Welcome to Detectives Around the World Week (April 11-17)
I agree months ago to be a part of the Detectives Around the World Week, sponsored by Jen of Jen's Book Thoughts. It runs between April 11 through April 17. Don't forget to go an vote for the best detective in the world, and check out the complete schedule.
For my part, I'll be sharing a bit about Alex Cross with you from James Patterson's long-running series of novels. You may have heard of Alex Cross if you've watched the movies Along Came a Spider and Kiss the Girls with Morgan Freeman. LOVED THOSE MOVIES AND FREEMAN IS ALEX CROSS -- at least in my mind.
Here's a bit about the character:
Alex Cross is in his fifties and has lived on Fifth Street in southeast Washington, D.C., for a long time and has been a detective on the D.C. police force as well as a psychologist and FBI Senior Agent. His partner on the D.C. force is a giant man named Sampson, and his current main squeeze is Bree Stone. Cross is a busy man professionally and personally, particularly being a single father to Damon, Jannie, and little Alex and living with his feisty grandmother, Nana Mama.
As part of my introduction, I thought I would spice up the detective week with a National Poetry Month twist.
Alex Cross is on the prowl
using his mind to uncover motive,
intent, crime.
Stalking the streets with a giant,
Sampson with the blue light special
at his side and the boxing fists.
More than cops, a duo of brawn and brain
ready to take on the criminally insane.
But there are empty holes to fill
a family to protect, and wife to mourn
even as life goes on. Here's what you can expect from me this week:
April 14: Guest Post from Author Cara Black with a focus on France
April 15: Washington, D.C. Setting Post
April 16: Review of Cross Country by James Patterson
April 17: Review of Alex Cross's Trial by James Patterson
I hope you have a great week checking out all the wonderful detectives from across the globe. My selection just happens to be from my part of the world, and what better place to have a detective than the hub of government.