This is a fast-paced thriller that picks up on the Alex Cross storyline and characters. You don't need to have read other Alex Cross books, but it is helpful to have some of the background. This one covered politics, national security, and other intense issues that made this an excellent read. Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for access to this eARC.

Someone is killing federal judges who look to be top candidates for the president-elect to nominate to the Supreme Court. Meanwhile, Alex Cross's latest nemesis, "M", the head of the nefarious syndicate Maestro, appears to have died in an accident. As Alex investigates from one angle, Sampson and Bree travel across the country to check on other leads. When they both turn up missing, Alex finds himself facing the biggest threat yet to everything he holds dear.
If you want to not think about it too carefully and just enjoy another relatively fast-paced thriller, Patterson again delivers on that front. For the most part I did enjoy this book about as much as most of those in the series. However, instead of a serial killer thriller, this was very much an amalgam of techno- and political-thriller with such an unstoppable force with the craziest of James Bond villainous cabals and out of this world technology it no longer really felt like it lived in the world of Alex Cross. And Cross and company ended up in such an unwinnable, unsurvivable situation at one point that it almost felt like a cop-op that the book didn't end with everyone dead at that point. I was generally entertained, but I really don't want to keep reading a series that goes this far off the rails just to be "exciting."

Intriguing!

So many moving pieces and parts with twists, suspense, action and all my favorite characters.

I voluntarily read an advanced copy.

The House of Cross rocks.
Another interesting and engrossing Alex Cross tale.
The hunt for the nefarious mastermind of murder and mayhem, M, and finally putting an end to the havoc he creates continues in this thrilling latest Cross novel.
Alex is on the trail of an assassin who is killing federal judges, with FBI investigator and friend, Ned Mahoney, while his wife Bree and John Sampson, are following leads of their own on the elusive M, As their investigations begin to criss cross, the danger grows and the suspense ratchets up.
Superb plot intersection with the usual strong and well defined characters.
Alex Cross is the character that just keeps getting better, like fine wine, with age.
All. The. Time.

Another hit in this series. The book in addition to a good storyline was filled with mystery. And enough suspense to keep the reader interested. Knowing the background of this series, however, would be helpful to the first time reader of this series. This is a book which I would recommend to readers who enjoy a good mystery.

Love Alex Cross. Got to travel to another country and all over the US to finally solve the long continuing story of M.

What a nail-biter! Patterson is a master storyteller. Just when I thought things were wrapping up, we were off again.

If you're familiar with the Alex Cross series, you'll enjoy this continuation. If you're new, you can jump right in, crossing borders, considering conspiracies, and protecting family.

When you need a mystery thriller, there's no better place to start. I enjoyed it.

Another great entry in this thriller series. Alex and his partner need to investigate the murders of possible supreme court candidates as the United States prepares for the inauguration of a new president. Bree and Sampson are investigating the so-called death of the Maestro who has threatened Alex in earlier novels. Soon, both investigations come together at great risk to all characters. There is great storytelling and suspense in this novel. The reader sees appearances of most of the characters of the Cross family plus Sampson has a love interest. The story of the Maestro seems to have ended and we know his back history. But, who knows, Maestro may appear in Alex's life again...Wait for the next book.. Thanks to Net Galley for the arc.

It was so good to spend some time with Alex Cross. I know he will never have an uneventful time, and The House of Cross was another page turner. This time, someone is targeting Supreme Court candidates, and Alex and Sampson must figure out the who and why.
Reading this series is like spending time with old friends. I always worry that Nana Mama, who is quite elderly, might not survive. 🥲 No spoilers, but Alex travels across the country to save his friends, family, and the country. Another book that kept me reading way too late and I do not regret the lack of sleep one bit. James Patterson is a master at thinking up the most diabolical plots (and villains) that Alex must solve.

Fast paced, exciting read. Beautiful setting - excellently described.- I could almost feel the snow and the cold!

Alex, Bree and Sampson closer to M tha ever - will they finally beat the monster? It will keep you reading - cause you just have to get to the end!!

Another great Cross read. Love the location settings and descriptions. This is one of those page turners that keep you up because you need to Know what happens next. It was quite timely as well with an Election just recently here in the US. I definitely see a sequel down the line.

James Patterson has done it again. In this most recent installment, FBI agent, Alex Cross is on the case when a diabolical killer targets multiple Supreme Court candidates. When it hits close to home, Cross pulls out all stops to save his loved ones and his city. Will he be able to stop the real killer before more people die? The characters are the ones we’ve grown to love. Cross, Bree and John Sampson are all in attendance along with some unfamiliar additions. Patterson has the ability to weave emotional connections between his characters which makes them believable and real. He is able to move the plot along at a pace that keeps the reader eager to keep turning the pages. I expect a lot from a James Patterson novel and this one did not disappoint. Release date:11/25/2024
Thank you Little, Brown and Company and NetGalley for providing this advance copy. #TheHouseOfCross #netgalley #littlebrownandcompany

The most recent book in the Alex Cross series, The House of Cross follows Alex as he hunts down a serial killer after America's best attorneys. During his investigation, however, Alex's wife Bree and his best friend Sampson go missing, and up the anti significantly. Will he solve his case and be able to save his wife and friend?

he House of Cross, even though its book 33 in the series, just keeps getting better and better.

The book is fast paced, the story will have you holding your breath, biting your nails, and crossing your fingers that Alex, Bree and Sampson survive.

Judges are being murdered, the new President is about to be inauguarted.

A body believed to be the serial killer is found.

But the murders continue.

Twists and turns, blizzards and Artic conditions are prevailing and you can only hope for the best.

Clear your schedule, make sure you walk the dog first and settle in for a tense read.

Thanks to NetGalley and Little Brown and Company for the privilege of reading and reviewing The House of Cross.

Another great addition to the Cross series! Multi-faceted and thrilling! I never tire of this series or these characters. Many thanks to the publisher and netgalley for this early copy for read and review

Yes!! Another amazing addition to the ongoing Cross series by James Patterson, The House of Cross grabs you hard in the first chapter and doesn’t let go until the dramatic ending. This is an intense political thriller with the best touches of technology, romance and family. Definitely five stars!

Thanks to NetGalley and Little, Brown and Company for the opportunity to read this ARC.

Absolutely LOVE James Patterson and all of this amazing books. This book is no different. The legend has created another masterpiece that you will not be able to put down!

If you love James Patterson you will enjoy this one. Especially if you enjoy the Alex Cross series then this one won’t disappoint!
If you want to start this one without reading the rest of the series you can. But it won’t be the same.
A wild ride as usual

Exhilarating new Alex Cross!

Wow, what a stunning entry in the Alex Cross series! This series keeps getting better. Prominent judges are being targeted and killed. Alex is working with FBI Special Agent in Charge Ned Mahoney to determine who is behind the attacks. Days away from the inauguration of a new president, Alex and Ned are under pressure to stop the assassin.

Alex’s wife Bree and his former partner John Sampson are investigating the vigilante organization, Maestro. Bree believes that the mastermind behind Maestro is Ryan Malcomb. When Malcomb dies crashing his van off a mountain in Nevada, she has many questions. She suspects that there is more to the accident than reported. Bree and John travel out west to find out what happened. When Bree and John disappear, Alex is frantic to find them.

The action ramps up and involves a fiercely cold snowstorm, the Canadian Rockies, and the Mounties. Action-packed, this adrenaline rush doesn’t stop from the first page to the end. I love the Alex Cross series and revisiting all the friends we have come to know, Nana Mama and his children. I especially love that this is a hell of a good story and had me reading late into the night. Highly recommended!

Thanks to Little, Brown and Company and NetGalley for a digital review copy.

After I read the James Patterson autobiography in 2022, I was interested in seeing if I could into the Alex Cross books (as it's not my preferred genre), and I was hooked after I read Along Came a Spider. Yeah, when I saw a new book in April of this year, I was ready and couldn't wait to see what would happen to Alex Cross and company! I enjoyed the plot, the suspense, and as always, all the characters (even a bad guy from prior books).