Cross Down: The Sunday Times bestselling thriller

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Did not find the many new characters likeable and the more I read the more this became unbelievable and ridiculous. This leaves John to figure out why these attacks are happening and what the connection is between the attacks. The story focuses largely on John Sampson this time (with the regulars of the series appearing here and there). Alex Cross has taken a step back, allowing John Sampson to shine and perhaps show his mettle for upcoming novels.

He has written many other number one bestsellers including collaborations with President Bill Clinton and Dolly Parton, stand-alone thrillers and non-fiction. D. has taken out one of the attackers and driven off and possibly wounding one or two of the others.

Even though Alex was absent from the screen about 80% of the time, that was okay, because the story was good. This is a big first in the series; Alex Cross was shot at the beginning of the book; and hospitalized in critical condition. If those two taglines aren’t enough, the inside flap synopsis should clear all doubt that this will be different with its first sentence – “For the first time, John Sampson is on his own.

However, along with my previous warning, there is also one important caveat, and that is, this is entertaining as long as you put aside any expectation of realism. He was Patterson’s first detective series that helped lay the foundation for his kingdom of several bestselling series and stand-alone novels.No one gets this big without amazing natural storytelling talent - which is what Jim has, in spades. Now, the 31st book in the series – “Cross Down” – has been read, and it requires a serious warning for readers. The only annoying thing which I think this book should contain similar to the Cara Hunter series is Acronyms table so that we understand what the hell certain acronyms mean. Following the next day, Alex and John agree to meet at the DC Metro headquarters before the second round of meetings. While things heat up, Sampson finds himself working with the most unlikely partner and travels to the far sides of the world.

Cross and Sampson find themselves sitting in the same room with representatives from the NSA, FBI, CIA, Homeland Security, and the DC Metro Police. And while it’s obviously part of a bigger series, this one can stand alone as it’s own book (I’m an Alex Cross series newbie myself). There are reports of military attacks across the country and John Sampson needs to find the mastermind as well as save his friend before it's too late. Plot lines develop with ease and propel the narrative forward, keeping the reader engaged and wondering where things are headed.I am actually rather surprised that this type of plotting hasn’t been done previously… And it’s about time.