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The People vs. Alex Cross

The People vs. Alex Cross

CrimeMystery
Pages
413
Published
2017
Language
English

Synopsis

Alex Cross is on trial for murder, accused of executing followers of his nemesis Gary Soneji. While Cross insists it was self-defense, the evidence is stacked against him. As he fights for his freedom, a disturbing video surfaces, hinting at a connection to missing girls and the dark corners of the internet. With his career and liberty on the line, Cross must race against time to uncover the truth, even as those closest to him begin to doubt his innocence.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

TenseDarkMysteriousThought-Provoking
Morally GreyReluctant Hero

Genres

Crime Mystery Suspense Thriller Legal Thriller Police Procedural

About the author

J
James Patterson

James Brendan Patterson (born March 22, 1947) is an American author. Among his works are the Alex Cross, Michael Bennett, Women's Murder Club, Maximum Ride, Daniel X, NYPD Red, Witch & Wizard, Private and Middle School series, as well as many stand-alone thrillers, non-fiction, and romance novels. His books have sold more than 425 million copies, and he was the first person to sell 1 million e-books. In 2016, Patterson topped Forbes's list of highest-paid authors for the third consecutive year,...

Characters

Alex CrossProtagonist
Gary SonejiAntagonist
John SampsonSupporting
All characters in The People vs. Alex Cross

Frequently asked questions

  • Can I read this book if I have not read the previous Alex Cross novels?

    While this is the twenty-fifth entry in the long-running series, it functions effectively as a standalone story because the central legal conflict is self-contained. You will not be lost if you choose to start here, though long-term readers may appreciate the established history of the protagonist.

  • Is this book connected to the Amazon Prime Video series Cross?

    The Alex Cross novels, including this title, serve as the source material for the television series Cross. The show adapts the characters and world established throughout the book series rather than following a single novel chronologically.