Alex Cross’s Trial – James Patterson & Richard Dilallo

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Alex Cross’s Trial by James Patterson and Richard DiLallo is the fifteenth title in the bestselling Alex Cross series, though it stands apart from the detective’s usual modern-day investigations. This historical thriller, penned in the fictional voice of Detective Cross himself, recounts a harrowing tale from his family’s past — one of courage, injustice, and the relentless fight against prejudice in the American South. The story follows lawyer Ben Corbett, tasked by President Theodore Roosevelt to investigate a resurgence of the Ku Klux Klan in Mississippi at the turn of the 20th century.

In Eudora, Mississippi, Corbett crosses paths with Abraham Cross, a brave black man who, along with his granddaughter Moody, exposes the horrors suffered by the town’s black community. Lynchings, threats, and deep-seated fear plague the town’s residents, and Corbett finds himself at the centre of a dangerous mission that tests his convictions and courage. Patterson masterfully blends historical fiction with the suspenseful pace of a thriller, delivering a moving narrative about moral bravery and the enduring struggle for justice.

Perfect for fans of gripping historical thrillers and readers of the Alex Cross series, Alex Cross’s Trial offers a compelling, eye-opening story of bravery and humanity in the face of racial hatred.