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Alex Cross's TRIAL |  | Authors: James Patterson, Richard DiLallo
Publisher: Little, Brown and Company
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Rating:  116 reviews
Sales Rank: 160
Media: Hardcover
Edition: First Edition
Pages: 400
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.5
Dimensions (in): 9.3 x 6.1 x 1.5
ISBN: 0316070629
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.54
EAN: 9780316070621
ASIN: 0316070629
Publication Date: August 24, 2009
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Product Description
Separated by time
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.
Connected by blood
As a lawyer in turn-of-the-century Washington D.C., Ben Corbett represents the toughest cases. Fighting against oppression and racism, he risks his family and his life in the process. When President Roosevelt asks Ben to return to his home town to investigate rumors of the resurgence of the Ku Klux Klan there, he cannot refuse.
United by bravery
When he arrives in Eudora, Mississippi, Ben meets the wise Abraham Cross and his beautiful granddaughter, 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.
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 A great read for young adults November 17, 2009
Reader Views (Austin, Texas)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Reviewed by Cherie Fisher for Reader Views (11/09)
The only part of this well-written book that I did not care for was the title and that is for two reasons. One is that Alex Cross fans who pick this up based on the title will not be getting an Alex Cross thriller. That being said, I also feel that the title does not do justice to the story. Through this story, James Patterson and Richard DiLallo do an excellent job describing what a difficult era the country, particularly the South, was having with race relations.
It's 1906, Theodore Roosevelt is the President of the United States, and race relations in the South are tenser than ever. Attorney Benjamin Corbett, an attorney from Washington D.C., is having a tough time in his practice because he's seen as a bleeding heart liberal that represents colored people. Even his wife is not happy with him because he is not making enough money taking on pro bono cases and is not home with the family enough. Just as she is preparing to give him an ultimatum about his practice, President Roosevelt calls him to the White House to assist him with the escalating race problems in his home town in Eudora, Mississippi. Ben knows that he needs to help and goes back to his hometown under the guise that he is interviewing potential federal judges. Roosevelt gives him a name of one person who will be able to assist him in finding out the truth about the lynchings, Abraham Cross. Abraham is Alex Cross's great uncle.
With Abraham's assistance, Ben finds that what is happening in Eudora is far worse than he ever imagined. By day, most (not all) of the town's people appear to be gentile Southern folk, but by night cruel lynchings and murders take place as forms of entertainment. When one group pushes things too far, the trial of the century takes place with Ben's assistance.
"Alex Cross's Trial" by James Patterson and Richard DiLallo is very well written and reminds us of a time that we never want to return to. If you enjoy historical stories about our country, then this story is for you.
Trial November 15, 2009
Mary Miller
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
We enjoyed it , we listen to audio books in the car on the way to work
 Too Thin a Story November 14, 2009
Lea O. Barr
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
The story line has been done hundreds of times. The anticipated excitement ,was the fact that it dealt with Alex Cross's family .A strong interesting character like Alex Cross should have come from a family with a little more strenght and unusual personalities (especially for that period of history) .My heritage is from Azorians who came to America for a better life. they too found prejidice and humiliation. The STORIES I could tell about thier life. NOW THAT'S CHARACTER BUILDING. I've made a point of relating these stories to children and grandchildren . Successfully building each of them into proud creative individuals. I wanted more of this in this book.
I would love to read NANA's background. Now**** so much could be developed with this CHARACTER. Lea Barr
Great read November 12, 2009
KVent (AZ)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I only listen to audiobooks now which are much better than actually reading them. I don't understand the low ratings that have been given to this book. Did these people not read what the book was about? I thought the book was well written for the most part, difficult to listen to at times due to the content. By listening to this book I almost felt like I was a part of it. Although it could be disturbing at times, it was so thought provoking that I couldn't stop listening to it. It was everything I thought it would be and more. The only thing I wish had been added was if Ben had a final confrontation with Elizabeth and his father. It also reminded me of how disdainful that racism and bigotry are. There are people in this country that still feel this was about blacks, jews or anyone that isn't like them. I have liked many of James Patterson's books and was surprised to see him write a book like this. Thank you for bringing these issues to light.
 A Good Read November 11, 2009
Susie Q (Maryland)
I really enjoyed this book plus it was an eye-opening experience for me. Mind-boggling to think that this took place, in reality, not that long ago. Sad but true.
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