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Kiss the Girls
James Patterson · Book · 2002
If Kiss the Girls hooked you, it is the chilling dance of obsession between hunter and prey that you crave.
Films on the same thread
Along Came a Spider
Film · 2001
Shares a thread with Kiss the Girls: Psychological Thriller.
This film provides the direct continuation of the Alex Cross character found in Kiss the Girls, focusing on the same forensic intensity and the personal toll of high-stakes kidnapping cases.
Series on the same thread
Killing Eve
Phoebe Waller-Bridge · Series · 2018
Shares a thread with Kiss the Girls: Psychological Thriller.
Like the criminal masterminds in Kiss the Girls, this series features a lethal game of cat-and-mouse, where the boundary between hunter and target blurs into a dangerous psychological obsession.
The X-Files
Chris Carter · Series · 1993
Explores: Government Conspiracy, Skepticism vs. Belief, The Unexplained.
Fans of the investigative genius seen in Kiss the Girls will appreciate the procedural depth and the relentless search for truth behind the inexplicable cases solved by these iconic agents.
Cross
Ben Watkins · Series · 2024
Explores: obsession, grief, justice.
This series offers a deeper look at the man behind the badge in Kiss the Girls, exploring how his singular obsession with hunting killers impacts his family and personal life.
The Following
Kevin Williamson · Series · 2013
Shares a thread with Kiss the Girls: Psychological Thriller.
This show mirrors the high-stakes cat-and-mouse dynamic of Kiss the Girls, pitting a brilliant investigator against a calculating serial killer who forces a return to the front lines.
Podcasts on the same thread
Up and Vanished
Tenderfoot TV · Podcast · 2026
Explores: missing persons, small town secrets, pursuit of truth.
The relentless investigative spirit that powers the search in Kiss the Girls drives this cold case podcast, which uncovers dark secrets hidden within isolated and seemingly quiet communities.
My Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark
Exactly Right and iHeartPodcasts · Podcast · 2026
Explores: mental health awareness, female friendship, coping mechanisms.
If the dark fascination with criminal psychology in Kiss the Girls held your interest, this conversational series provides a weekly deep dive into the true stories behind those impulses.
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Common questions
Is Kiss the Girls the inspiration for the Prime Video show Cross?
Yes, Kiss the Girls served as inspiration for the Prime Video series titled Cross. The book follows detective Alex Cross as he tracks two serial killers operating in a cross-country criminal alliance.
What is the primary plot of Kiss the Girls?
In Kiss the Girls, detective Alex Cross investigates a terrifying murder case involving two serial killers who have formed a twisted criminal alliance. The story follows the investigation as Cross works to take them down across the country.
Who is the main character in Kiss the Girls?
The main character in Kiss the Girls is Alex Cross. He is a detective who must stop two serial killers working together in a dangerous partnership that spans across the country.
How many killers are featured in the plot of Kiss the Girls?
The plot of Kiss the Girls features two serial killers. These two individuals are working together in a twisted criminal alliance, which makes the case one of the most terrifying investigations for Alex Cross.