This was the second James Patterson book I had ever read, since I have alomost all of his books, I keep up with him. He has great books, and the are quick reads. I love the fact that the chapters are only a few pages long, because I am not strapped in one seat for a long chapter when I really need to get up and do something. And not saying "hold on let me finish this chapter" lol. Anyways this was the first Cross series book I have read and it was great. I have now started the entire series. It is worth picking up.