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Violets Are Blue

Alex Cross, Book 7

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Violets Are Blue

By: James Patterson
Narrated by: Paul Birchard
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The seventh novel in the Alex Cross series. The Mastermind is back - and he's hot on detective Alex Cross's trail. His cold, taunting threats leave Alex angry and deeply concerned for his family's safety. Two joggers have been found dead in San Francisco - bitten and hung by their feet to drain the blood. Further murders in California, and then on the East Coast as well, completely baffle Alex and the FBI. Is this the work of a cult, or role players, or even of modern-day vampires? Desperate to stop the deaths, Alex teams up with Jamilla Hughes, a savvy woman detective, and the FBI's Kyle Craig. But Alex has never been closer to defeat, or in greater danger. He must survive a deadly confrontation - only to learn at last the awful secret of the Mastermind.

©2001 James Patterson (P)2012 Headline Digital Action & Adventure Mystery Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Suspense Thriller & Suspense Crime Fiction Exciting Fantasy San Francisco

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Critic reviews

"If there really were human superheroes, Alex Cross would be at the head of the class...and, with each instalment in the series, Patterson makes sure his superhero gets bigger and better while at the same time becomming more vulnerable." ( The New York Times)
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I adore James Patterson novels. His Alex Cross collection is no exception. As always beautiful writing (read lol)

Nice Twist

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Exciting, nail biting, could not stop listening. Best in the series so far - really enjoyed it.

Narration excellent

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This was anexcellent book! I really like the narrator. he really brought life to the characters!

excellent

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Another Brilliant Alex Cross Story, just couldn't stop listening, so enjoyable, looking forward to the next 23 or however many they are

the book that just keep giving,.

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Thoroughly enjoyed this book and the voice actor done a splendid job. Their voice was an easy listen and I was able to differentiate between who the voice actor was portraying easily. Thoroughly enjoyed this book / audiobook.

Great book, great voice actor

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