How many Michael Bennett books are there?

There are 17 Michael Bennett books, as of September 2026.

Is the Michael Bennett series finished?

No, James Patterson is still adding to it.

Did James Patterson write other series?

Yes: Alex Cross, Travis McKinley, Women's Murder Club, Maximum Ride and Private.

Michael Bennett books in order A series by James Patterson

The Michael Bennett series by James Patterson has 17 books, from Step on a Crack (Feb 2007) to Paranoia (2025). Read it in order, starting with Step on a Crack.

Reading order: 1 Step on a Crack (2007) · 2 Run for Your Life (2009) · 3 Worst Case (2008) · 4 Tick Tock (2010) · 5 I, Michael Bennett (2012) · 6 Gone (2013) · 7 Burn (2014) · 8 Alert (2015) · 9 Bullseye (2016) · 10 Haunted (2017) · … all 17 below

Updated September 2026

All 17 Michael Bennett books in order

1.
Step on a Crack (Feb 2007), with Michael Ledwidge
383 pages★ 3.9 (13 ratings)
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2.
Run for Your Life (Feb 2009), with Michael Ledwidge
400 pages
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3.
Worst Case (2008)
374 pages★ 3.8 (5 ratings)
Buy
4.
Tick Tock (2010)
387 pages
Buy
5.
I, Michael Bennett (2012), with Michael Ledwidge
416 pages
Buy
6.
Gone (2013)
414 pages
Buy
7.
Burn (2014)
416 pages
Buy
8.
Alert (2015)
400 pages
Buy
9.
Bullseye (2016)
368 pages
Buy
10.
Haunted (2017)
Buy
11.
Ambush (2018)
Buy
12.
Blindside (2019)
384 pages
Buy
13.
The Russian (2021)
400 pages
Buy
14.
Shattered (2022)
400 pages
Buy
15.
Obsessed (2023)
352 pages
Buy
16.
Crosshairs (2024)
400 pages
Buy
17.
Paranoia (2025)
389 pages
Buy

Michael Bennett FAQ

How many Michael Bennett books are there?: There are 17 Michael Bennett books, as of September 2026.
What order should I read the Michael Bennett books in?: In publication order, starting with Step on a Crack (Feb 2007): 1 Step on a Crack (2007) · 2 Run for Your Life (2009) · 3 Worst Case (2008) · 4 Tick Tock (2010) · 5 I, Michael Bennett (2012) · 6 Gone (2013) · … all 17 below.
What is the first Michael Bennett book?: Step on a Crack (Feb 2007).
What is the latest Michael Bennett book?: Paranoia (2025).
Is the Michael Bennett series finished?: No, James Patterson is still adding to it.
Did James Patterson write other series?: Yes: Alex Cross, Travis McKinley, Women's Murder Club, Maximum Ride and Private.