Criss Cross: (Alex Cross 27)

In the novel "Crossfire," Alex Cross is called to the scene of a copycat murder, where a note signed "M" rests on the corpse. As the executed convict's family launches a campaign against Cross, his abilities as a detective are called into question. The enigmatic "M" lures Cross out of Washington, DC, to the sites of multiple homicides, all marked with familiar details that conjure up decades-old cases and Cross family secrets.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 432 pages
Publication date: 11 June 2020
Publisher: Cornerstone

Alex Cross, a renowned detective, finds himself at a crossroads when he witnesses the execution of a killer he had helped imprison. Just hours later, he is called to investigate a copycat murder, where a note bearing the chilling signature "M" rests on the victim's corpse. The weight of this new case begins to unravel Cross's world as he questions whether an innocent man was unjustly executed. As the executed convict's family launches a vengeful campaign against Cross, his skills as a detective are called into question.

The enigmatic "M" lures Cross out of Washington, DC, to the scenes of multiple homicides, each bearing uncanny similarities to cases from decades ago and Cross's family secrets. The clues relentlessly point to M's ultimate plan, which goes far beyond destroying Cross's reputation.

As Cross delves deeper into the investigation, he uncovers a web of deception and betrayal that threatens to engulf him and those closest to him. With time running out, Cross must confront his own demons and use all his skills to unravel the truth before it's too late.

In this gripping and suspenseful novel, James Patterson takes readers on a thrilling journey through the dark alleys of Washington, DC, as Alex Cross battles against the forces of evil and tries to save his own life.

Weight: 306g
Dimension: 196 x 128 x 30 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781787461857