Gone

Gone by James Patterson (2013, Century)

Gone is the gripping sixth installment in James Patterson’s fast-paced Michael Bennett series. Co-written with Michael Ledwidge, this 2013 thriller plunges readers into a tense game of cat and mouse as Bennett, a New York City detective and devoted father, faces off against a criminal mastermind with a personal vendetta.

When ruthless drug lord Manuel Perrine escapes from custody, he vows revenge on the man who brought him down—Michael Bennett. Forced into witness protection with his ten adopted children and grandfather, Bennett’s life becomes a nerve-wracking ordeal as Perrine unleashes a wave of violence across the country. But hiding won’t stop a man like Bennett for long.

As Perrine builds his empire and strikes fear into anyone who opposes him, Bennett is pulled back into the fight. Risking everything, he partners with the FBI in a high-stakes effort to bring Perrine to justice before more lives are lost. The tension escalates with every chapter, building to a thrilling climax.

Gone delivers all the hallmarks of a James Patterson bestseller—non-stop action, sharp dialogue, and heart-pounding suspense. A must-read for fans of police procedurals and high-octane thrillers alike.