Gone - (A Michael Bennett Thriller) by James Patterson & Michael Ledwidge (Paperback)

About the Book

Originally published in hardcover: New York: Little, Brown, c2013.

Book Synopsis

In this thrilling novel from the world's #1 bestselling author, a crime lord has declared war on America--and only Detective Michael Bennett knows why.

Manuel Perrine doesn't fear anyone or anything. A charismatic, ruthless strongman, he slaughters rivals as effortlessly as he wears his trademark white linen suits. Detective Michael Bennett is the only U.S. official ever to succeed in putting Perrine behind bars. But now Perrine is out--and vows to find and kill Bennett and everyone dear to him.

Bennett and his ten adopted children are living on a secluded California farm, guarded by the FBI's witness protection program. Soon Perrine begins a campaign of assassinations, brazenly slaughtering powerful individuals across the country. The FBI has no clue where Perrine is hiding or how he is orchestrating his attacks, forcing Bennett to risk it all: his career, his family, and even his life.

With intensity, speed, and explosive action rivaling James Bond movies at their best-and featuring one of the most complex and chilling villains ever created--Gone is James Patterson at his astounding best.

Review Quotes

"A breakneck thriller built on a solid, suspenseful plot...plenty of heart-pounding suspense...a can't-miss thriller."--NightsAnd Weekends.com on Worst Case

"Its breakneck pace leaves you gasping for breath. Packed with typical Patterson panache."--Daily Mail (UK) on Run For Your Life

"Totally gripping and downright impossible to put down."--Booklist on Step On A Crack

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About the Author

James Patterson has had more New York Times bestsellers than any other writer, ever, according to Guinness World Records. Since his first novel won the Edgar Award in 1977 James Patterson's books have sold more than 300 million copies. He is the author of the Alex Cross novels, the most popular detective series of the past twenty-five years, including Kiss the Girls and Along Came a Spider. He writes full-time and lives in Florida with his family.