Worst Case

A High-Stakes Thriller from the Master of Suspense

Worst Case, a gripping collaboration between James Patterson and Michael Ledwidge, is a fast-paced crime thriller that plunges into the dark side of privilege and justice. Set in the heart of New York City, this nail-biting novel follows one of Patterson’s most compelling characters — Detective Michael Bennett.

The Rich Are Being Tested. And They're Failing.

When the children of Manhattan’s wealthiest families start disappearing, it’s not about ransom — it’s about values. The kidnapper isn’t interested in money. He wants answers. Life-or-death answers. For every wrong response, there’s a deadly price to pay.

Detective Michael Bennett is pulled into a case unlike any other — one where the killer seems more like a moral crusader than a criminal. But as the abductions escalate, and the stakes get higher, Bennett realizes the killer’s ambitions are far greater than anyone imagined.

Time is Running Out for New York

With chaos spreading across the city, Bennett teams up with sharp FBI agent Emily Parker to track down a mastermind whose twisted message could have global consequences. Worst Case is a chilling, thought-provoking thriller that delivers Patterson’s trademark intensity and nonstop action.