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Michael Bennett

Michael Bennett is six foot three, weighs 200 pounds, and is Irish- American. He lives in New York City with his 10 adopted kids who he cares for with the help of his au pair, Mary Catherine, and his grandfather Seamus. His wife, Maeve, died of cancer in December, 2007.

Education

Michael graduated from Regis High School in Manhattan, and studied philosophy at Manhattan College in the Bronx.

Michael Bennett became a detective to uncover the truth at all costs. He began his law enforcement career in the Bronx's 49th precinct. He then transferred to the NYPD’s Hostage Negotiation Team and remained there until he moved to the Manhattan North Homicide Squad.

Michael met his wife Maeve while they were working in the Bronx. She worked in the trauma ward at Jacobi Hospital, just around the corner from Bennett’s first posting. Since her death in 2007, Michael is still single, but is slowly beginning to date again. He fears heights.

Bennett's ten kids are Chrissy, Shawna, Trent, twins Fiona and Bridget, Eddie, Ricky, Jane, Brian, and Juliana.

Timeline of Cases Solved

Worst Case
Worst Case

The son of one of New York's wealthiest families is snatched off the street and held hostage. His parents can't save him, because this kidnapper isn't demanding money. Instead, he quizzes his prisoner on the price others pay for his life of luxury. In this exam, wrong answers are fatal.

Run For Your Life
Run For Your Life

Run for Your Life is the electrifying sequel to the #1 New York Times Bestseller, Step on a Crack. Detective Michael Bennett gives Alex Cross a run for his money as the only cop who can stop a killer who calls himself the Teacher. Discovering a secret pattern in the Teacher's "lessons" for Manhattan's social elite, Detective Bennett realizes he has just hours to save New York from the greatest catastrophe in its history.

Step on a Crack
Step on a Crack

Detective Michael Bennett is about to face the greatest challenge of his career. After the death of a beloved former first lady, the most powerful people in the world gather in New York for her funeral. Then the inconceivable occurs. Billionaires, politicians, and superstars of every kind are suddenly trapped within one man's brilliant and ruthless scenario.