Part of Alex Cross, book 21.5
First published 2014
The phone rings late in the evening. A frantic husband reports his wife and child missing. Alex Cross arrives to find two seasoned officers already working the scene, but the clock is ticking. Cross must use every investigative skill he has developed over his career to locate the missing family members. The husband's distress seems genuine, but Cross knows appearances can deceive. As hours pass, the urgency intensifies. Cross follows leads through the night, knowing that each minute could be the difference between saving lives and arriving too late. The detective pushes himself to think faster, move quicker, and see patterns others might miss. This case will test not just his professional abilities but his determination to protect the innocent. Cross faces a race where second place means tragedy.
Genres: mystery, crime, thriller, action
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: high-stakes, race-against-time
10 pages · Kindle Edition · Random House Australia