Cross JusticeCross Justice
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What it's about
When his cousin is accused of a terrible crime, Alex Cross returns to his North Carolina hometown for the first time in more than thirty years. Trying to prove his cousin's innocence in a town where everyone seems to be on the take, he uncovers a family secret that makes him question everything he knows.
Why it's worth reading
It reached #1 on the New York Times bestseller list. It's one of the most personal Alex Cross novels.
You'll love it if you liked
Kill Alex Cross
I, Alex Cross
CrossGood to know
It's part of the long Alex Cross series; each book stands alone.
By the numbers
- Readers65 out of 100 · counts 42%
- Critics0 out of 100 · counts 14%
- Bestseller35 out of 100 · counts 34% (its stronger lane)
- Buzz0 out of 100 · counts 10%
Critics and Bestseller are two ways to earn a place: a book's stronger one counts more. Buzz rewards recent bestseller weeks and prizes, so older books start at zero. The parts combine into the Must-Read Score, shown on a scale where the best book we found scores 99 and the last book to make the ranking scores 50.
Where it ranks
- #219 of the 555 mysteries and thrillers we rank
- #786 of the 1,573 modern books we rank
- #1472 of the 2,816 books we rank
Why it made the list
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Quick answers
Is Cross Justice worth reading?
Yes. It reached #1 on the New York Times bestseller list. It ranks #1,472 of the 2,816 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 68.5 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is Cross Justice about?
When his cousin is accused of a terrible crime, Alex Cross returns to his North Carolina hometown for the first time in more than thirty years. Trying to prove his cousin's innocence in a town where everyone seems to be on the take, he uncovers a family secret that makes him question everything he knows.
How long does it take to read Cross Justice?
About 10 hours (400 pages), or about 3 weeks at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after Cross Justice?
If you liked it, try Kill Alex Cross by James Patterson, I, Alex Cross by James Patterson or Cross by James Patterson.