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Violence
A lot
Three concurrent murder investigations; graphic crime scenes
Language
Some
Moderate profanity
Sexual Content
Some
References to sexual predator and assault victims
Substance Use
Barely any
Minimal substance use
Emotional Intensity
A lot
Sustained threat from multiple directions creates escalating psychological pressure
What this book is about
The 20th Alex Cross novel follows detective Alex Cross as he simultaneously pursues three separate and escalating killers. A serial murderer, a sniper, and a sexual predator each pose separate deadly threats, stretching Cross's resources and stamina to the limit. One of Patterson's most breathless, multi-threaded Alex Cross thrillers. Published in 2013.
Notes for sensitive readers
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Multiple killers active simultaneously
Sexual predator content
Murder and violence throughout
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