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Cross and Sampson

An Alex Cross and John Sampson Thriller

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Cross and Sampson

By: James Patterson, Brian Sitts
Narrated by: Isaiah Mustafa, Dion Graham
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In latest thriller from the world’s most popular storyteller, detective partners Alex Cross and John Sampson are called to separate locations to investigate a pair of serious crimes.


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In Washington, DC …

Metro PD detective John Sampson stands in a crater in the middle of a DC street, calling in the bomb
squad. “Dispatch, this is Sampson. Contact the FBI and the ATF. We’ve got a suspected terrorist attack
here.”

In Chapel Hill, NC …

Alex Cross searches the apartment of a missing psychology grad student—his own son Damon. Has
following in his famous father’s footsteps made Damon a target?

From FBI headquarters, in police stations, on airplanes, and at murder scenes, the detectives track crimes committed hundreds of miles apart. It will take more than distance to weaken the partnership of Sampson & Cross.

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Crime Thrillers Mystery Police Procedurals Psychological Suspense Thriller & Suspense Crime Exciting Fiction

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“John Sampson is a standout character, and his taking the lead here is a thing of beauty. Cross Down is non-stop action.”
—BookReporter.com
Engaging Storylines • Thrilling Twists • Great Narrators • Complex Plots

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i had high hopes for this dynamic duo thinking it would move like when they're together. This came off as a bit disjointed. The narrator failed me on the white girl voices.

Is 2 better than 1?

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Loved this book! Great story line. I will definitely listen to this book again. Appropriate for Nana Mama to have the end.

Exciting

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I enjoyed the transition of two stories well blended. It had me wanting to know what else was going on in both.

Engaging

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James Patterson never disappoints. Great story. Couldn’t stop listening. Kept you thinking throughout the entire book.

Two stories in one

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The two simultaneous adventures of Cross and Samson were exciting. I do wish that the two of them could have shared more in each other's cases!

Two Thrillers in one!

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