<p>Somebody is intent on murdering Hollywood''s A-list. A well-known actress has been shot outside her Beverly Hills home. Shortly afterwards, the <i>Los Angeles Times</i> receives an email describing the murder in vivid detail. It is signed Mary Smith. More killings and emails follow - the victims are all major Hollywood players. Is it the work of an obsessed fan or a spurned actor, or is it part of something far more terrifying? <br><br>As the case grows to blockbuster proportions, Washington, DC, FBI agent Alex Cross and the LAPD scramble to find a pattern before Mary can send another chilling update.</p>