One of my favorite things to read are series books. I get so invested in the characters that I just want to read more and more with them in it. The Alex Cross series by James Patterson is the first series I remember reading. I read my first one about 20 years years ago and I was hooked from the start. Not only did James Patterson immediately become my favorite author, but Alex Cross became my favorite character.
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If you aren’t familiar with James Patterson, then you need to stop what you are doing and pick up one of his books right now. If you like series books like I do, then you will want to give the Alex Cross books a try. The first book in the series is Along Came A Spider
Along Came A Spider
Along Came a Spider
About Alex Cross and Along Came a Spider
Alex Cross is a homicide detective with the D.C. police department. Having a degree in psychology, with a special concentration in abnormal psychology and forensic psychology, Alex Cross is able to get into the minds of the criminals he’s after.
Life changes for Deputy Chief of Detectives Alex Cross when he is drawn into a high-profile case. Two nine-year-old children are kidnapped by a teacher, Gary Soneji, from the prestigious Washington Day School. Maggie Rose Dunne is the daughter of an actress, and Michael “Shrimpie” Goldberg is the son of the Secretary of Treasury. A ransom of $10 million is demanded.
Just from the blurb on the back of Along Came a Spider, I was hooked. Little did I know, I would also become hooked on the character of Alex Cross and begin 20 years of reading the Alex Cross series (newest one comes out in November). James Patterson does an excellent job with character development. You really get to know all of the characters in each of his books. I truly believe that his strong point, as an author, is his various series he has on the market. With strong character development, you become invested in the characters as if you truly knew them and you want to read more with them!
With close to 25 books in the series already out, you will have plenty of books to keep you busy! My favorite way to start a new series is when there are several books already out! For a complete list of the books in this series and the order you should read them in, visit the official James Patterson website.
I love reading. But as a mom, there seems to be less and less time for it. It is always good to have a recommended series in mind for those times when I do get a chance to read.
I’m sure these books are fascinating. I have not read any of his books but will definitely have to check them out.
I am always looking for new books to add to my reading list. This series looks great. My father in law reads James Patterson all the time. I will have to ask him if he has read these books. And if not I might get them for him for Christmas.
I love the Alex Cross series. It’s one of my favorites from James Patterson. I was excited when they made a movie with Morgan Freeman and Tyler Perry. I haven’t read all the books though. I have lots of catching up to do.
I always enjoy a book with strongly built characters. I have never read anything by James Patterson, but this book has really caught my eye. I just might change my genre of interest after reading this one.
Let me know what you think!
I feel like I’ve been missing out. I’ve heard of “Along Came A Spider,” but didn’t realize it was a book. I agree, you have to read the book first before seeing the movie. The book is always better than the movie. I’m going to try to get started with this book over the weekend.
This is a really good series and it’s easy to get sucked into these books. Alex Cross is a great character. The Along Came a Spider movie is also really good.
I love that movie!!
I also love reading but I usually only end up reading shortly before bed…and you can imagine what always happens?!? I fall asleep after I’ve read only one page! It takes me forever to finish a book – even a really good one!
I haven’t heard about these books and I think it’s a great series and I would love to read this I love reading series, especially on weekends.
Oh no! You make it sound THAT good! I get really hooked with series and books are worst for me because my imagination just goes crazy with it! I will definitely look into the Alex Cross series now that you’ve opened my mind to it!