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Tick Tock: Michael Bennett, Book 4

By: James Patterson, Michael Ledwidge
Narrated by: Bobby Cannavale, Scott Sowers
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New York City's number-one detective, Michael Bennett, has a huge problem: the Son of Sam, the Werewolf of Wisteria, and the Mad Bomber are all back. The city has never been more terrified.

Tick: a killer's countdown begins
A rash of horrifying crimes tears through the city, throwing it into complete chaos and terrorizing everyone living there. Immediately, it becomes clear that they are not the work of an amateur, but of a calculating, efficient, and deadly mastermind.

Tick: Michael Bennett is on the chase
The city calls on Detective Michael Bennett, pulling him away from a seaside retreat with his 10 adopted children, his grandfather, and their beloved nanny, Mary Catherine. Not only does it tear apart their vacation, it leaves the entire family open to attack.

Tock: your time is up
Bennett enlists the help of a former colleague, FBI Agent Emily Parker. As his affection for Emily grows into something stronger, his relationship with Mary Catherine takes an unexpected turn. All too soon, another appalling crime leads Bennett to a shocking discovery that exposes the killer's pattern and the earth-shattering enormity of his plan.

From the creator of the number-one New York detective series comes the most volatile and most explosive Michael Bennett novel ever.

©2011 James Patterson (P)2011 Hachette

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GREAT READ!!!

Tick Tock was fantastic. We loved it. It kept us going all of the way through and the last few chapters were something else.

Love Patterson and his characters.

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Great listen!!

If you enjoy suspense, you will love this book!!! Every chapter switches from the main character to the killer and keeps you wanting more!

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Not great but OK

Another police mystery by James Patterson. Not great but ok. Not one of his better stories but then, at the rate he cranks them out, they can't all be stellar.

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great book!

great book, had a few good plot twists, I really liked how the actors did the voices, it kept me engaged. I really like how this book leaves stuff to your imagination, some authors go a little bit crazy and get a little bit too detailed about not only the blood and gore but the situations that are found with love interests. all in all I love the book.

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another home run

great I do miss the female voice actor bring get back. but overall another hearty book.

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always amazing

wow what a ride. keeps you totally holding your breath. love these books . LOVE

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Good Detective Story

I really liked this Audible Detective Story. Not so much I’ll have nightmares, but enough to be a good story and keep your interest. I especially like the Narrator’s voice

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A great listen

I actually loved this book. It was a thriller from the start and if you were not familiar with Dt. Bennet it explained all about him again but not in a boring way. Every chapter kepted you wanting to listen to more. I would recommend this has a nice easy listen. Narration was exceptional as well.

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Narration makes this audiobook work

I was surprised to see the less than stellar reviews for this book on Amazon, as they are better on Audible. It's a great listen, and they couldn't have picked better narrators... they bring the characters to life. I've never been a big Patterson fan, but the Michael Bennett character is a good one. The audacity of the bad guy also makes this compelling.

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thrilling and on the edge of seat exciting!

James Patterson is on top of his game with this one. very breath holding, exciting. I did not want it to end.

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