Book description
From his grandmother, Alex Cross has heard the story of his
great-uncle Abraham and his struggles for survival in the era of the
Ku Klux Klan. Now, Alex passes the family tale along to his own
children in a novel he's written - a novel called Trial.
As a lawyer in early-twentieth-century Washington DC, Ben Corbett
represents the toughest cases. Fighting against oppression and racism,
he risks his family and his life in the process. When President
Theodore Roosevelt asks Ben to return to his hometown to investigate
rumours of the resurgence of the Ku Klux Klan there, he cannot refuse.
Arriving in Eudora, Mississippi, Ben meets the wise Abraham Cross
and his beautiful daughter, Moody. Ben enlists their help, and the two
Crosses introduce him to the hidden side of the idyllic Southern town.
Lynchings have become commonplace and residents of the town's black
quarter live in constant fear. Ben aims to break the reign of terror -
but the truth of who is really behind it could break his heart.
Written in the fearless voice of Detective Alex Cross, Alex
Cross's Trial is a gripping story of murder, love, and, above
all, bravery.
JAMES PATTERSON is one of the best-known and biggest-selling
writers of all time. He is the author of some of the most popular
series of the past decade - the Alex Cross, Women's Murder Club and
Detective Michael Bennett novels - and he has written many other
number one bestsellers including romance novels and stand-alone
thrillers. He lives in Florida with his wife and son.
James is passionate about encouraging children to read. Inspired by
his own son who was a reluctant reader, he also writes a range of
books specifically for young readers. James has formed a partnership
with the National Literacy Trust, an independent, UK-based charity
that changes lives through literacy.
