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Description
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. As a lawyer in turn-of-the-century... read more
Cast of Characters/Important People
- Ben Corbett: Lawyer in Washington, D.C. sent back home to Eudora, Miss. to report on the lynchings that are commonplace.
- Theodore Roosevelt: President sends Ben Corbett to report on the lynching issue.
- Abraham Cross: Acquaintance of the president who lives in the "Quarters" in Eudora, Miss. and hopes for some help in reducing the lawless lynchings of blacks and others.
- Moody Cross: Granddaughter of Abraham Cross. Wise beyond her years and willing to take a risk and shake up the local population from their fear.
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Series
This is book 15 in the Alex Cross series.
Authors & Contributors
- James Patterson (Author)
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