{"product_id":"cross-fire-james-patterson-alex-cross-17","title":"Cross Fire * James Patterson * Alex Cross #17","description":"\u003cp\u003eAs Washington, D.C. prepares for a high-profile, celebrity wedding, a brilliant sniper begin executing corrupt political figures with military precision, pulling an elite forensic psychologist away from his family to hunt down an invisible vigilante.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Story: Written by prominent master of suspense and global chart-topper James Patterson, this celebrated 2010 milestone stands as one of the most explosive, fast-paced entries in the legendary Alex Cross universe. The narrative steps cleanly away from routine detective formulas. Instead, Patterson constructs a deeply atmospheric cat-and-mouse game that masterfully pairs an intricate political manhunt with chilling psychological insights, showing that a sniper who believes they are doing the public a service can be far more dangerous than a standard chaotic criminal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plot follows Dr. Alex Cross, a perceptive Washington, D.C. homicide detective and behavioral profiler who is trying to celebrate an incredibly happy personal milestone: he is finally preparing to marry his longtime love, Bree Stone. His festive routine takes a sharp turn when a corrupt U.S. congressman is cleanly assassinated from a distant rooftop by a highly trained sniper. Within hours, a dirty lobbyist is taken down by the exact same shooter. As a wave of panic hits the capital, the local precinct realizes they are dealing with an anti-corruption vigilante whose flawless tactics make him entirely invisible to standard street patrols.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than hunting a single marksman alone, Cross faces an intense, high-stakes countdown when the sniper's media manifestos turn public opinion against the police department. Pushed into a joint task force with the FBI and the Secret Service, Cross must navigate a maze of bureaucratic red tape and shifting political motives to crack the conspiracy before the sniper strikes the upcoming presidential motorcade. Moving smoothly from rain-slicked rooftops to high-level government chambers, this pacy page-turner keeps the adrenaline at an absolute boil. This international bestseller remains an essential cornerstone for modern crime fiction shelves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect For: Fans of high-octane sniper thrillers, political conspiracy mysteries, and team-driven police procedurals; readers committed to tracking every step of Alex Cross's legendary investigative journey; and book collectors securing an essential, classic volume of one of modern fiction's most successful crime sagas.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst published 2010; this edition 2011 by Vision \/ Hachette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePsychological Suspense \/ Police Procedurals \/ Sniper Thrillers \/ Political Crime Fiction \/ Bestselling Action Sagas\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shopper Brian","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68049938809075,"sku":"202610300001","price":1.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0840\/5722\/7507\/files\/1000019345.jpg?v=1793386448","url":"https:\/\/purpleslothmedia.com\/products\/cross-fire-james-patterson-alex-cross-17","provider":"Purple Sloth Media","version":"1.0","type":"link"}