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Michael Ledwidge

    Michael Ledwidge, syn irských rodičů, se narodil a vyrůstal v Bronxu. Absolvent Manhattan College je ženatý a má dvě děti. Jako spoluautor několika nejvýnosnějších knih Jamese Pattersona se Ledwidge stal autorem, jehož díla čtou miliony čtenářů po celém světě. Díky tomu si vydělal značné jmění, které mu zcela změnilo život.

    Michael Ledwidge
    Worst Case
    I, Michael Bennett
    Run For Cover
    Oko za oko
    Dokonalá iluze
    Před ničím se nezastaví
    • Před ničím se nezastaví

      • 272 stránek
      • 10 hodin čtení

      Když se na Bahamách zřítí letadlo přepravující šest mužů, jmění v hotovosti a nepoctivě získané diamanty, jediným svědkem smrtelné katastrofy je potápěčský instruktor Michael Gannon. Domnívá se, že jde o špinavé peníze drogových bossů, které nikdo nebude postrádat. Odcizení peněz ovšem uvrhne Michaela do vražedné hry s těmi nejnebezpečnějšími muži světa.

      Před ničím se nezastaví
      4,0
    • Dokonalá iluze

      • 312 stránek
      • 11 hodin čtení

      Úspěšná právnička a milující matka Nina Bloomová by udělala cokoliv, jen aby ochránila život, který si v New Yorku vybudovala – včetně zatvrzelého lhaní každému, dokonce i dceři, o své minulosti. Když je však nevinný muž obviněn z vraždy, Nině dojde, že nesmí dopustit, aby někdo takový zaplatil za zločiny skutečného vraha.

      Dokonalá iluze
      4,0
    • Oko za oko

      • 302 stránek
      • 11 hodin čtení

      Newyorská policistka Lauren žije spokojeným životem, dokud nespatří svého muže Paula vcházet do hotelu s půvabnou blondýnou. Rozhodne se mu nevěru oplatit a nechá se svést pohledným kolegou, který jí už dlouho nadbíhal. Měla to být jen taková vykalkulovaná odveta, žádné city, ale Laurenina noc chladné vášně se promění v tu nejhorší noční můru.

      Oko za oko
      3,9
    • Run For Cover

      • 384 stránek
      • 14 hodin čtení

      In this latest pulse-pounding thriller, former Navy Seal Michael Gannon must unravel the deadliest conspiracy before time runs out... perfect for fans of Lee Child, David Baldacci, Gregg Hurwitz and Vince Flynn.

      Run For Cover
      4,2
    • Detective Michael Bennett hunts a master criminal who is terrorising New York - and targeting his ten children. When a South American crime lord brings the worst lawlessness the city has ever seen, Bennett takes his kids to upstate New York - but the violence follows them and they find themselves in the middle of a nightmare.

      I, Michael Bennett
      4,1
    • Worst Case

      • 454 stránek
      • 16 hodin čtení

      The son of one of New York's wealthiest families is snatched off the street and held hostage. Bennett's work life - and love life - suddenly get even more complicated. His plan leads up to the most deadly demonstration yet - one that could bring cataclysmic devastation to every inch of New York.

      Worst Case
      4,1
    • During a state funeral for a beloved former First Lady in New York City's largest cathedral, the unthinkable occurs. Armed men disguised as monks seize the church and seal themselves inside, along with more than one hundred of the most powerful people in America. The captives include world leaders, actors, TV stars, athletes, and politicians, and the kidnappers are armed with enough C4 explosives to blow a crater in the middle of Manhattan. NYPD officer Michael Bennett is pulled into the standoff as lead negotiator. Despite the escalating danger, Michael faces an even more terrifying crisis at home. His wife has been diagnosed with a devastating disease, and Michael faces the prospect of losing the love of his life and having to raise their ten children alone. With his own life teetering and the lives of thousands suddenly his responsibility, Michael struggles to diffuse the tense situation fast. Yet the kidnappers' moves are impossible to predict, and they block every attempt to break into the cathedralmost as if they are privy to their deliberations.

      Step on a Crack
      4,0
    • Run for Your Life

      • 416 stránek
      • 15 hodin čtení

      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. The pressure is enough for anyone, but Mike also has to care for his 10 children-all of whom have come down with virulent flu at once! Discovering a secret pattern in The Teacher's lessons, Detective Bennett realizes he has just hours to save New York from the greatest disaster in its history. From the #1 bestselling author comes RUN FOR YOUR LIFE, the continuation of his newest, electrifying series.

      Run for Your Life
      4,0
    • The Girl in the Vault

      A Thriller

      • 368 stránek
      • 13 hodin čtení

      Praised by James Patterson as the author's best work, this gripping narrative delves into themes of survival and resilience. It follows a young woman trapped in a vault, facing overwhelming odds and a race against time. As she confronts her fears and fights for freedom, the story unfolds with intense suspense and emotional depth, revealing her strength and determination in the face of danger. The compelling plot and vivid character development make it a standout thriller.

      The Girl in the Vault
      3,9
    • Stop At Nothing

      • 352 stránek
      • 13 hodin čtení

      "When a private jet crashes into the Caribbean sea, diving instructor Michael Gannon is the only person on the scene. Finding six dead men and a suitcase full of cash and diamonds, Gannon assumes he's the beneficiary of a drug deal gone wrong. However, it seems one of the passengers was the Director of the FBI - despite the official story that he died of natural causes in Italy. Suddenly pursued by a shadowy cabal of the world's most powerful and dangerous men, Gannon will only survive if he unravels a terrifying conspiracy. But those determined to kill him will learn that Gannon's past holds its own deadly secrets ... and the hunters soon become the prey."--Publisher description.

      Stop At Nothing
      3,9
    • TICK... A KILLER'S COUNTDOWN BEGINS. A rash of horrifying crimes tears through New York City, throwing it into complete chaos. TICK... CAN MICHAEL BENNETT CATCH HIM? 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. Bennett enlists the help of a former colleague, FBI Agent Emily Parker. But as his affection for Emily grows into something stronger, his relationship with Mary Catherine takes an unexpected turn. TOCK... BEFORE HIS TIME IS UP? 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.

      Tick Tock
      4,0
    • No Safe Place

      A Thriller

      • 368 stránek
      • 13 hodin čtení

      The book features a gripping narrative crafted by a bestselling coauthor known for the Michael Bennett series. It promises intense suspense and intricate plotting, characteristic of the thriller genre. Readers can expect a fast-paced story filled with unexpected twists and compelling characters, making it a must-read for fans of thrilling fiction.

      No Safe Place
      3,9
    • Gone

      • 489 stránek
      • 18 hodin čtení

      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.

      Gone
      3,9
    • A Michael Bennett Thriller - 8: Alert

      • 384 stránek
      • 14 hodin čtení

      In this New York Times bestseller, Detective Michael Bennett must race against time to save New York City from chaos by tracking down the source of two mysterious attacks. 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.

      A Michael Bennett Thriller - 8: Alert
      3,9
    • Michael Bennett Thriller - 7: Burn

      • 432 stránek
      • 16 hodin čtení

      Detective Michael Bennett finally returns to New York City—and to the most unsettling, horrific case of his career. At last, Detective Michael Bennett and his family are coming home to New York City. Thanks to Bennett, the ruthless crime lord whose vengeful mission forced the Bennett family into hiding has been brought down for good. Back in the city that never sleeps, Bennett takes over a chaotic Outreach Squad in Harlem, where he receives an unusual call: a man claims to have seen a group of well-dressed men holding a bizarre party in a condemend building. With no clear crime or evidence, Bennett dismisses the report. But when a charred body is found in that very same building, he is forced to take the demented caller seriously—and is drawn into an underground criminal world of terrifying depravity.

      Michael Bennett Thriller - 7: Burn
      3,9
    • Bullseye

      • 368 stránek
      • 13 hodin čtení

      Caught in the crossfire of a deadly standoff, Detective Michael Bennett must kill...or be killed. Tensions between America and Russia are the highest they've been since the Cold War. As the countries' Presidents travel to the United Nations to iron out their differences, a fashionable husband and wife team of lethal assassins prowls the streets of Manhattan hunting their prey--a professor hiding a scandalous secret. Their next target: the extremely popular President of the United States of America. Pulled away from his family and pressed into service, Detective Michael Bennett must trace the source of a threat that could rip the country apart--and what he finds may turn the Cold War red hot once again. With allegiances constantly in doubt and no one above suspicion, only Bennett can step into the line of fire to save the President before the deadly kill shot hits its mark.

      Bullseye
      3,8
    • Beach Wedding

      • 352 stránek
      • 13 hodin čtení

      Set against a backdrop of incredible wealth and beach houses, the story explores themes of murder and dysfunctional families. The narrative promises a thrilling ride filled with intrigue and complex relationships, showcasing Michael Ledwidge's storytelling prowess. With high stakes and captivating characters, it stands out as a compelling read that combines suspense with a vivid setting.

      Beach Wedding
      3,7
    • Hard to Break

      • 384 stránek
      • 14 hodin čtení

      In this latest pulse-pounding thriller, former Navy Seal Michael Gannon must fight for survival... perfect for fans of Lee Child, David Baldacci, Gregg Hurwitz and Vince Flynn.

      Hard to Break
      3,6
    • The Dangerous Days of Daniel X

      • 320 stránek
      • 12 hodin čtení

      Fifteen-year-old alien hunter Daniel X is on a mission to finish the job that killed his parents - to wipe out the world's most bloodthirsty aliens on The List. At the number-one spot, The Prayer is Daniel's ultimate target. With mind-blowing skills like telepathy and the ability to transform and create, Daniel's got more than a few tricks up his sleeve. Along with his friends Willy, Joe-Joe, Emma and Dana, Daniel hunts down the aliens on The List one by one. But as he battles towards his top target he can't forget one thing: he's got a host of aliens to fight, but on their lists there's only one name at the top . . . and that's his.

      The Dangerous Days of Daniel X
      3,6
    • Smečka

      • 360 stránek
      • 13 hodin čtení

      Při cestě do Botswany se přírodovědci Jacksonovi podaří přežít útok velké lví smečky. Zachrání život i ekoložce Chloe a oba společně se snaží přesvědčit svět, že existuje příčina, která savce nutí napadat lidi. Jenže nařízené akce nepomáhají, brutální útoky zvířat se množí, jejich zuřivost narůstá. Paralyzují už celá města a člověk marně hledá místo, kde by se skryl…

      Smečka
      3,5
    • It was just a sexy game. Then things went south...Taylor Dayton has been holding back a secret from her best friend, firefighter Christian he's the only man who can douse the flames inside her. It's time he noticed her as more than an ice cream and movie pal. What better way to melt the blinders from his eyes than propose an irresistibly sexy grooming session?Christian can hardly believe the woman from his erotic dreams has just issued a siren call no red-blooded male can resist. He'll give her what she wants, and when he's done with her, she'll need more than a fire hose to cool her down.When their little game leads them to discover their secret fetishes and fantasies, they realize that this sexy seduction is no longer just a game.This time, it's for keeps.

      Burn
    • Thriller um ein korruptes Brüderpaar in New York, das sich bei einer Erpressung übernimmt und in einen tödlichen Strudel aus Gewalt und Gegengewalt gerät.

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