Every Alex Cross fan should pick up this
latest in the series, but be warned – you’ll find it very hard to put down!
(Review by Barry Meehan)
James Patterson is one of best-selling
authors of all time, and there are several good reasons for that – his
characters are very believable, his writing style is fluid and easy-to-read,
and the action moves along at an amazing pace.
Doctor Alex Cross is again the leading
figure in Target, in which a series
of political assassinations leaves the USA in a state of turmoil and uncertainty
as to the future of the country, and indeed, the world. The machinations of the
very believable plot lead the powers-that-be in the US to suspect that other
world powers are behind the co-ordinated assassinations and sends them on a
path to the brink of World War III.
Alex Cross and a team of intelligence
experts are called in to get to the bottom of the conspiracy and establish
exactly who is behind the attempt to collapse the US government – the biggest
challenge yet in his career.
Every Alex Cross fan should pick up the
latest in the series, but be warned – you’ll find it very hard to put down!
Another warning – make sure you have your wits about you when reading. Any
lapse of concentration will result in your having to go back a few pages to
re-read a chapter or two. There are several highly-trained and skilled
assassins to keep track of, plus numerous political figures, as well as the
investigators. In the middle of all this mayhem, there is also the narrative of
Alex Cross’s family members and a special case that he is working on, which
delves deep into the dark side of someone’s life.
Patterson has a wonderful talent for
writing very brief chapters, which allows him to keep the narrative going from
several angles and viewpoints, ideal for this book as there is so much
happening from so many angles simultaneously.
Target is highly-recommended for those who are Alex Cross fans, or those
who love a good thriller. Even if you have never picked up an Alex Cross book
before, Target stands alone, and no
background knowledge concerning the good doctor, his family, career or past
adventures is needed. Enjoy it!
Target is published by Penguin Random House. RRP: R290.00. ISBN No:
9781780895185 – Barry Meehan
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