Worst case: a novel
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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: deathDetective 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 itBefore 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).
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Cannavale, Bobby Narrator
Cassidy, Orlagh Narrator
Glover, John Narrator
Ledwidge, Michael Author
Ledwidge, Michael. author
Cassidy, Orlagh Narrator
Glover, John Narrator
Ledwidge, Michael Author
Ledwidge, Michael. author
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9780446565721
9780316036221
9780316127028
9780316055703
9780316174497
9781455599790
9781600247859
9780316036221
9780316127028
9780316055703
9780316174497
9781455599790
9781600247859
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Bennett, Michael -- (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
Children of the rich -- Fiction
Detective and mystery stories, American
Detective and mystery stories -- New York (State) -- New York
Fiction
Hostages -- Fiction
Mystery
New York (N.Y.) -- Fiction
Police -- New York (State) -- New York -- Fiction
Suspense
Thriller
Children of the rich -- Fiction
Detective and mystery stories, American
Detective and mystery stories -- New York (State) -- New York
Fiction
Hostages -- Fiction
Mystery
New York (N.Y.) -- Fiction
Police -- New York (State) -- New York -- Fiction
Suspense
Thriller
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Publisher's Weekly Review
New York detective Michael Bennett is an ace profiler who enjoys working alone, and when a beautiful young FBI abduction specialist named Emily Parker is assigned to his high-profile kidnapping case, he struggles to cede authority. Bobby Cannavale returns as Detective Bennett, slipping into his best Brooklyn accent and giving a hard edge to the character. As the kidnapper, John Glover employs a nasal whining tone perfectly suited to the character, and the phone conversations between cop and criminal are rich with tension. Orlagh Cassidy gives Emily an appealing gentleness, but her other female characters sound slightly cliched. A Little, Brown hardcover. (Feb.) (c) Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved
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Wealthy New York children are being kidnapped by a psychopath who asks them whether they understand the price others pay for their lavish lifestyle. A badly considered answer means death. Pretty original for Patterson. Copyright 2009 Reed Business Information.
Copyright 2009 Reed Business Information.
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