Worst Case (Michael Bennett) - Softcover

Patterson, James; Ledwidge, Michael

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0446572551 ISBN 13: 9780446572552

Publisher: Grand Central Publishing, 2010

Synopsis

One by one, children of New York's wealthiest are taken hostage. But the criminal doesn't crave money or power--he only wants to ask the elite if they know the price others pay for their luxurious lifestyles. And, if they don't, he corrects their ignorance--by killing them.

To Detective Michael Bennett, it becomes clear that these murders are linked and must be part of a greater, more public demonstration. With the city thrown into chaos, he is forced to team up with FBI agent Emily Parker, and the two set out to capture the killer before he begins his most public lesson yet--a deadly message for the entire city to witness.

From the bestselling author who brought you the Alex Cross novels comes James Patterson's most action-packed series yet. With the heart-pounding suspense that only Patterson delivers, WORST CASE will leave you gasping for breath until the very end.

About this title

Book Description

The captivating new instalment in the number one bestselling Detective Michael Bennett series

From the Back Cover

Alex Cross has Washington DC. The Women's Murder Club has San Francisco. Detective Michael Bennett has all of New York City - chaos capital of the world.

The son of one of New York's wealthiest families is snatched off the street and held hostage. His parents can't save him, because this kidnapper isn't demanding money. Instead, he quizzes his prisoner on the price others pay for his life of luxury. In this exam, wrong answers are fatal.

Detective Michael Bennett leads the investigation. With ten kids of his own, he can't begin to understand what could lead someone to target anyone's children. As another student disappears, one powerful family after another uses their leverage and connections to turn the heat up on the mayor, the press, anyone who will listen, to stop this killer. Their reach extends all the way to the FBI, who send their top Abduction Specialist, Agent Emily Parker. Bennett's work life - and love life - suddenly get even more complicated.

Before Bennett has a chance to protest the FBI's intrusion on his case, the mastermind changes his routine. His plan leads up to the most devastating demonstration yet - one that could bring cataclysmic devastation to every inch of New York.

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Edition details

• Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
• Publication date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0446572551
• ISBN 13: 9780446572552
• Binding: Mass Market Paperback