Blackjack A Cross Novel
Blackjack A Cross Novel by Andrew Vachss is a gripping work of fiction published by Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group on July 10, 2012. This first edition spans 240 pages and is presented in English. The narrative centers around a critical mission involving shadowy hunter-killer teams known for their signature kills, which are identifiable only by the removal of skulls and spines from their victims. The story unfolds through a directive to locate and capture members of these teams, with the added complexity of employing a mercenary known only as “Cross.”
Readers will find a detailed exploration of the dark underbelly of crime, as the narrative delves into the ruthless world of mercenaries and the challenges of tracking elusive targets. The plot thickens with the introduction of a pattern identified by Cross and his team, who believe they can predict the next strike of these killers. Themes of crime, mystery, and the hard-boiled detective genre are woven throughout, providing a compelling backdrop for this urban thriller.
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TO: UNIT 3 Chicago
FROM: DIRECTOR
IMPORTANCE: Critical
SUBJECT: Specimen Retrieval
TARGET: Shadowy hunter-killer teams, ID’ed via signature kills worldwide. Identifiable only by skull-spine removal from victims. No witnesses, no forensics, no particular race targeted. On rare occasions, scraps of what appear to be playing cards found at murder sites.
OBJECTIVE: Locate and capture any member of such teams. MUST be taken alive for study and observation.
AUTHORIZATION APPROVED FOR USE OF OUTSIDE CONTRACTOR: Individual ID’ed only as “Cross” and his team. A pure mercenary outfit, well known throughout criminal underworld–no inside informants available. Ruthless, undeterred by risk, rumored never to fail, but UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES to be trusted. No known political or social objective, but has proven treacherous when retained by government in the past.
UPDATE: Cross and his team claim to have identified a pattern to the signature-kills, and believe they can predict a forthcoming strike. They are prepared to personally confront-and-capture, but financial arrangement alone not sufficient. What you describe as a “Get Out of Jail Free” card is hereby APPROVED.
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