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Tick Tock: (Michael Bennett 4) [Kindle Edition]

James Patterson (Author)
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (75 customer reviews)
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NYC's no. 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.

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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.

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  • Format: Kindle Edition
  • File Size: 448 KB
  • Print Length: 498 pages
  • Page Numbers Source ISBN: 0099553767
  • Publisher: Cornerstone Digital (20 Jan 2011)
  • Sold by: Amazon Media EU S.à r.l.
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1846057604
  • ISBN-13: 978-1846057601
  • ASIN: B004J4VZHU
  • Text-to-Speech: Enabled
  • X-Ray: Not Enabled
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (75 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #6,506 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

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26 of 27 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars A return to what we expect to read. 11 Jun 2011
By Parm TOP 500 REVIEWER
Format:Kindle Edition
This review is from: Tick Tock (Michael Bennett 4) (Hardcover)
I've enjoyed most of James Patterson novels over the last few years. Alex Cross is a notable protagonist in his novels, but recently he has gone off the boil a little, These days Alex has some serious competition in the form of Michael Bennett, one of James Patterson's most recent characters! Michael Bennett has a lot going for him - he is New York City detective who balances being a widower with a large family (including a number of adopted children) and an eclectic cast of family, friends and colleagues that make his experiences even more engaging! For that reason, I was really keen to read the latest book that featured Michael Bennett - Tick Tock.

In Tick Tock, Michael Bennett is trying to deal with a number of issues on the home front and in the workplace. Michael and his diverse family (including all of his children, his grandfather, who is also an Irish priest, and the children's nanny) are trying to enjoy a holiday at the shore but find themselves being targeted by neighbourhood bullies who are well-known, and well-connected, in the neighbourhood. Michael also finds himself being dragged back to work as he tries to deal with a very complicated and well-organized killer who is making the city's citizens cower in fear. How can Michael find the balance in dealing with the problems facing his children and how will he track down this crazed and crafty serial killer? If that was not enough, Michael finds himself torn between two beautiful women - Mary Catherine, the children's nanny, and Emily Parker, an FBI agent that Michael has found himself attracted to in the past. All of these elements weave together in a well-crafted and complex novel.... Read more ›
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars 'TICK TOCK' by James Patterson 14 April 2011
By jan.bry1941
Format:Audio CD
Tick Tock (Unabridged)

I enjoyed this audio book very much, but being female I prefer the Lindsay Boxer books more.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars tick tock (michael bennett 4) 20 Feb 2011
By Mr. J. Ellis
Format:Hardcover
as expected from james patterson this is an excellent book to read
as usual and is up to his normal standard
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars Average at best 7 Feb 2011
By Dr Evil TOP 500 REVIEWER VINE™ VOICE
Format:Kindle Edition
`TICK TOCK', the forth book in the series (following on from Step on a Crack (Michael Bennett 1), Run For Your Life and Worst Case (Michael Bennett 3)) begins when Michael Bennett is dragged away from his well deserved summer vacation to help track down a ruthless killer who is a copy cat of some of New York's most notorious serial killers.

The idea for this one is good but the delivery was not the best - I felt the whole time reading this book that it was struggling to pick up pace (despite the quick and short chapters), there were a lot of unnecessary storylines (like why bring Emily in really? The Flaherty kids rivalry) and the killer never felt threatening enough at all. The ending was also a massive letdown and was very predictable and rushed.

The problem with Tick Tock (and Worst Case before it) is the series started off too strong, I think - in Step on a Crack we were introduced to a fantastic character that was so good it was a worthy competitor to Patterson's other famous detective, Alex Cross; the story was big, bold and exciting and the killers were some of the scariest and most memorable that have ever featured in any of Patterson's dozens and dozens of books, but since the first two novels it has gone slightly downhill.... Read more ›
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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars fast moving detective work with a hint of romance 16 Feb 2011
By lormart
Format:Hardcover
This is the 4th book in the Michael Bennett series and as with most of James Patterson's novels it grips you from the start. You feel you actually know the characters and whilst the murders unfold and the detective work is brilliant, you feel for Michael as he is still coming to terms with his wife's death but also struggling with his feelings for a fellow FBIofficer, Emily, and his children's nanny, Mary Catherine.
Things are progressing nicely, can't wait for the next one.
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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars yet another patterson.............. 3 April 2011
By rhosymynydd VINE™ VOICE
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
I cannot resist buying the latest Patterson book as soon as it hits the shelves, but he has become rather a factory in churning out book after book, series after series Alex Cross resembling Michael Bennett and so forth. We know the hero is going to come through relatively unscathed having taught the villain his appropriate lesson, yet there is somthing that drags his Patterson Fans back again and again. The flow of the book, the reality of the characters is always good. But to be honest they are a quick 3 hr read tops. His skill in writing is now shared with co-authors making the "factory" idea a probabilty. I realise he must have so many ideas spinning around in his head that to get them all down himself would be nigh impossible. He has diversified into the older children/teen market now which I think is an excellent idea but I wish there was a little more meat behind the plots as there used to be. 220 million books = a lot of money but to be fair, he has reinvested that in a valuable literacy project but with grossing 3 billion dollars revenue, placing him the best selling author of all time.....it rather backs the factory concept. Won't stop me buying them though! Good quick read, great for train/air travel escapism. Tick Tock (Michael Bennett 4)
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
enjoyed it very much very interesting book kept me gripped to end to could'nt put it down till I had finished it
Published 9 days ago by Blackie
5.0 out of 5 stars Tick Tock
Oh my another fantastic novel by James Patterson. I struggled to put this one down, with laughs and tears this is sure to keep you hooked
Published 1 month ago by HanT
5.0 out of 5 stars Top Tip - read Tick Tock
As usual Patterson has produced a 'tip top' in Tick Tock, His detective Michael Bennett gets more enjoyable with each book.
Published 1 month ago by Marian Edwards
5.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyed
Good page turner thoroughly enjoyed the twists and turns a really good read especially on holiday in the warm sunshine
Published 1 month ago by Cas
5.0 out of 5 stars Kindle
An excellent read. James Patterson can not go wrong for me although I am now branching out into other authors.
Published 1 month ago by Elizabeth L. Berry
5.0 out of 5 stars Again my wifes choice.
My other half was not impressed with this read. She seems to think that James Patterson let someone else write it, and did not check out the whole read. Read more
Published 2 months ago by G. Edwards
4.0 out of 5 stars Good read
I have read a lot of James Patterson books and am very pleased to write he is back to his best with Tick Tock , just love reading Michael Bennett stories.
Published 2 months ago by joan shaw
4.0 out of 5 stars Tick Tock
I enjoyed this book, a good read. Took it on holiday on my kindle.
Bit cheesy in parts but enjoyable
Published 2 months ago by Beryl Walters
5.0 out of 5 stars Brill
Can't wait for the next Michael Bennet book. So far can't really fault JP and he does work with other great writers too
Published 2 months ago by Snopy66
5.0 out of 5 stars Good book
This book was sent direct to m kindle. I have been reading books by the same author and I have read the other in this set
Published 2 months ago by Rikki
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