Michael Bennett #17: Paranoia

James O Born is a bestselling novelist and public speaker. A former law enforcement agent, Jim started his career in writing by advising Elmore Leonard on technical aspects police work. His first novels were published by Putnam. Jim has over twenty published novels, many cowritten with James Patterson.Jim now lives on the Central Florida coast and spends his days avoiding responsibility.

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.