The Complete Alex Cross Reading Order

Looking for the complete Alex Cross reading order? This thriller series by James Patterson spans 10 books. Below is every Alex Cross book in order, with publication year and buy links.

Detective Alex Cross investigates the most dangerous criminals in Washington D.C.

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Along Came a Spider (1993)

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Books in Reading Order

# Title Year Buy
1 Along Came a Spider 1993 View on Amazon
2 Kiss the Girls 1995 View on Amazon
3 Jack and Jill 1996 View on Amazon
4 Cat and Mouse 1997 View on Amazon
5 Pop Goes the Weasel 1999 View on Amazon
6 Roses Are Red 2000 View on Amazon
7 Violets Are Blue 2001 View on Amazon
8 Four Blind Mice 2002 View on Amazon
9 The Big Bad Wolf 2003 View on Amazon
10 London Bridges 2004 View on Amazon

Alex Cross — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the first book in the Alex Cross series?

The first book in the Alex Cross series is Along Came a Spider (1993). Start there — the series is best read in publication order.

How many books are in the Alex Cross series?

There are 10 books in the Alex Cross series by James Patterson. The most recent is London Bridges (2004).

What order should I read the Alex Cross books in?

Read the Alex Cross books in publication order, beginning with Along Came a Spider and ending with London Bridges. The full numbered reading order is listed above.