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Alex Cross's Trial

Alex Cross's Trial

CrimeHistorical Fiction
Pages
391
Published
2009
Language
English

Synopsis

Alex Cross shares a powerful family history with his children through a novel he has written about his great-uncle Abraham. Set in turn-of-the-century Mississippi, the story follows lawyer Ben Corbett as he investigates the resurgence of the Ku Klux Klan at the request of President Roosevelt. Ben must team up with the Cross family to confront a wave of local violence and uncover the figures orchestrating a campaign of terror.

Prose complexity
4/10

Vibe

TenseGrittyDarkThought-Provoking
Dual TimelineFamily SagaSurvival

Genres

Crime Historical Fiction Legal Thriller Mystery Thriller Suspense Political Thriller

Authors

J
James Patterson

James Brendan Patterson (born March 22, 1947) is an American author. Among his works are the Alex Cross, Michael Bennett, Women's Murder Club, Maximum Ride, Daniel X, NYPD Red, Witch & Wizard, Private and Middle School series, as well as many stand-alone thrillers, non-fiction, and romance novels. His books have sold more than 425 million copies, and he was the first person to sell 1 million e-books. In 2016, Patterson topped Forbes's list of highest-paid authors for the third consecutive year,...

R
Richard Dilallo

Richard DiLallo is a suspense writer best known for co-authoring the historical thriller Alex Cross's Trial with James Patterson. He focuses on fast-paced mysteries and historical fiction

Characters

Ben CorbettProtagonist
Abraham CrossProtagonist
Alex CrossSupporting
Moody CrossSupporting
Theodore RooseveltSupporting
All characters in Alex Cross's Trial

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Alex Cross's Trial part of the Alex Cross series?

    This book is a standalone historical novel that features the great-uncle of the main character from James Patterson's popular Alex Cross series. While it shares a family connection, it is not a direct installment in the contemporary thriller series and can be read independently.