Who is this book for?
- Readers who enjoy fast-paced action thrillers with political and military themes would likely appreciate this book.
- Fans of the Alex Cross series who are open to a different perspective and focus on John Sampson might find it refreshing.
- Those who enjoy conspiracy theories, high-stakes plots, and intense action sequences would be drawn to the story.
- Readers who don't mind departures from established series formulas and are interested in exploring supporting characters more deeply would also find this book appealing.
Who is unlikely to appreciate this book?
- Long-time fans of the Alex Cross series who expect the familiar format focusing on Alex's psychological profiling and detective work may be disappointed.
- Readers who prefer more realistic crime thrillers and dislike excessive violence or implausible scenarios would likely struggle with this book.
- Those who are sensitive to political themes or prefer their thrillers to be less politically charged might find the content off-putting.
- Purists who expect James Patterson to be the sole author of Alex Cross books and dislike co-authored works in the series would probably not enjoy this installment.
Things online reviewers enjoyed about this book
- Fast-paced and action-packed thriller
- Focuses on John Sampson, giving depth to his character
- Explores military/political themes for a change
- Keeps readers engaged with suspense and intrigue
- Provides a fresh perspective in the Alex Cross series
- Maintains the familiar short chapter style
- Includes emotional moments involving the Cross family
- Offers a global scope beyond Washington D.C.
- Features intense scenes and high stakes
- Explores trust issues and conspiracy elements
Things people didn't like as much about this book
- Lacks focus on Alex Cross, the series' main character
- Deviates from the usual psychological thriller format
- Contains unrealistic levels of violence and action
- Co-authored, leading to a different writing style
- Leaves some plot points unresolved
- Relies heavily on political themes, which may not appeal to all readers
- Sacrifices realism for entertainment
- Overuses acronyms without explanation
- Lacks the usual Alex Cross profiling and analysis
- May disappoint fans expecting a traditional Alex Cross novel
