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Violence
A lot
Violence against Cross's family and allies; murder
Language
Some
Moderate profanity
Sexual Content
Barely any
Brief romantic content between Cross and Bree
Substance Use
Barely any
Minimal substance use
Emotional Intensity
A lot
Intense psychological warfare; threat to loved ones creates sustained dread
What this book is about
The 21st Alex Cross novel by James Patterson follows the detective as he faces a cunning adversary who mirrors his every move. The villain studies Cross's life and begins targeting his family and friends, forcing Alex to play a desperate game. Dark psychological cat-and-mouse thriller with high stakes for Cross's loved ones. Published in 2012.
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Threats to protagonist's family
Murder and violence
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