Part of Alex Cross, book 31
First published 2023
Detective Alex Cross lies gravely wounded after brutal military-style attacks rock Washington, DC. For the first time in their partnership, John Sampson must work without his brilliant crime-solving partner. The attacks follow no clear pattern, leaving Sampson scrambling to understand who is behind them and why. Cross warned him before the attack: trust no one. Now a shadow force moves toward the nation's capital with unknown intentions. Sampson carries the weight of protecting not only the Cross family but also his own young daughter and countless Americans, including the president himself. Without his partner's analytical mind to rely on, Sampson must navigate the investigation solo while enemies close in from all sides. The stakes have never been higher, and Sampson has never felt more alone.
Genres: suspense, mystery, crime, thriller, detective, action
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-allies, lone-wolf, race-against-time
Setting: Washington, DC
Period: Contemporary
464 pages · Hardcover · Little, Brown and Company
Content warnings: violence