James Patterson Books in Order

James Patterson, the prodigious American author, has captivated millions with his thrilling novels, selling over 230 million books worldwide. From his iconic Alex Cross series to young adult fiction, Patterson's versatility and prolific output have made him a record-breaking bestseller and a household name. His commitment to literacy, evidenced by generous donations and initiatives like ReadKiddoRead.com, cements his status as not just a master storyteller, but a champion of reading itself.

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Publication Order of Women's Murder Club Books

  1. 1st to Die (2000)

    With: Andrew Gross, Maxine Paetro

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  2. 2nd Chance (2002)

    With: Andrew Gross, Maxine Paetro

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  3. 3rd Degree (2004)

    With: Andrew Gross, Maxine Paetro

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  4. 4th of July (2005)

    With: Maxine Paetro, Andrew Gross

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  5. The 5th Horseman (2006)

    With: Maxine Paetro, Andrew Gross

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  6. The 6th Target (2007)

    With: Maxine Paetro, Andrew Gross

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  7. 7th Heaven (2008)

    With: Maxine Paetro, Andrew Gross

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  8. The 8th Confession (2009)

    With: Maxine Paetro, Andrew Gross

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  9. The 9th Judgment (2010)

    With: Maxine Paetro, Andrew Gross

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  10. 10th Anniversary (2011)

    With: Maxine Paetro, Andrew Gross

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  11. 11th Hour (2012)

    With: Maxine Paetro, Andrew Gross

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  12. 12th of Never (2013)

    With: Maxine Paetro, Andrew Gross

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  13. Unlucky 13 (2014)

    With: Maxine Paetro, Andrew Gross

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  14. 14th Deadly Sin (2015)

    With: Maxine Paetro, Andrew Gross

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  15. 15th Affair (2016)

    With: Maxine Paetro, Andrew Gross

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  16. 16th Seduction (2017)

    With: Maxine Paetro, Andrew Gross

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  17. The 17th Suspect (2018)

    With: Maxine Paetro, Andrew Gross

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  18. The 18th Abduction (2019)

    With: Maxine Paetro, Andrew Gross

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  19. The 19th Christmas (2019)

    With: Maxine Paetro, Andrew Gross

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  20. The 20th Victim (2020)

    With: Maxine Paetro, Andrew Gross

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  21. 21st Birthday (2021)

    With: Maxine Paetro, Andrew Gross

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  22. 22 Seconds (2022)

    With: Maxine Paetro, Andrew Gross

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  23. The 23rd Midnight (2023)

    With: Maxine Paetro, Andrew Gross

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  24. The 24th Hour (2024)

    With: Maxine Paetro, Andrew Gross

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Publication Order of James Patterson Graphic Novels

  1. The Runaway's Diary (2022)

    With: Emily Raymond

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Publication Order of Bookshots: Chef Books

  1. Killer Chef (2016)

    With: Jeffrey J. Keyes

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Publication Order of BookShots: Detective Harriet Blue Books

  1. Black & Blue (2016)
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Publication Order of Standalone Novels

  1. The Thomas Berryman Number (1976)
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  2. Season of the Machete (1977)
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  3. See How They Run / The Jericho Commandment (1979)
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  4. Black Market / Black Friday (1986)
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  5. The Midnight Club (1989)
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  6. Hide & Seek (1995)
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  7. Cradle and All / Virgin (Remastered) (1999)
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  8. Sam's Letters to Jennifer (2001)
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  9. Suzanne's Diary for Nicholas (2001)
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  10. The Beach House (2002)

    With: Peter de Jonge, Peter De Jonge, Mary Alice Monroe

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  11. The Jester (2003)

    With: Andrew Gross

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  12. Lifeguard (2005)

    With: Andrew Gross

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  13. Beach Road (2006)

    With: Peter de Jonge, Peter De Jonge

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  14. Judge & Jury (2006)

    With: Andrew Gross

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  15. The Quickie (2007)

    With: Michael Ledwidge

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  16. You've Been Warned (2007)

    With: Howard Roughan

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  17. Sundays at Tiffany's (2008)

    With: Gabrielle Charbonnet

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  18. Sail (2008)

    With: Howard Roughan

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  19. Swimsuit (2009)

    With: Maxine Paetro

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  20. The Postcard Killers (2010)

    With: Liza Marklund

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  21. Don't Blink (2010)

    With: Howard Roughan

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  22. Toys (2011)

    With: Neil McMahon

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  23. Now You See Her (2011)

    With: Joy Fielding, Michael Ledwidge

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  24. Kill Me If You Can (2011)

    With: Marshall Karp

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  25. The Christmas Wedding (2011)

    With: Richard DiLallo

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  26. Guilty Wives (2012)

    With: David Ellis

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  27. Mistress (2013)

    With: Bonnie Hearn Hill, David Ellis

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  28. First Love (2013)

    With: Emily Raymond

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  29. Homeroom Diaries (2014)

    With: Lisa Papademetriou

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  30. Public School Superhero (2015)

    With: Chris Tebbetts

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  31. Truth or Die (2015)

    With: Howard Roughan

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  32. The Murder House (2015)

    With: David Ellis

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  33. Woman of God (2016)

    With: Maxine Paetro

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  34. Word of Mouse (2016)

    With: Chris Grabenstein

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  35. Humans, Bow Down (2017)

    With: Emily Raymond

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  36. Pottymouth and Stoopid (2017)

    With: Chris Grabenstein

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  37. The Store (2017)

    With: Richard DiLallo

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  38. Expelled / The Injustice (2017)

    With: Emily Raymond

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  39. The President Is Missing (2018)

    With: Bill Clinton

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  40. Juror #3 (2018)

    With: Nancy Allen

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  41. The First Lady (2018)

    With: Brendan Dubois, Brendan DuBois

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  42. The House Next Door (2019)

    With: Max DiLallo, Tim Arnold, Susan DiLallo

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  43. The Inn (2019)

    With: Candice Fox

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  44. The Warning (2019)

    With: Robison Wells

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  45. The Summer House (2020)

    With: Brendan Dubois, Brendan DuBois, Lauren K Denton

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  46. Cajun Justice (2020)

    With: Tucker Axum

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  47. 1st Case / Brilliant Lies (2020)

    With: Chris Tebbetts

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  48. The Midwife Murders (2020)

    With: Richard DiLallo

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  49. The Coast-to-Coast Murders (2020)

    With: J.D. Barker

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  50. Three Women Disappear (2020)

    With: Shan Serafin

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  51. The President's Daughter (2021)

    With: Bill Clinton

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  52. The Noise (2021)

    With: J.D. Barker

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  53. The Jailhouse Lawyer / Power of Attorney (2021)

    With: Nancy Allen

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  54. 2 Sisters Detective Agency (2021)

    With: Candice Fox

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  55. The Guilty (2021)
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  56. The Horsewoman (2022)

    With: Mike Lupica

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  57. Run, Rose, Run (2022)

    With: Dolly Parton

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  58. Death of the Black Widow (2022)

    With: J.D. Barker

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  59. The Elephant Girl (2022)

    With: Ellen Banda-Aaku, Sophia Krevoy

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  60. The Ninth Month (2022)

    With: Richard DiLallo

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  61. Blowback (2022)

    With: Brendan Dubois, Brendan DuBois

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  62. The Girl in the Castle (2022)

    With: Emily Raymond

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  63. The Twelve Topsy-Turvy, Very Messy Days ofChristmas (2022)

    With: Tad Safran

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  64. The House of Wolves (2023)

    With: Mike Lupica

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  65. Things I Wish I Told My Mother (2023)

    With: Susan Patterson, Susan DiLallo

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  66. Lion & Lamb (2023)
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  67. The #1 Lawyer (2024)

    With: Nancy Allen

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  68. The Murder Inn (2024)

    With: Candice Fox

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  69. Eruption (2024)

    With: Michael Crichton

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  70. Confessions of the Dead (2024)

    With: J.D. Barker

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  71. Lies He Told Me (2024)

    With: David Ellis

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  72. Raised by Wolves (2024)
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Publication Order of Bookshots: Standalone Novels

  1. Let's Play Make-Believe / The Palm Beach Murders (2016)

    With: James O. Born

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  2. Break Point (2016)

    With: Lee Stone

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  3. Heist (2016)

    With: Rees Jones

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  4. Airport Code Red (2016)

    With: Michael White, Michael White / Sam Fisher / Tom West

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  5. The Witnesses (2016)

    With: Brendan Dubois, Brendan DuBois, Robert Whitlow

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  6. Little Black Dress (2016)

    With: Emily Raymond

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  7. Dead Heat (2016)

    With: Lee Stone

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  8. The Pretender (2016)

    With: Andrew Bourelle

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  9. Hunted (2016)

    With: Christine Bell / Chloe Cole, Harmony Raines, Andrew Holmes, Carla Cassidy, Shalini Boland

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  10. 113 Minutes (2016)

    With: Max DiLallo

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  11. Trump vs. Clinton (2016)
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  12. The Women's War (2016)

    With: Hilary Liftin

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  13. $10,000,000 Marriage Proposal (2016)

    With: Shan Serafin

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  14. Taking the Titanic (2016)

    With: Scott Slaven

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  15. Come and Get Us (2016)

    With: Shan Serafin

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  16. The House Husband (2017)

    With: Duane Swierczynski

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  17. The Shut-In (2017)

    With: Duane Swierczynski

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  18. Night Sniper (2017)

    With: Christopher Charles

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  19. Diary of a Succubus (2017)

    With: Derek Nikitas

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  20. Stealing Gulfstreams (2017)

    With: Max DiLallo

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  21. The Lawyer Lifeguard (2017)

    With: Doug Allyn

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  22. Stingrays (2017)

    With: Duane Swierczynski

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  23. Nooners (2017)

    With: Tim Arnold

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  24. Steeplechase (2017)

    With: Scott Slaven

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  25. Deadly Cargo (2017)

    With: Will Jordan

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  26. The Dolls (2017)

    With: Kecia Bal

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  27. The Family Lawyer (2017)

    With: Rachel Howzell Hall

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  28. Dead Man Running (2017)

    With: Christopher Farnsworth

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  29. Scott Free (2017)

    With: Rob Hart

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  30. Absolute Zero (2017)

    With: Ed Chatterton

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  31. You've Been Warned - Again (2017)

    With: Derek Nikitas

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  32. The Exile (2017)

    With: Alison Joseph

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  33. The Moores Are Missing & The Housewife (2017)

    With: Sam Hawken, Loren D. Estleman

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  34. Avalanche (2017)

    With: David Inglish, Mercedes Lackey

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  35. Kill and Tell (2017)

    With: Scott Slaven

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  36. The Doctor's Plot (2018)
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  37. The 13-Minute Murder (2019)

    With: Shan Serafin

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Publication Order of Christopher Farnsworth Short Stories/Novellas

  1. Dead Man Running (2017)

    With: Christopher Farnsworth

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Publication Order of Anthologies

  1. Thriller: Stories To Keep You Up All Night (2006)

    With: Michael Palmer

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  2. Half-Minute Horrors (2009)

    With: Avi, Brian Selznick, Dean Lorey, Holly Black, Dan Gutman, Daniel Handler, Jon Scieszka, Erin Hunter, Jonathan Lethem, Gail Carson Levine, Gregory Maguire, Joseph Delaney, Tui T. Sutherland, Joyce Carol Oates, Jenny Nimmo, Jerry Spinelli, Katherine K.A. Applegate, Kenneth Oppel, Lauren Myracle, Lemony Snicket, Lesley Livingston, Libba Bray, Margaret Atwood, Pseudonymous Bosch, Melissa Marr, Michael Connelly, R.L. Stine, Neil Gaiman, Sienna Mercer

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  3. Guys Read: Thriller (2011)

    With: Anthony Horowitz, Bruce Hale, Jon Scieszka, Gennifer Choldenko, Jarrett J. Krosoczka, M.T. Anderson, Margaret Peterson Haddix, Matt de la Peña

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  4. By the Book (2014)

    With: Anne Lamott, David Sedaris, Pamela Paul, Hilary Mantel, Khaled Hosseini, Michael Chabon, Scott Turow

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  5. Days Like This (2015)

    With: Anne Lamott, Jonathan Evison, Joyce Maynard, Kathryn Ma, Mary Roach, Michelle Richmond, Yiyun Li

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  6. The Best American Mystery Stories 2015 (2015)

    With: Otto Penzler, Dennis Lehane, Joyce Carol Oates, Jeffery Deaver, Lee Child, Michael Connelly

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  7. The Lifesaver (2017)
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  8. Two from the Heart (2017)

    With: Emily Raymond

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  9. The Family Lawyer (2017)

    With: Rachel Howzell Hall

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  10. The Moores Are Missing & The Housewife (2017)

    With: Sam Hawken, Loren D. Estleman

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About the Author

James Patterson, born on March 22, 1947, in Newburgh, New York, is a literary titan whose gripping thrillers have captivated readers worldwide. With over 230 million books sold, Patterson has become a household name in the realm of popular fiction, known for his ability to craft page-turning narratives that leave readers on the edge of their seats.

From his humble beginnings to his meteoric rise in the publishing world, Patterson's journey is one of unwavering dedication to his craft. After graduating summa cum laude from Manhattan College with a Bachelor's Degree in English, he continued his academic pursuits at Vanderbilt University, where he earned a Master of Arts degree, again with highest honors.

Before becoming the literary phenomenon we know today, Patterson cut his teeth in the world of advertising. His creative prowess shone through as he worked as an ad executive for Burger King and famously coined the iconic slogan, "I'm a Toys R Us kid." Little did the world know that this wordsmith was destined for far greater things.

In 1976, Patterson took his first steps into the world of fiction writing, embarking on a journey that would redefine the landscape of thriller novels. His breakthrough came with the creation of Alex Cross, a brilliant African-American forensic psychologist and detective who would become one of the most beloved characters in modern crime fiction.

The Alex Cross Phenomenon

The Alex Cross series, which debuted in 1993 with "Along Came A Spider," has become a cornerstone of Patterson's literary empire. The charismatic and deeply human protagonist, with his complex backstory and razor-sharp intellect, has featured in 21 novels to date. Each installment plunges readers into a world of intricate mysteries, psychopathic villains, and heart-pounding suspense.

"Along Came A Spider" introduces readers to Cross as he grapples with a chilling case involving a psychotic math teacher and a high-profile kidnapping. The novel's success paved the way for a string of bestsellers, including "Kiss The Girls," which sees Cross facing off against not one, but two serial killers in a twisted game of cat and mouse.

The Alex Cross series has not only dominated bestseller lists but has also made its mark on the silver screen. Morgan Freeman brought the character to life in the film adaptations of "Along Came A Spider" and "Kiss The Girls," while Tyler Perry took on the mantle in the 2012 reboot, "Alex Cross."

Expanding Horizons

While Alex Cross remains Patterson's most iconic creation, the author's prolific output spans a wide range of series and standalone novels. The Women's Murder Club series, comprising twelve novels, follows a group of professional women who join forces to solve homicide cases. This series too found its way to television, with a short-lived but well-received ABC adaptation starring Angie Harmon.

Patterson's versatility as a writer is evident in his forays into various genres. From the supernatural thriller "Child of Darkness, Child of Light" to the heartwarming "Miracle on the 17th Green," and the romantic "Sundays at Tiffany's," Patterson has demonstrated his ability to touch readers' hearts as well as quicken their pulses.

The author's impact extends beyond adult fiction. Patterson has made significant inroads into young adult literature with series such as Maximum Ride, Witch & Wizard, and the Middle School books. His ability to captivate readers across age groups is a testament to his storytelling prowess and understanding of what makes a compelling narrative.

A Literary Powerhouse

James Patterson's influence on the publishing industry is nothing short of staggering. He holds the New York Times record for most bestselling hardcover books and has earned a place in the Guinness Book of World Records for the same achievement. The statistics speak volumes: one out of every seventeen hardcover novels sold in the United States bears Patterson's name.

His unparalleled success is further underscored by the fact that he has sold more books than Dan Brown, Stephen King, and John Grisham combined. Patterson has achieved the rare feat of simultaneously appearing on bestseller lists for both children's and adult books, a testament to his broad appeal and versatility as an author.

Beyond the Page

Patterson's impact extends beyond his literary output. In 2008, he launched ReadKiddoRead.com, a initiative aimed at inspiring a love of reading in children. His commitment to promoting literacy is further evidenced by his generous donation of $850,000 to reading-based programs.

Today, James Patterson divides his time between homes in Briarcliff Manor, New York, and Palm Beach, Florida. Married to Lori Solie since 1997, with whom he has a son named Jack, Patterson continues to produce best-selling novels at an astonishing rate.

As he approaches his fifth decade in the publishing industry, James Patterson's legacy as one of the most successful and influential authors of our time is secure. His ability to consistently deliver thrilling, emotionally resonant stories across multiple genres has earned him a devoted global fanbase and cemented his place in the pantheon of great American writers.