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When an American Airlines plane explodes in the sky, detectives Alex Cross and John Sampson are first on the scene. They don't hear the gunfire. At first. Behind all the noise and the numbers, we shouldn't forget that no one gets this big without amazing natural storytelling talent - which is what Jim has, in spades. The Alex Cross series proves it' Lee Child

Behind all the noise and the numbers, we shouldn't forget that no one gets this big without amazing natural storytelling talent - which is what Jim has, in spades. The Alex Cross series proves it As a police detective, Alex Cross has devoted his life to protecting others. His only refuge from the horrors of his job is his family - something his enemies have noticed. This was simply the start of what I hope is a new direction for the Cross novels and a welcome change up to the routine. What better way to start this change and personal growth than by solving the case that turned him into the 'Dragon Slayer' in the first place. Solving the murder of his wife felt like both a milestone for the character and a fresh start and I am now genuinely excited to read the next novel in this series. I’m opting for ‘Cool Hand’ to come out triumphant, however. He’s won their two lengthy encounters convincingly. He won their 2019 PDC World Championship clash 4-2 and he won their World Series of Darts Finals Quarter-Final meeting just two months emphatically 10-2. It's been a while since I last read a James Patterson Alex Cross novel and I had forgotten what a good series this is. A fabulous read'A controversial senator is found murdered in his bed. On the other side of town, a young girl has been savagely killed. Under pressure to solve both cases, Cross is faced with an impossible choice. Stephen Bunting and Rob Cross meet in the second semi-final of the afternoon in what’s only the second time – the other being 2010 – the final four in the Grand Slam of Darts all represent the same nation, England. I think Cross will just do enough here. He’s in good form. He’s won twelve of his fifteen matches in November, losing only to Dave Chisnall, Gian Van Veen and Michael Van Gerwen. He might have been disappointed with his early exits in the Grand Prix and European Championships but he’s done well in the TV events in general in 2023. Winner of both the two World Series of Darts events down under, Runner-Up in the Masters, Semi-Finalist in two further World Series of Darts events and Quarter-Finalist in the UK Open, World Cup of Darts and World Series of Darts Finals. The head to head record favours him and I think his consistency will get him over the line and into his maiden Grand Slam of Darts Final.

Similarly, Rob Cross looked good last night as he dismantled Damon Heta 16-6, winning the last ten legs with the game finely poised at 6-6. He’s been very consistent throughout the event too, his lowest match average is 96.39 and his highest 103.97. His tournament average is 99.29. You’re sort of confident you know what you’re going to get with ‘Voltage’. If Cross stands a chance of finding the missing children and preventing an event that could change the fate of the nation, he must make a desperate decision that goes against everything he believes in.Both these players have reached this stage following finishing second in their respective groups. Bunting lost 5-3 to Stowe Buntz in Group E despite averaging almost 7.5 points higher but he did exact his revenge by winning their quarter-final last night by way of a 16-8 victory. ‘The Bullet’ in fact has already played eight games in effect to reach this stage having coming through three matches in the qualifier to secure his qualification into this event in the first place. I've been following Alex Cross since Along Came A Spider and I'm not ready for his story to end yet! This was a fast, fun ride and it did not disappoint.' Her real name is Regina Hope Cross and she’s Alex’s grandmother who looked after him when he grew up. She’s 81 years old and still lives with Alex and his three children in Washington DC. Nana used to work as an English teacher and as an assistant principal at Garfield North Junior High School in Washington. She’s quite severe and manners are very important for her. She helped take care of Alex and his kids after Maria died. His second victory over the ‘Flying Scotsman’, 16-14 in the Quarter-Final was particularly impressive as he was hit with a barrage of high scoring and big finishes from his opponent, he even trailed 14-13 but he showed just what a player he’s developed in to over the past couple of years by believing in himself and rattling off three successive legs to emerge triumphant.