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A president’s death by sniper in Washington, D.C. throws the nation into chaos and places Alex Cross, a dedicated African American detective, under intense scrutiny. With the new president’s mandate, Cross must lead a federal investigation involving the Secret Service and FBI. Facing a critical ultimatum for his wife, the chief of DC detectives, he confronts a web of threats that may signal a broader attack on the country.
First publish date: 2018
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Police Procedural
Authors: James Patterson
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