Merry Christmas, Alex Cross
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| Author | James Patterson |
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| Language | English |
| Series | Alex Cross series |
| Genre | Crime, Mystery, Thriller |
| Publisher | Little, Brown |
Publication date | November 12, 2012 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Print (hardcover) |
| Pages | 400 (hardcover) |
| ISBN | 0-316-21068-4 |
| Preceded by | Kill Alex Cross |
| Followed by | Alex Cross, Run |
Merry Christmas, Alex Cross is the 19th novel in the Alex Cross series. Detective Alex Cross is called out on Christmas Eve to deal with a hostage situation that has spiraled out of control. Released on November 12, 2012, the novel was well received by fans and critics alike. However, its commercial success was somewhat lukewarm in comparison to past installments, peaking at #2 and #3 on the New York Times and USA Today bestsellers lists, respectively.
It's Christmas Eve and Alex Cross has been called out to catch someone who is robbing his church's poor box. That mission behind him, Alex returns to celebrate with Nana, Bree, and his children. The tree decorating is barely underway before his phone rings – a horrific hostage situation is spiraling out of control. Away from his family on the most precious of days, he must call upon every ounce of training, creativity, and daring to save another family. Alex risks everything – and may not make it to the most sacred of days. Hala, from the previous novel, will return as the main antagonist.
Sequels
Merry Christmas, Alex Cross is followed by Alex Cross, Run and Cross My Heart. Alex Cross, Run was released February 18, 2013 in Hardcover while paperback edition was released July 30, 2013. Cross My Heart was released in Hardcover and audio on November 25, 2013.[1]
Release
The book is the nineteenth novel of the series, and was released on November 12, 2012. However, in some countries, the book was released in late 2011. The book's first 18 chapters can be read at multiple websites, including Patterson's own website: JamesPatterson.com.[2] The paperback edition of Merry Christmas is expected to be released in 2014.[needs update]
