Paranoia (Michael Bennett, #17) by James Patterson

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About the Book

Paranoia is the seventeenth installment in James Patterson's long-running, bestselling Michael Bennett series, co-written once again with James O. Born. NYPD Detective Michael Bennett will stop at nothing to protect his family, his wife, his kids, and his fellow officers, and this time, the threat has struck disturbingly close to home. At every death scene, Bennett says a quiet prayer over the victim, a ritual that has grown heavier lately, as too many of the departed have been fellow cops.

When NYPD Inspector Celeste Cantor assigns Bennett to investigate the deaths on a special, need-to-know basis, reporting only to her, he discovers that members of a famed special assignment unit known as the Land Sharks, mostly retired but still connected, are being killed one by one by someone with deeply personal reasons for wanting them dead. Bennett excels as a solo investigator, but this time he's chasing a killer who feeds on isolation, and paranoia, all while his own emotional toll from attending so many police funerals begins to blur the line between grief and suspicion. Amid the investigation, Bennett's enormous, close-knit family faces its own tension, as his wife, Mary Catherine, navigates a difficult pregnancy, adding real emotional stakes to an already tense, fast-moving thriller. With Patterson and Born's signature ultra-short chapters driving relentless pace and suspense, Paranoia builds toward a twist that even longtime series readers say they didn't see coming.

Why Read Paranoia?

• The 17th installment in a beloved, long-running series: Continues one of James Patterson's most enduring and well-loved detective series.
• Signature Patterson pacing: Ultra-short chapters build tension that reviewers describe as reaching "unbearable levels."
• Strong emotional core alongside the thriller plot: Gives real attention to Bennett's family life, including his wife's difficult pregnancy.
• A genuinely surprising twist: Reviewers highlight a satisfying, unexpected turn that elevates it above formulaic thriller plotting.
• From the world's bestselling thriller author: James Patterson has over 400 million copies of his books in print globally.

About the Authors

James Patterson is the most popular storyteller of our time and the creator of unforgettable characters and series including Alex Cross, the Women's Murder Club, and the Michael Bennett series. He has coauthored #1 bestselling novels with figures including Bill Clinton and Dolly Parton, and is the recipient of an Edgar Award, ten Emmy Awards, the Literarian Award from the National Book Foundation, and the National Humanities Medal. James O. Born is Patterson's longtime co-author on the Michael Bennett series, bringing his own background in law enforcement to the authentic procedural detail throughout the books.

Who Should Read This Book

• Longtime fans of James Patterson's Michael Bennett series
• Readers who enjoy fast-paced police procedurals with short, punchy chapters
• Fans of detective fiction that balances family drama with high-stakes crime plots
• Thriller readers who love a genuinely surprising twist ending
• Anyone who enjoys James Patterson's other bestselling series, such as Alex Cross

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