James Patterson
About the author

James Patterson

James Patterson is one of the best-known and biggest-selling writers of all time. His books have sold in excess of 385 million copies worldwide. He is the author of some of the most popular series of the past two decades – the Alex Cross, Women’s Murder Club, Detective Michael Bennett and Private novels – and he has written many other number one bestsellers including romance novels and stand-alone thrillers.James is passionate about encouraging children to read. Inspired by his own son who was a reluctant reader, he also writes a range of books for young readers including the Middle School, I Funny, Treasure Hunters, Dog Diaries and Max Einstein series. James has donated millions in grants to independent bookshops and has been the most borrowed author of adult fiction in UK libraries for the past eleven years in a row. He lives in Florida with his wife and son.

Books by James Patterson

James Patterson Articles

Captivating and Compelling: Read an Extract from The Murder Inn by James Patterson and Candice Fox

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27 February 2024

Captivating and Compelling: Read an Extract from The Murder Inn by James Patterson and Candice Fox

    A Thrilling Follow-Up: Read Our Review of The Murder Inn by James Patterson and Candice Fox

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    21 February 2024

    A Thrilling Follow-Up: Read Our Review of The Murder Inn by James Patterson and Candice Fox

      Master Storyteller: Read an Extract from James Patterson: The Stories of My Life

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      30 June 2022

      Master Storyteller: Read an Extract from James Patterson: The Stories of My Life

        Utterly Fascinating: Read Our Review of James Patterson: The Stories of My Life

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        28 June 2022

        Utterly Fascinating: Read Our Review of James Patterson: The Stories of My Life

          Complex Characters and Highly Intriguing Plot: Read an Extract from 20th Victim by James Patterson and Maxine Paetro

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          9 March 2020

          Complex Characters and Highly Intriguing Plot: Read an Extract from 20th Victim by James Patterson and Maxine Paetro

            Fast-paced Compelling Read: Review of 20th Victim by James Patterson and Maxine Paetro

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            9 March 2020

            Fast-paced Compelling Read: Review of 20th Victim by James Patterson and Maxine Paetro

              Refusing to Accept the Odds: Read an Extract from Ali Cross by James Patterson

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              16 January 2020

              Refusing to Accept the Odds: Read an Extract from Ali Cross by James Patterson

              Max Takes On the World: Read an Extract from Max Einstein: The Genius Experiment by James Patterson and Chris Grabenstein

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              9 October 2018

              Max Takes On the World: Read an Extract from Max Einstein: The Genius Experiment by James Patterson and Chris Grabenstein

              Brilliant Girl Heroine: Review Max Einstein: The Genius Experiment by James Patterson and Chris Grabenstein

              Kids & Ya

              9 October 2018

              Brilliant Girl Heroine: Review Max Einstein: The Genius Experiment by James Patterson and Chris Grabenstein