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Alex Cross's Trial

Written by: Richard Dilallo,James Patterson
Narrated by: Dylan Baker,Shawn Andrew
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Separated by time, connected by blood, united by bravery.

Alex Cross tells the irresistible story - passed down through the generations - of an ancestor's courageous fight for freedom.

From his grandmother, Alex Cross has heard the story of his great-uncle Abraham and his struggles for survival in the era of the Ku Klux Klan. Now, Alex passes the family tale along to his own children in a novel he's written - a novel called Trial.

As a lawyer in early-twentieth-century Washington DC, Ben Corbett represents the toughest cases. Fighting against oppression and racism, he risks his family and his life in the process. When President Theodore Roosevelt asks Ben to return to his hometown to investigate rumours of the resurgence of the Ku Klux Klan there, he cannot refuse. When he arrives in Eudora, Mississippi, Ben meets the wise Abraham Cross and his beautiful daughter, Moody. Ben enlists their help, and the two Crosses introduce him to the hidden side of the idyllic Southern town. Lynchings have become commonplace and residents of the town's black quarter live in constant fear. Ben aims to break the reign of terror - but the truth of who is really behind it could break his heart.

Written in the fearless voice of Detective Alex Cross, Alex Cross's Trial is a gripping story of murder, love, and, above all, bravery.

©2009 James Patterson (P)2009 Hachette Audio

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  • Boyracer
  • 18-07-20

A big surprise - a pleasant one at that!

I'm working my way through the series in order and never read any preamble so was very surprised by this one.

Loved it 100% Gripping and emotional tale that has made me revise my thoughts on the past.

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  • A. Jarvis
  • 28-06-23

Brilliant

Very different, but well written and quite sad and thought provoking. Would recommend as something completely different.

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  • Amazon Customer
  • 13-01-23

Don’t judge a book by its cover..!

Bought this without looking at description so was initially disappointed that it wasn’t the next in the series… however, within minutes I was gripped and ended up listening to the whole book in record time. Excellent book, tragically based on the horrific real events of the time & a good reminder to not let history repeat itself. Would highly recommend this to both Alex cross/James Patterson fans & those with an interest in the historic period covered.

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  • Maggie May
  • 17-06-21

Another good story

Good narration, to think its based on true events is horrifying, what a terrible time.

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  • Paul Jones
  • 31-05-20

A great history lesson

This was a great book teaching how far we have come but still have a lot more to do.

This story shows how the Deep South was and some say still is. Thank you James Patterson

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  • Alexandra
  • 09-05-20

Brilliant story opens your eyes

I read the start twice then I was hooked I read it in a day

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  • Andrea
  • 06-03-18

not for me

love all the Alex cross books but just couldn't get into this one at all

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  • Miss Egypt
  • 11-12-17

Came across so real, like I was actually there.

The narrator brought the book to life. Got upset over areas to know the history

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  • sara weeden
  • 17-03-17

Feeling rather cheated

I did enjoy this book, it was s good story BUT it was not an Alex Cross story

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  • Gail
  • 05-02-16

No like the usual cross books

I love the cross books but this was more of a history lesson. A good story but not like the usual cross books. Would have skipped this one if I'd pre read the write up

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  • Anonymous
  • 28-01-21

One of the few I’ve returned

Unfortunately I had to return this one. Got a quarter of the way through it and still wasn’t engaged at all. Just wasn’t what I expected from the normal books in the series. Would probably be good as a stand-alone I dunno, but for me, couldn’t get into it.

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  • Anonymous User
  • 16-08-19

captivating

full of drama and emotion. the narrator's performance made me feel as if I ere there watching Ben all through the book

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  • Amazon Customer
  • 28-10-16

Not your usual James Patterson

took me a while to get into it because it's quite different to the usual James Patterson I'm used to. not as engaging as I'm used to but it was still good

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