Worst Case by James Patterson is the 3rd installment in the series of Michael Bennett books.
This novel was co-written with Michael Ledwidge and had a publication date of February 28, 2010.
Worst Case book description
Best case: survival
The 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.