Along Came a Spider

In this gripping thriller that marks the beginning of a bestselling detective series, homicide detective Alex Cross finds himself racing against time as two private-school children are kidnapped by their cunning teacher, Gary Soneji. As Soneji orchestrates a high-stakes crime, Cross must navigate personal challenges, including a forbidden romance with the enigmatic Jezzie Flanagan, the first female supervisor of the Secret Service. Set against a backdrop of tension and intrigue in Southeast D.C., the story unfolds as Cross combats a formidable adversary, making it a heart-pounding tale that will keep you on the edge of your seat.