The Thomas Berryman Number

Discover the first novel ever written by the world's #1 bestselling author, James Patterson—a story of prejudice and murder in the American South.
 
When an up-and-coming politician is murdered in a small Southern town, reporter Ochs Jones suspects that racism and prejudice had something to do with it—and when he learns about two other murders, tracking down the killer becomes more important than ever.
 
As the manhunt begins, Patterson delivers the heart-stopping action and unforgettable suspense that made him famous.