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I, Micheal Bennett (Michael Bennett #5)
by
James Patterson (Goodreads Author),
Michael Ledwidge
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...more
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Published
July 9th 2012
by Little, Brown & Company
(first published June 7th 2012)
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Hated the ending seemed like a ploy. Lacked details and at parts did not seem even plausible. Characters were worse than flawed. Plot too simple just tries too hard and seemed like that of a first time author than a seasoned veteran. Could of done better.
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 t
I have an aversion to the well known authors who get someone else to write most of a book then slap their name on it to pump sales - a la Patterson, Dave Barry, Tom Clancy so I usually avoid them but this was an audio book on the Cracker Barrel rack and seemed to be the only one worth hearing so I picked it up. Some interesting cruelty twists as the torture and fight scenes are carried out and the character is interesting. A NYPD detective with 10 kids? That was worth finding out about and he is...more
Shameless money grab!
I have heard about issues with the ending of this book. I thought maybe there were some loose ends or that there was something to look forward for the next book. Sadly, the problems are much, much worse than that. Basically we get half a book, it's almost as if once the authors built up the story they decided to stop there and continue in the next episode. I would almost understand it if this was a gargantuan work and it had to be broken in two parts for publishing reasons,...more
I have heard about issues with the ending of this book. I thought maybe there were some loose ends or that there was something to look forward for the next book. Sadly, the problems are much, much worse than that. Basically we get half a book, it's almost as if once the authors built up the story they decided to stop there and continue in the next episode. I would almost understand it if this was a gargantuan work and it had to be broken in two parts for publishing reasons,...more
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For whatever reason, this is the first book of James Patterson's that I've read. I just never got around to reading anything of his before now. I actually bought this book for my mother-in-law, back at Mother's Day, maybe, or for her birthday. My reasoning for choosing this book (aside from the fact that I know she reads a lot, and she's interested in all sorts of books) was because I thought she'd take interest in the fact that Patterson is such an advocate for young readers. I learned that whi...more
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...more
Life has never really been easy for Detective Michael Bennett. After he and his wife adopted ten , children (not a typo), she took ill and eventually died of cancer. For years non Michael has been making it work with the help of Grandpa Seamus and the live in nanny Mary Catherine. He juggles life between the kids and his job and for the most part it works.
Then Michael finds himself with the opportunity to be part of taking down a big time crime lord and after the set up is launched and the gun s...more
Then Michael finds himself with the opportunity to be part of taking down a big time crime lord and after the set up is launched and the gun s...more
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WARNING! Many spoilers! Plus: It will save you time reading this book!!! This really stretched my "reality muscle" and made me wonder how dumb one should assume an Irish cop who arrests a Mexican drug lord could possibly be. Throughout this novel, Michael Bennett, whom I have come to love for his dedication to his job AND his family, seems to be playing catch-up with the plot line. First, he seems shocked and amazed that a beautiful, curvaceous Mexican woman can also be a savage killer. Then, he...more
I keep saying that I'm done with Patterson but something keeps bringing me back and I think it must be the short chapters and the fact that he never fails to come up with these OTT storylines. I don't know how the two author thing works, whether Patterson comes up with the plot, or how much input he has into the books but the Michael Bennett ones have always been my favourite, although I love the Women's Murder Club also.
I will admit that I found myself skim-reading a lot of this book but the t...more
I will admit that I found myself skim-reading a lot of this book but the t...more
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This was the first time I have been disappointed by one of Patterson's books that starts Michael Bennett. It seems are hero is joining arrogant Alex Cross in not really caring about proper procedures or how his rash actions will affect those around him. Bennett is pulled into a major case when the FBI and DEA work with the NYPD to target Perrine, one of the biggest drug lords in America. Perrine is coming to America for some mysterious reason, and if the officials can bring him down, they might...more
James Patterson should stick to books with police activities in them. This one, like the last one I ust read involving police activities, is as good or better than his others. In this case, Michael Bennett takes on a notorious drug king pin, capturing and seriously debilitating his operations. It is summer, and Michael and the brood are off to the mountains for some much needed rest. However, Michael ends up commuting between the vacation cabin and his job as the story unfolds. As usual, each pa...more
I'll say right up front that the ending to I, MICHAEL BENNETT, is horrible. It isn't even a cliffhanger, its just the ending of the chapter. It could of easily occurred fifty pages earlier, and you would have kept reading, because there's more to the story. Disappointing, and a major ripoff, if you bought this book.
And it is kind of sad, because the last three Bennett books have excelled in plotting. They've had a great story at the heart of the novel, and the personal stuff with Bennett's 10 ki...more
And it is kind of sad, because the last three Bennett books have excelled in plotting. They've had a great story at the heart of the novel, and the personal stuff with Bennett's 10 ki...more
This books is a prime example of why I no longer buy James Patterson's books. I use to buy them all, until about 10 years ago, or so, when Patterson wrote his first "cliffhanger." It was, I believe, an Alex Cross book, where it ended, suddenly, without being resolved. I had purchased that book, and I was pissed! "He's figured out a way to make more money, by insuring you'll have to buy, or borrow, the next one to get the end." That's the day I stopped buying his stuff. He is good enough that I'l...more
I my opinion, I thought that this Book could have given the reader just a little bit more for an ending. I know Patterson is known for his ambiguous endings, and I normally like that; but this one did not cut it for me. Maybe I cheated myself by reading the last book first in the Michael Bennett series, but hey...thats how I roll :) I'm little glad that I started this series that way, because if thats how Michael Bennetts story ends, then i'm not sure if I want to see how it begins. I think the...more
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I finally finished this and was surprised by the storyline and particularly the ending. Didn't see that coming! Usually, in these books, the authors leave that one little string dangling and wrap up all the other loose ends neatly. This one did not. Everything and I mean everything is left open-ended. Without giving anything away, the only thing I can say is that this is one of those true cliffhanger/season finale deals and just like "who shot J.R.?" I am sitting here wondering how lon...more
I finally finished this and was surprised by the storyline and particularly the ending. Didn't see that coming! Usually, in these books, the authors leave that one little string dangling and wrap up all the other loose ends neatly. This one did not. Everything and I mean everything is left open-ended. Without giving anything away, the only thing I can say is that this is one of those true cliffhanger/season finale deals and just like "who shot J.R.?" I am sitting here wondering how lon...more
Good mix of violence and fuzzy warm family stuff. Michael Bennett is quite a lot like Alex Cross in that he has a lot of kids and a nanny in place of nana mama, although 10 kids is a bit much I enjoy reading about them. I think that James Patterson appeals to guys and gals with his male characters being strong with soft centres. I found this book to be very entertaining and easy to read. Michael Bennett finds himself at the centre of a drug baron's madness while he is imprisoned awaiting trial....more
In this book NYPD's detective Michael Bennett has his world turned up side down. The FBI receives word that a South American drug lord is coming to New York. The police try to trap him but he comes with a huge entourage and in an attempt to arrest the gangster Bennett's partner is shot and killed. Bennett words another trap and they capture him, but the criminal is broken out of jail. Eventually they kill the woman judge of the ongoing trial. His family is endangered and he manages to free them...more
Once again, Patterson introduces us to the character of Michael Bennett, a NYPD detective and a widower with a slew of children, a priest for a grandfather, and a nanny by the name of Mary Catherine. Bennett would like nothing better than to take a peaceful vacation with his family. First, however, there is the matter of taking down a Mexican crime lord who murdered his best friend in the process of the arrest and is now awaiting trial. Instead of the idyllic vacation Bennett envisioned, he is f...more
Nov 13, 2012
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As critics and readers have slammed most of James Patterson's recent novels, his Michael Bennett series, co-written with Michael Ledwidge, has maintained a level of quality and entertainment that reminds us why he is one of the bestselling authors of all time.
Michael Bennett, a single father of 10, is used to being busy. Ever since he lost his wife to cancer, he has struggled to maintain both his family life and his job of solving high profile crimes for the New York City Police Department. Than...more
Michael Bennett, a single father of 10, is used to being busy. Ever since he lost his wife to cancer, he has struggled to maintain both his family life and his job of solving high profile crimes for the New York City Police Department. Than...more
Michael Bennett is at it again, this time he's battling the head of a Mexican Drug Cartel, who has snuck back into New York for his daughter's Law School Graduation. It's Detective Bennett's job along with the rest of the NYPD to arrest him while he's visiting, but that proves to be much easier said than done. When the arrest (staged in Madison Square Garden, no less) goes bad and a close childhood friend is murdered, it's time to get thae family out of the City pronto, so the Bennett clan desce...more
I like the Michael Bennett series but I couldn't help but see this book as filler until the next one. The only thing of note happens in the final few pages and before then it is simply a repeat of earlier novels but with different character names. It even goes so far as to have this one take place while his family is on holiday and he has to work... sound familiar?
It is still a decent read and the pages do turn quickly but I hope the next one is good enough to make up for the cliff hanger endin...more
It is still a decent read and the pages do turn quickly but I hope the next one is good enough to make up for the cliff hanger endin...more
Since I messed up my review of Porch Lights I thought I would put this on right away.
Michael Bennett is the new NYPD detective from James Patterson who writes my favorite books, Women's Murder Club.
It is well worth the read. Fast pased and exciting. I really feel like I am losing my mind. Let's just say it is a good book and you should not miss reading it.
Michael Bennett is a NYPD detective, who has ten kids, is a widow, and hasa beautiful Nanny named Mary Catherine. He is involved in a case wit...more
Michael Bennett is the new NYPD detective from James Patterson who writes my favorite books, Women's Murder Club.
It is well worth the read. Fast pased and exciting. I really feel like I am losing my mind. Let's just say it is a good book and you should not miss reading it.
Michael Bennett is a NYPD detective, who has ten kids, is a widow, and hasa beautiful Nanny named Mary Catherine. He is involved in a case wit...more
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When a new James Patterson book comes out, it's like Christmas to me. When the book is the next installment of the Michael Bennett series, it's like Christmas, my birthday, and every other holiday of the year put together. I love this New York Detective, his large adopted family, his grandfather, Seamus, the priest, and his nanny, Mary Catherine.
In I, Michael Bennett, Detective Bennett is up against the head of the Mexican drug cartel, a ruthless and mega-rich sociopath. As suspenseful and rive...more
In I, Michael Bennett, Detective Bennett is up against the head of the Mexican drug cartel, a ruthless and mega-rich sociopath. As suspenseful and rive...more
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Grabbed me right from the beginning! Ledwidge must bring most of the talent to the table on this series because I have not enjoyed my last few Patterson reads. This was so engrossing that I read to the end without realizing it, turned over the last page expecting another chapter and then yelled, "this can't end now!" I have criticized other book for abrubt endings were everything suddenly gets wrapped up in the last two pages, but this book "wraps up" very little, other than killing off some key...more
Did not like this nearly as much as Alex Cross. It seemed very predictable and very much like the previous book I read about Michael Bennett but not as good. The characters were never clearly developed and it was difficult to even determine who was important to Michael because they are were like shadow figures. He had 10 children and all you knew about them were their names. He had this Nanny that he obviously thought he had some kind of relationship with but what it was WHO KNOWS? The best char...more
I have to admit another "guilty pleasure" in addition to the current one I have for James Patterson's Alex Cross novels - I love the Michael Bennett series! Michael Bennett is a former Catholic schoolboy who lives his life in New York as a father to 10 children and as a cop who fight crime with a sarcastic edge to his attitude. Raising those 10 children alone after the death of his Social Worker wife, Michael always put his family first. His crusty Priest Grandfather and his children's Nanny, Ma...more
Honestly, I've just about given up on finding an outstanding book that comes from the pen of James Patterson - no matter who his co-author du jour might be. In this case, it's Michael Ledwidge, who for the most part is one of Patterson's more dependably good collaborators.
The Michael Bennett series has been a slight cut above some of the other character-driven novels, if only because the detective has 10 kids, a "project" of love started by his late wife, for whom he still carries a major torch....more
The Michael Bennett series has been a slight cut above some of the other character-driven novels, if only because the detective has 10 kids, a "project" of love started by his late wife, for whom he still carries a major torch....more
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The subject of a Time magazine feature called, "The Man Who Can't Miss," James Patterson is the bestselling author of the past year, bar none, with more than 16 million books sold in North America alone. In 2007, one of every fifteen hardcover fiction books sold was a Patterson title. In the past three years, James has sold more books than any other author (according...more
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The subject of a Time magazine feature called, "The Man Who Can't Miss," James Patterson is the bestselling author of the past year, bar none, with more than 16 million books sold in North America alone. In 2007, one of every fifteen hardcover fiction books sold was a Patterson title. In the past three years, James has sold more books than any other author (according...more
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