About the book

Detective Alex Cross travels from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco to investigate a series of ritualistic murders that mimic vampire folklore. The victims are found drained of blood, leading Cross into an underground subculture of people who roleplay as predators with prosthetic fangs. While tracking these killers, Cross remains under the constant surveillance of the Mastermind, an adversary from his past who makes threatening phone calls and monitors his home. The investigation shifts between urban crime scenes and the high-stakes world of professional magic as Cross attempts to identify the mastermind behind the cult-like violence.

This book is for fans of police procedurals who prioritize fast-paced pacing and short chapters. Readers who follow the Alex Cross series will find the resolution to the long-running Mastermind mystery here. The story appeals to those interested in the psychological crossover between criminal pathology and occult obsessions. Readers finish the book with a clear understanding of the antagonist’s identity and the logistical methods used by investigators to track suspects across state lines during a multi-city manhunt.

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