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a legal crime thriller written by New York Times bestselling author Linda Fairstein. Released in 2017, this is the 19th installment in her long-running mystery series featuring Manhattan prosecutor Alexandra "Alex" Cooper. Criminal Element +2 Plot & Key Themes The Assassination: Picking up directly from the cliffhanger of the previous book (Killer Look), the story opens with the shocking drive-by shooting of Manhattan District Attorney Paul Battaglia right on the steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. He tragically dies directly in Alex's arms. The Real Book Spy +3 The Urban Jungle: Alongside NYPD detectives Mike Chapman and Mercer Wallace, Alex dives into a chaotic murder investigation that takes them deep into the history of New York City's zoos and the Wildlife Conservation Society. Amazon.com +1 Hidden Underbellies: The narrative weaves real-world legal complexities with local subcultures, exploring street gangs, secret societies, big-game hunting, and the highly lucrati