Part of Alex Cross, book 34
First published 2025
Police find a hidden journal at an isolated woodland cabin. The book bears the title "Profiles in Homicidal Genius" and appears to belong to Gary Soneji, the killer Alex Cross knows all too well. As Cross examines the evidence, he realizes Soneji crafted this discovery as bait in an elaborate scheme. The detective must dig into a past case to understand how Soneji has been manipulating events from the beginning. This prequel reveals the true first encounter between Cross and his most dangerous adversary. Cross faces a web of manipulation that Soneji spent years weaving around him. The investigation forces Cross to confront how deeply Soneji has infiltrated his life and cases. Every clue leads Cross deeper into Soneji's twisted game of psychological warfare.
Genres: mystery, crime, thriller, action
Vibes: dark, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: cat-and-mouse, enemies-to-lovers
Setting: Woodland Cabin
416 pages · Hardcover · Little, Brown and Company