NYPD Detective Michael Bennett has his hands full with ten
young children at home and a wife who's dying of cancer in
the hospital. But his life becomes even more stressful when
he's pulled into one of the most challenging and bizarre
cases of his career.
Recently, a beloved former First Lady has died in New York
City under unusual circumstances and her funeral has drawn
important people from all over the world. With St.
Patrick's Cathedral packed to overflowing with politicians,
superstars, billionaires and other influential people, the
unimaginable happens. A group of men dressed as monks traps
the mourners inside, then releases all but a small group of
the wealthiest people, whom they use as bargaining pawns.
Negotiating with the ruthless man who acts as head of the
group is taking its toll on Bennett, as well as the NYPD
and FBI. The man seems to always be one step ahead of them
in knowing what they are planning and he doesn't hesitate
to kill whenever he feels like it. With the entire world
watching, the bizarre situation escalates out of control
until it reaches a climax no one anticipated.
STEP ON A CRACK is the slam-dunk start of a brand-new
suspense series featuring Det. Michael Bennett, and I'm
impressed with this new character. He's an intelligent man
who believes in faith and family and, of course, upholding
the law. The prolific James Patterson, this time in
collaboration with Michael Ledwidge, has devised a
solid base and a crafty scenario that promises more great
stories to come.
Detective Michael Bennett is about to take on the most
sinister challenge of his career. The nation has fallen
into mourning after the unexpected death of a beloved
former first lady, and the most powerful people in the
world gather in New York for her funeral. Then the
inconceivable occurs. Billionaires, politicians, and
superstars of every kind are suddenly trapped within one
man's brilliant and ruthless scenario.
Bennett--father of ten--is pulled into the fray. As the
danger escalates, Michael is hit with devastating news.
After fighting for many years, his wife has succumbed to a
terrible disease. As New York descends into chaos, he has
lost the great love of his life and faces raising his ten
devastated children alone--and rescuing 34 hostages.
Day after day, Bennett confronts the most ruthless man he
has ever dealt with, a man who kills without hesitation and
counters everything the NYPD and FBI throw at him with
impunity. As the entire world watches and the tension boils
to a searing heat, Bennett has to find a way out--or face
responsibility for the greatest debacle in history.
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