Roses Are Red

4.1 avg 4440 votes

About this book

In this heart-pounding but touchingly romantic thriller, Detective Alex Cross pursues the most complex and brilliant killer he's ever confronted - mysterious criminal who calls himself the Mastermind.In a series of crimes that has stunned Washington, D.C., bank robbers have been laying out precise demands when they enter the building - and then killing the bank employees and their families if those instructions are not followed to the letter.Detective Alex Cross takes on the case, certain that this is no ordinary bank robber at work - the pathological need for control and perfection is too great. Cross is in the midst of a personal crisis at home, but the case becomes all-consuming as he learns that the Mastermind is plotting one huge, last, perfect crime.

4.1 ★★★★☆ average of 4 sources · 4440 votes
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4.1/5 · 4440 readers · 441 pages · ≈ 8 h 10 m · Demanding

How long does it take to read Roses Are Red?

About ≈ 8 h 10 m — 441 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.Typical novel≈ 5 h 56 mRoses Are Red~8 h 10 m

How many pages is Roses Are Red?

441 pages in its most-read edition.Typical novel320Roses Are Red441

What genre is Roses Are Red?

It sits on the Adventure, Thriller, Mystery shelves.

Is Roses Are Red in the public domain?

Yes — it is free to read and share.

Where does Roses Are Red take place?

It is set in Washington (D.C.).

Who wrote Roses Are Red?

James Patterson.

Where can I read Roses Are Red online for free?

It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library

Setting Washington (D.C.)
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