Julie Pershing asked this question about Cross (Alex Cross, #12):
I don't see where this book ever told how Ali, the youngest child came into the picture. Maria was pregnant when she died, there were only two children mentioned at the beginning of the book. Was Ali the child she was carrying?
Justine Ali is not Alex's son by Maria. Ali is Alex's son by Christine. Alex had 2 kids with Maria: Janelle and Damon. You sort of have to read the books in t…moreAli is not Alex's son by Maria. Ali is Alex's son by Christine. Alex had 2 kids with Maria: Janelle and Damon. You sort of have to read the books in their correct sequence to learn the history of Alex's partners after his wife Maria died. (less)
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