Step on a Crack (Michael Bennett) Hardcover – February 6, 2007 by James Patterson (Author), Michael Ledwidge 
 
During a state funeral for a former First Lady at a New York City cathedral, armed men disguised as monks seize the church and dozens of hostages, including world leaders, actors, athletes, and politicians, and NYPD officer Michael Bennett takes on the dangerous role of lead negotiator in the standoff, all the while facing a terrifying crisis at home. 1,250,000 first printing.
 
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