Books like Cross My heart by James Patterson
Detective Alex Cross, a devoted family man, faces a new threat: a brilliant antagonist who seeks to prove himself the supreme criminal mind. By weaponizing the detective’s own love for his children, grandmother, and wife Bree, the villain orchestrates a high‑stakes conflict that forces Cross to confront the ultimate line between protection and sacrifice. The novel pushes the boundaries of the series, delivering a tense, dramatic showdown unlike any other Alex Cross story.
First publish date: 2013
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Police Procedural
Authors: James Patterson
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