
'Cross Country' in the Alex Cross series by James Patterson follows Detective Dr. Alex Cross as he investigates a murder that leads him from Washington, DC to Africa, specifically Nigeria. The plot revolves around the hunt for a mass killer known as the Tiger, who commits brutal murders that eventually lead Cross to Africa where he encounters violence, genocide, and dangerous situations. The writing style of the book is described as fast-paced, filled with action, and focused on shedding light on real-world issues such as atrocities and struggles in Africa.
Despite the familiar setting of the Alex Cross series, this book takes a different turn by sending Cross to Africa, which some readers found to be a refreshing change. The story delves into the horrors of genocide, political connections, and the ruthless underworld in Nigeria, offering a thrilling and intense read that keeps the readers engaged till the end.
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The book includes high content warnings for graphic violence, torture, and potentially distressing descriptions of murder and the socio-political issues in Africa.
From The Publisher:
'No one gets this big without amazing natural storytelling talent - which is what Jim has, in spades. The Alex Cross series proves it.' LEE CHILD, international bestselling author of the Jack Reacher series
The fourteenth book in the bestselling Alex Cross series
A killer's trail leads Detective Alex Cross to Africa - and a whole new world of danger...
Called in to investigate a massacre in Washington D.C., Alex Cross is shocked to discover an old friend among the victims. Furious and devastated, he sets out to get justice.
The lethal D.C. underworld leads him to the Niger Delta, where the heroin and slave trades are rife, and to the terrifying, psychopathic perpetrator of the massacre: the Tiger.
But nothing is what it seems, and as Cross travels deeper into this dangerous world of corruption and conspiracy, his own survival is on the line...
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About the Author:
JAMES PATTERSON is one of the best-known and biggest-selling writers of all time. His books have sold in excess of 400 million copies worldwide. He is the author of some of the most popular series of the past two decades - the Alex Cross, Women's Murder Club, Detective Michael Bennett and Private novels - and he has written many other number one bestsellers including stand-alone thrillers and non-fiction. James is passionate about encouraging children to read. Inspired by his own son who was a reluctant reader, he also writes a range of books for young readers including the Middle School, Dog Diaries, Treasure Hunters and Max Einstein series. James has donated millions in grants to independent bookshops and has been the most borrowed author in UK libraries for the past thirteen years in a row. He lives in Florida with his family.
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