Southern Cross – Patricia Cornwell

Description

Southern Cross by Patricia Cornwell is the second thrilling installment in the Andy Brazil series, a gripping police procedural set in Richmond, Virginia. As newly appointed Deputy Chief Judy Hammer, alongside Andy Brazil and Deputy Chief Virginia West, faces the daunting task of tackling rising crime rates, they confront familiar urban challenges — teenage gangs, drug dealing, racial tensions, and a stretched police force struggling with internal resistance. When a computer virus crashes the police system and mysterious graffiti linked to a local gang appears, the stakes skyrocket.

Cornwell expertly crafts a fast-paced narrative blending intense action, intricate investigation, and emotional depth. Southern Cross is perfect for fans of gritty crime dramas and realistic portrayals of law enforcement navigating a city on edge.

Ideal for readers who appreciate procedural thrillers with complex characters and timely social themes.