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Step on a Crack

By: James Patterson, Michael Ledwidge
Narrated by: John Slattery, Reg Rogers
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NYPD 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 cold-blooded scenario.

Bennett, father of 10, is pulled into the fray. As the danger escalates, he 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, faces raising his heartbroken children alone, and must somehow rescue 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 tensions build to a searing heat, Bennett has to find a way out or face responsibility for the greatest debacle in history.

©2007 James Patterson. All Rights Reserved (P)2007 Hachette Audio

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This was a good story. Two narrators helped keep things interesting.
Could have done without the background music though.

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Great read/listen

It was a very good book. It was well written. It flowed very well. There was suspense, mystery, twists and an excellent ending. The narrator also did a very good job. Bravo!

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James Patterson is True Love!!!

There R so many series to Love from James Patterson U won't get tired anytime soon !!!

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Great story to listen to!

I’ve read this book 3 times now and it’s so much better with the audible addition! So much more detail is gathered with both. The story is so detailed that you find your self in the as if you were sitting there watching! Plot is awesome and the characters are very interesting. I will definitely recommend this series to everyone!

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Classic good Patterson

At the First Lady's funeral, a small group of armed men kidnap everyone in church, filled with celebrities. The kidnappers seem to have everyone extremely well-planned, which means Patterson's plot is just as well-planned. The detective-negotiator lead, Mike Bennett has to solve it all while he struggles with his own personal/family life issues. A great mix of family-values, pathos, and action make this an easy listen.

Narrators John Slattery and Reg Rogers are a great mix, with Slattery providing a style like many of the the well-read Ludlum series and Rogers providing good spice with Christopher Walken-sounding characters.

Recommended!

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Mike begins

I enjoyed the scenario, the comparison to Alex is inescapable. A (caucasian) cop (in New York), who happens to be a widower. Also, he has help from a grandparent (grandfather this time) in raising his children. I enjoyed the suspense. A good introduction of a new series.

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Step On A Crack

Great plot, lots of imagination, just when you think you've figured it out you are pleasantly surprised.

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Started quickly and kept going. Enjoyed a new character but this one has a lot of similarities to his previous character. Good plot.

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Loved It!

I really enjoyed this book. I read Tick Tock and after that i decided to go back and read the rest of the Bennet series and it was great! i can actually see how the character has grown. I will add this series to my bookself!

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Step on a Crack

James Patterson Total hit
His books seem to hit or miss and you don't know until you read them. This one was excellent
Sit back and enjoy the read

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