The Russian (Michael Bennett Book 13)
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.
In the electrifying thriller "The Russian" by James Patterson, Michael Bennett finds himself entangled in a deadly game of cat and mouse as he tracks down a ruthless Russian oligarch who threatens global security. When a prominent Russian oligarch, Viktor Karpov, escapes from prison and sets his sights on unleashing chaos upon the world, Bennett is tasked with bringing him to justice.
With his signature blend of heart-pounding action and intricate suspense, Patterson weaves a gripping narrative that keeps readers on the edge of their seats. As Bennett follows a trail of deception and danger across the globe, he must outwit Karpov's cunning strategies and navigate a complex web of alliances and betrayals.
As the stakes rise and the clock ticks down, Bennett's determination to stop Karpov intensifies. He assembles a team of experts, including his trusted allies, Molly and Carlos, and embarks on a relentless pursuit that takes him from the opulent palaces of Moscow to the treacherous mountains of Siberia.
With each twist and turn, Bennett uncovers a deeper conspiracy that reaches the highest levels of power. He must rely on his instincts and razor-sharp intellect to stay one step ahead of Karpov, who will stop at nothing to achieve his nefarious goals.
As the pursuit intensifies, Bennett finds himself questioning everything he thought he knew. Friends become enemies, and enemies become allies in this treacherous game. With time running out, he must make impossible choices and push himself to the limits to save the world from imminent disaster.
"The Russian" is a pulse-pounding thriller that takes readers on a wild ride through a world of espionage, political intrigue, and relentless action. James Patterson delivers a masterful tale that showcases the extraordinary skills of Michael Bennett and highlights the importance of unwavering determination in the face of overwhelming odds.
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