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The Russian

By: James Patterson, James O. Born
Narrated by: Ari Fliakos
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When a serial killer crashes Detective Michael Bennett's wedding, he and his new partner uncover a gruesome string of cold-case homicides across the country.

Weeks before NYPD Detective Michael Bennett is to marry his longtime love, Mary Catherine, an assassin announces his presence in the city with a string of grisly murders. Each victim is a young woman. And each has been killed in a manner as precise as it was gruesome.

Tasked with working alongside the FBI, Bennett and his gung-ho new partner uncover multiple cold-case homicides across the country that fit the same distinctive pattern—proving the perpetrator they seek is as experienced at ending lives as he is at evading detection.

Bennett promises Mary Catherine that the case won't affect their upcoming wedding. But as Bennett prepares to make a lifetime commitment, the killer has a lethal vow of his own to fulfill.

©2021 James Patterson and James O. Born (P)2021 Little, Brown & Company
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Fast Paced and Thrilling

The Michael Bennett books by James Patterson are easily my favorites. The Bennett family provides the warmth and sentiment that balance out the often macabre investigations that Detective Bennett routinely faces.
This book in true Patterson form offers both the excitement of an impending wedding, along with the exhaustion and sorrow that accompanies a serial killer case. I am able to become invested in the well being of the characters as they become as large as life through the authors description. The horror and sadness I feel when one is in danger makes me appreciate all of the effort put into creating and building even the supporting characters such as Detective Hollis.
Definitely recommend this book to any suspense loving reader.

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Three cheers for this one!

I've listened to every Michael Bennett book Patterson has done and this one has all the great family interaction and crime solving like the others. Very unexpected ending to the main crime in the plot.

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True James Patyerson

Michael Bennet saves the day, again. This is 1 of my favorites in this series. Watch Bennet keep his wit while trying to outsmart a prolific serial killer.
It's got all the elements to keep you enthralled until the very end.

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magnificient

best nike bennett book series. kind of a let down that the villain was a spy.

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Always a fan

I have been a fan of James Patterson starting with Kiss The Girls. I enjoyed this book, the story, pace, person reading was great. It helped me get through my work day.

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The thrilling ending

Nothing it was an excellent read. Why does this need to be fifteen words minimum? Silly

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tim

Great book keeps you in suspension love the series can't wait for the next book

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surprise ending

good plot I enjoyed this book.
I like this character, reading the series now.

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True Michael Bennett

Loved it ! Most enjoyable at every turn . Please keep up his legacy . It’s great work .

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keep my attention. great ending. well written and

it was well written and narrated. keep my attention through out. great and surprising ending.

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