Has had more New York Times bestsellers than any other writer, ever, according to Guinness World Records. Written by James Patterson , Tick Tock is about NYC's #1 detective, Michael Bennett. The city has never been more terrified! Tick--a killer's countdown begins ,a rash of horrifying crimes tears through the city, throwing it into complete chaos and terrorising everyone living there,Tick--Michael Bennett is on the chase , the city calls on Detective Michael Bennett, Tock--your time is up. Bennett enlists the help of a former colleague, FBI Agent Emily Parker.