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4214 ratings, 3.80 average rating, 95 reviews
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October 31st 2005
(first published 2000)
by Blanvalet
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3442362326
(isbn13: 9783442362325)
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I could not get past page 12 before I wanted to hurl this piece of drivel down a well then toss a rock after it to prevent it's accidental discovery.
I didn't know it was possible to create such horrible sterotypes and to write with this level of immaturity.
Maybe I should have read further, but after hearing the young black kid actually say, "Yo, yo, yo" I had to find better things to do with my time.
I didn't know it was possible to create such horrible sterotypes and to write with this level of immaturity.
Maybe I should have read further, but after hearing the young black kid actually say, "Yo, yo, yo" I had to find better things to do with my time.
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I actually liked this book better than the other ones I have read by James Patterson.
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Read in December, 2008
Again wish I could give half star, 3.5 would be about right. Detective Alex Cross investigates the murders of seemingly random people. It turns out the murderer is playing a game called "the four horsemen" and a roll of the dice decides who will live or die. This is not deep writing but a quick read.
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Again, another favorite of Patterson's. Located in the D.C. area, which makes it even more fun to read. Suspenseful, easy, frightening reading. Loved it!
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I went through a bit of a James Patterson kick for a while back in the day so please excuse the sheer amount of his books that I've read.
I think anyone who has read his books will agree they are not difficult or challenging BUT they are entertaining and full of suspense and keep you turning pages. I've enjoyed every one of his bo...more
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I went through a bit of a James Patterson kick for a while back in the day so please excuse the sheer amount of his books that I've read.
I think anyone who has read his books will agree they are not difficult or challenging BUT they are entertaining and full of suspense and keep you turning pages. I've enjoyed every one of his bo...more
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Geoffrey Shafer, a high-ranking member of the British Embassy in D.C. is part of a role-playing game known as the Four Horsemen with three other people throughout the world. However, the game has taken on a life of its own when murder starts to weave into their little fantasy. Now, D.C. Detective Alex Cross must find a way to bring Shafer down despite his diplomatic immunity and the fact that Alex's fiancee Christine Johnson has been kidnapped, possibly by one of the horsemen. Very suspenseful a...more
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I am in the process of reading this book, and although it is getting off to a rather slow start, I expect that the suspense and horror will pick up as I go along. So far it's not horrible, however, I have definitely read more gripping tales from him.
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Read in August, 2008
I stayed up late last night, like an extra 45 minutes to finish this book. I had to find out how it ended. I really liked the story but I was slightly disappointed in the ending. There was a lot of suspense but the ending fell short for me. I suppose most books are like that. I'm sure we will hear more from some of the characters in this story later on. I wasn't too keen on the situation with Christine though. Seriously? I don't know if I buy it. I really enjoyed Death's character. I love how he...more
Predictable Patterson, once you have read one you can more or less guess the main characters plot line!
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Read in December, 2008
the story line drags on little in the middle
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Yes I know another EXCELLENT rating from me..... But I so love James Patterson. This book was most excellent! Just when you THINK you know what is going on... you get twisted into another direction. I picked this book up at the library and just started reading and couldn't put it down. Way to go Cross! Awesome work once again! A Must Read in your Collection! If you are new to Patterson. Read the books in order to the series! go to WWW.JAMESPATTERSON.COM everything you need to know is there book ...more
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Read in January, 2004
recommends it for:
15 and up
Love this one too.
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Read in June, 2007
5th installment in the Alex Cross series... the plot is not as original as the series has been accustomed to. I've seen the whole "Diplomatic Immunity" thing done plenty, but there are some good variations to the "same ol' tale".
There are definately some semi-frustrating reoccurring themes starting to take form, especially Alex's relationships with women, and the "escape artist" bad guys. I can live with it, but it is a little discouraging for the series.
There are definately some semi-frustrating reoccurring themes starting to take form, especially Alex's relationships with women, and the "escape artist" bad guys. I can live with it, but it is a little discouraging for the series.
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Read in January, 2008
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Jean Precommends it for: murder mystery fans
Typical Murder Mystery Plot - Hero chasing sadistic killer while also trying to keep killer from hurting him or his family. I really wish authors would steer clear of this 'twist' in mystery plots, I'm so tired of it. Outside of this, though - Patterson does a great job of keeping those pages turning with an interesting villian and some mildly suprising plot twists. Nice easy read, definately kills the time.
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Read in November, 2008
Another delicious Cross mystery from Patterson. I got through this very quickly and enjoyed it. It only got 3 stars though because I thought that the ending could've been better-to avoid spoling for others-I thought that the trial was very predictable. Liked the last 3 pages though. While I knew he was still alive I thought going to see Lucy was a nice twist. Another Gary Soneji?
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Alex Cross calls them the Jane Doe murders. Each body has been dumped, abandoned without clothes, without ID. There is no set pattern to the killings and officially they are unconnected. But Alex knows that one man is responsible, a man who's living dangerously a new enemy he's named Weasel.
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Seri ke-5 ini lebih "kejam" dari seri-seri sebelumnya. Tapi tetap bikin penasaran.
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Seri ke-5 ini lebih "kejam" dari seri-seri sebelumnya. Tapi tetap bikin penasaran.
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