For the first quarter, I read Double Cross by James Patterson. It is an interesting crime/thriller/mystery novel that is 400 pages long. To be honest, I picked up the book and started reading without realizing it was the 13th book in the series involving these characters. It is not too connected to the other books as far as I know, because it wasn't too confusing. It follows the story of a detective named Alex Cross, and it starts off with a new killer being introduced to the story. There are two stories going on in this story. The first is the story of the DC Audience Killer, who is the new killer introduced in the beginning. The second one follows the story of a killer from a former story, named Kyle Craig. He has sworn vengeance on Alex Cross for catching him, and the DC Audience Killer has announced that he wants Kyle Craig to come after him.
This book interested me a lot when it was being told around the story of the killers. The way that it encompasses their thought processes and justifications for their own actions makes for a compelling story line. Reading about their intricate plans and their safety nets that they have in place just in case a plan fails ropes you into the story even more. Alex Cross is sometimes a relatable character, and is a good protagonist in the story. What I didn't like about this book was that the pacing can be a little off sometimes, and that makes the book feel slow and uninteresting. Some parts of the story are unnecessary, but overall, the book is an enjoyable experience that keeps you wanting more.
I tend to find books that incorporate different stories a lot more intriguing because it makes the plot a lot more complex and captivating. This book seems very fascinating and I wouldn't mind giving it a shot for the next quarter.
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