Article•12 May 2016 All you need to know about James Patterson’s coolest detective. Looking to immerse yourself in James Patterson’s latest Alex Cross thriller? Maybe you’re new to the series and want to get a feel for the lay of the land? Before you take the plunge into the latest case, brush up on all things Alex Cross via this quick look into the history of the man and his career.Personal LifeBoth his parents had passed away by the time he was ten.Of three brothers, all who were raised separately to him, only one remains.His first wife, Maria, was tragically killed in a drive-by shooting.Cross has three children, Damon and Janelle from his first marriage and Ali (Alex Jr) from another long-term relationship.He is now married to Brianna (Bree) Stone, the rising star detective at the MPD.His hobbies include playing piano, in particular Gershwin and classical music, reading and he enjoys boxing lessons with his children.His favourite food is white bean soup and his least favourite is g...
