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Thriller · 2016 · PG-13

Cross the line

by James Patterson

A vigilante is murdering criminals, forcing Alex Cross to question justice itself

For14+GenreThrillerLength400 pagesRead time~10.5 hours

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Violence

A lot

Vigilante killings; murder investigation; violent confrontations

Language

Some

Moderate profanity

Sexual Content

Barely any

Brief romantic content

Substance Use

Barely any

Minimal substance use

Emotional Intensity

A lot

Moral complexity of vigilante justice; personal threat raises psychological stakes

What this book is about

The 24th Alex Cross novel features a mysterious killer who is systematically murdering drug dealers, human traffickers, and other criminals. While many see the vigilante as a hero, Cross must uphold the law. Simultaneously, the case gets personal when someone close to Cross is targeted. Published in 2016.

Notes for sensitive readers

Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.

Murder throughout

Vigilante justice themes

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