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Hope to Die

By: James Patterson
Narrated by: Michael Boatman, Scott Sowers
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Publisher's summary

Detective Alex Cross is being stalked by a psychotic genius, forced to play the deadliest game of his career. Cross' family - his loving wife Bree, the wise and lively Nana Mama, and his precious children - have been ripped away. Terrified and desperate, Cross must give this mad man what he wants if he has any chance of saving the most important people in his life. The stakes have never been higher: What will Cross sacrifice to save the ones he loves?

Widely praised by the greatest crime and thriller writers of our time, Cross My Heart set a jaw-dropping story in motion. Hope to Die propels Alex Cross' greatest challenge to its astonishing finish, proving why Jeffery Deaver says "nobody does it better" than James Patterson.

©2014 James Patterson (P)2014 Hachette Audio
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Critic reviews

"Behind all the noise and the numbers, we shouldn't forget that no one gets this big without amazing natural storytelling talent--which is what James Patterson has, in spades. The Alex Cross series proves it." (Lee Child)
"It's no mystery why James Patterson is the world's most popular thriller writer: his uncanny skill in creating living, breathing characters we truly feel for and seamless, lightning-fast plots. I do this for a living, and he still manages to keep me guessing from the first to last page. Simply put: Nobody does it better." (Jeffery Deaver)
"James Patterson is The Boss. End of." (Ian Rankin)

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Getting back to Cross

I haven't been able to relate to Alex Cross in the last few books. This story reminded me of why I fell in love with the series.
Michael Boatman is no Peter J Fernandez (whose Nanamamma is classic and so fun to listen to) but he's growing on me.

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good story, but...

I listen to all of the Alex Cross books. The narrators in this book are good, but the voice for John Sampson in this book and the last one is forced and distracting.

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Couldn't put this down

Fast paced, clever twists and turns, great use of readers and great reading. Loved it.

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Fantastic Audio book

This audio was suspenseful, thought provoking and captivating! Very well written, narrated, powerful and exciting!

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really good nail biter.

i wasnt sold at first for this part 2 must read cross my heart first!! then this!!

this is not a whodunit. its a what is gonna happen.

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Heart pounding

I loved this book I can’t put it down. I love me some Nana Mama

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Excellent

Just keeps on the Edge of your seat. very enjoyable. I will recommend this book.

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Definately the Patterson we love!

Would you consider the audio edition of Hope to Die to be better than the print version?

Enjoyed this book as 99% if Patterson's books - loved all the twists and turns!

What did you like best about this story?

the number to twists and turns

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edge of my seat!

Would you listen to Hope to Die again? Why?

Yes

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

I enjoyed the unfolding of events.

What about Michael Boatman and Scott Sower ’s performance did you like?

Great voice inflection and realism.

Any additional comments?

This book was a great welcome back for me to the Cross series.

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