Cross Country (Alex Cross, #14)
by James Patterson
Cross Country by James Patterson holds a well received rating of 3.83 out of 5, based on 26.1K reader ratings. First published in 2008. The book spans 480 pages.
About Cross Country
When the home of Alex Cross's longtime friend Ellie Cox is turned into the worst murder scene Alex has ever seen, he is devastated. The destruction leads him to believe that he's chasing a horrible new breed of killer. As Alex and his girlfriend Brianna Stone begin the hunt for the villain responsible for the killings, they quickly find themselves entangled in the deadly Nigerian underworld of Washington, D.C. What they discover is shocking: a strongly organized gang of teenage thugs headed by a powerful, diabolical man—The Tiger. As the killing spree escalates, Alex and Brianna realize they are not dealing with any ordinary killer, but one who has brought his personal war of vengeance to America's capital. But just when the detectives think they're closing in on the elusive murderer, the Tiger disappears into thin air. Unable to let the killer get away with this narrow escape, Alex makes it his duty to bring the brutal butcher to justice. He knows that he must follow the Tiger. Alone. When Alex arrives in Nigeria, he discovers a world where justice is as foreign as he is. Unprotected and alone in a strange country, bombarded on all sides by the murderous threats of The Tiger, Alex must draw on his fiercest instincts just to survive in a lawless world.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | James Patterson |
| Published | 2008 |
| Pages | 480 |
| Genres | Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Suspense |
| Average Rating | 3.83 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 26,068 |
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What genre is Cross Country?
Cross Country is categorized as Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is Cross Country worth reading?
Based on 26.1K reader ratings, Cross Country has an average score of 3.83 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is Cross Country?
Cross Country has 480 pages.
Who wrote Cross Country?
Cross Country was written by James Patterson. It was first published in 2008.
What is the ISBN for Cross Country?
The ISBN-13 for Cross Country is 9780316024650.0.
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