Detective Alex Cross pursues the most brilliant killer he's ever confronted, a mysterious criminal who calls himself the Mastermind. In a series of crimes that has stunned Washington, D.C., bank robbers have been killing bank employees and their families if the robbers' instructions are not followed to the letter. Alex Cross knows this is no ordinary criminal — the pathological need for control and perfection is too great. Cross is in the midst of a crisis at home — but the case becomes all-consuming as he learns that the Mastermind is plotting one huge, last, perfect crime…

Roses Are Red is a thrilling novel written by James Patterson. It is part of the Alex Cross Novels series and is available in paperback format. Dive into the gripping world of Alex Cross as he investigates a series of crimes that lead him down a dangerous path. With Patterson's signature writing style and suspenseful storytelling, Roses Are Red is a must-read for fans of crime fiction.