Description

In this powerful novel, Detective Alex Cross recounts a gripping family saga set against the backdrop of the Ku Klux Klan's resurgence at the turn of the century. A determined lawyer, Ben Corbett, is tasked with investigating the escalating terror in his hometown, where lynchings have become a grim reality and fear grips the black community. Aided by the wise Abraham Cross and his granddaughter Moody, Ben confronts the insidious forces of prejudice and racism, risking everything to expose the truth. This is a profound exploration of bravery, love, and the enduring fight for justice in the face of overwhelming oppression.

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Little, Brown

Published Aug 24, 2009

400 pages

ISBN: 9780316070621

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First Published

2009

Language

eng

Content Warnings

Content and trigger warnings for Alex Cross's Trial by James Patterson, Richard DiLallo.

Racism/Discrimination
Violence