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James Patterson
Alex Cross
Alex Cross
34 books
Ongoing series
About this series
The Alex Cross series follows a Washington D.C. detective and forensic psychologist as he hunts dangerous criminals. These mystery thrillers often involve kidnappings and serial killers, testing Cross's intellect and resolve. Readers will find a consistent tone of suspense and a focus on the psychological aspects of crime.
Books
Along Came a Spider
Alex Cross #1
Kiss the Girls
Alex Cross #2
Jack & Jill
Alex Cross #3
Cat & Mouse
Alex Cross #4
Pop Goes the Weasel
Alex Cross #5
Roses Are Red
Alex Cross #6
Violets Are Blue
Alex Cross #7
Four Blind Mice
Alex Cross #8
The Big Bad Wolf
Alex Cross #9
London Bridges
Alex Cross #10
Mary, Mary
Alex Cross #11
Cross
Alex Cross #12
Double Cross
Alex Cross #13
Cross Country
Alex Cross #14
Alex Cross's Trial
Alex Cross #15
I, Alex Cross
Alex Cross #16
Cross Fire
Alex Cross #17
Kill Alex Cross
Alex Cross #18
Merry Christmas, Alex Cross
Alex Cross #19
Alex Cross, Run
Alex Cross #20
Cross My Heart
Alex Cross #21
Hope to Die
Alex Cross #22
Cross Justice
Alex Cross #23
Cross the line
Alex Cross #24
Detective Cross
Alex Cross #24.5
The People vs. Alex Cross
Alex Cross #25No cover available
Target: Alex Cross
Alex Cross #26
Criss Cross
Alex Cross #27
Deadly Cross
Alex Cross #28
Fear No Evil
Alex Cross #29
Triple Cross
Alex Cross #30
Cross Down
Alex Cross #31No cover available
Alex Cross Must Die
Alex Cross #32
The House of Cross
Alex Cross #33
Return of the Spider
Alex Cross #34Similar series
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Frequently asked questions
What is the correct reading order for the Alex Cross series?
The Alex Cross series is best read in publication order to follow the character's development and ongoing storylines. While some individual cases can be understood on their own, the overarching narrative and character relationships build sequentially.
Are there any film or TV adaptations of the Alex Cross books?
The Alex Cross series has been adapted into films, with "Kiss the Girls" and "Along Came a Spider" featuring Morgan Freeman as Alex Cross. A later film, "Alex Cross," starred Tyler Perry in the role.
Does the Alex Cross series connect to other James Patterson books?
While Alex Cross is a standalone series, James Patterson often co-authors books in this series with other writers. However, the characters and events generally remain within the Alex Cross universe without direct crossovers to his other major series.
How many books are in the alex cross series?
There are 29 main entries in the Alex Cross series. The series is not yet complete.