Michael Bennett Books in Order
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Detective Michael Bennett is a law enforcement officer who navigates high-stakes criminal investigations while protecting his large family. The series is set primarily in New York City and other U.S. locations, with Bennett often confronting organized crime, assassins, and dangerous threats to public safety. Each book centers on Bennett's determination to uncover and stop sophisticated criminal operations, often involving personal risk and complex challenges.
Publication order
In the order the books were originally released.
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Buy on Amazon2007 · James Patterson
The nation mourns the unexpected death of a beloved former first lady, drawing the world's most powerful figures to New York for her funeral.…
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Buy on Amazon2009 · James Patterson
A calculating killer known as The Teacher is targeting New York City's powerful and arrogant, sending a message that good manners are essential. His…
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Buy on Amazon2010 · James Patterson
Best case: survival. A wealthy New York family's son is kidnapped and held hostage. The kidnapper does not ask for money but tests the boy on the…
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Buy on Amazon2011 · James Patterson
Detective Michael Bennett joins forces with FBI Agent Emily Parker to root out a terrorist threatening New York City with a devastation of the…
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Buy on Amazon2012 · James Patterson
I, Michael Bennett is a 2012 book by James Patterson. It is book 5 of the series Michael Bennett. Catalog genres: Crime, Literary Fiction, Thriller &…
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Buy on Amazon2013 · James Patterson
Detective Michael Bennett knows why a crime lord has declared war on America. Manuel Perrine, a charismatic and ruthless leader who slaughters rivals…
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Buy on Amazon2014 · James Patterson
Detective Michael Bennett returns to New York City after bringing down a ruthless crime lord. He joins an Outreach Squad in Harlem and gets a strange…
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Buy on Amazon2015 · James Patterson
New Yorkers are facing a series of high-tech attacks that have left the city on edge. Detective Michael Bennett and FBI agent Emily Parker are…
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Buy on Amazon2016 · James Patterson
Snow covers the streets of Manhattan's Upper West Side as a team of skilled assassins moves through the city, using the storm as a cover. Their first…
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Buy on Amazon2017 · James Patterson and James O. Born
Detective Michael Bennett seeks a vacation after enduring a series of crises that have tested him and his family. He chooses a small town in the…
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Buy on Amazon2018 · James Patterson and James O. Born
An anonymous tip about a crime in Upper Manhattan leads to a setup. An officer is attacked, but it is not Michael Bennett. New York's top cop is not…
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Buy on Amazon2020 · James Patterson and James O. Born
Blindside is a 2020 book by James Patterson, James O. Born. It is book 12 of the series Michael Bennett. Catalog genres: Literary Fiction, Thriller &…
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Buy on Amazon2021 · James Patterson and James O. Born
The Russian is a 2021 book by James Patterson, James O. Born. It is book 13 of the series Michael Bennett. Catalog genres: Literary Fiction, Mystery…
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2022 · James Patterson and James O. Born
Shattered is a 2022 book by James Patterson, James O. Born. It is book 14 of the series Michael Bennett.
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the Michael Bennett books in?
Read them in publication order, starting with “Step on a Crack”. Start with “Step on a Crack.”
How many books are in the Michael Bennett series?
We list 16 books by James Patterson , published between 2007–2025.
Where can I buy the Michael Bennett books?
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