A shocking kidnapping shatters the quiet of a prestigious Washington school in Along Came a Spider, pulling detective and psychologist Alex Cross into one of the most disturbing cases of his career. Two children vanish without a trace, and their teacher becomes the prime suspect in a crime built on meticulous planning and chilling ambition.
Cross is a disciplined investigator shaped by his Southeast D.C. roots and driven by fierce devotion to his own family. As he hunts a predator who thrives on misdirection, he forms an uneasy partnership with Jezzie Flanagan, the ambitious Secret Service supervisor guarding secrets of her own. Their connection complicates a case already spiraling into danger.
With 4.5 stars on Amazon and more than 480,000 Goodreads ratings, this iconic thriller launches the bestselling Alex Cross series with relentless tension.