Deadly Cross - James Patterson

When two prominent figures in Washington, DC are found murdered, lying half naked in a car, the shocking story dominates tabloid headlines.

Kay Willingham was a glamorous socialite and ex-wife of the US vice president. Randall Christopher was a high school principal with political ambitions, as well as a wife and family.

Alex Cross knew both victims well. Especially Kay, who had once been his patient – and maybe more. Cross travels to Alabama to investigate Kay’s past, questioning who would want her dead, and why.

As Cross is drawn into a world of corruption and secrets, he is left facing a desperate choice between breaking a trust and losing his way …