this is another fast paced and intense novel in the series. If you've not read any previously it might be worth catching some of the earlier ones to have an idea of what is going on.
Meanwhile, suspend your disbelief, and hang on tightly for a rollercoaster ride as the story moves at a tremendous pace.
With thanks to Netgalley and Random House UK, Cornerstone for an arc copy in return for an honest review.

When you see a Jane’s Patterson book about Alex Cross you know you won’t be disappointed.

It took me a while to understand the connections and to get my head around it. It certainly warmed up and by the end I was hooked

The next instalment in the Alex Cross series and it's just as fast-paced and riveting as the last one.

The story begins with a judge suffering from a strange attack, the death of a man named Malcomb (who Bree suspects is the serial killer M) and another judge's murder. And the murders don't stop there but if M is dead then who is killing them? Bree isn't convinced that Malcomb is really dead so she and Sampson go in search of the truth. It leads them into terrible danger while Alex is drawn in by the connection to Malcomb's mother. The question is, will they be able to solve the mystery before President Elect, Sue Winter, takes office and why are potential Supreme Court judges being targeted?

The book has a few twists and turns that will keep you guessing as to what is really going on. It's immensely readable as usual and I whizzed through it within a couple of days. My only criticism is that towards the end of the book the plot does become a little fantastical but I can forgive that for the sheer enjoyment of reading a thriller by a writer who rarely fails to delight and surprise.

Thankyou to Netgalley and Random House for the advance review copy.

Another fabulous book in the Alex Cross series. This book writes how Alex, Bree and Samson use their excellent skills to track down Maestro who has been killing many people in the past and more recently attached to the murders of 3 justices. These books are always so well written and not predictable in the storyline which can often happen in many long running series. A definite read for any Alex Cross fan.

James Patterson never fails to impress with the Alex Cross series and this is no different. Loved this book and the cliff hangers it gives as you work through the chapters.