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Worst Case

By: James Patterson, Michael Ledwidge
Narrated by: Bobby Cannavale, John Glover, Orlagh Cassidy
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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 best-selling 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.

©2010 James Patterson (P)2010 Hachette Audio

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Loved it

Good story. Exciting. Well performed. I recommend the entire Michael Bennett series in order. Next up Tick Tock

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Great acting and character development. thoroughl

I can't wait for the next in the Bennet series. and great acting by the actors.

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A Bit Gruesome

I like mysteries but this one had too many gory details. The story was good and I liked the characters. My only problem besides the gore was thta the narrators did not change their voices for their different characters. Sometimes I coudln't tell if it was Emily, Mary Catherine, or Mike's boss. Confusing.....

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East meets West

Being a fan of both Michael Bennett and Harry Bosch. The current MB was too E. Coast for me.

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great audio

great audio excitement all the way thru. great narrative and presentation. good story and keeps you wanting more.

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Worst Case

I listen to this book in 2 days. It was that good

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written by James Patterson tick tock

what else can you say another great book can't wait till I can get # 4

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Bobby Carnivale - what a voice!

Book was great. Listening to BC the whole time bonus! Enjoyed it till the last word!

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Movie?!

one thing about this book series that I love. imagine exactly what the writers putting down in such vivid detail that you're watching a movie inside your head.

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Loved it!

It's one thing for you to give me an easy to follow story with good writing, but then you give me great narration to go with it? The cast did a bang up job. From work to the car ride back home I couldn't stop listening. I hope for more cases with Michael in the future.

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