Books like Double Cross by James Patterson
When a serial murderer terrorizes the city, Alex Cross, a detective in the Washington D.C. Police Department, is drawn back into the game. This maniac adores an audience and stages his killings as spectacles in public settings. The killer loves the attention, even setting up a Web site and live video feed to trumpet his madness. Alex is pursued by a genius of terror who plans to have one chance at an impossible escape, with Kyle Craig from Colorado as a new partner. The killer's desire for revenge is driven by a desire for attention, as Alex Cross and his girlfriend, Detective Brianna Stone, work to bring the killer to justice. This thriller-packed novel from the bestselling author James Patterson features a gripping plot, thrilling twists, and the pulse-racing momentum that has made him a #1 bestselling storyteller.
First publish date: 2007
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Police Procedural
Authors: James Patterson
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