Name: Step on a crack
ISBN: 9780446199278

James Patterson

Michael Ledwidge

Step on a crack

Tracie McMurray

Step on a Crack

Danielle Crain

I feel like I'm late to the game on James Patterson. I've tried reading him before but have always put him back down. For some reason, Michael Bennett kept me reading. He's a cop, Catholic, a father of ten children... what's not to love? 


  "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 ruthless scenario. Bennett--father of ten--is pulled into the fray."


The back and forth between different perspectives was at first confusing, but I got the hang of it towards the end. Like most books in this genre, its all so unbelievable - but it pulled me in and I like it for what it is. 

There have been a few reviews where I have read people complain about the short chapters. For me, I appreciate shorter chapters or mid-chapter breaks with the books I read that I know are more "fluff" in nature. It makes it easier for me to pick them up and put them back down. 

I've already read the 2nd book in this series (equally unbelievable plot) and plan to read the next. Embrace this series for what it for what it is. 

My Ratings:

5*****I loved this book, consider it an all time favorite
4**** Thoroughly enjoyed the book and will recommend it
3*** I liked it well enough,
2** Brain Candy - It was okay. Writing mediocre, will
keep/re-read if part of a series
1* didn't like/possibly not finished. (less)

Cortni Bell

The scene is set for a huge funeral in St Patrick's Cathedral in New York. The rich and the famous from all over America - and beyond - have arrived to honour a former First Lady after her sudden, unexpected death. Then follows an attack that was three years in the planning. Hostages are taken - the ex-President among them - ransoms demanded, a couple of hostages shot to show the kidnappers mean business. It's all brilliantly and chillingly co-ordinated, and Michael Bennett, the detective in charge of the case, knows it will be his biggest ever challenge.