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Format: Quality Paperback
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
Published: Apr 2010
Genre: Fiction - Historical - General
Retail Price: $16.99
Pages: 400
Separated by time
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.
Connected by blood
As a lawyer in turn-of-the-century Washington D.C., Ben Corbett represents the toughest cases. Fighting against oppression and racism, he risks his family and his life in the process. When President Roosevelt asks Ben to return to his home town to investigate rumors of the resurgence of the Ku Klux Klan there, he cannot refuse.
United by bravery
When he arrives in Eudora, Mississippi, Ben meets the wise Abraham Cross and his beautiful granddaughter, 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.
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Today we hear of hate crimes and wonder how can that be. This story has given me chills and breaks my heart. Was difficutl to read but I am glad I did.
When I ordered the book, I thought it was an Alex Cross thriller. However, it turned out to be a very powerful and riveting story of the racial injustices of the South during the early 20th century. James Patterson is an excellent story teller and this book just emphasizes his ability to write more than just thriller books. I really enjoyed it!