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Tick Tock is the 4th of the Michael Bennett books and was written by James Patterson and Michael Ledwidge.

This novel had a publication date of January 24, 2011.

Tick Tock book description

NYC’s #1 detective, Michael Bennett, has a huge problem – the Son of Sam, the Werewolf of Wisteria and the Mad Bomber are all back. The city has never been more terrified!

Tick – a killer’s countdown begins

A rash of horrifying crimes tears through the city, throwing it into complete chaos and terrorizing everyone living there.

Immediately, it becomes clear that they are not the work of an amateur, but of a calculating, efficient, and deadly mastermind.

Tick – Michael Bennett is on the chase

The city calls on Detective Michael Bennett, pulling him away from a seaside retreat with his ten adopted children, his grandfather, and their beloved nanny, Mary Catherine.

Not only does it tear apart their vacation, it leaves the entire family open to attack.

Tock – your time is up

Bennett enlists the help of a former colleague, FBI Agent Emily Parker. As his affection for Emily grows into something stronger, his relationship with Mary Catherine takes an unexpected turn.

All too soon, another appalling crime leads Bennett to a shocking discovery that exposes the killer’s pattern and the earth-shattering enormity of his plan.

The Gift is the 2nd novel in the Witch And Wizard series and is written by James Patterson and Ned Rust.

This book was released on December 1, 2010.

The Gift book description

When Whit & Wisty were imprisoned by the wicked forces of the totalitarian regime known as the New Order, they were barely able to escape with their lives.

Now part of a hidden community of teens like themselves, Whit and Wisty have established themselves as leaders of the Resistance, willing to sacrifice anything to save kids kidnapped and brutally imprisoned by the New Order.

But the One has other plans in store for them: He needs Wisty, for she is “The One Who Has the Gift.”

While trying to figure out what that means, Whit and Wisty’s suspenseful adventures through Overworld and Shadowland lead to a jaw-dropping climax and conclusion: the highly-anticipated fulfillment of the heart-pounding opening prologue of book one… The Execution of the Allgoods.

James Patterson – Cross Fire is the 17th book in the series featuring Alex Cross.

This novel was published on November 15, 2010.

Cross Fire book description

Wedding bells ring

Detective Alex Cross and Bree’s wedding plans are put on hold when Alex is called to the scene of the perfectly executed assassination of two of Washington D.C.’s most corrupt: a dirty congressmen and an underhanded lobbyist.

Next, the elusive gunman begins picking off other crooked politicians, sparking a blaze of theories – is the marksman a hero or a vigilante?

A murderer returns

The case explodes, and the FBI assigns agent Max Siegel to the investigation. As Alex and Siegel battle over jurisdiction, the murders continue.

It becomes clear that they are the work of a professional who has detailed knowledge of his victims’ movements – information that only a Washington insider could possess.

Caught in a lethal cross fire

As Alex contends with the sniper, Siegel, and the wedding, he receives a call from his deadliest adversary, Kyle Craig.

The Mastermind is in D.C. and will not relent until he has eliminated Cross and his family for good.

Demons And Druids is the 3rd book in James Patterson’s Daniel X series and was co-written with Adam Sadler.

This novel was published on July 26, 2010.

Demons And Druids book description

Daniel X’s hunt to eliminate each and every intergalactic criminal on Earth is always relentless, but this time, it’s getting personal.

Number Three on the List of Alien Outlaws takes the form of raging, soul-possessing fire. And fire transports Daniel back to the most traumatic event of his life – the death of his parents.

In the face of his “kryptonite”, Daniel struggles with his extraordinary powers like never before, and more than ever is at stake: his best friends are in grave peril.

The only way to save them is to travel back-through a hole in time-to the demon’s arrival during the Dark Ages.

Rip-roaring action and humor sets the pages afire in this gripping time-travel adventure with an Arthurian cast – and countless other surprises!

James Patterson – Private is the first novel in the bestselling author’s Private series.

This book was co-authored by Maxine Paetro and was released on June 28, 2010.

Private book description

The police can’t help you

Former Marine helicopter pilot Jack Morgan runs Private, a renowned investigation company with branches around the globe. It is where you go when you need maximum force and maximum discretion.

The secrets of the most influential men and women on the planet come to Jack daily – and his staff of investigators uses the world’s most advanced forensic tools to make and break their cases.

The press will destroy you

Jack is already deep into the investigation of a multi-million dollar NFL gambling scandal and the unsolved slayings of 18 schoolgirls when he learns of a horrific murder close to home: his best friend’s wife, Jack’s former lover, has been killed.

It nearly pushes him over the edge. Instead, Jack pushes back and devotes all of Private’s resources to tracking down her killer.

Only one place to turn: Private

But Jack doesn’t have to play by the rules. As he closes in on the killer and chooses between revenge and justice, Morgan has to navigate a workplace love affair that threatens to blow the roof off his plans.

The 9th Judgment is book 9 in the Women’s Murder Club series by James Patterson and Maxine Paetro.

This novel had a release date of April 26, 2010.

The 9th Judgment book description

The most personal

A young mother and her infant child are ruthlessly gunned down while returning to their car in the garage of a shopping mall.

There are no witnesses, and Detective Lindsay Boxer is left with only one shred of evidence: a cryptic message scrawled across the windshield in bloodred lipstick.

The most dangerous

The same night, the wife of A-list actor Marcus Dowling is woken by a cat burglar who is about to steal millions of dollars’ worth of precious jewels.

In just seconds there is a nearly empty safe, a lifeless body, and another mystery that throws San Francisco into hysteria.

The most exciting Women’s Murder Club novel ever

Lindsay spends every waking hour working with her partner, Rich – and her desire for him threatens to tear apart both her engagement and the Women’s Murder Club.

Before Lindsay and her friends can piece together either case, one of the killers forces Lindsay to put her own life on the line – but is it enough to save the city?

Fang is the 6th story in the first of James Patterson’s series of Maximum Ride books.

This novel had a release date of March 15, 2010.

Fang book description

Being a kid with wings – constantly on the run – has never been easy, and Max and her flock are getting tenser than ever.

First, on a trip to Africa, they meet a mysterious billionaire whose intense scrutiny of the flock makes her fear the worst. Then, a cryptic message from a young girl arrives, warning them “The sky will fall.”

And as if an impending apocalypse weren’t bad enough, canny birdkid Angel makes a dire prophecy about Max’s soul mate: Fang will be the first to die.

Max’s desperate desire to protect Fang brings the two closer than ever. But can the team weather the storm, or will the turmoil rip them apart for the last time?

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.

Witch And Wizard is the first book in the series of the same name.

This James Patterson book was co-authored by Gabrielle Charbonnet and was published on December 14, 2009.

Witch And Wizard book description

The world is changing: the government has seized control of every aspect of society, and now, kids are disappearing.

For 15-year-old Wisty and her older brother Whit, life turns upside down when they are torn from their parents one night and slammed into a secret prison for no reason they can comprehend.

The New Order, as it is known, is clearly trying to suppress Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Being a Normal Teenager. But while trapped in this totalitarian nightmare, Wisty and Whit discover they have incredible powers they’d never dreamed of.

Can this newly minted witch and wizard master their skills in time to save themselves, their parents – and maybe the world?

I, Alex Cross by James Patterson is book 16 in the Alex Cross series.

This novel was released on November 16, 2009.

I, Alex Cross book description

You can’t run

Detective Alex Cross is pulled out of a family celebration and given the awful news that a beloved relative has been found brutally murdered.

Alex vows to hunt down the killer, and soon learns that she was mixed up in one of Washington’s wildest scenes. And she was not this killer’s only victim.

You can’t hide

The hunt for her murderer leads Alex and his girlfriend, Detective Brianna Stone, to a place where every fantasy is possible, if you have the credentials to get in.

Alex and Bree are soon facing down some very important, very protected, very dangerous people in levels of society where only one thing is certain – they will do anything to keep their secrets safe.

Alex Cross is your only hope to stay alive

As Alex closes in on the killer, he discovers evidence that points to the unimaginable – a revelation that could rock the entire world.