Step on a Crack

By: James Patterson, Michael Ledwidge

Narrated by: John Slattery, Reg Rogers

NYPD 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 cold-blooded scenario.

Bennett, father of 10, is pulled into the fray. As the danger escalates, he is hit with devastating news: after fighting for many years, his wife has succumbed to a terrible disease. As New York descends into chaos, he has lost the great love of his life, faces raising his heartbroken children alone, and must somehow rescue 34 hostages.

Day after day, Bennett confronts the most ruthless man he has ever dealt with, a man who kills without hesitation and counters everything the NYPD and FBI throw at him with impunity. As the entire world watches, and the tensions build to a searing heat, Bennett has to find a way out or face responsibility for the greatest debacle in history.

©2007 James Patterson. All Rights Reserved (P)2007 Hachette Audio

more great suspense

I never know if these co-authored Patterson books are really him but the quality is as superb as any prior Patterson novel. This one moves quickly and offers suspense while including a heartfelt family angle as well. I didn't take my Ipod off from start to finish and I'm looking forward to Patterson's next two releases coming soon.

Finally!

The old Patterson is back! I'd almost given up on him. If you loved Patterson for his earlier novels - you'll love this one.

I actually teared up a couple of times - I listend to it in 1 day.

suspense with emotion

Would you consider the audio edition of Step on a Crack to be better than the print version?

great dialog with kidnapper. a lot of emotion with the family(wife and the kids).

What other book might you compare Step on a Crack to and why?

none

Which character – as performed by John Slattery and Reg Rogers – was your favorite?

both the kidnapper and the detective

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

yes, sad(the wife)

Michael Bennett

loved it the best Bennett book i read wish i had found it sooner thanks

good story

Would you consider the audio edition of Step on a Crack to be better than the print version?

I can't read now, I had a stoke

What did you like best about this story?

getting to know the character

What does John Slattery and Reg Rogers bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

they make the character come live

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

three

great story with a nice twist

Loved the story, especially the main character micheal and his brood. would listen to again and agian.

Exemplary Narration.

This was my initial introduction to James Patterson novels and I am hooked! Detective Michael Bennett is a true patriot and credit to the profession.

Pretty decent read

The story was pretty good, but it didn't seem very cohesive overall. There were a few different story lines going, but they just didn't come together for me. There were too many characters and I don't feel like I got to know the main character that well.

WOW!

The characters were so well put together. The story line was emotional, beautiful, exciting and so interesting. I loved how the story unfolds to create this amazing story.

time out

didn't didn't understand the connection between the title of the story as it relates to the story itself