As a movie enthusiast who has spent countless hours engrossed in the captivating world of detective novels and their silver-screen adaptations, I must say that the new series “Cross” piqued my interest from the very first trailer. Being a fan of James Patterson’s work, I was intrigued to see how they would handle the transition from page to screen while staying true to the essence of the characters and world created in his books.
The recently debuted detective thriller series “Cross” on Amazon Prime Video is derived from a well-established and cherished book series penned by author James Patterson. Previously, these stories were adapted for different presentations.
In 1997, the second book from the series, titled “Kiss the Girls,” was transformed into a movie with Morgan Freeman as the lead actor. On the other hand, the first book, “Along Came a Spider,” wasn’t far behind, being adapted into a film that served as a direct sequel to the one based on “Kiss the Girls” in 2001.
A reboot film, starring Tyler Perry and based on the 12th novel, Cross, was released in 2012.
Now, these books are likely to attract many new readers since they stem from the television series featuring Aldis Hodge and Isaiah Mustafa.
In what sequence should I read the books, how many are there in total, and which ones does the initial season of the recently launched series correspond to?
Read on for everything you need to know about how to read the Alex Cross novels in order.
How many Alex Cross novels are there?
There are not just the main Alex Cross books, but also additional stories in the form of standalone novels and shorter pieces as well.
So far in the primary series, I’ve penned down 32 standalone novels, all credited to me. Additionally, there’s another novel that shares focus on John Sampson, a collaborative work with Brendan DuBois.
How to read the Alex Cross novels in order
Below is the release order for the Alex Cross series, in which it is best to read them.
- Along Came a Spider (1993)
- Kiss the Girls (1995)
- Jack & Jill (1996)
- Cat and Mouse (1997)
- Pop Goes the Weasel (1999)
- Roses are Red (2000)
- Violets Are Blue (2001)
- Four Blind Mice (2002)
- The Big Bad Wolf (2003)
- London Bridges (2004)
- Mary, Mary (2005)
- Cross (2006)
- Double Cross (2007)
- Cross Country (2008)
- Alex Cross’s Trial (2009)
- I, Alex Cross (2009)
- Cross Fire (2010)
- Kill Alex Cross (2011)
- Merry Christmas, Alex Cross (2012)
- Alex Cross, Run (2013)
- Cross My Heart (2013)
- Hope to Die (2014)
- Cross Justice (2015)
- Cross the Line (2016)
- The People vs. Alex Cross (2017)
- Target: Alex Cross (2018)
- Criss Cross (2019)
- Deadly Cross (2020)
- Fear No Evil (2021)
- Triple Cross (2022)
- Cross Down (2023)
- Alex Cross Must Die (2023)
- The House of Cross (2024)
Additionally, you’ll find two more novellas from Patterson in the series: Cross Kill from 2016 and Detective Cross from 2017. The 2023 book, Cross Down, is a collaboration between Alex Cross and John Sampson and was written jointly by Patterson and Brendan DuBois.
In addition, there are three novels in the spin-off series of ‘Ali Cross’, which revolves around Alex’s son. These include ‘Ali Cross’ from 2019, ‘Ali Cross: Father and Son’ released in 2021, and ‘Ali Cross: The Secret Detective’ published in 2022.
Which Alex Cross novel is Cross season 1 based on?
The initial season of Cross doesn’t stem from any of Patterson’s novels; instead, it weaves a fresh tale using the characters and setting from his books.
“Creating our work enriches the Cross universe by offering readers a familiar yet expanded world, complete with intriguingly deep and imaginative characters.
As creators within the realm of Cross, we’re granted the liberty to shape and express our artistry, consistently honoring the essence and base of the books. In turn, we offer the audience an immersive, complete experience, reflecting their deep-seated affection for the world they cherish so dearly.
Simultaneously, Mustafa explained, “The books and our show work well together. While the books might give you an initial glimpse of the characters and their world, our series fills in the blanks and creates fresh elements that you wouldn’t have imagined before.
For instance, ‘I was completely unaware of Samson’s true nature nor Alex’s, neither did I suspect it. This portrayal would result in a vivid, lifelike universe.’
Cross season 1 is available to watch now on Prime Video.
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