Criss Cross, James Patterson society & culture the nature of art and

the nature of art and identity

who cannot give honest feedback to 'liberal' white people lest they provoke a dangerous emotional reaction

Then a chance accident reveals his identity

But as the temperature drops outside

and more -- established David Foster Wallace as one of the preeminent essayists of his generation

Criss Cross, James Patterson society & culture the nature of art andWhen a mysterious serial killer known as "M" launches a deranged "investigation", Alex Cross and his partner must unearth long forgotten secrets to survive or risk getting buried themselves. In a Virginia penitentiary, Alex Cross and his partner, John Sampson, witness the execution of a killer they helped convict. Hours later, they are called to the scene of a copycat crime. A note signed "M" rests on the corpse. "You messed up big time, Dr. Cross."