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    Roses Are Red

    Written by James Patterson

    Narrated by Peter J. Fernandez

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    In this heart-pounding but touchingly romantic thriller, Detective Alex Cross pursues the most complex and brilliant killer he's ever confronted - mysterious criminal who calls himself the Mastermind.

    In a series of crimes that has stunned Washington, D.C., bank robbers have been laying out precise demands when they enter the building - and then killing the bank employees and their families if those instructions are not followed to the letter.

    Detective Alex Cross takes on the case, certain that this is no ordinary bank robber at work - the pathological need for control and perfection is too great. Cross is in the midst of a personal crisis at home, but the case becomes all-consuming as he learns that the Mastermind is plotting one huge, last, perfect crime.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherHachette Audio
    Release dateNov 1, 2005
    ISBN9781594834509
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    Roses Are Red
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    James Patterson

    James Patterson is the CEO of J. Walter Thompson, an advertising agency in New York. He has written several successful fiction and nonfiction books, including The New York Times best seller The Day America Told the Truth.

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    • 5/5
      GREAT!!!! Most read!!
    • 5/5
      this was an amazingly thrilling story with twists and turns. especially the end.
    • 2/5
      For some reason this book did not impress me nearly as much as the ones that came before. I found it lacking in depth and suspense and it never really pulled me in. I wish I had borrowed it instead of buying it. If you are into reading all of the Cross series books I would consider it a must read as it will keep you up to date on the life of Alex Cross and point you in the direction of the next one in the series.
    • 5/5
      This is my favorite installment in the Alex Cross series. The story of the killer, The Mastermind, is gripping, and the emotional stakes for Cross are the highest they've ever been. This is possibly the best Patterson murderer, and the climax of the story is sure to have you wanting more.
    • 5/5
      A friend gave me this to read and i was hooked! I am in the process of reading all of James Patterson books right now.
    • 4/5
      An excellent Alex Cross thriller. Good plotting with balance between detecting and personal/family issues. Startling ending - leaves me wanting to read the sequel, Violets are Blue, to confirm who is the Mastermind.
    • 5/5
      Didn't see that ending come at all! In other words, fantastic.
    • 3/5
      Alex Cross pursues the MasterMind. Alexs's daughter Jannie Has a brain tumour & has to have an operation. As usual, a lot of intigue & suspense.
    • 4/5
      Another excellent Alex Cross book. This time the dragonslayer is head-to-head with the 'Mastermind' - a ruthless killer with an enormous ego who recruits teams to rob banks and murder the staff or the families of staff. Alex is several steps behind him in his investigation which gives him no free time and sleepless nights. He has finally met another female companion 'Betsey' who seems to be all that Alex is looking for but is not quite ready for yet. This story tells the tale of an investigation which baffles the FBI and Washington PD. Unfortunately, the case stays unsolved by the law enforcers although suspects abound. This does not detract from a very satisfying if unhappy ending.
    • 4/5
      Another quick-read from this author. I found the ending so unexpected I had to go back and reread it. Good thriller in the Alex Cross series.Back Cover Blurb:A series of meticulously planned bank robberies ends in murder, and Alex Cross must pit his wits against the bizarre and sadistic mastermind behind the crimes. Although torn between dedication to his job and commitment to his family, Cross cannot ignore the case, despite the risks he knows will come with hunting down a killer - and the heartbreaking cost.
    • 5/5
      Alex Cross and the Mastermind are introduced.
    • 5/5
      The last few pages are unbelievable! "Has Alex Cross met his match?"
    • 4/5
      This is one of his best Cross novels. I flew through the book and wanted more.
    • 4/5
      Good book. I read Violets are Blue first so I already knew who the killer was. Still, good read.
    • 4/5
      After a few attempts at breaking the mould Patterson issues out a standard crime story, with Detective Alex Cross once more on the trail of a psychopath. Best read in sequence, the series has strong continuity which follows Alex's personal life almost as much as the crimes in question. This creates a fuller central character and frequently Patterson uses them as leverage within the story. Roses is a straightforward whodunnit, with a decent pace and, as ever with Patterson, is easy to read. Hold tight for a killer ending!
    • 3/5
      Journal entry 2 by SKingList from New York, New York USA on Thursday, March 31, 2005Neesy created a James Patterson monster with me. I love the Alex Cross series, but I really need to start reading them in order because skipping from Kiss the Girls to Roses are Red left me confused on certain aspects.
    • 4/5
      Much more depressing than usual Cross, but finally there's come sense of coming closure on some relationships.
    • 4/5
      A fast-paced and entertaining Alex Cross novel! I loved it! I can't wait for more!!
    • 3/5
      James Patterson's latest Alex Cross novel is a bit of a hit and miss affair. Like Dean Koontz, after you've read a number of his books certain patterns begin to emerge that allow you to predict what will probably happen to some characters. The main complaint here is that non-family work colleagues and lovers apart from his long term buddy Sampson don't normally have the highest life expectancy rate, and that the FBI screening process for agents is not what it should be. *POP GOES THE WEASEL SPOILER WARNING* My major irritation with this book come from Dr Cross seemingly unable to understand why his girlfriend has gone off him (why can't she get over being kidnapped by a psychopath and then being held captive in the Caribbean for a year - he just can't figure it out !). *END OF WARNING* Secondly it is incredibly hard to believe (compared to earlier books in the series) that when his daughter becomes seriously ill he can continue on his latest case without feeling guilty about not staying with her at the hospital. This contradicts his behaviour and attitude in previous books. On the plus side, the chapters are short and easy to digest, and the plot is an improvement on "Pop Goes the Weasel". Cross has to investigate a series of escalating bank robberies that result in hostages being killed and this froths to an exciting climax. There are the usual twists and turns including a last page stunner which could make your jaw drop to the floor if you are a regular series reader. It is advisable to read the books in sequence, as otherwise a lot of the developments will be spoiled for you and you will also find out about the end to previous books. All in all another page turner from Patterson, but compared to other books I've read recenty this only merits an average rating.(A version of this review was originally published on Epinions in 2001)
    • 4/5
      I've got to find the next one. Serial killer/bank robbers, but he hasn't figured out the mastermind yet.
    • 4/5
      Witnessing Alex and his team keep peeling away layers of the mystery, seeming to find the solution but hitting the wall time after time. Believable positive and negative aspects of romance.
    • 5/5
      Whilst this is 412 pages it's actually quite a quick read with the numerous chapter breaks and line spacing. As for the story itself, it's good, a nice change from the standard fare of serial killer that have been the focus of the last few books. Whilst the perpetrator does in fact orchestrate the murder of numerous people, they're not a serial killer in the classic sense of such.The writing itself, whilst not plentiful for a 400 page book, does crisply convey the story and its several twists and turns in a way that's easy to read and rather captivating. The ending itself is quite a cliffhanger that leaves you basically needing to read the follow up book Violets are Blue to see if you made sense of it in the way the author intended.Overall, a very good addition to the series.
    • 4/5
      I always enjoy getting another installment of Alex Cross. I feel like I know him, his family and partner. This story is a little about his romantic life, but of course, it's mostly about a high profile crime. Someone is robbing banks and killing people. He has to try to figure things out. The reader gets some from the point of view of each side, the perpetrators and the detectives with some twists thrown in.
    • 5/5
       The Book I finished was called Roses are Red By James Patterson. What the book is basically about is Homicide Detective battles the criminal who calls himself “The Mastermind.” During the case Alex Cross meets a new son to be girlfriend of his whose name is Betsy Cavalierre who is also a detective but gets killed by The Mastermind.What The Mastermind does is he hires people to work for him and rob banks . But first he has to look at the peoples criminal record to make sure he is not hiring some goody goody who won't do what he says.I really liked this book . The Alex Cross series book is filled with drama, action, and many different mysteries to entertain as well as excite its audience. The Book takes place in Washington D.C. as well as many other cities due to the main character traveling on his cases. The main characters in Roses are Red are Alex Cross, John Sampson, Cross’s kids Jannie and Damon, The Mastermind, Betsy Cavalierre and Nana Mama.I would recommend this book/series to anyone who is a big fan of the author James Patterson and likes his work. But I would not recommend this book to anyone under 13 years of age because of some of the content behind it.On average I would give this book a 5 out of five but thats just my opinion. This series of Alex Cross books is making me more intrigued everytime i finish one the books in it. Roses are Red is the sixth book in the whole Alex Cross series. The series intrigues even more every time that I finish one of the books. I really liked reading this book as well as the whole series.
    • 3/5
      Our detective hero battles a criminal who calls himself "the Mastermind", while he looses one girlfriend and gains another while balancing family drama. Cooperation among police agencies is mythical--everyone plays nice. Alex has had sooo many girlfriends that one wonders what will happen to this one? The ending is a masterful twist.
    • 4/5
      In this heart-pounding but touchingly romantic new thriller, Detective Alex Cross pursues the most complex and brilliant killer he's ever confronted — mysterious criminal who calls himself the Mastermind.In a series of crimes that has stunned Washington, D.C., bank robbers have been laying out precise demands when they enter the building — and then killing the bank employees and their families if those instructions are not followed to the letter.Detective Alex Cross takes on the case, certain that this is no ordinary bank robber at work — the pathological need for control and perfection is too great. Cross is in the midst of a personal crisis at home, but the case becomes all-consuming as he learns that the Mastermind is plotting one huge, last, perfect crime.