Alex Cross becomes the obsession of a genius of menace set on proving that he is the greatest mind in the history of crime. Detective Alex Cross is a family man at heart; nothing matters more to him than his children, his grandmother, and his wife Bree. His love of family is his anchor, giving him the strength to confront evil in his work. One man understands this deeply and uses Alex's strength as a weapon against him. When the ones Cross loves are in danger, he will do anything to protect them. But if he even tries, they will die.