Step on a Crack (Abridged) Audiobook, by James Patterson Play Audiobook Sample

Step on a Crack (Abridged) Audiobook

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Read By: John Slattery, Reg Rogers Publisher: Hachette Book Group Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 4.00 hours at 1.5x Speed 3.00 hours at 2.0x Speed Series: The Michael Bennett Novels Release Date: February 2007 Format: Abridged Audiobook ISBN: 9781594836244

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Detective Michael Bennett is about to take on the most sinister challenge of his career. The nation has fallen into mourning after the unexpected death of a beloved former first lady, and the most powerful people in the world gather in New York for her funeral. Then the inconceivable occurs. Billionaires, politicians, and superstars of every kind are suddenly trapped within one man’s brilliant and ruthless scenario. Bennett—father of ten—is pulled into the fray. As the danger escalates, Michael is hit with devastating news. After fighting for many years, his wife has succumbed to a terrible disease. As New York descends into chaos, he has lost the great love of his life and faces raising his ten devastated children alone—and rescuing 34 hostages. Day after day, Bennett confronts the most ruthless man he has ever dealt with, a man who kills without hesitation and counters everything the NYPD and FBI throw at him with impunity. As the entire world watches and the tension boils to a searing heat, Bennett has to find a way out—or face responsibility for the greatest debacle in history

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"Apart from some uncomfortable languag, I really liked this book. The relationship between Detective Bennett and his wife, Maive, is heart warming, as well as heart breaking. On top of that, he reminds me of Bruce Willis' Detective John McLane in the Die Hard movies...can't complain there. I've always been a HUGE fan of police drama's, and this one falls right in with some of my favs."

— Lacy (4 out of 5 stars)

Step on a Crack Listener Reviews

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  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " The book was engaging and suspenseful but also shallow and unbelievable. "

    — Therese, 2/20/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Good book...page turner...but ending was a little rushed & unsatisfying. "

    — Ginger, 1/22/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Typical James Patterson. Different people but you will recognize the style immediately. Good plot and quick to read. "

    — Crodosta, 1/10/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Just so-so. The hostage situation had lots of potential, but didn't play out as well as it should have. All the stuff about his wife dying, ten kids, etc. really caused a lot of the momentum to be lost. To use a cliche: It took the wind out of the sails. "

    — Bob, 12/31/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Amazing story! The ending even made me cry. Very well written. "

    — Mai-liis, 12/24/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Very good, kept me guessing til the end, couldn't figure how everything had taken place. Well worth it, however it did have another back story which I still dont understand its relevance. Kind of a sad story thrown into action for no apparent reason. But overall it was good, I would recommend it to someone else. "

    — Denorris, 12/22/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " It's ok. If you like James Patterson you will probably enjoy this book. However, I didn't. The main character's wife dies and hardley anything is made of it. He has 10 kids and is never home. However, the kids don't have any personality except to show up and say things no kid would ever say. Yet, an elderly women saw me reading this book and said she loved it. To each their own. "

    — Samantha, 12/10/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " The book is an easy, quick read. Entertaining and fast-paced. "

    — Renee, 12/9/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " A quick fast reading with very short chapters action thriller for summer easy reading. I can't say that there is anything to be learned from this book but a quicky and absorbing novel on the best selling paperback book list. "

    — Gyoungmd, 12/5/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This was a fast-paced, true blue James Patterson roller coaster ride! "

    — Cherie, 11/26/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Bubble gum for the mind....it was only ok. "

    — Ann, 11/20/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " James Patterson: I love his books. "

    — Marsha, 11/20/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Pretty much on the fence about this. I may try the next in the series to make a decision as to whether to continue. "

    — Deb, 10/18/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " this book was alright. I think I liked the interactions w/ the main character and his family better than the "suspenseful" part. Some of it was melodramatic but I'm hoping that was on purpose. And the end was a bit predictable. I loved the narrators, especially John Slattery. "

    — Hollyhocks, 8/9/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I think this is the first in a series starring Michael Bennett. He seems to be a likable character. I went back to read this one after I had read "The Cutting Season" featuring Michael Bennett. I didn't realize then it was a series. I like Patterson's books partly because they are such quick reads. "

    — Sue, 5/26/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This was the first James Patterson book I had ever read and really enjoyed it. We read it for our book club selection several months back and the general concensus was it was a good read. "

    — Kimberly, 5/6/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " its a good book but im nnot 2 far in 2 it "

    — Shelly, 1/12/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " I hate to be a Debbie Downer among all the high reviews, but I didn't think the book was that good... Entertaining enough but pretty simplistic plot and writing. "

    — Laura, 11/22/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I enjoyed the book and I'll have to read another of Pattersons "

    — Greg, 11/13/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " One of my favorite series. Clean, not too graphic, good mysteries. "

    — Heather, 2/17/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " new character and wow does he have an exciting and full life "

    — Mike, 2/9/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Very good book - enjoyed a lot (listened on CD). "

    — Jane, 1/2/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Still reading this book, but I do like it. I like when James Patterson writes with Michael Ledwidge. I would definitely recommend it if you like light mystery/thriller books. "

    — Angela, 12/12/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Another fast paced Patterson read. "

    — Ellenjsmellen, 12/6/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " tthis one kept you guessing. was put togeather pretty good. "

    — Jude, 10/28/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Read it twice, it's amazing both times. Detective Michael Bennett and his family are endearing. Story line and pace are gripping and good. "

    — Ariel, 8/22/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Liked! Didn't guess the twist! "

    — Stephen, 7/31/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " something new for patterson, surprisingly liked it. better than his series which i find tiring and monotonous with each book. don't know maybe his co-author michael ledwidge gave it a new twist? "

    — Alyn, 5/17/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Very good book. I hope someday he forgets all the suspense and just rights a simple romantic fiction, because this book proves he would be good at it. "

    — Jessica, 5/15/2011
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " It wasn't horrible, but it wasn't great. I really didn't care for the foul language. "

    — Crystal, 5/2/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Liked this one, look forward to reading more in this series. "

    — R., 5/1/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This like the Women Murder club books are real good, the fact that Bennet is bringing up 10 children after his wife dies is work alone, he has the help with Mary Catherine and his Grandfather. I look forward to any books that has to do with Michael Bennet in it. "

    — Karen, 4/28/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " A detective with a dying wife, 10 adopted children and he now encounters a ruthless man who has taken billionaires, politician, and superstars hostages at a beloved first lady's funeral. If you like the Alex Cross books, you will like this. Kept me turning the pages. "

    — Cami, 4/24/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This is James Patterson at his best. Not only was I spellbound, but I was shocked when the bad guy's true identity was revealed in Chapter 114. Never saw it coming. As for the 'side' story, if you don't cry during this novel, you don't have a heart. True escapism lit.... "

    — Tina, 4/16/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Select Editions from Reader's Digest Vol. 1, 2008 "

    — Cactuskid2, 4/9/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I was starting to get tired of Patterson but this book renewed my faith. "

    — J.D., 3/30/2011
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " It's getting an extra boost for being read by John Slattery. Hot. "

    — Leslie, 3/28/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " good writing - read the book and listened to the tape. "

    — Bernice, 3/14/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Enjoyable, quick and exciting. It's also touching in ways other Patterson books haven't been. "

    — Ryann, 3/13/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Da colecção Minutos Contados, não é dos melhores, ainda assim não foge ao género. Também por ser um pouco triste posso não ter gostado tanto. "

    — Catarina, 3/13/2011

About the Authors

Ellen Archer has narrated numerous audiobooks and has won several AudioFile Earphones Awards, as well as the prestigious Audie Award for best narration. She is an actress, and singer with a degree in opera performance from the Boston Conservatory. She has performed extensively on the New York stage and in regional theaters.

Michael Ledwidge is the author of The Narrowback, Bad Connection, and most recently the coauthor, with James Patterson, of The Quickie, Step on a Crack, and Worst Case. He has coauthored several New York Times bestsellers.

About the Narrators

Ron McLarty is a veteran actor of television, film, and stage as well as an award-winning audiobook narrator. He has more than 100 television appearances to his credit, including as a series regular on Spencer for Hire and Law & Order. His film career began in 1977 with a performance in The Sentinel and continued with such films as The Postman, Flamingo Kid, and, most recently, How Do You Know? His stage credits include Broadway and other productions. He has narrated more than 100 audiobooks, earning nine Earphones Awards and recognition by AudioFile magazine as a Best Voice in Mystery & Suspense in 2009 and 2010. He has twice been a finalist for the prestigious Audie Awards and then won the award in 2001 for Best Mystery Narration. He is also an accomplished playwright and an acclaimed novelist.

Stephen J. Dubner is an award-winning author, journalist, and radio and television personality. He is best known for his books Freakonomics and SuperFreakonomics, which have sold more than five million copies in thirty-five languages. The Freakonomics enterprise also includes an award-winning blog, a high-profile documentary film, and a public radio project called Freakonomics Radio, which Dubner hosts. He lives in New York with his family.