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A crime lord has declared war on America. Only Detective Michael Bennett knows why. Manuel Perrine doesn''t fear anyone or anything. A charismatic and ruthless leader, Perrine slaughters rivals as effortlessly as he wears his trademark white linen suit. Detective Michael Bennett once managed to put Perrine behind bars, the only official in the US ever to accomplish that. But now Perrine is out, and he has sworn to find and kill Bennett and everyone dear to him. Detective Bennett, along with his ten adopted children, their nanny, and his grandfather, are hidden safely on a rural California farm, with guards courtesy of the FBI''s witness protection program. Perrine begins to embark on an escalating series of assassinations across the country, killings whose brazenness and audacity bring into question the possibility of safety and law in the US. The FBI has no choice but to ask Detective Bennett to risk it all in Perrine''s war on America. With explosive action and fierce villainy that rivals James Bond movies at their best, GONE is the next astounding novel by James Patterson.

Forced into hiding from a mass murderer seeking vengeance, Detective Michael Bennett must decide whether to stay and protect his family, or hunt down the man who is hunting them. When Bennett arrested Manuel Perrine, he thought he had brought an end to the drug cartel boss''s reign of terror and would get justice for the murder of his best friend. But then, during the trial, Perrine escaped. In a bloody shoot-out, Bennett killed Perrine''s wife. Now he wants nothing more than to make Bennett suffer, to make him pay. The whole family are moved to a safe-house in California. But as Perrine''s attacks on US soil become more vicious and more daring, it''s clear there is a war coming. No one, anywhere, is safe.

Detective Michael Bennett takes his family to upstate New York in an effort to escape a lawless crime wave erupting in Manhattan only to find themselves immersed in another nightmare, one that endangers his relationship with his wife.

Police officers shot Detective Michael Bennett arrests an infamous Mexican crime lord in a deadly chase that leaves Bennett''s lifelong friend Hughie McDonough dead. From jail, the prisoner vows to rain epic violence down upon New York City-and to get revenge on Michael Bennett. Judges murdered To escape the chaos, Bennett takes his ten kids and their beautiful nanny, Mary Catherine, on a much-needed vacation to his family''s cabin near Newburgh, New York. But instead of the calm and happy town he remembers from growing up, they step into a nightmare worse than they could have ever imagined. Newburgh is an inferno of warring gangs, and there''s little the police-or Bennett-can do to keep the children safe. Target: Michael Bennett As violence overwhelms the state, Bennett is torn between protecting his hometown and saving New York City. A partner in his investigations, federal prosecutor Tara McLellan, brings him new weapons for the battle-and an attraction that endangers his relationship with Mary Catherine. A no-holds-barred, pedal-to-the-floor, action-packed novel, I, Michael Bennett is James Patterson at his most personal and most thrilling best.

Si firma «il Maestro» e la lezione che intende impartire è di quelle che la città di New York non dimenticherà tanto facilmente. Un commesso di un elegante negozio di abbigliamento, il maître dell''esclusivo 21 Club e una hostess dell''Air France sono le prime vittime della scia di morti che il Maestro si sta lasciando dietro, una scia che non sembra seguire un disegno preciso. La sua sete di vendetta appare inestinguibile, ma quale oscuro rancore la sta alimentando? L''intero dipartimento di Polizia di New York è sotto pressione, e in particolare il detective Michael Bennett, che deve fronteggiare un''emergenza anche nella vita privata. Rimasto vedovo da poco, Michael ha infatti una numerosa e amatissima famiglia da seguire, ben dieci figli adottivi che mettono a dura prova la sua pazienza. E mentre le indagini si complicano e Bennett si ritrova impantanato in una falsa pista, che finisce per confondere ancora di più le carte, il vero assassino arriva a minacciarlo molto da vicino, nei suoi affetti più cari...

NYPD cop Lauren Stillwell''s act of revenge against her unfaithful husband inadvertently triggers a series of events that spiral dangerously out of control and she has to take a secret job that threatens everything she stands for.

When his parents are murdered by an intergalactic criminal, Daniel X vows to take on his father''s role as Earth''s sole Alien Hunter. Life isn''t easy, though, when you''re a young boy on your own, tracking down the galaxy''s deadliest outlaws. Luckily, Daniel has a gift: the ability to create anything he can imagine - including his parents, his sister, and his best friends, who are there to help him along the way. But when Daniel decides to go up against the sixth-deadliest criminal on his hit list, he may find that even his awesome abilities just aren''t up to the task!

From bestselling team James Patterson and Michael Ledwidge, Nina Bloom must confront the killer she thought she escaped forever to save the life of an innocent man. The perfect life A successful lawyer and loving mother, Nina Bloom would do anything to protect the life she''s built in New York--including lying to everyone, even her daughter, about her past. But when an innocent man is framed for murder, she knows that she can''t let him pay for the real killer''s crimes. The perfect lie Nina''s secret life began 18 years ago. She had looks to die for, a handsome police-officer husband, and a carefree life in Key West. When she learned she was pregnant with their first child, her happiness was almost overwhelming. But Nina''s world is shattered when she unearths a terrible secret that causes her to run for her life and change her identity. The perfect way to die Now, years later, Nina risks everything she''s earned to return to Florida and confront the murderous evil she fled. In a story of wrenching suspense, James Patterson gives us his most head-spinning, action-filled story yet--a Hitchcock-like blend of unquenchable drama and pleasure.

A successful lawyer and loving mother, Nina Bloom would do anything to protect the life she''s built in New York - including lying to everyone, even her daughter, about her past. But when an innocent man is framed for murder, she knows that she can''t let him pay for the real killer''s crimes. Nina''s secret life began nineteen years ago. She had looks to die for, a handsome police-officer husband, and a carefree life in Key West. When she learned she was pregnant with their first child, her happiness was almost overwhelming. But Nina''s world is shattered when she unearths a terrible secret that causes her to run for her life and change her identity. Now, years later, Nina risks everything she''s earned to return to Florida and confront the murderous evil she fled. In a story of wrenching suspense, James Patterson gives us his most head-spinning, action-filled story yet - a Hitchcockian blend of unquenchable drama and pleasure.

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! When a rash of horrifying crimes tears through the city, the city calls on Detective Michael Bennett, pulling him away from a seaside retreat with his ten adopted children. Not only does it tear apart their vacation, it leaves the entire family open to attack. Immediately, it becomes clear that the crimes are not the work of an amateur, but of a calculating, efficient, and deadly mastermind. Bennett enlists the help of a former colleague, FBI Agent Emily Parker. As his affection for Emily grows into something stronger, his relationship with the nanny 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. From the creator of the #1 New York detective series comes the most volatile and most explosive Michael Bennett novel ever.

A graphic novel adaptation of Patterson''s tale of Daniel X, the death of whose parents prompt him to take on his father''s role as Earth''s solo Alien Hunter, a daunting task which is greatly helped by Daniel''s ability to create anything he can imagine.

Dubbelspel är en intrikat spänningsroman, berättad med ett högt tempo. Lauren Stilwell är vacker, begåvad och mitt i karriären. Tillsammans med sin man Paul lever hon det perfekta New York-livet. Men lika lång tid som det har tagit att bygga upp denna tillvaro, lika snabbt ödeläggs den. Hon hade tyckt att det var en så bra idé, att överraska Paul på kontoret och bjuda ut honom på lunch. Men Paul är inte ensam. Lauren blir vittne till hur han stiger in på ett av Manhattans elegantaste hotell tillsammans med en annan kvinna – en ung skönhet med ljust, glänsande hår. Laurens värld raseras. Istället för att konfrontera Paul söker Lauren upp sin attraktive arbetskamrat Scott. Det blir ett enda möte, en enda natt. Och innan natten är över ändras livet för alltid för de tre inblandade. En är död, en är en mördare och den tredje har bevittnat alltihop. Den hemlighet Lauren bär på kan hon därefter inte avslöja för någon. Men hon är inte den enda som har något att dölja... James Patterson gav nyligen ut thrillern Postcard Killers i samarbete med Liza Marklund. Boken toppade i början av året bästsäljarlistor i flera europeiska länder, däribland Sveriges. James Patterson har skrivit en lång rad böcker och är en av världens mest säljande författare genom tiderna med över 180 miljoner sålda exemplar.

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. From the shocking first page to the last exhilarating scene, Worst Case is a non-stop thriller from "America''s #1 storyteller" (Forbes).

Detective Mike Bennett bekommt es in New York mit einem raffinierten Serienkiller zu tun, der fast nur gehobene Einrichtungen und die Reichen für seine Taten auswählt.

Detective Mike Bennett takes on New York''s most terrifying epidemic in James Patterson''s gripping blockbuster novel. A calculating killer who calls himself The Teacher is taking on New York City, killing the powerful and the arrogant. His message is clear: remember your manners or suffer the consequences! For some, it seems that the rich are finally getting what they deserve. For New York''s elite, it is a call to terror. Only one man can tackle such a high-profile case: Detective Mike Bennett. As time ticks down and his children fall ill, he has only hours to save New York from the greatest disaster in its history. From the world''s #1 writer, discover an electrifying story of action, thrills, and heart-stopping suspense.

Wanneer een politievrouw haar man verdenkt van de moord op haar geheime minnaar, saboteert ze het onderzoek dat ze zelf moet leiden.

As he faces a devastating personal loss, Detective Michael Bennett is about to take on the most sinister challenge of his career: a kidnapping crisis that could destroy the most powerful people in America. The nation has fallen into mourning after the unexpected death of a beloved former First Lady, and the most powerful people in the world gather in New York for her funeral. Then the inconceivable occurs: Billionaires, politicians, and superstars of every kind are suddenly trapped within one man''s brilliant and ruthless scenario. Bennett, father of ten, is pulled into the fray. As the danger escalates, Michael is hit with devastating news: After fighting for many years, his wife has succumbed to a terrible disease. As New York descends into chaos, Bennett has lost the great love of his life and faces raising his ten devastated children alone-and rescuing 34 hostages. Day after day, Bennett confronts the most ruthless man he has ever dealt with, a man who kills without hesitation and counters everything the NYPD and FBI throw at him with impunity. As the entire world watches and the tension boils to a searing heat, Bennett has to find a way out-or face responsibility for the greatest debacle in history.

Plotting revenge against her unfaithful husband, NYPD cop Lauren Stillwell inadvertently triggers a series of events that spiral dangerously out of control and is forced to take a secret job that threatens everything she stands for.

In the full-throttle, noir-soaked tradition of Dennis Lehane and Michael Connelly, the acclaimed young author of Bad Connection unleashes an ambitious and edgy new thriller pulsating with raw, urban energy. Decorated NYPD Officer John Coglin always thought his picture on the front page of the newspaper would be one for the scrapbook. That was before he had the bad luck to be forced into a witness-free, kill-or-be-killed confrontation with a drug-dealing thug. It''s of no help to him that the incident took place during the run-up to a bitter mayoral election campaign, and that his adversary was sixteen years old and black. Now, instead of another commendation, Coglin is staring down the barrel of a media- and politics-stoked murder rap. But on the eve of his sure conviction arrives a fateful telephone call. It''s not the governor, but his long-lost uncle, Aidan O''Connell. A veteran of the IRA and a recently released guest of San Quentin Penitentiary for armed-to-the-teeth robbery, Aidan offers his nephew a pardon that has nothing to do with lawyers. Coglin is about to find out that the type of amnesty Uncle Aidan is proposing is the kind that involves a beautiful but dangerous Mafia widow, a car trunk full of M-16s, and thirty million dollars in jewels smack dab in the middle of Rockefeller Center. Before the Devil Knows You''re Dead is a highly entertaining, deliciously gritty, super-fast thriller that takes us on a cutthroat ride into an urban realm where criminal intent collides head-on with the vagaries of fate and the inscrutabilities of the human heart.

Tom Farrell is a "narrowback", a working class Irish-American from the Bronx who masterminds the heist of a ritzy Manhattan hotel. But his well-executed scheme unravels when one of his gang claims more than his share of the loot--and suffers a brutal fate. But the dead man''s IRA ties have made Farrell a marked man, and he must flee his own criminal past.

New Yorkers aren''t easily intimidated, but someone is doing their best to scare them, badly: why? After two inexplicable high-tech attacks, the city that never sleeps is on edge. Detective Michael Bennett, along with his old pal, the FBI''s Emily Parker, have to catch the shadowy criminals who claim responsibility -- but they''re as good at concealing their identities as they are at wreaking havoc. In the wake of a shocking assassination, Bennett begins to suspect that these mysterious events are just the prelude to the biggest threat of all. Soon he''s racing against the clock, and against the most destructive enemy he''s faced yet, to save his beloved city -- before everyone''s worst nightmare becomes a reality.