Cross Down by James Patterson and Brendan DuBois (Little, Brown) is the top holds title of the week. LibraryReads and Library Journal offer read-alikes for patrons waiting to read this buzziest book.

The 31st Alex Cross book finds the detective sidelined after a life-threatening attack, leaving his partner and friend, John Sampson, to avenge him and protect the nation, including the president.—LJ Reviews

All the Sinners Bleed by S.A. Cosby (Flatiron; LJ starred review)

Appeared on the June 2023 LibraryReads list

“As a Black sheriff in rural Virginia, Titus Crown is caught in political turmoil while a pedophile mass murderer runs amok. A brilliant perfectionist and former FBI agent, Titus ran for office to change things for the better, but can anything honestly change?”—Jill Minor, Washington County Public Library

Redemption Road by John Hart (Thomas Dunne: St. Martin’s)

Appeared on the May 2016 LibraryReads list

“Meet veteran detective Elizabeth Black, who is facing possible suspension for a suspicious shooting. At the same time, former police officer Adrian Wall is released from prison after serving time for the murder of Julia Stange. Stange’s son wants Adrian dead. Adrian has always claimed his innocence, but after his release, a couple of new bodies turn up at the church. This is a thrilling page-turner that starts at a rapid-fire pace and doesn’t let up. Great book for literary and thriller lovers alike.”—Kelly Currie, Delphi Public Library

Night School by Lee Child (Delacorte; LJ starred review)

Appeared on the November 2016 LibraryReads list

“Child goes back to the well and gives readers another glimpse into Jack Reacher’s past as a military cop—and what a worthwhile trip it is. It’s 1996, and after Reacher receives a Legion of Merit medal, he’s sent to “Night School” with two other men, one from the FBI and another from the CIA. Soon the trio learns that they’ve been selected for a covert mission. Child layers his page-turning story with careful and sometimes dryly humorous details. This suspense series keeps getting better—it’s a joy to read.”—Elizabeth Eastin, Rogers Memorial Library