In Washington, D.C., Detective Alex Cross is summoned to investigate a brutal killing: that of a Black Lives Matter activist, murdered without provocation.

The news of Emir Goodspeed’s murder ignited a swift and consuming fire across Washington, drawing others into its destructive reach. Meanwhile, Ed Ramsey, a prominent figure in the city's power circles, began to ensnare his next intended vi…

A raid on a residence linked to the Emir’s murder yielded a fugitive suspect. However, the individual’s departure left behind a singular piece of evidence, narrowing the potential pool of individuals involved to a select group within Washin…

Pursued relentlessly by Cross, Ed Ramsey establishes a new hunting ground for his deadly work, as the Cross family remains haunted by a shadowy figure linked to Deirdre Nolan.

Cross and Elle dined at Ed Ramsey’s house for his annual birthday celebration. But the festivities took a sinister turn that night, as Cross realized someone Ramsey intended to harm was also present within the house.

A new case draws Cross to Philadelphia, accompanied by his son, Damon. The journey becomes a space for them to rediscover a connection, bound together by the shared sorrow of Maria’s passing.

The relentless advance of Cross brings him closer to Ed Ramsey, the clock's insistent ticking a stark reminder of the impending moment when Shannon Witmer's life will be extinguished. Can Cross reach them before it's too late?

The more Thomas fought to shield his family, the deeper their peril grew. Now, he was caught in a desperate race against the dwindling hours, driven by the urgent need to bring them all to safety.