Michael Bennett is a series of thriller books by James Patterson. It follows Michael Bennett, an Irish American New York City detective, as he solves crimes and raises his ten adopted children.[1]

Michael Bennett
Step on a Crack, Run For Your Life, Worst Case, Tick Tock, I, Michael Bennett
AuthorJames Patterson
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
GenreThriller
PublisherLittle, Brown
PublishedFebruary 6, 2007[2]
Media typePrint (hardcover, paperback)
No. of books15

Books

Michael Bennett series
Title Year Notes NYTB †
Step on a Crack 2007 Michael Bennett must free the celebrities and billionaires held hostage at a First Lady's funeral before it's too late. #1 February 25, 2007 (2007-02-25)[3]
Run for Your Life 2009 A serial killer called "the Teacher" is killing off Manhattanites who break his idea of courtesy. With Michael Ledwidge #2 February 22, 2009 (2009-02-22)[4]
Worst Case 2010 Someone is kidnapping the children of wealthy families, but he doesn't ask for any ransom. #1 February 21, 2010 (2010-02-21)[5]
Tick Tock 2011 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. #1 February 13, 2011 (2011-02-13)[6]
I, Michael Bennett 2012 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.
Gone 2013 Following his angering of a powerful drug lord, Bennett and his family are in a witness protection program out in the boondocks of California.
Burn 2014 Bennett investigates a high society dining club suspected of practicing ritual murder and cannibalism. #2 October 19, 2014 (2014-10-19)[7]
Alert 2015 New York City is reeling from a wave of high-profile assassinations which are only a prelude to a more shocking and widespread terrorist plot. Green tickY[citation needed]
Bullseye 2016 The U.S. President's life is threatened by a mysterious conspiracy of snipers during an intense international conference in New York.
Haunted 2017 On vacation, local kids start disappearing and Michael Bennett is asked to investigate.
Ambush 2018 An anonymous tip about a crime in New York proves to be a set-up that takes down an officer, but not Michael Bennett.
Blindside 2019 The NYC mayor has a daughter who's missing and in danger. Michael Bennett has a son in prison. They make a deal.
The Russian 2021 Weeks before NYPD Detective Michael Bennett is to marry his longtime love, Mary Catherine, an assassin announces his presence in the city with a string of grisly murders.
Shattered 2022 A partner and friend disappears in Washington D.C.. Michael Bennett goes outside his jurisdiction to investigate.
Obsessed 2023 A killer is targeting young women in New York City. One of the women is a friend of Michael Bennett's daughter.

† Books included in The New York Times Best Seller list, with highest position and first date.

Reviews

“A fantastic tale of an audacious mass kidnapping and the unlikely detective thrust into the primary role of negotiator, sleuth and hero.” Publishers Weekly[2]
“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[8]
“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[9]

References

  1. ^ "_michael_bennett.php?michael_bennettPt=2 | James Patterson". Retrieved July 28, 2022.
  2. ^ a b https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001F0RAKC Amazon.com. Step on a Crack. Retrieved on August 27, 2012.
  3. ^ "The New York Times Bestseller List" (PDF). Hawes Publications. February 25, 2007. Retrieved July 18, 2023.
  4. ^ "The New York Times Bestseller List". The New York Times. February 22, 2009. Retrieved July 18, 2023.
  5. ^ "The New York Times Bestseller List". The New York Times. February 21, 2010. Retrieved July 18, 2023.
  6. ^ "The New York Times Best Sellers". The New York Times. February 13, 2011. Retrieved July 18, 2023.
  7. ^ "The New York Times Best Sellers". The New York Times. October 19, 2014. Archived from the original on August 30, 2019. Retrieved July 18, 2023.
  8. ^ http://www.bookreporter.com/reviews/step-on-a-crack. Book Reporter. Retrieved on August 27, 2012.
  9. ^ http://www.rtbookreviews.com/book-review/worst-case. RT Book Reviews. Retrieved on August 27, 2012.

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