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Worst Case
James Patterson

Worst Case

Quick Answer

Read "Worst Case" as the 3rd book in the Michael Bennett Series sequence. This follows the recommended publication order to preserve character development.

Sequence Warning

⚠️ Do NOT read before "Missing" (Book 2)

❓ Can I skip this book?
❌ No — Required

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

Verdict Insight: As the 3rd installment, this volume is critical for following the central narrative progression and plot development.

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2023256 pp
<b>NATIONAL BESTSELLER<br><br>A former Green Beret’s indispensable course in preparedness, teaching the keys to building a resilient and fearless life</b><br><br>Most people think that being prepared for catastrophe means stocking up on MREs and building a bunker in their backyard, but this approach leaves you vulnerable in the real world of car accidents, natural disasters, grid failures, and global pandemics. <i>Prepared</i> overturns today’s paranoid survival wisdom and teaches the foundational skills of preparedness that will not only help you build situational awareness and achieve greater mobility but that will also help you build resilient mental habits.<br><br>After 20 years in the US Army, Special Forces, and as a government contractor for the CIA, Mike Glover has trained thousands of men, women, and families in the art and science of survival. In this book, he shows you how to: <br><br> • Harness your brain chemistry to eliminate the freeze response and increase your stress tolerance during a crisis<br> • Fortify your home by learning how to use and store essential foods, water, supplies, first aid, and ammunition in your everyday life<br> • Equip your vehicle with sufficient first aid, so you can respond to injuries even before an ambulance arrives—dramatically increasing your chance of survival in an accident<br><br>Drawing on Glover’s most dire experiences in combat and in the real world, this book shows you how almost no disaster is more powerful than someone who is truly prepared. For Glover, surviving catastrophe is not about fearing crisis, but creating more resilient habits so that you can be ready for whatever comes your way.
Next Recommended Book

Tick Tock (Michael Bennett 4)

Book #4 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

high 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 Worst Case?

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

Can I read Worst Case before Missing?

No. We recommend reading Missing first. Worst Case is the 3th book in the series and follows the core narrative established in earlier volumes.

Is Worst Case 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 Worst Case in the reading order?

The next recommended book after Worst Case is Tick Tock (Michael Bennett 4) (Book #4).