It is not necessary to have read the three previous Bennett novels before sinking your teeth into this new one. Patterson and Ledwidge do a great job of filling in the brick and mortar missing for new subscribers, but regardless of your position as a fan of the series or of Parker, Tick Tock is one of the more unforgettable and accessible thriller novels of recent note. Equal parts gore, charm and alert, it’s a winner.
NYC #1 detective, Michael Bennett, includes a huge problem-the Son of Sam, the Werewolf of Wisteria and the Mad Bomber are back. The city hasn’t been more terrified!
After a rash of horrifying crimes tears through the city, the city calls Detective Michael Bennett, pulling him from a beachfront retreat with his ten embraced children. Not only does this tear apart their vacation, it leaves the entire family open to attack. Immediately, it becomes evident that the crimes are not the job of an amateur, but of a computing, effective, and fatal mastermind.
Bennett enlists the help of a former aide, FBI Agent Emily Parker. As his affection to Emily grows into something stronger, his connection with the nanny takes a sudden turn. After all, another appalling crime leads Bennett into a shocking discovery which exposes the killer’s pattern and also the earth-shattering enormity of his strategy. From the founder of the #1 New York detective series comes the most volatile and many explosive Michael Bennett publication .
Within the past couple of years, I’ve found myself growing ever more intrigued with the concept supporting James Patterson and Michael Ledwidge’s Michael Bennett books.
His grandfather Seamus is a crusty client who happens to be a Catholic priest, one whose spirit is firmly implanted in the spiritual world but who’s very unable to provide practical advice for physical and material concerns as well. The daily management of their family and the kids is governed by Mary Catherine, an Irish nanny (of course) who somehow manages to become working toward her level even as she accomplishes the task of devoting the Bennett children with good aplomb.
Over the duration of the series, where the newly published Tick Tock is the fourth episode, Mary Catherine has managed to pull in the not-unwelcome attentions of her company, notwithstanding the fact that the man is just 1, a really slow mover, and two, clueless in matters of events from the center, even for a hapless male. However, what would give it a hard TV-MA rating is the graphic violence. It is the comparison between the skilled and personal facets of Bennett’s life which makes these books winners.
I have been pounding the drum for some time today to alert readers that Patterson, either writing singly or in cooperation with another writer, creates and presents some of the most frightening villains one is likely to discover. This is particularly true in Tick Tock. The publication begins with New York being rocked by a series of horrific murders, just as Bennett and his family put in for what they hoped would be a relaxed and relaxing beach side holiday. That is not to be. Bennett continues to be called back to the city as fresh murders and developments take place. The one thing which seems to join the crimes, at least initially, is a series of mysterious letters addressed to Bennett.
Tick Tock Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781455599820 |
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| Publisher: | Grand Central Publishing |
| Publication date: | 08/06/2013 |
| Series: | Michael Bennett Series |
| Edition description: | Reprint |
| Pages: | 384 |
| Sales rank: | 99,627 |
| Product dimensions: | 4.10(w) x 7.50(h) x 1.10(d) |
Michael Bennett Series
Michael Bennett is 6 foot 3 inches, weighs 200 lbs, and is Irish American. He lives in New York City with his 10 adopted children who he cares with the assistance of his au pair, Mary Catherine, along with his grandfather Seamus. His wife, Maeve, died due to cancer in December, 2007.
Michael Bennett became a priest to uncover the truth at all costs. He started his law enforcement career in the Bronx 49th Precinct. Then he moved to the NYPD Hostage Negotiation Team and remained there until he transferred into the Manhattan North Homicide Squad.
Bennett’s 10 kids are Juliana, Chrissy, Trent, Shawna, twins Fiona and Bridget, Eddie, Jane, Brian, Ricky.
Michael met his wife Maeve while they were working in the Bronx. She Worked in the trauma ward at Jacobi Hospital, just around the corner out of Bennett’s first posting. Since her death in 2007, Michael is still single, but is gradually beginning to date again.
The Michael Bennett series has 13 books, Step on a Crack, Run for Your Life, Worst Case, Tick Tock, I, Michael Bennett, Gone, Burn, Alert, Bullseye, Haunted, Ambush, Blindside and Triple Homicide.
About James Patterson
Who is James Patterson? James Patterson is a successful author who has written science fiction, thrillers, detective stories, romance, young adult books and much more. His first successful series featured psychologist Alex Cross. Patterson holds the Guinness World Record for having the most books on ‘The New York Times’ best seller.
James Patterson first book was published in 1976. While being a published author, he continued moving up the ranks of the advertising world until 1996, when he decided to leave his entire life as an executive to concentrate on writing full time.
James Patterson was a fantastic student but didn’t enjoy reading until after he graduated high school. Patterson left Vanderbilt University after a year, then took a job as a copywriter at ad agency J. Walter Thompson in 1971.
James Patterson Books
James Patterson books in series, Alex Cross, Women’s Murder Club, Michael Bennett, Private, Investigation Discovery, NYPD Red, Harriet Blue, Invisible, Instinct, Texas Ranger, Hawk, Maximum Ride, Daniel X, Witch & Wizard, Middle Grade Series, Dog Diaries, Jacky Ha-Ha, House of Robots, Treasure Hunters, I Funny, Max Einstein, Middle School, Confessions and Crazy House.
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If you really like this book review, you may check some of the following books from Michael Bennett Series. I hope you would love them all.
- Tick Tock – Michael Bennett Book 4 – James Patterson
- Worst Case – Michael Bennett Book 3 – James Patterson
- Run for Your Life – Michael Bennett Book 2 – James Patterson
- Step on a Crack – Michael Bennett Book 1 – James Patterson
- Gone – Michael Bennett Book 6 – James Patterson
- I, Michael Bennett – Michael Bennett Book 5 – James Patterson
