Rating: 
Summary: fairly good
Review: As his other books, this one was one you had to finish, now. But something about it wasn't quite as enjoyable.
Rating: 
Summary: not as heartbreakingly suprising as roses are red
Review: i loved this one. it was definatly one of the best. But at the end of roses are red was just heart stopping. I should've seen it but in the same way i couldnt. i love the way how you got to know other characters beside alex cross.
Rating: 
Summary: No No No
Review: Being an avid reader and a huge J.P fan I didn't like this book at all, just too weird for me. I didn't finish it so don't know how it ended, except to take a peek to check on the mastermind.
The first of these two, which is Roses Are Red, was GREAT, Very Scary in a usual Patterson way. There was a bit to much gore in this book. I do think that together Gross and Patterson are a good team, I liked the beach house and kiss the girls, they were both excellent. I can't wait for their next collaboration.
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Summary: The Mastermind Returns!!
Review: This is the terrifying sequel to "Roses Are Red", the Mastermind continues to torment Alex, and some new serial killers are introduced. The killers are vampires (not the kind that turn into bats, just crazy men who suck their victims' blood). It comes pretty close to horror-novel territory. This may come as a disappointed surprise to those Patterson fans who want to stick with the more believable villains, but, in my opinion, it was very intriguing to read about the vampires. After figuring out who the Mastermind is, Alex is horrified. The Mastermind is probably the most interesting and one of the most sadistic of the villains in Alex Cross novels, and I hope that he makes lots more appearances in the future. This book is very good. Not quite "Roses Are Red", but still a very interesting and incredibly scary read.
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Summary: Can Alex defeat vampires?Maybe, maybe not read and find out
Review: The sequel to Roses are Red, this one isn't as good. This doesn't mean it's not worth reading though.This one introduces the supernatural world to the serial killer genre. Vampires are in this one and Alex must stop them along with the killer from Roses are Red, The Mastermind. How can Alex defeat vampires you ask? Well maybe he doesn't. Maybe this is where he meets his match. You'll just have to buy this book, read it and find out.
Rating:
Summary: 3 stars is more than generous
Review: This book was fast-paced and had an interesting premise, but the writing was lacking. It was sloppy. Alex Cross is still a great character though; that never changes.
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Summary: A review for Violets are Blue (ha ha)
Review: Violets are Blue
By: Jessica Dolan Title:
Violets are Blue Author:
James Patterson Genre:
Mystery/Thriller Characters:
Detective Alex Cross, Kyle Craig, Jamilla Hughes, Michael and William Alexander Setting:
California, Washington D.C., North Carolina, Virginia, Georgia, Nevada Problem:
Detective Alex Cross continues to get unsettling calls from this mysterious villain who calls himself "the Mastermind". But the Mastermind is the least of Cross` worries. Cross has to follow a trail of creepy and unusual murders...cross country. But the murderers don't take anything from the victims except for one thing. All of their blood. So not only does Cross have to catch these sick murderers, he also has to worry about the Mastermind finding his family before he can get there. Rising Action:
It started as one murder, then two, then three, and so on. All of which were following the same technique. Then they started to change; the way they left the victims, and the way they killed the victims. They covered up all of their tracks and seem almost impossible to find. As soon as things start to settle down with the murders, the Mastermind jumps back into the picture. Revealing himself to be someone you least expected. Explanation of Characters:
Alex Cross- One of the best detectives the United States has to offer.
Kyle Craig- The head of FBI who thinks he's all that.
Jamilla Hughes (Jam)- A cop from Cali. who helps Alex Cross along the way.
Michael and William Alexander- Sick weirdo's who would do anything for a little taste of blood. Character Motivations:
All of the characters seem to be motivated from the greed and pleasure, except for Alex and Jamilla who are motivated from the love of their jobs. Strengths:
All of the characters played a big part of making the book suspenseful, therefore making me not want to put the book down. Weaknesses:
It started talking about one person, then just stopped. That person didn't get mentioned until the very end of the book. Other then that, the book was perfect.
Rating:
Summary: Not great, but it could have been...
Review: I've read every Patterson novel published thus far and I would rate this in a lower group that his top tier (Kiss the Girls, Along Came a Spider, Cat and Mouse, and Roses are Red). As with all of Patterson's novels, this is an exceptionally quick read with very short chapters. This is nice if you only have a few minutes to devote to the book and don't want to stop in the middle of a lengthy chapter. That being said, knowing who the Mastermind was throughout the book (from Roses are Red) ruined what could have been an absolute "fall out of your chair" surprise. Patterson could have ended Roses without giving the Mastermind's identity, not revealing him until Alex sees him outside Jamilla's apartment...now that would have been outstanding! Violets are Blue is still face-paced and I enjoyed being bounced around as vampires appeared and then vanished, leaving death and mayhem in their wake.
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Summary: Cheerhoney45
Review: Alex Cross, a homicide detective, has to try to save the day again. This novel takes place in present time, and in many major cities. This good vs. evil theme makes you want to read nonstop. When the Mastermime continues his unusual killing pattern, Alex Cross is sent in to investigate. He has another problem along the way; "blood-thirsty" vampires that are killing people from left to right. My opinion is that this book is not as good as Roses Are Red, the previous book, but if you want a quick reading, this book is for you.
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Summary: Another Alex Cross Goodie!
Review: I don't understand the bad reviews on this book. I really enjoyed it as I have all other Alex Cross books. Alex Cross has a real piece of work cut out for him in this book. He is appalled by the gruesome murders of two joggers in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park-killings that look more like the work of savage beasts than humans. Local police are horrified and even the FBI is baffled. Then, as Cross is called in to take on the case, the carnage takes off, leaving a trail of bodies across America, and sweeping him to Savannah, Las Vegas, New Orleans, and Los Angeles. The merciless criminal known as the Mastermind, stalks him and taunts him, and once again threatens everything he holds dear.
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