corruption

The sun had long set by the time Jack Burden reached the outskirts of Mason City. His mind whirled with the hectic events of the day; meeting with Willie Stark had left him both troubled and intrigued. Stark, a man of dynamic charisma and brutish ways, had an unnerving way of making a man examine his own conscience.

He hadn't slept for two days. The fleeting shadowy silhouettes on the dark streets of Washington D.C. had become a steady companion for Gray Grantham, the intrepid reporter who was carrying what could become the world's most dangerous secret. It was 'The Pelican Brief,' a document so explosive; it could rattle the nation's highest powers. Armed with the brief created by the brilliant law student, Darby Shaw, Gray was on a mission to expose the deadly conspiracy that had claimed the lives of two Supreme Court Justices.

It was a chilly Swedish evening. Shadows were growing taller, and Lisbeth Salander was preparing for a fight. She was the girl who kicked the hornet's nest, a woman of wit, resilience, and unyielding strength. As per her traits, she was agile, meticulous and a computer whiz, making her a formidable adversary for any foe.

Alex Cross was no stranger to danger. Yet, in this new adventure that echoed the thrilling pace of James Patterson's 'Cross Country', he found himself threading unknown territories, redefining his understanding of justice and mercy. His adversary this time was not just a criminal, but the chaos of an entire nation. As the matter of an international concern unfolded, Cross found himself shipped off to Nigeria, a world far removed from his comfort zone.