Part of Alex Cross, book 24.5
First published 2017
Alex Cross receives a disturbing anonymous phone call. The voice on the other end makes a terrifying promise to detonate bombs across Washington, DC. Cross must determine whether this represents a genuine terrorist threat or an elaborate psychological game. Working alongside his wife Bree Stone, Cross begins investigating the caller's identity and motives. The investigation takes an unexpected turn when Cross discovers a connection between the bomber and one of his own psychiatric patients. As the threat escalates, Cross finds himself caught between his professional obligations as a therapist and his duty to protect the city. Time becomes the enemy as Cross and Stone race to uncover the truth behind the anonymous threats. The closer they get to identifying the bomber, the more personal the stakes become. Cross must confront the possibility that someone he has tried to help may be planning mass destruction. The investigation forces Cross to question his judgment and examine the fine line between helping patients and enabling dangerous behavior.
Genres: mystery, crime, detective, psychological-thriller
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, professional-personal-conflict
Setting: Washington DC
145 pages · Kindle Edition · BookShots
Content warnings: mental-illness, violence