In this thrilling novel from a #1New York Timesbestselling author, detective Alex Cross is in the sights of the Dead Hours Killer, a serial murderer on a ruthless mission. “One of the greatest fictional detectives of all time” (Douglas Preston & Lincoln Child) The inspiration for #1 hit streaming show,Cross.¿ An airport killer targeting pilots expands his scope.Alex Cross Must Die. “Dropwhatever you're doing, Detective Cross, and head toReaganAirport,”DC Metro Police dispatch says.“Ajetjust crashed and exploded on the runway. The chief and the FBI want you and John Sampson there pronto.” Cross and Sampson race to the crash site.The plane didn't fail-it was shot down by a stolen Vietnam War-era machine gun. The list of experts who can operate the weapon is short. And time before another lethal strike runs even shorter. Especially for Detective Cross. Alex Cross Must Die.