Black Cross

“A thriller that really thrills…on fire with suspense!”—Stephen King   “Totally absorbing…A well-written, fast-paced, ‘what-if’ novel…that will be treasured and admired by and for generations.”—Nelson DeMille“Like a Swiss watch wired to a bundle of dynamite; impeccable craftsmanship tick-tocking inexorably to an explosive climax. A wonderful mingling of technology, suspense, and character, and a fine exploration of the true nature of patriotism.”—Diana Gabaldon   “This book will keep your heart thumping.”—St. Louis Post Dispatch“Henceforth, any recommended reading list of thrillers will have to include this…Action-packed yet thoughtful, unusually resonant and gripping, swift and moving.”—Publishers Weekly“A wonderful thriller…Absolutely remarkable…One of the most exciting action stories ever written.”—Mystery News“Stunning…From the very first page, Greg Iles takes his readers on an emotional roller-coaster ride, juxtaposing tension-filled action scenes, horrifying depictions of savage cruelty, and heart-stopping descriptions of sacrifice and bravery. A remarkable story from a remarkable writer.”—Booklist