The Family Cross (Alex Cross)

The Family Cross is the first volume of the Alex Cross series, a gripping work of fiction by James Patterson. The story begins when a body is found shot and burned beneath a Washington, DC overpass known as the Bridge to Nowhere. While the crime initially appears to be an isolated tragedy, detective Alex Cross determines that the killings are deliberate and meticulously planned.

As the investigation progresses, the killer sends a clear warning for Cross to stop searching for the truth or risk his own family. This high stakes thriller follows the protagonist as he races to stop a desperate murderer before more victims are found. The Family Cross delivers a tense mystery that establishes the foundation for the acclaimed Alex Cross series.