Alex Cross is the only one intelligent enough to face the Mastermind who has orchestrated complex bank robberies turned murder. The Mastermind becomes even more intrusive as his murderous rampage does not exclude those in blue. He seems to always be one step ahead but Alex threatens his evil nemesis as he is the only one who can undo the Mastermind. | ||
Plot & Themes Tone of story - Dry-cynical Time/era of story: Kid or adult book? - Adult or Young Adult Book descript. of violence and chases - 20 % Planning/preparing, gather info, debate puzzles/motives - 30 % Feelings, relationships, character bio/development - 30 % How society works & physical descript. (people, objects, places) - 20 % Crime Thriller Yes General Crime (including known murderer) Yes Who's the criminal enemy here? - finding a known killer Main Character Gender - Male Profession/status: Age: - 20's-30's Ethnicity/Race Main Adversary Identity: - Male Age: - 40's-50's Profession/status: Motive of antagonist - kicks The antagonists are: - FBI/CIA How sensitive is this character? Intelligence - Smarter than most other characters Setting United States Yes The US: - Northeast Writing Style Accounts of torture and death? - very gorey descriptions deaths/dead bodies Unusual forms of death - rough sex - perforation--swords/knives Unusual form of death? Yes Amount of dialog - roughly even amounts of descript and dialog |