**Roses Are Red (Alex Cross #6), James Patterson**

Roses Are Red is the sixth novel in the Alex Cross series penned by the renowned author James Patterson. In Washington, D.C., a group of bank robbers has been terrorizing the city. They have a cruel modus operandi - killing bank employees and their families if their instructions are not meticulously followed. Detective Alex Cross, a highly skilled and dedicated investigator, takes on this complex case. He is certain that these are no ordinary bank robbers. The level of pathological need for control and perfection exhibited is simply too extreme.

Cross is also dealing with a personal crisis at home, but the case quickly becomes all-consuming. As he delves deeper into the investigation, he discovers that the mastermind behind these crimes is planning one enormous, final, and seemingly perfect crime. The story unfolds with intense suspense and thrilling twists, keeping the reader on the edge of their seat.

The first reading date was on the 10th of May 2004. The book is titled "Roses Are Red" in English and "رزه‍ا ق‍رم‍زن‍د" in Persian. It was translated by Shirin Shirafian and published by Gohershad in Tehran in 2001. It consists of 312 pages and has the ISBN 9646605293. The subject matter pertains to the stories of American writers in the 20th century.

The novel "Roses Are Red" is a captivating addition to the Alex Cross series, offering a thrilling combination of crime, mystery, and psychological depth.

My heart never stopped racing as I tore through “Roses Are Red!”

It is absolutely one of the best Alex Cross books in the series yet. After reading “Pop Goes The Weasel,” I was so disappointed because of the lack of mystery and the slower pace.

It's almost as if Patterson realized his error and made up for it with his next book! From the very first page, I was hooked, and I truly couldn't wait to pick it up again.

The Mastermind investigation was just fantastic, and I really liked the quick alternating with Alex's personal life.

I LOVED the shocking ending - my jaw literally dropped in surprise, and I had to read that sentence 3 times to process it!

It was so awesome - I can't wait to keep reading more of this excellent series!

Each page of “Roses Are Red!” is filled with excitement and anticipation, making it a real page-turner.

The story unfolds in a way that keeps you on the edge of your seat, and the characters are well-developed and engaging.

Patterson has once again proven himself to be a master storyteller, and I can't wait to see what he has in store for us in the next Alex Cross book.

I highly recommend this book to anyone who loves a good mystery or thriller.

This installment of the Alex Cross series presents some truly fascinating crime plotlines and significant developments in Alex’s personal life.

It seems to me that his personal life holds just as much intrigue as the crime plots within the books of this series. The poor guy simply can’t seem to get a handle on his love life, and there is constantly something unexpected cropping up in his family life.

The ending, however, was rather upsetting. I had thought he might have finally found a suitable companion.

After reading the description of the next book, I am eagerly looking forward to it right away!

My quick and straightforward overall assessment is that it is a quick read and perfect for an afternoon of entertainment.

It offers a nice blend of thrilling crime-solving and the drama of Alex’s personal affairs, making it an engaging and enjoyable read.

I can’t wait to see what adventures and challenges Alex Cross will face in the next installment of this exciting series.