n Boston, a young woman finds herself pregnant--even though she is still a virgin.In Ireland, another young woman discovers she is in the same impossible condition.Andin cities all around the world, medical authorities are overwhelmed byepidemics, droughts, famines, floods, and worse. It all feels like asign that something awful is coming.Anne Fitzgerald, a formernun turned private investigator, is hired by the Archdiocese of Bostonto investigate the immaculate conceptions. Even as she comes to careabout and trust the young women, she realizes that both are in greatdanger. Terrifying forces of light and darkness are gathering. Steppinginto uncharted territory where the unknown is just the beginning, Annemust discover the truth--to save the young women, to save herself, andto protect the future of all mankind."Cradle and All" is based on an earlier James Patterson novel, "Virgin",and includes scenes and characters from that book.