This is the first book in this excellent mystery series. Cross is a crime, mystery, and thriller novel series written by James Patterson. Alex Cross is a Washington, D.C. homicide detective and forensic psychologist who is also a devoted father and family man. Driven by an obsessive determination to delve into the minds of killers and victims, he works tirelessly to uncover the truth and bring perpetrators to justice. The Alex Cross series began with the novel 'Along Came a Spider' in 1993. Since then, the character has appeared in nearly 33 books, with each one building upon the last. The series is now on Netflix. Please arrange a pick up time when expressing your interest.