Hope to Die

De: James Patterson

Narrado por: Michael Boatman, Scott Sowers

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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"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)

captivaing

intense, suspenseful, and wanted to keep listening. Great performance and switching between narrators. make sure to read cross your heart first

Huge Fan of Alex Cross

I'm a huge fan of Alex Cross so my opinion is a bit bias. I love the tough but family oriented professor/detective created by Patterson. He's been able to build many relationships and stories with such a layered, engaging and intellectual main character. This book does not disappoint!

When a madman sets his sights on Dr. Cross' family and steals them away leaving only pictures of their dead bodies...he goes into a winding spiral into suicidal, homicidal and mental anguish. He has everyone searching for the madman...except the madman's identity changes frequently. He can't get a handle on WHO he is and moreso, WHERE he's taken his family if they are still alive as he hopes. With a killer who leaves no witnesses and a mind hellbent on being the perfect criminal (up against the perfect foe...Dr. Cross)....Cross has a lot to learn about what motivates this criminal.

As a listener, the narration was spot on and both narrators were excellent. I loved the tone of their voices and the distinction between the two story lines kept me on task. Very good read!

Raging Book Reviews Recommended!

Emotional Rollercoaster not grounded in reality,

Emotional rollercoaster not based in reality but I loved the story, any other ending and this would have been my last read by this author.

Alex Cross does it again

I thoroughly enjoyed the book Hope to Die. The story was good and the narrator was exceptional. Great job. Thanks

Excellent Read

Enjoyed the book. Was interesting from the beginning to the end. I love most of James Patterson's books.

one of the best Alex Cross Novels

What made the experience of listening to Hope to Die the most enjoyable?

Keeps you on edge for the whole thing.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Hope to Die?

When he thought his wife was deadl

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

Distinctiveness of the voices.

Cross is at the end of his rope....

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes, but only to Cross fans.

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

Not quite on the edge but exciting nonetheless.

Have you listened to any of Michael Boatman and Scott Sower ’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

Yes, Michael Boatman always does an excellent job with the Cross books. Please don't change him. I liked Scot Sower's portrayal of the villain.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Not to be a spoiler but when the villain got his due.

Any additional comments?

I have no idea where Alex will go next. I guess that's up to JP.

Hope to Die

Wonderful Patterson book as always! Keeps you on the edge of your seat till the very end! Love this series!

Needs to be a movie!!!

This one grabbed me pretty good. More than once while listening on a drive I would arrive at my destination and sit listening for another 15-20 minutes before hitting Pause.

Loved it!!

I love Alex Cross series but this one kept me on the edge of my seat. Great addition to an already great series.