One of America's most popular authors, Jodi Picoult has earned a reputation for crafting riveting, topical fiction. With House Rules she delivers a note-perfect blend of entertainment and social commentary. Teenager Jacob Hunt has Asperger's syndrome. A forensic science wizard, he follows his police scanner to crime scenes and gives law enforcement officials brilliant advice. But when he is accused of murder - his Asperger's traits - not looking people in the eye, tics and twitches - look more like guilt to investigators. Suddenly Jacob and his mother are caught up in America's maddening legal system, which favors those who communicate in a particular way. As Picoult vividly depicts, being different can have dire consequences, and justice isn't blind for everyone. The tension mounts through a breathtaking, full-cast performance of this provocative novel.