Alex Cross is back.  Awakened in the middle of the night, he confronts a violent murder only blocks from his house; a beautiful little girl, six. fatally beaten, her body left in front of Alex's son Darron's school. Is it a message for Alex, or for the neighborhood he calls home?

Meanwhile, across town, an influential senator is found murdered. A mysterious rhyme signed "Jack and Jill" is the only clue. As the murders continue across Washintgon, no one is safe not children, not political superstars, not even the president. As the killer's fiendish plan unfolds, only Alex Gross has the skills and the courage to find the truth, but the question is: will he find it in time?

Get ready - Jack & Jill is James Patterson's most terrifying venture yet.James Patterson is one of the top-selling writers of all time. Patterson's most recent #1 bestsellers include The5th Horseman; Mary, Mary;

JOHN RUBINSTEIN has appeared in twelve feature films, including Another Stakeout, Someone to Watch Over Me, and 'The Boys from Brazil and over 100 television films and series episodes, including In My Daughters Name. He has also directed and produced the music scores for a number of film, Television. and stage productions.

BLAIR UNDERWOOD's depth and versatility have brought him numerous roles on screen, stage, and television. His feature film credits include Just Cause, with Sean Connery, and Krush Groove. His television appearances include L.A. Law, The Cosby Show, Father and Son,  Mistrial,. and Soul of the Game.