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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Spændingsroman. A calculating killer who calls himself The Teacher is taking on New York City, killing the powerful and the arrogant. Discovering a secret pattern to The Teacher's lessons, Detective Michael Bennett realizes he has just hours to save New York from the greatest disaster in history
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.
"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.
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.
