Step on a Crack

By: James Patterson, Michael Ledwidge

Narrated by: John Slattery, Reg Rogers

In this heart-pounding novel from the world’s #1 bestselling author, Detective Michael Bennett faces a sinister foe on New York City's holiest ground.

During a state funeral for a former First Lady, armed men disguised as monks seize St. Patrick's Cathedral and take the high-profile hostages ransom.

NYPD officer Michael Bennett steps into the dangerous role of lead negotiator in the standoff.

The city is relying on this humble hero.

So is his family. Bennett and his ten adopted children are facing a devastating loss at home.

As the world watches and the tension boils to a searing heat, Bennett must find a way to rescue them all.

​"Totally gripping and downright impossible to put down...Patterson has a knack for creating genuinely likable heroes, and Michael Bennett fits the bill." —Booklist

"NYPD Detective Michael Bennett is something of a living legend...a master homicide investigator...a devoted dad...balancing his personal and professional lives is always an epic challenge." —Deadline Hollywood

Critic reviews

In these post-9/11 days, Ledwidge and Patterson's scenario seems all too credible. Narrators John Slattery and Reg Rogers create throughly believable hostages and hostage-takers, and are especially effective voicing the beleaguered cop, hijacker " Jack, " and the reptilian villain, " The Neat Man. " Occasional music and sound effects don't add much , but short, intense chapters make it impossible to stop listening to this well crafted story.—Audio File

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