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Chase: A BookShot

Quick Answer

Read "Chase: A BookShot" as the 8th book in the Michael Bennett Series sequence. This follows the recommended publication order to preserve character development.

Sequence Warning

⚠️ Do NOT read before "Alert" (Book 7)

❓ Can I skip this book?
❌ No — Required

This book is essential to the core narrative and character development.

Verdict Insight: As the 8th installment, this volume is critical for following the central narrative progression and plot development.

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2016
When a man falls to his death, it looks like a suicide-but Detective Michael Bennett finds evidence suggesting otherwise. A man plunges to his death from the roof of a Manhattan hotel. It looks like a suicide, except the victim has someone else's fingerprints and $10,000 in cash. Enter Detective Michael Bennett. BookShots Lightning-fast stories by James Patterson Novels you can devour in a few hours Impossible to stop reading All original content from James Patterson
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Alert

Book #9 of 16 in Series

Complete Series Reading Order

Publication Order

Preserves character reveals and plot twists exactly as the author intended.

Chronological Order

May spoil surprises but improves timeline clarity for deep lore fans.

Order Confidence

Medium Confidence

Why this order?

Our team of curators analyzes publication history, author interviews, and internal narrative continuity to establish the definitive reading sequence. This ensures zero spoilers and maximum narrative impact.

Why This Order Is Confusing

Many reading lists for Michael Bennett Series conflict because early publishers often labeled short story collections as standalone novels, or rearranged internal chronologies for marketing. This guide follows original author intent and narrative continuity to settle the debate for good.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I skip reading Chase: A BookShot?

This book is essential to the core narrative and character development.

Can I read Chase: A BookShot before Alert?

No. We recommend reading Alert first. Chase: A BookShot is the 8th book in the series and follows the core narrative established in earlier volumes.

Is Chase: A BookShot required reading for the Michael Bennett Series?

Yes, it is a core installment in the series reading order and contains critical character development and plot progression.

What comes after Chase: A BookShot in the reading order?

The next recommended book after Chase: A BookShot is Alert (Book #9).