Step on a Crack, James Patterson
Step on a Crack, James Patterson
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Step on a Crack

Author: James Patterson, Michael Ledwidge

Narrator: John Slattery, Reg Rogers

Unabridged: 6 hr 54 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 02/12/2007


Synopsis

In this heart-pounding novel from the world’s #1 bestselling author, Detective Michael Bennett faces a sinister foe on New York City's holiest ground.

During a state funeral for a former First Lady, armed men disguised as monks seize St. Patrick's Cathedral and take the high-profile hostages ransom.

NYPD officer Michael Bennett steps into the dangerous role of lead negotiator in the standoff.

The city is relying on this humble hero.

So is his family. Bennett and his ten adopted children are facing a devastating loss at home.

As the world watches and the tension boils to a searing heat, Bennett must find a way to rescue them all.

​"Totally gripping and downright impossible to put down...Patterson has a knack for creating genuinely likable heroes, and Michael Bennett fits the bill." —Booklist
"NYPD Detective Michael Bennett is something of a living legend...a master homicide investigator...a devoted dad...balancing his personal and professional lives is always an epic challenge." —Deadline Hollywood

About James Patterson

James Patterson is a world-renowned mystery writer that has dominated the New York Times Bestseller list for decades. In fact, he holds the New York Times AND Guinness records for most best-selling, hardcover, fiction titles by a single author, an astonishing accomplishment of 76! Patterson is possible best known for his Alex Cross series, which has held the top selling detective series for the past ten years. His books have sold approximately 300 million copies worldwide and he is the first author to achieve ten million eBook sales. There have been nine files - seven made for TV movies and three major motion pictures that were adapted from Patterson novels. Unlike many of his counterparts, Patterson is a fan of collaboration and works with several ghostwriters and co-authors to keep the mysteries coming for his demanding readers. While he has received his share of criticism for this practice, it hasn't mattered to his devoted following and as he continues to top the charts with each new release. In addition to adult novels, Patterson has recently become the bestselling author for the young adult and middle grade categories.

Patterson is also well known for his philanthropy. The James Patterson Teach Education Scholarship has been established to support the next generation of teachers at 19 different universities across the country. Patterson co-hosts a webcast with Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade. ONE ON ONE: Fundamentals with Dwyane Wade and James Patterson highlights the importance of reading for success in life. He also has a website dedicated to helping parents and educators ignite the reading spark in students. The website has specific book recommendations aimed towards the child's ability. ReadKiddoRead.com also features book reviews, messages from James, a Facebook community, and contributions from other authors and celebrities that believe in the power of reading.

James Patterson was born March 22, 1947 in New York and graduated summa cum laude from Manhattan College with a B.A. in English, and summa cum laude from Vanderbilt University with an M.A. in English. He has won multiple awards for his work and has entertained and inspired millions. Patterson can occasionally be seen guest starring as himself on an episode on NBC's 'Castle'. He has a wife, Susan and a son, Jack an currently resides in Palm Beach, Florida.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Nicole on December 22, 2015

Great storyline. Great characters. Great book. This is, by far, my favorite James Patterson series. That is all.......more

Goodreads review by Brett on March 04, 2009

For the first time with a Patterson novel, I had a difficult time getting into the story in the beginning. However, I eventually became engrossed with it and couldn't put it down. I read some reviews that said it was a typical Patterson and that they are all the same, however I would have to disagre......more

Goodreads review by Gary on August 31, 2013

35th book read in 2013. Number 222 out of 325 on my all time book list. Follow the link below to see my video review: [URL not allowed]......more

Goodreads review by Clint on September 24, 2018

I loved this one!!!!!! This keep me on the edge of my seat the whole time! I have been looking for something to put me back in the Alex Cross/ Women's Murder Club Vibe and this book definitely did just that! I will most definitely be continuing on with this series! I also loved the whole Irish roots......more

Goodreads review by Robby on October 22, 2013

Patterson and Ledwidge team up in "Step On a Crack"; a new series introducing NYPD homicide detective, Michael Bennett. Not all that different than the ever popular series and now movie starring Alex Cross; yet, significantly enough to generate new interest in the crime fighting genre. For whatever......more


Quotes

In these post-9/11 days, Ledwidge and Patterson's scenario seems all too credible. Narrators John Slattery and Reg Rogers create throughly believable hostages and hostage-takers, and are especially effective voicing the beleaguered cop, hijacker " Jack, " and the reptilian villain, " The Neat Man. " Occasional music and sound effects don't add much , but short, intense chapters make it impossible to stop listening to this well crafted story.—Audio File