The hostage james patterson crack#

Love interests: thankfully Bennett is still loyal to the wife and then her memory in the first two books. I think it’ll be interesting reading forward to see how he recovers mentally from the loss of his wife and if it affects his career Bennett becomes a widower at the end of book one and I freaking love, love, love, the family dynamic which includes his crazy Irish dad Seamus, nanny, and of course the totally mixed bag that is 10 diverse foster/adopted kids.īennett as a cop: he’s competent, he follows probably most of the rules, and isn’t afraid to throw his life down for the job if needed. Bennett reminds me a lot of Alex Cross in that he is an absolutely fierce dad that would do anything for his kids. Let’s see what sets Michael Bennett apart and how he stacks up:įirst – the family life. From the #1 bestselling author comes RUN FOR YOUR LIFE,īoth books are definitely exciting, typical JP style, fast reads, short chapters, all of the above that he is known for. The pressure is enough for anyone, but Mike also has to care for his 10 children-all of whom have come down with virulent flu at once!ĭiscovering a secret pattern in The Teacher’s lessons, Detective Bennett realizes he has just hours to save New York from the greatest disaster in its history. Only one man can tackle such a high-profile case: Detective Mike Bennett. For New York’s elite, it is a call to terror. His message is clear: remember your manners or suffer the consequences! For some, it seems that the rich are finally getting what they deserve. Run For Your Life – Michael Bennett #2 – by James Patterson & Michael Ledwidge – published February 2009 by Little, Brown & CompanyĪ calculating killer who calls himself The Teacher is taking on New York City, killing the powerful and the arrogant. Totally gripping and downright impossible to put down, this is a promising start to a potential new series. Patterson has a knack for creating genuinely likable heroes, and Michael fits the bill.Īs 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. Once Jack starts killing, Michael realizes he’s up against a truly diabolical foe. 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. 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.īut a major crisis calls him away: the funeral of a former First Lady at St. Patterson and Ledwidge introduce a new hero in an exciting thriller set in the heart of Manhattan.

The hostage james patterson crack#

Step on a Crack – Michael Bennett #1 (James Patterson, Michael Ledwidge – published February 2007 by Little, Brown, & Company)

I gave both books 4 stars and recommend for JP fans and fans of family centered detectives! Now have to ask the question – how does he stack up against the others? First I will give the synopsis of the two books, then give a run down of my general feelings. In my quest to sample the different James Patterson (& company) detectives this year, I read the first two Michael Bennett books recently.