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Roses are Red (Alex Cross, #6)

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Mystery & Thriller Fiction Mystery & Thriller Mystery & Thriller Suspense

by James Patterson

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4.02 (44.4K ratings)
calendar_today 2000
description 416 pages

Roses are Red by James Patterson holds a highly rated rating of 4.02 out of 5, based on 44.4K reader ratings. First published in 2000. The book spans 416 pages.

About Roses are Red

In this heart-pounding but touchingly romantic thriller, Detective Alex Cross pursues the most complex and brilliant killer he's ever confronted - mysterious criminal who calls himself the Mastermind.
In a series of crimes that has stunned Washington, D.C., bank robbers have been laying out precise demands when they enter the building - and then killing the bank employees and their families if those instructions are not followed to the letter.Detective Alex Cross takes on the case, certain that this is no ordinary bank robber at work - the pathological need for control and perfection is too great. Cross is in the midst of a personal crisis at home, but the case becomes all-consuming as he learns that the Mastermind is plotting one huge, last, perfect crime.

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Author James Patterson
Published 2000
Pages 416
Genres Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Suspense
Average Rating 4.02 / 5.00
Total Ratings 44,383

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

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44.4K ratings
With a rating of 4.02, Roses are Red is rated below the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 3.95, it performs on par.

How It Compares

4.02
This Book
3.95
Mystery & Thriller Average
4.17
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Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is Roses are Red?

Roses are Red is categorized as Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.

Is Roses are Red worth reading?

Based on 44.4K reader ratings, Roses are Red has an average score of 4.02 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."

How many pages is Roses are Red?

Roses are Red has 416 pages.

Who wrote Roses are Red?

Roses are Red was written by James Patterson. It was first published in 2000.

What is the ISBN for Roses are Red?

The ISBN-13 for Roses are Red is 9780446605490.0.

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