Cross Down by James Patterson in Paperback

 

As the nation falls into chaos and corruption runs rampant, there's only one man to turn to. Detective John Sampson is called in to investigate a string of military-style attacks plaguing the United States. However, these attacks seem to have no rhyme or reason, leaving Sampson struggling to make connections. With assistance from a former military contact, Sampson seeks the truth, but his partner Alex Cross is suddenly sidelined in a brutal attack. This leaves Sampson with a sinking feeling that he can trust no one. As more soldiers are called on secret missions and others vanish without a trace, Sampson must confront his military past in order to save the future of his country. Critics rave about James Patterson's Alex Cross series, with Harlan Coben calling him "a legend," and Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child declaring him "a character for the ages." Lisa Scottoline says the series only gets better and better, and Lee Child praises Patterson's natural storytelling talent.