Cross Author:James Patterson Alex Cross's most terrifying and emotional case may destroy him. A rising star in the Washington, DC Police Department, then an FBI agent, Alex is now a full-time psychologist. His life with his kids finally feels like it's in order - until Cross's former partner, John Sampson, gives him a chilling phone call. Sampson is tracking a serial rap... more »ist whose brutal MO includes threatening his victims with terrifying photos. Now Cross and Sampson need the help of the rape victims to stop the predator. When the case triggers a connection to his wife's death, Alex may finally catch the murderer. Is this a chance of justice at long last? Or the culminating scene in his own deadly obsession?« less
This is an Alex Cross story that may just be the one in which he discovers his wifes killer. Full of twists and turns that are classic Patterson. A great read.
[close] I started this on Sunday evening and finished it Monday night after work! A quick read that, obviously, kept me involved and waiting to see what would happen next. The Butcher is certainly a villian I won't soon forget!