Mary, Mary Patterson, James

A sadistic killer is leaving a trail of dead families across Los Angeles, each crime scene marked by a nursery rhyme sent to the press. Detective Alex Cross is pulled from D.C. to hunt down the "Mary, Mary" murderer — a methodical psychopath targeting Hollywood's elite. But this isn't just another case. The killer knows Cross's name, his methods, his fears. As bodies pile up and the media frenzy escalates, Cross realizes he's not just hunting a murderer — he's being hunted. Patterson's trademark short chapters and breakneck pacing make this one hard to put down once you start. For fans of psychological cat-and-mouse thrillers who like their detectives tormented and their killers terrifyingly smart. Perfect for late-night reading when you've got nothing the next morning.