Cross Country by James Patterson (2008, Hardcover)

Bought the book because I love the author. I decided to buy it because of the price and large print. I can't wait to see what happens to the character Alex Cross. He's an exciting character I hope James Patterson never kills him off.

No doubt that Patterson and Cross fans will enjoy this book. It is not one of Patterson's best but an interesting read nevertheless. In my opinion, Detective Cross makes some stupid decisions as the story unfolds as he decides to go to Africa chasing the murderer. It's an obvious mistake as different rules apply in other countries other than the United States. Plus, no one could take the abuse described by Patterson on Cross and still a few minutes later be feeling fine and continuing the search. Oh well, I have to remember it's just a story. But, I prefer to even have my fantasy stories to have some semblence of realism. Patterson wrote this one on his own and may have been reaching too far for some new ground. That said, it's still a must read for all Patterson book lovers.

I've always enjoyed all the Alex Cross books, but this one was more of a political plea for Africa than a crime novel. The Tiger character was not a believable person. It never explained how he and his gang of young boys were able to get to the USA to do all their killings and then back to Africa undetected. Too many loose ends. Kinda thrown together just to get a Patterson book on the market.

The book was fantastic, not the writers usual stomping ground which through me off for a minute, but didnt take but a few pages to get sooo ingrossed in the story. I bought this cause I have read all his books, loved all of them. Don't miss reading this one either.

Received Cross Country within a few days....great sale, great seller....my book is in mint condition and I enjoyed dealing with the seller. Why did I buy it??? Because it was written by James Patterson. That says it all. :-)

I've read all Paterson's Cross series and this one I did not care for.I known this is a story but going to Africa did nothing for me.It did not add to his crime solving skills and to me seemed like a book within a book. I could not recommend this issue to fellow readers.

I am a huge Patterson fan and love most of his books. This is not one of them. Although it maintains the pageturner appeal and I did like the book, there were parts of the story that were just too extreme, too complicated, and a little over-the-top.

Our favorite detective, Alex Cross, finds himself engulfed in capturing one of the most horrific serial killer(s) he has ever come across. It takes him across the Atlantic to Africa where he uncovers issues that become a little overwhelming and becomes a story of its own.

There are many angles in his manhunt, but only after a few chapters, you get the feeling that something isn't quite right about some of the key players and you can start to sense where the story might end relatively early on. It took a lot of self control to not read the last chapter to see if my predictions were correct. But this Pattersonesque easy-read helped me through to the end in 6 hours ... only to validate what I had already predicted.

I was a little disappointed how some murders weren't clearly tied together. Patterson usually offers logical rationales of how and why his psychopaths commited thier crimes, but only a few make sense in the end. I would probably have to read the book again in order to find out why the others happened, but I think I'd rather pass and wait for Patterson's next novel. He cleverly eludes to the idea that we'll be seeing one of his favorite nemesis again.

As with the previous book,which was purchased as a birthday present,she was not dissapointed with any part of the book.She is looking forward to reading the third and final book she got on her birthday.

I have been waiting to purchase this book and I finally have it and I am thrilled. I can't wait to start reading it.

I bought this book a couple of weeks ago and i love it. I was very happy with the condition of the book,and love all James Patterson novels. I will continue to purchase books from ebay they are much cheaper than stores.

I had an old address on file and the book was delivered to the wrong address. The seller re-sent the book to us. Great service, pleasant and easy to buy from.

I purchased the books for my sister's birthday.. She's a big fan of the author.. The items were a complete set, great price, and pkg arrived in good shape and on time...This is the kind of transaction I have come to trust Ebay for..

This was an excellent Alex Cross novel. It had the right combination of excitement and suspense. I read it in three days because I couldn't put it down. James Patterson is a master storyteller.

The book is in excellent condition. This seller was a delight to work with. I am looking forward to reading it.

Excellant book...continues the Cross character well with lots of unexpected plot angles. Book arrived fast and in excellant condition

Very prompt delivery, very helpful sender,and condition described very well books were in good condition. I will buy from again!

FLAP SAYS:

detective alex cross is called to the worst murder scene he has encounted in all this years on the force. someone with less than zero regard for human life has slaughtered a family and them more kills each one more ruthless than the last quickly follow. one of those deaths comes terrifying close to home and alex realized that he is chasing a horrible new breed of killer

i think i screamed with fustration almost the entire book.

what was he thinking going to africa?
and he keeps going back for more punishment like palvo's dog.
i didn't care for it much, i was very fustrated with this book.

it wasn't as suspenseful or there was no "reveal" at the end life in previous books

Haven't read it yet, but being a fan of James Patterson it should be a good read also. The preview of the book sounds very interesting.

I love the book. Story takes place in Alex Cross home town D.C. Where he comes across a dangerous man who has no respect for human life. The chase leads Alex Cross to the continent of Africa and back home again. Where he has no idea how bad it really is there and his life is in danger when he finds himself being the hunted instead of the hunter.
Patterson once again shows his legion of followers why he's one of the best suspense authors in the world today.

it goes with the series and as always keeps you quessing until the end it is as good as his others of that series

This book was so good that I read it in 2 nights and I work full time and have twins! I paid way less than I would have in a store, yet I got it in hardback! I'd say that's a great deal!

The book is in great condition, just normal reading wear as the seller described. The book came in a timely manner after I ordered it. I would order from this seller again.

Received 'Cross', which was an earlier book in series. Ordered 'Cross Country' which is a recent release. Mailed received book back at my cost, and still no response to my emails.

I love James Patterson books. I have read every one he has ever written. Like all his other Cross books, this one is also a page turner. I love the way Patterson masterfully lays out the story line. I have no complaints about this book. My only request is that Mr. Patterson keeps these books coming. I pray that the GOD always give him the imagination to keep me stories for years to come.