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Roses Are Red

Alex Cross, Book 6

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Roses Are Red

By: James Patterson
Narrated by: Paul Birchard
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The sixth novel in the Alex Cross detective series. A series of meticulously planned bank robberies ends in murder, and detective Alex Cross must pit his wits against the bizarre and sadistic mastermind behind the crimes. Although torn between dedication to his job and commitment to his family, Cross cannot ignore the case, despite the risks he knows will come with hunting down a killer - and the heart-breaking cost. James Patterson's bestseller takes us from deep inside the crazy world of a psychopath's masquerade right to the heart of fiction's most brilliant detective, and is an explosive tale where mind games lead to violence and the slightest mistake will be punished with death.

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"While there's nothing subtle in this novel, every blatant element is packaged for maximum effect: roses may be red, but Patterson's newest is green all the way." (Publishers Weekly)

"Alex Cross, Patterson's detective hero, is back in a thriller that is guaranteed to hold his many fans spellbound...Patterson keeps the pages turning all the way up to the jaw-dropping conclusion." (Booklist)

"Patterson knows where our deepest fears are buried... There's no stopping his imagination." (New York Times Book Review)
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I am definitely hooked!! JP writes the way that I feel that I am on every twist & turn. Albeit, this story had me listening to certain parts again and again to make sure that I hadn’t missed anything, because there were twists a plenty.

On the one hand, I was feeling that surely JP had to give Alex a break & allow him to find true and everlasting love, but on the other… I really wanted Christine to heal and to then reconnect with Alex and his family, so that they could have their “happy forever life” together. JP keeps us hanging on with great storytelling holding out hope that this may happen one day!

I was listening to the final chapters whilst I was out exercising, which I didn’t think was a rookie mistake!! Boy was I mistaken 🥴 OMG the ending! HANGING ON TO THE LAST FEW WORDS I LITERALLY TRIPPED OVER BECAUSE I COULDN’T BELIEVE WHAT I HEARD!!

Without giving it away, all I can say is buckle up and enjoy this one readers. JP holds us in the palm of his hand right up until the last word. This is a wickedly, awesome read/listen. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

OMG!!! Buckle up, you will never guess this ending 😳😲😱

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Fantastic audio book me keeps you on the edge of your seat loved the singing

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