John Sampson is a fictional character in the mystery novel series Alex Cross and is one of the main characters. John A. Sampson met African-American Alex Cross and at the age of ten they became best friends.

John Sampson is the main character in the Prime Video original series, Cross. He is portrayed by Isaiah Mustafa. Cross’s larger than life, loyal best friend and partner, John Sampson- with a booming laugh to match his enormous frame.

John Sampson is Cross's best friend since childhood and also Alex's partner. Sampson, in Cross is known to have killed Jimmy Hats Galati, Alex's deceased wife's killer. John explains that he...

John Sampson, is Cross's best friend since childhood and also his partner. Sampson, in Cross is known to have killed Jimmy Hats Galati, Alex's deceased wife's killer.

Alex's partner and best friend is John Sampson, a black man bigger even than Cross. Patterson implies in the on-disc interviews that this Alex Cross movie should be considered as a reboot of the franchise and is meant to continue through to the current novels.

Dr. Alex Cross is a fictional character and the protagonist of a series of books by novelist James Patterson. He is a doctor and psychologist, yet he is notable for solving murders, kidnappings, government attacks, and many other notorious crimes. A number of the books have been adapted into films starring Morgan Freeman and Tyler Perry.

John Sampson has appeared in the following books: Along Came a Spider (Alex Cross, #1), Kiss the Girls (Alex Cross, #2), and Jack & Jill (Alex Cross, #3)

Nov 30, 2024 · In James Patterson's novels, Alex Cross and John Sampson are very close, and Sampson is an integral character in the books. The two grew up like brothers in Washington, DC, ultimately...

Roses Are Red (Alex Cross, #6) by James Patterson (Goodreads Author) 4.09 avg rating — 72,053 ratings — published 2000

Cross Down follows DC Metro Police officer John Sampson as he attempts to take down a shadow organization that has launched terrorist attacks across the United States. Sampson’s long-time friend and ally Alex Cross is shot in a brutal attack early in the novel, leaving Sampson to untangle the conspiracy alone.