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" The Mastermind has targeted him as his next victim! And James Patterson's clever
police detective/psychologist Dr. Alex Cross has his hands full in his latest episode “Roses
Are Red.” And while his titles may reflect a “simple” line of nursery rhymes, this book (and all its
aspects) is far from simple. The Mastermind, twisted and evil psychopath that he is, taunts
the police with his phone calls and letters. He has thus far foiled police efforts as he has
successfully managed to rob banks (using the families of the robbers as hostages, whom he
executes if anything goes wrong!), and creating other evil scenarios. As with other Cross
books by Patterson, the estimable doctor has his own agenda of personal problems as
well--his divorce, his daughter's illness, his relationship with Christine, his lover, and
working with his FBI partner--the beautiful Ms Cavaliere. Fast-paced as usual, “Roses Are
Red” crescendos into an explosive climax and fans of Patterson will not be disappointed!
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Bill Hobbs, Resident Scholar
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"Detective Alex Cross is finally back in the new AMAZING mystery by the master: James Patterson. It took me two hours to blaze through this book, I'm reading it again now for the fifth time. If that's any indication of how good it is, maybe you should check it out! If you've never read a Patterson book before, prepare yourself for the greatest mystery writer of our time..."
Steven Schmitz, Resident Scholar
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"Patterson, the master thriller author does it again with new alex cross shocker. Cross faces his most terrifying opponent yet, evil criminal genius called mastermind who has engineered deadly string of bank-robberies and the cold-blooded murders of the hostages. I defy anyone to start this book and not want to finish it in one sitting! Patterson is the master of suspense as he takes you into the mind of his villian and you worry as Cross's personal life seems to unravel as he battles the mastermind.The plot twists of this novel are fiendishly clever and Patterson says the best for last with a final denoucement on the last sentence that will surprise and chill you! "
Rodney Powell, Resident Scholar
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"As in all Petterson books (recent), a very quick read, bull of edge-of-the-seat action and an unpredictable villian. His best yet, rivaling Along Came A Spider. Read it - you'll love it!"
Don Mesler, Resident Scholar
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"I am terribly disappointed with the ending...I feel it's a cop-out. Nothing in his previous Alex Cross novels lead to this, there is no explanation, no sense at all. I am looking forward to Violets are Blue to see what JP has to say for himself."
Kerri Robinson, Resident Scholar
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"Detective Alex Cross has to find out who is the mastermind behind several murders. There are more suspects and at one point he thinks he has caught the mastermind, only to find out he has made a big mistake and he is further away from finding out the truth about the real mastermind than he ever can imagine."
Miranda Hummel, Resident Scholar
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"A criminal who calls himself "The Mastermind" is killing people with power such as bank managers and insurance gurus. A detective in the D.C. police department has to seek him out and try to figure out what his next move is."
Joanna Norris, Resident Scholar
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"Alex Cross pursues the most brilliant killer he's ever confronted this time. This killer calls himself the 'Mastermind.' In a series of crimes that has stunned Washington, D.C., bank robbers have been killing bank employees and their families if the robbers instructions are not followed to the letter. Alex Cross knows this is no ordinary criminal. The pathological need for control and perfection is too great. Cross and his team have to carefully figure out a way to capture this crazed killer, and put him away once and for all."
Boppy, Resident Scholar
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"Alex Cross is the only one intelligent enough to face the Mastermind who has orchestrated complex bank robberies turned murder. The Mastermind becomes even more intrusive as his murderous rampage does not exclude those in blue. He seems to always be one step ahead but Alex threatens his evil nemesis as he is the only one who can undo the Mastermind."
Tracey Ray , Resident Scholar
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" This time Alex is facing his worst opponent yet, the psychopath who calls himself the Mastermind. The Mastermind has robbed many backs and has killed innocent families just to tease the police. Alex Cross accepts the case and goes after the Mastermind. "
Cesar Obeso, Resident Scholar
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Ratings are on a 1-10 scale (Low to High)
Plot
Composition of Book
descript. of violence and chases - 20%
Planning/preparing, gather info, debate puzzles/motives - 30%
Feelings, relationships, character bio/development - 30%
How society works & physical descript. (people, objects, places) - 20%
Tone of story
- Dry-cynical
Time/era of story:
- 1980's-1999
Kid or adult book?
- Adult or Young Adult Book
Crime Thriller
Yes
General Crime (including known murderer)
Yes
Who's the criminal enemy here?
- finding a known killer
Main Character
Gender
- Male
Profession/status:
- police/lawman
Age:
- 40's-50's
How much violence does he/she use?
- just the right amount
How sensitive is this character?
- sensitive to others' feelings
Intelligence
- Smarter than most other characters
Physique
- very athletic
Main Adversary
Identity:
- Male
Age:
- 40's-50's
The antagonists are:
- FBI/CIA
How sensitive is this character?
- mean, arrogant
Sense of humor
- Mostly serious with occasional humor
Intelligence
- Smarter than most other characters
Physique
- average physique
Setting
United States
Yes
The US:
- Northeast
City?
Yes
City:
- Washington D.C.
Style
Part of a series?
Yes
Person
- mostly 1st
Accounts of torture and death?
- moderately detailed references to deaths
How many deaths?
- 8 or more
Sex
Yes
Unusual forms of death
- poisoning
- perforation--swords/knives
Unusual form of death?
Yes
Amount of dialog
- roughly even amounts of descript and dialog
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