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The People vs. Alex Cross (Alex Cross, #25)

James Patterson
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The People vs. Alex Cross (Alex Cross, #25)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2017

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James Patterson

The People vs. Alex Cross (Alex Cross, #25)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2017
Book Details
Pages

432

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Washington, D.C. • Contemporary

Publication Year

2017

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The People vs. Alex Cross by James Patterson follows Alex Cross, who faces trial for a crime he may not have committed. As he fights to clear his name, Cross also investigates a string of mysterious abductions linked to a darker conspiracy. This intense legal and psychological thriller challenges Cross both professionally and personally.

Reviews & Readership

4.4

43,644 ratings

87%

Loved it

11%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

James Patterson's The People vs. Alex Cross is praised for its suspenseful and fast-paced narrative, maintaining reader engagement with thrilling courtroom drama and character depth. However, some critics find the plot predictable and the writing formulaic. Overall, fans of the series will likely enjoy this addition, despite some repetitive elements.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The People vs. Alex Cross (Alex Cross, #25)?

Fans of fast-paced thrillers and legal dramas will relish The People vs. Alex Cross by James Patterson. Readers who enjoy John Grisham's courtroom intrigue in The Firm or the psychological intensity of Thomas Harris’ The Silence of the Lambs will find Patterson’s narrative gripping and compelling.

4.4

43,644 ratings

87%

Loved it

11%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

Fun Facts

The People vs. Alex Cross is the 25th book in the renowned Alex Cross series by James Patterson, showcasing the long-running popularity and evolution of the character since his debut in 1993.

James Patterson, the author of the Alex Cross series, has held The New York Times best-seller list's record for having his titles on the list for the most consecutive weeks.

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The Alex Cross series, including The People vs. Alex Cross, is known for crossovers with other Patterson series, contributing to a rich interconnected universe of characters and stories.

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Book Details
Pages

432

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Washington, D.C. • Contemporary

Publication Year

2017

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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