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. 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 New York descends into chaos, Bennett has lost the great love of his life and faces raising his ten devastated children alone-and rescuing 34 hostages. As the danger escalates, Michael is hit with devastating news: After fighting for many years, his wife has succumbed to a terrible disease. Bennett, father of ten, is pulled into the fray. Then the inconceivable occurs: Billionaires, politicians, and superstars of every kind are suddenly trapped within one man's brilliant and ruthless scenario. 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. Totally gripping and downright impossible to put down, this is a promising start to a potential new series.As he faces a devastating personal loss, Detective Michael Bennett is about to take on the most sinister challenge of his career: a kidnapping crisis that could destroy the most powerful people in America. As readers rapidly turn the pages to learn how the tense hostage drama plays out, they will also be sympathizing with Michael as he faces the agonizing loss of his wife.

Patterson has a knack for creating genuinely likable heroes, and Michael fits the bill. Once Jack starts killing, Michael realizes he's up against a truly diabolical foe. During a state funeral for a beloved former First Lady in New York Citys largest cathedral, the unthinkable occurs. Jack releases all but the most famous people, and makes his demands: he wants several million dollars from each celebrity hostage, including the mayor, a popular comedic actor, a beloved talk show host, and a pop starlet. Michael is asked to try to reason with a sinister man named Jack. Patrick's Cathedral goes horribly awry when men storm the church and take hundreds of attendees hostage. Step on a Crack (Michael Bennett Series 1) by James Patterson, Michael Ledwidge 3.9 (381) eBook 9.99 Paperback 16.99 eBook 9.99 Audiobook 0.00 View All Available Formats & Editions Instant Purchase Available on Compatible NOOK Devices and the free NOOK Apps. But a major crisis calls him away: the funeral of a former First Lady at St.

NYPD detective Michael Bennett is concentrating on getting his family through a particularly difficult Christmas: he and his 10 adopted children are facing the loss to cancer of his brave wife, Maeve. Patterson and Ledwidge introduce a new hero in an exciting thriller set in the heart of Manhattan.

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