Jack and Jill
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Author Description
In the middle of the night, a controversial U.S. senator is found murdered in bed in his Georgetown pied-a-terre. The police turn up only one clue: a mysterious rhyme signed "Jack and Jill" promising that this is just the beginning. Jack and Jill are out to get the rich and famous, and they will stop at nothing until their fiendish plan is carried out.Meanwhile, Washington, D. C., homicide detective Alex Cross is called to a murder scene only blocks from his house, far from the corridors of power where he spends his days. The victim: a beautiful little girl, savagely beaten--and desposited in front of the elementary school Cross's son, Damon, attends.Could there be a connection between the two murders? As Cross tries to put the pieces together, the killer- or killers - strike again. And again. No one in Washington is safe - not children, not politicians, not even the President of the United States. Only Alex Cross has the skills and the courage to crack the case-but will he discover the truth in time?A relentless roller coaster of heart-pounding suspense and jolting plot twists, Jack and Jill proves that no one can write a more compelling thriller than James Patterson-the master of the nonstop nightmare.
Menrva's Summary
THE PULSE
A controversial U.S. senator is found murdered in his Georgetown apartment, with a cryptic rhyme signed 'Jack and Jill' left as the only clue. Detective Alex Cross is drawn into a case that escalates from political assassination to the brutal murder of a child, forcing him to confront the possibility that these seemingly disparate crimes are connected. As the killers continue their spree, targeting the powerful and the innocent alike, Cross races against time to uncover the truth before the President himself becomes a target.
INSIDE THE PAGES
- A dual investigation into the murder of a U.S. senator and the brutal killing of a young girl.
- The emergence of a mysterious duo, 'Jack and Jill,' who claim responsibility for the senator's death and threaten further violence.
- Detective Alex Cross's personal involvement due to the proximity of the child's murder to his son's school.
- A widening scope of targets, including politicians and potentially the President of the United States.
- The narrative structure employs suspenseful pacing and unexpected plot twists characteristic of thrillers.
- Alex Cross's determination to use his skills to solve the case amidst escalating danger.
- The threat posed by 'Jack and Jill' extends to anyone in Washington, D.C., creating widespread fear.
THE COLLECTIVE ECHO
The novel is presented as a relentless roller coaster of suspense with jolting plot twists, a hallmark of James Patterson's thrillers. The narrative is designed to keep readers on the edge of their seats as Detective Alex Cross navigates a complex and dangerous investigation. The book's premise suggests a high-stakes race against time, where the safety of prominent figures and innocent children hangs in the balance. It aims to deliver a compelling and non-stop reading experience, characteristic of the author's popular style.
Page Count:
432
Publication Date:
2013-01-01
Publisher:
HARPER COLLINS
ISBN-10:
0007857993
ISBN-13:
9780007857999
Thriller
Fiction
Crime
Mystery
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