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Loading... Worst Caseby James Patterson, Michael Ledwidge
This is yet another solid book from author James Patterson. I like his Michael Bennett series as much as, if not more than his Alex Cross series. It was riveting, fast-paced, and engaging. The only thing that seemed to make it less than perfect is the fact that the police officers (and FBI agent) only "screamed, cried, or yelled". They didn't seem to do anything else. I found that to be quite annoying. Other than that it was a good read, and one I would definitely tell Patterson fans to pick up. I enjoyed the development of the new character "Emily Parker" but I found because of that, we didn't get to spend as much time with Mary Catherine. She seemed to fade into the background. As always the kids are entertaining, all 10 of them, however they didn't seem to play as large a role in this book either. Regardless, this was a good book, and I do recommend it to those wanting a quick read, or to get their Patterson fix. (  ) croxas | Feb 19, 2013 |  A New York cop with 10 kids? YGBSM. The mystery was a good one, with a small twist at the end; the romantic context left something. I enjoyed the book and may come back to it's series, later. (  ) buffalogr | Jan 1, 2013 | This is the 3rd book in the Detective Michael Bennett series penned by James Patterson in collaboration with author Michael Ledwidge. Book 1: Step on a Crack Book 2: Run For Your Life Book 3: Worst Case Book 4: Tick Tock I somehow missed the second in the series - Run For Your Life - however Worst Case can be read as a stand alone, and doing so didn't impact my enjoyment of the novel. Detective Bennett is assigned a kidnapping case in his hometown of New York when a rich kid is kidnapped and held hostage. What is strange though is that the hostage taker isn't making any ransom demands. The case escalates when the body is dumped and another child of a wealthy family is abducted. FBI Agent Emily Parker is also assigned to the case and together they work to catch the serial killer while his motive remains a mystery. Worst Case is fast paced and while you think you're following a basic crime plot, the ending was impressive and well thought out. This is a very solid crime novel from Patterson and worth the read. ( ) Carpe_Librum | Nov 20, 2012 | I read this as a stand alone book and found it a very pleasant read. It made me interested in the rest of the Mike Bennett series. ( ) kaydi35 | Oct 29, 2012 | After the horrible second installment in the series, James Patterson had a lot of making up to do and he didn't let fans down. Back to basics, this is another novel where wealthy children are kidnapped and Michael Bennett must track down the bad guy before time runs out. Although the plot is somewhat derivative, the pages will turn to a satisfying ending. This novel definitely warrants a sequel! ( ) es135 | Jan 14, 2012 | no reviews | add a review
Amazon.com Product Description (ISBN 0316036226, Hardcover)Best case: survivalThe 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. Worst case: death 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 life--and love life--suddenly get even more complicated. This case: Detective Michael Bennett is on it 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. From the shocking first page to the last exhilarating scene, Worst Case is a non-stop thriller from "America's #1 storyteller" (Forbes). (retrieved from Amazon Wed, 20 Apr 2011 00:38:16 -0400) |
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