James Patterson
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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

Zoo
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    Private Oz (Private #6)
    James Patterson

    Private Oz (Private #6)

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      NYPD Red (NYPD Red #1)
      James Patterson

      NYPD Red (NYPD Red #1)

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        Merry Christmas, Alex Cross (Alex Cross #19)
        James Patterson

        Merry Christmas, Alex Cross (Alex Cross #19)

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          Private Berlin (Private #5)
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          Private Berlin (Private #5)

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            Alex Cross, Run (Alex Cross #20)
            James Patterson

            Alex Cross, Run (Alex Cross #20)

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              12th of Never (Women's Murder Club #12)
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              12th of Never (Women's Murder Club #12)

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                Second Honeymoon (Honeymoon #2)
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                Second Honeymoon (Honeymoon #2)

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                  Mistress
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                  Mistress

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                    Gone (Michael Bennett #6)
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                    Gone (Michael Bennett #6)

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                      James Patterson Articles

                      Action Packed: Read an Extract From 26 Beauties by James Patterson

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                      18 May 2026

                      Action Packed: Read an Extract From 26 Beauties by James Patterson

                        Utterly Compelling: Read an Extract from Return of the Spider by James Patterson

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                        14 October 2025

                        Utterly Compelling: Read an Extract from Return of the Spider by James Patterson

                          An Action-Packed Thriller: Read Our Review of 25 Alive by James Patterson and Maxine Paetro

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                          24 February 2025

                          An Action-Packed Thriller: Read Our Review of 25 Alive by James Patterson and Maxine Paetro

                            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