{"product_id":"worst-case-9780316036221","title":"Worst Case","description":"\u003cb\u003eBest case: survival \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eWorst case: death\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDetective Michael Bennett leads the investigation. With ten kids of his own, he can't begin to understand what could lead someone to target anyone's children. As another student disappears, one powerful family after another uses their leverage and connections to turn the heat up on the mayor, the press--anyone who will listen--to stop this killer. Their reach extends all the way to the FBI, who send their top Abduction Specialist, Agent Emily Parker. Bennett's life--and love life--suddenly get even more complicated. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis case: Detective Michael Bennett is on it\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBefore Bennett has a chance to protest the FBI's intrusion on his case, the mastermind changes his routine. His plan leads up to the most devastating demonstration yet--one that could bring cataclysmic devastation to every inch of New York. From the shocking first page to the last exhilarating scene, \u003ci\u003eWorst Case \u003c\/i\u003eis a non-stop thriller from \"America's #1 storyteller\" (\u003ci\u003eForbes).\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJames Patterson has had more \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestsellers than any other writer, ever, according to \u003ci\u003eGuinness World Records\u003c\/i\u003e. Since his first novel won the Edgar Award in 1977 James Patterson's books have sold more than 300 million copies. He is the author of the Alex Cross novels\u003cb\u003e, \u003c\/b\u003e the most popular detective series of the past twenty-five years, including \u003ci\u003eKiss the Girls \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eAlong Came a Spider\u003c\/i\u003e. He writes full-time and lives in Florida with his family.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Little Brown and Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50668956057874,"sku":"9780316036221","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_247c7543-5c16-494c-a3c2-735ddb765f77.jpg?v=1733753450","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/worst-case-9780316036221","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}