Michael Bennett (book series)

Michael Bennett is a series of thriller books by best-selling author James Patterson. The series is the #1 new bestselling detective series of the past twenty-five years.[1] It follows Michael Bennett, an Irish American New York City detective, as he solves terrifying crimes and raises his ten adopted children.[2]

Michael Bennett
'Step on a Crack, Run For Your Life, Worst Case, Tick Tock, I, Michael Bennett'
Author James Patterson
Country United States
Language English
Genre Thriller
Publisher Little, Brown
Published February 6, 2007[3]
Media type Print (hardcover, paperback)
No. of books 4

Books

Step on a Crack – Michael Bennett must free the celebrities and billionaires held hostage and the first lady’s funeral.[4]
Run For Your Life – A serial killer called “the Teacher” is killing off Manhattanites who break his idea of courtesy.[5]
Worst Case – Someone is kidnapping the children of wealthy families, but he doesn’t ask for any ransom.[6]
Tick Tock – Michael Bennett has to cut into vacation time with his family as a serial killer rips New York apart with a string of horrifying murders.[7]
I, Michael Bennett – A South American drug lord terrorizes New York City as Michael Bennett does his best to force this criminal mastermind to stand trial for his crimes.[8]

Step on a Crack, Worst Case, and Tick Tock, were #1 New York Times Bestsellers.[9]

Reviews

“A fantastic tale of an audacious mass kidnapping and the unlikely detective thrust into the primary role of negotiator, sleuth and hero.” Publisher’s Weekly[3]
“What sets this thriller apart from most others is the leap-off-the-pages character of Michael Bennett --- grieving husband, loving father and honorable detective. A modern-day hero, for sure.” Book Reporter[10]
“Its breakneck pace leaves you gasping for breath. Packed with typical Patterson panache . . . It won't disappoint his millions of fans for a single moment.” Daily Mail[11]
“This top-notch mystery with a first-class cast will rivet readers and whet their appetites for the next in the Bennett series.” RT Book Reviews[12]

References

  1. http://www.amazon.com/I-Michael-Bennett-James-Patterson/dp/0316097462. Amazon.com. I, Michael Bennett. Retrieved August 27, 2012.
  2. http://www.jamespatterson.com/books_michael_bennett.php?michael_bennettPt=2#profile. JamesPatterson.com. Michael Bennett. Retrieved August 27, 2012.
  3. 1 2 http://www.amazon.com/Step-Crack-James-Patterson/dp/B001F0RAKC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1346078154&sr=8-1&keywords=step+on+a+crack. Amazon.com. Step on a Crack. Retrieved on August 27, 2012.
  4. http://www.jamespatterson.com/books_stepOnCrack.php#.UCP-TKAmZ8E. JamesPatterson.com. Step on a Crack. Retrieved on August 27, 2012.
  5. http://www.jamespatterson.com/books_runForYourLife.php#.UCP-WKAmZ8E. JamesPatterson.com. Run For Your Life. Retrieved on August 27, 2012.
  6. http://www.jamespatterson.com/books_worstCase.php#.UCP-ZaAmZ8E. JamesPatterson.com. Worst Case. Retrieved on August 27, 2012.
  7. http://www.jamespatterson.com/books_michaelBennettFour.php#.UCP-cKAmZ8E. JamesPatterson.com. Tick Tock. Retrieved on August 27, 2012.
  8. http://www.jamespatterson.com/books_michaelBennettFive.php#.UCP-eaAmZ8E. JamesPatterson.com. I, Michael Bennett. Retrieved on August 27, 2012.
  9. http://www.nytimes.com/best-sellers-books/overview.html. The New York Times. Retrieved on August 27, 2012.
  10. http://www.bookreporter.com/reviews/step-on-a-crack. Book Reporter. Retrieved on August 27, 2012.
  11. http://www.amazon.com/Run-Your-Life-James-Patterson/dp/0446556998/ref=pd_sim_b_2. Amazon.com. Run For Your Life. Retrieved on August 27, 2012.
  12. http://www.rtbookreviews.com/book-review/worst-case. RT Book Reviews. Retrieved on August 27, 2012.

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