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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Alex Cross is gravely injured. Only his partner and friend John Sampson can keep him safe . . . and get justice.

For the first time, John Sampson is on his own.

The brilliant crime-solving duo of Washington, DC’s, Metro PD and the FBI has a proven MO: Detective Alex Cross makes his own rules. Detective John Sampson enforces them.

When military-style attacks erupt, brutally sidelining Cross, Sampson is sent reeling.

The patterns are too random—Sampson’s friend, his partner, his brother—have told him. Don’t trust anyone.

As a shadow force advances on the nation’s capital, Sampson alone must protect the Cross family, his own young daughter, and every American, including the president.

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James Patterson

James Patterson doesn’t just write books—he crafts unforgettable, high-stakes experiences that pull readers into the heart of every twist and turn. Known for his impeccable ability to build tension and create characters with complex moral compasses, Patterson has redefined the thriller genre, earning a place as one of…

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