Kill Alex Cross by James Patterson (audio)
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Source: Public library Audiobook, 7 hrs I am an Amazon Affiliate
Kill Alex Cross by James Patterson, narrated by Zach Grenier, David Lee on The Good Wife and Andre Braugher, Captain Ray Holt on Brooklyn Nine-Nine, has a number of plots going on at one time. From the kidnapped children of President Coyle -- a second high-profile kidnapping of children for Detective Alex Cross -- to terrorists making their presence known in the nation's capital. Like police work in real life, not all of the cases are solved, and Alex is pushed past his ethical and moral limits as he struggles to find the kidnapped children.
The gem in this book was Zach Grenier's narration as the kidnapper, who is diabolical and broken at the same time. He's shifty and he's intelligent, and the voices he makes to differentiate between the kidnapper and the terrorists are fantastic. Hiring actors to perform these books is a stroke of genius because it brings Patterson's plots to life. There are a ton of twists and turns, and while I may not approve of Cross's methods in this one and believe they are out of step with the character he has become, the conclusion of these events was ok for me.
Kill Alex Cross by James Patterson is less about killing Cross than it is about the numerous threats facing our nation today. Terrorists are often seen where there are none and there are threats that go unseen on a daily basis until it is too late. Kidnappers are waiting in plain view in some places, while terrorists are blending in with the rest of society. But then there are those who seem suspicious who are not threats at all. Patterson's novel does touch on the idea of perception and what threats we see and don't see and why.
About the Author:
James Patterson is a prolific author of thrillers, mysteries, young adult novels and more. His first successful series featured psychologist Alex Cross.