Cross and Sampson

An Alex Cross and John Sampson Thriller

By: James Patterson, Brian Sitts

Narrated by: Isaiah Mustafa, Dion Graham

Instant New York Times Bestseller!

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.

Critic reviews

“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

I love the Alex cross series I’ve read or listened to every book

I was very disappointed with all the racial content. I have every Alex cross book. . I sad the author went into the political realm. I wasn’t necessarily

Family

All was well done and professional and definitely thought about. I did not like the profanity

Riveting

I really enjoyed the 2 story lines it was easy to follow each story and it showed their strengths when there not together.

Page turner. Excellent book

The story line kept me totally engaged and anxious to turn the page! Highly recommend!

Love the story !

With two stories going simultaneously. I was confused at times. But all came together by the end! Have followed these two characters for many years and look forward to reading more.