Step On A Crack by James Patterson

Confronting a shattering personal tragedy, Detective Michael Bennett finds himself embroiled in a chilling hostage crisis that threatens to topple America's elite. Following the sudden passing of a cherished former First Lady, the nation's most influential figures converge on New York for her funeral. But their gathering turns into a nightmare when they're ensnared in a cunning mastermind's deadly plot. Bennett, a devoted father of ten, is thrust into the maelstrom. As the peril intensifies, Michael receives heart-wrenching his wife, after a long battle, has succumbed to her illness. Now, he must navigate the chaos, face the most merciless adversary he's ever encountered, and save 34 captives while grappling with his own profound loss. The world watches, the stakes soar, and Bennett must outwit the enemy or risk being remembered as the architect of history's greatest fiasco.