Jack  Jill, James Patterson
Jack  Jill, James Patterson
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Jack & Jill

Author: James Patterson

Narrator: Blair Underwood, John Rubinstein

Abridged: 3 hr 3 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 11/13/2006


Synopsis

Cross. Now streaming on Prime Video. 

Available as an unabridged audiobook for the first time in a brand new recording. 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.

Author Bio

James Patterson is a world-renowned mystery writer that has dominated the New York Times Bestseller list for decades. In fact, he holds the New York Times AND Guinness records for most best-selling, hardcover, fiction titles by a single author, an astonishing accomplishment of 76! Patterson is possible best known for his Alex Cross series, which has held the top selling detective series for the past ten years. His books have sold approximately 300 million copies worldwide and he is the first author to achieve ten million eBook sales. There have been nine files - seven made for TV movies and three major motion pictures that were adapted from Patterson novels. Unlike many of his counterparts, Patterson is a fan of collaboration and works with several ghostwriters and co-authors to keep the mysteries coming for his demanding readers. While he has received his share of criticism for this practice, it hasn't mattered to his devoted following and as he continues to top the charts with each new release. In addition to adult novels, Patterson has recently become the bestselling author for the young adult and middle grade categories.

Patterson is also well known for his philanthropy. The James Patterson Teach Education Scholarship has been established to support the next generation of teachers at 19 different universities across the country. Patterson co-hosts a webcast with Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade. ONE ON ONE: Fundamentals with Dwyane Wade and James Patterson highlights the importance of reading for success in life. He also has a website dedicated to helping parents and educators ignite the reading spark in students. The website has specific book recommendations aimed towards the child's ability. ReadKiddoRead.com also features book reviews, messages from James, a Facebook community, and contributions from other authors and celebrities that believe in the power of reading.

James Patterson was born March 22, 1947 in New York and graduated summa cum laude from Manhattan College with a B.A. in English, and summa cum laude from Vanderbilt University with an M.A. in English. He has won multiple awards for his work and has entertained and inspired millions. Patterson can occasionally be seen guest starring as himself on an episode on NBC's 'Castle'. He has a wife, Susan and a son, Jack an currently resides in Palm Beach, Florida.

Reviews

Goodreads review by James on February 22, 2017

"Jack and Jill" is the third story in Patterson's gripping novels about police detective and psychologist, Dr. Alex Cross. Here, we see Alex working on two of the most complex homicide cases of his already glittering career. Involving perhaps four or more different killers. Like the majority of the......more

Goodreads review by Baba on December 06, 2022

Alex Cross - book 3: There's a vicious serial child killer in the mainly African-American suburb that Cross lives in; there's an FBI case handed to him where a 'Jack' and 'Jill' are executing perfect murders of celebrities; and Cross is also warned about a CIA agent gone rogue! Busy times for Alex C......more

Goodreads review by Suzzie on April 07, 2018

Reading all the Alex Cross books to date is one of my reading goals for 2018, but I’m only now done three. I enjoy them a lot and they aren’t too big so they go by quickly. So I’m hopeful. This one had two very intriguing crime plots. I usually do not get too into political thrillers but I actually......more

Goodreads review by jv on June 01, 2011

This chilling tale pulls our hero, Alex Cross, in two totally different directions. A child killer in his very own neighborhood should take precedence, or so Detective Doctor Cross and his faithful companion Sampson believe; however, Cross' superiors want him on Presidential detail. Both stories unf......more

Goodreads review by Rachel on May 14, 2020

3.5 stars When I was in the 10th grade, I went through a big James Patterson phase. My parents were buying used copies of this books for me as stocking stuffers for Christmas, and I blew through a bunch of his books. My grandmother also loved his books dearly, so when I miss her, I pick up one of h......more