Along Came a Spider (2001)

Haunted by the tragic loss of his colleague, forensic psychologist and renowned writer Alex Cross has isolated himself in retirement, unable to absolve himself of guilt. However, his solitude is shattered when a diabolical mastermind abducts a senator's daughter, specifically targeting Alex for a personal confrontation. With the assistance of Jezzie Flanigan, the determined Secret Service agent tasked with safeguarding the missing child, Alex embarks on a complex investigation, unraveling a web of hints that ultimately reveal a shocking revelation: the kidnapper's motivations extend beyond mere financial gain.