Along Came a Spider
Cross hunts a kidnapper who wants to be the crime of the century.
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- 5+ books
- 1993–today
- Ongoing series
Washington D.C. detective Alex Cross uses his psychology training to get inside the heads of the country’s most dangerous criminals.
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How to read the Alex Cross books in order
The Alex Cross series by James Patterson began in 1993 with Along Came a Spider and is still going. Below are the first 5 books in reading order, with more coming soon. The best place to start is Along Came a Spider (1993).
Each Alex Cross book has its own case, but Cross's family life and recurring villains carry on from book to book, so reading in order pays off.
Alex Cross reading order
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Kiss the Girls
Cross’s niece disappears, and the trail leads to two killers working together.
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Jack & Jill
A pair of killers is targeting Washington’s powerful — and leaving rhymes behind.
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Pop Goes the Weasel
Cross goes after a diplomat he believes is playing a deadly game in D.C.
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Showing the first 5 books. This series keeps going, and the full list is on the way.
Quick answers
What is the first Alex Cross book?
Along Came a Spider (1993) is the best place to start the Alex Cross series.
How many Alex Cross books are there?
The series has more than 5 books and is still going. We list the first 5 here, with more coming soon.
What order should I read the Alex Cross books in?
In this order: Along Came a Spider, Kiss the Girls, Jack & Jill, Cat & Mouse, Pop Goes the Weasel.