Ali Cross

By James Patterson

Book #1 in the Ali Cross series

A young detective's quest to find his missing friend uncovers unexpected dangers.

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336 pages· 47,503 words· Est. 5.5 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

Ali Cross, son of famed detective Alex Cross, faces his toughest challenge yet when his best friend Gabe vanishes. With his father entangled in legal troubles, Ali must navigate a web of clues and neighborhood burglaries. Can he solve the mystery without putting his family in jeopardy, or will his sleuthing lead to more trouble? As Ali digs deeper, he discovers that not everything is as it seems. Will his determination to find Gabe bring answers or chaos to the Cross family? Dive into a thrilling mystery where every clue could be a trap.

From the publisher

James Patterson’s blockbuster Alex Cross series has sold over 100 million copies - and now he’s bringing those thrills to a new generation! Alex’s son Ali is eager to follow in his father’s footsteps as a detective, but when his best friend goes missing, what price will he have to pay to solve the mystery? Ali Cross has always looked up to his father, former detective and FBI agent Alex Cross. While solving some of the nation’s most challenging crimes, his father always kept his head and did the right thing. Can Ali have the same strength and resolve? When Ali’s best friend Gabe is reported missing, Ali is desperate to find him. At the same time, a string of burglaries targets his neighborhood – and even his own house. With his father on trial for a crime he didn’t commit, it’s up to Ali to search for clues and find his friend. But being a kid sleuth isn’t easy – especially when your father warns you not to get involved! – and Ali soon learns that clues aren’t always what they seem. Will his detective work lead to a break in Gabe’s case or cause even more trouble for the Cross family?

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