Cradle and All
Cradle and All by James Patterson is a reprint edition published by Little, Brown on September 12, 2016. This young adult fiction novel explores the extraordinary claims of two teenage girls who assert they are pregnant despite being virgins. Set against a backdrop of global chaos, the story unfolds in Boston and Ireland, where the girls find themselves embroiled in a battle that could determine the fate of humanity.
Readers will encounter a gripping narrative that intertwines elements of horror, the paranormal, and social themes. As Kathleen and Colleen navigate their shocking circumstances, they must persuade a young detective of their identities, with one claiming to bear the child of Christ and the other the son of Satan. The novel delves into themes of pregnancy, faith, and the struggle between good and evil, culminating in a suspenseful climax that reveals the true nature of each child. With 336 pages, this edition presents a thought-provoking journey into the realms of the supernatural and the moral dilemmas faced by the characters.
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Two teenage girls claim that they are pregnant virgins. But only one is carrying the child of Christ . . . and the other will deliver the son of Satan.
In Boston, seventeen-year-old Kathleen is pregnant, but she swears she’s a virgin. In Ireland, another teenage girl, Colleen, discovers she is in the same impossible condition. Cities all around the world are suddenly overwhelmed by epidemics, droughts, famines, floods, and worse.
As terrifying forces of light and darkness begin to gather, Kathleen and Colleen find themselves at the center of the final battle for the very soul of humanity. Each of the girls must convince a young detective that she is the true mother of God . . . and that the other is carrying the devil.
The stakes couldn’t be higher in this page-turning thriller. You won’t be able to put it down until the final reveal: which baby is the miracle . . . and which the monster?
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