Alex Cross #12 : Cross (P)

Cross by James Patterson

Alex Cross was once a rising star in the Washington, DC Police Department, until an unknown shooter murdered his wife, Maria, right in front of him. The loss left a deep scar on his life, and years later, Alex has left the FBI and returned to his roots as a psychologist, believing he has finally found some peace.

But when his former partner, John Sampson, calls in a favor, Alex is pulled back into a dangerous investigation. A serial rapist is terrorizing Georgetown, and Sampson needs Alex’s psychological expertise to track down this brutal predator.

As the case unfolds, Alex starts to see chilling connections between the rapist and the man who murdered Maria. Could this be the break he’s been waiting for—finally bringing justice to his wife’s killer? Or will it mark the beginning of Alex’s own deadly obsession?

Cross is a high-stakes, high-emotion thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat. A long-awaited story that fans of Alex Cross will not want to miss, blending intense suspense with heart-wrenching personal stakes.