Plot Summary
13 years ago, Alex Cross' wife, Maria, was killed in a drive by, however, a long-kept secret is that he witnessed it. Now, years later, a possible suspect named Michael Sullivan "the Butcher" who is raping women returns. Alex, who has quit the FBI and become a therapist, must collide and join forces with FBI agent - and long time friend - John Sampson to stop and find out who really is Maria's murderer. Cross will go to ultimate depths to stop the monster that killed his wife. After years of desperation, depression, crying, lies, and heart breaking, Cross will find out what really happened long ago, but the risks he takes, may contribute to his death. He vows to get vengeance for his wife, even if it means his fall and death, but the Butcher proves to be a horrific assassin working for the Maffia, who knows no bounds nor mistakes. The Dragonslayer is back in the 12th book in the Alex Cross series.
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