Detective Michael Bennett and his family are ready to escape New York for a vacation in Maine-but a shocking scene deep in the woods reveals a dark world of drugs and murder. Haunted by guilt and shame, Michael Bennett is living with a father’s worst nightmare. Reeling from a crisis that would destroy lesser families, the Bennetts escape New York for a much-needed vacation. But it turns out the … a much-needed vacation. But it turns out the brochures don’t tell the full story; the seemingly perfect community has a deadly vice.
When local cops uncover a grisly crime scene buried deep in the woods, they consult the vacationing Bennett, who jumps at the chance to atone for his own sins. But far from the city streets he knows so well, no one will talk to the big-city detective, and the bodies keep piling up.
A young and forgotten girl is the closest thing Bennett has to a partner in his frantic hunt for the ghostlike perpetrator behind the violence. Will Bennett and his unlikely ally unmask the culprit before anyone else winds up haunted?
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I have been a fan of James Patterson for years and keep a list of his books that are coming out so I can get them right away. This book is amazing and great characters and story. You can’t put it down.
Sadly, I think too much co-writing is occurring and Mr. Patterson is not doing any writing. The last few co-authored books have been boring. I will buy one more and then I’m done. I don’t know how many years I’ve been a fan but since I’m 72 ii’s obviously been a while. Makes me sad.
Love James Patterson, but working with other authors is bringing his work down a level. I prefer straight James Patterson!
Brian Bennett is in trouble that his dad can’t help him with the family goes on vacation in Maine and Michael has to help a former partner to stop a drug ring Michael and mary Catherine get closer Seamus is recovering from a heart attack. This is one I couldn’t put down lots of action
This was a very entertaining book that caused me to read it quickly as I became invested in the characters. I didn’t agree with all aspects of the lessons in this book but I read for pleasure and entertainment and this was very pleasurable.
Awesome book
This book will get you hooked
Another great book in the Bennett series! Mike is fighting the drug war in NYC and then the family goes on a vacation in Maine where his former partner currently lives. He gets drawn into a case there before returning to NYC.
Listened to the audio book. Probably found this one the least interesting of the Bennett series so far.
I love it but I like James Pattersons books
Always enjoy a good Mike Bennett and family book. Thanks.
enjoyed very much.
I was a little worried about the new person writing the Michael Bennett Series but he did a good job. This book centered around a family tragedy involving drugs. When Brian is caught selling drugs near his school the family is devastated. They decide to go on a vacation in Maine. Bennett’s old partner is a detective in the small town and talks him into helping find two missing teenagers. Michael soon begins to wonder if he has bitten off more than he can chew. An excellent read.
As all of James Patterson’s books are great this one is no exception it is great.
very good read,page turner
Loved it. The title put me off but the book is an easy read like all the Michael Bennett books.
I just love be his book. Never get tired of them
I’m a big fan of this duo & they’re always a great read!
James Patterson never disappoints
Excellent, easy read.