4 Stars from me
Exactly as you’d expect from a Patterson novel – this is a fast-paced, twisty thriller and the story kicks off with a bang (literally – a plane explodes), and from there, it’s non-stop action. Alex Cross gets pulled into an intense investigation that quickly becomes personal. As you’d expect in this type of thriller, there are murders, cover-ups, and moments where you’re genuinely not sure who to trust.
There are 3 main story threads within the book, including one for Bree which is just as strong as the main event. Quite evidently Alex’s equal, she’s sharp, fearless, and completely holds her own.
As always, Patterson mixes the action with some really nice moments from Alex’s home life, which makes the story feel more grounded. You care about what happens to him, not just because he’s the hero, but because he’s a dad, a husband, and a guy trying to keep everything together while the world around him spins out of control.
All in all, book 32 is a great addition to the series. Bree’s arc adds real depth, and if you’re already a fan of Alex Cross, you’ll be happy. If you’re new to the series, it’s fast and gripping enough to jump in here and still get hooked.
My thanks to the author, NetGalley, and Random House UK for an ARC in return for an honest review.
Blurb: TWO KILLERS. TWO MOTIVES. A DEADLY RACE AGAINST TIME.
When an American Airlines plane explodes in the sky, detectives Alex Cross and John Sampson are first on the scene. They don’t hear the gunfire. At first.
It soon becomes clear that the plane was taken down by a rare, stolen machine gun. The list of people who could operate the weapon is short. And time runs even shorter.
But this isn’t the only case the pair must solve. They’re also tracking a serial killer who’s ambushing young men in what the media are calling the ‘Dead Hours’ murders.
With two killers and two different motives, Cross and Sampson are in a deadly race against time . . .
The latest thriller in the globally bestselling series has arrived.
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