Violets Are Blue: Summary and book reviews of Violets Are Blue by James Patterson, plus links to an excerpt from Violets Are Blue and a biography of James Patterson.

Detective Alex Cross must confront his most terrifying nemesis ever—and his own deepest fears—in this electrifying new thriller from the master of suspense, James Patterson. Alex Cross has never believed in vampires. But when two joggers are found slain in a manner that suggests a macabre ritual, he has to reconsider. Someone believes in vampires enough to have committed a series of bizarre murders that appear to be the work of one. Local police are horrified, and even the FBI is baffled. Cross takes on the case and plunges into a netherworld of secret clubs and role-players, a world full of poseurs and playactors—and someone demented enough to have crossed the line from dark ritual to real blood. At the same time, a lethal super-criminal from Cross's past known as the Mastermind is stalking him, taunting him, and threatening everything he holds dear. Cross has never been closer to defeat, or in greater danger. In a shocking conclusion, Alex Cross must survive a deadly confrontation—only to discover at last the awful secret of the Mastermind.

Media Reviews

Kirkus Reviews Only a writer of Patterson's star-wattage could have hoodwinked his publisher into bringing out this unlovely mess, which pits forensic psychologist Alex Cross against two separate serial killers ..... A real test for Patterson's huge audience If they buy this, they'll buy anything.   Publishers Weekly Two new cases of disparate quality. The first, which dominates the narrative, takes place within America's vampire underground and is as exciting as anything Patterson has written; the second, in which Cross at last defeats the nemesis known as the Mastermind, feels tacked on only to knot loose ends.   Booklist - Kristine Huntley Though the novel doesn't pack as much punch as it should ... Patterson still manages to come up with a satisfying ending, leaving readers to wonder what is next for Cross.

Recent Reader Reviews

Rated of 5 by DeAnna
violets are blue. awesome book
I thought this book was amazing. I enjoyed it so so much it had a lot of detail and I love mystery books and this book made you want to keep reading more... I definitely think everyone should read this book if you enjoy mysteries.

Rated of 5 by melace112
Enjoyable, but not like roses are red
This was great, but I am a little let down when I compare it to roses are red. This was a little gorey for me and also a bit tedious with detail. Just took too long for Alex to figure out who did it, especially since we have known the criminal...   Read More

Rated of 5 by Suzi
James Patterson is too straightforward. The book was dull but if your into the genre you may like it.

Rated of 5 by Shauna
I've read several James Patterson books, mostly Alex Cross ones. Violets are Blue is the creepiest one yet of them all! It was great, I couldn't put it down until it was done!

Rated of 5 by Andy Crome
This was the first book i read by James Patterson and now im on my 3rd. Violets are Blue is the best iv read so far though they are all good, especially Pop Goes the Weasel. Violets are blue is a great read and i promise you wont be able to put it...   Read More

Rated of 5 by Dustin
I thought this book was great. once i got into this book it was hard for me to put it down. I suggest this book for middle school students and up. so all together this is a great book READ IT!!!

...5 More Reader Reviews

Readalikes

If you liked Violets Are Blue, try these:

---

---

These are 2 of the 4 readalike suggestions for Violets Are Blue. Members have full access to all readalikes. If you are a member, please login. To find out more about membership, click here.

Books with similar themes

• Thrillers
  
• Police & Law Enforcement
  
• USA 
  
• 1980s & '90s 
  
• African American Authors & Leads