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James Patterson Stats: The highest rated book by James Patterson on Book Notification is Hawk, the first novel in the Maximum Ride: Hawk series. The second-highest rated book is Private Moscow (Private #15).

The most read book by James Patterson on Book Notification is Along Came a Spider, the first novel in the Alex Cross series. The second most read book is Kiss the Girls (Alex Cross #2).

Below is a complete list of James Patterson books in publication and chronological order, broken down by series. The most popular series by James Patterson is the Alex Cross Series.

List of 2 Sisters Detective Agency Mystery Books in Publication Order (with Candice Fox)

# ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
8.6
2 Sisters Detective Agency
2021
Go
2
2 Sisters Murder Investigations
2025
Go

List of Alex Cross Books in Publication Order

Follows a detective/psychologist as he tackles complex cases and confronts personal challenges in Washington, D.C.

# ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
8.4
Along Came a Spider
1992
Go
2
8.5
Kiss the Girls
1995
Go
3
8.3
Jack & Jill
1996
Go
4
8.6
Cat & Mouse
1997
Go
5
8.6
Pop Goes the Weasel
1999
Go
6
8.8
Roses Are Red
2000
Go
7
7.8
Violets Are Blue
2001
Go
8
7.8
Four Blind Mice
2002
Go
9
8.5
The Big Bad Wolf
2003
Go
10
7.7
London Bridges
2004
Go
11
7.9
Mary, Mary
2005
Go
12
8.3
Cross / Alex Cross
2006
Go
13
8.3
Double Cross
2007
Go
14
7.5
Cross Country
2008
Go
15
7.6
I, Alex Cross
2009
Go
16
8.2
Cross Fire
2010
Go
17
8.3
Kill Alex Cross
2011
Go
18
8.6
Alex Cross, Run
2013
Go
19
8.5
Cross My Heart
2013
Go
20
9.1
Hope to Die
2014
Go
21
8.9
Cross Justice
2015
Go
22
8.9
Cross the Line
2016
Go
23
8.6
The People vs. Alex Cross
2017
Go
24
9
Target
2018
Go
25
9.2
Criss Cross
2019
Go
26
9.2
Deadly Cross
2020
Go
27
8.8
Fear No Evil
2021
Go
28
8.9
Triple Cross
2022
Go
29
8.8
Cross Down (With: Brendan DuBois)
2023
Go
30
9.1
Alex Cross Must Die / Cross Out
2023
Go
31
9
The House of Cross
2024
Go

List of Alex Cross Miscellaneous Books in Publication Order

Books with Alex Cross in them that are not considered part of the series.

# ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
7.7
Alex Cross's Trial
2009
Go
2
8.6
Merry Christmas, Alex Cross
2011
Go

List of Ali Cross Books in Publication Order

Focuses on Alex Cross's son, Ali, who steps into his father's shoes to solve mysteries. Aimed towards young readers.

# ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
8.1
Ali Cross
2019
Go
2
8.8
Like Father, Like Son
2021
Go
3
8
The Secret Detective
2022
Go

List of Amy Cornwall Books in Publication Order (with Brendan DuBois)

Centers on a military intelligence officer navigating high-stakes missions and personal dilemmas.

# ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
6.8
The Cornwalls Are Gone / The Cornwalls Vanish / Out of Sight
2019
Go
2
8.2
Countdown
2023
Go

List of Black Book Books in Publication Order (with David Ellis)

Involves detectives solving crimes with the help of a lost "black book" that contains the secrets to unsolved crimes.

# ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
8
The Black Book
2017
Go
2
8
The Coldest Case
2021
Go
3
8.3
The Red Book
2021
Go
4
9.1
Escape
2022
Go

List of Bookshots: Alex Cross in Publication Order (with Brent Gargan)

Novellas featuring Alex Cross.

# ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Action (With: Brent Gargan)
2014
Go
2
9.1
Cross Kill
2016
Go
3
9.1
Detective Cross
2017
Go

List of Bookshots: Chef in Publication Order (with Jeffrey J. Keyes)

# ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
8.6
Killer Chef
2016
Go

List of BookShots: Detective Harriet Blue in Publication Order

# ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
8.4
Black & Blue
2016
Go

List of Bookshots: Detective Luc Moncrief in Publication Order (with Richard DiLallo)

A French detective solves crimes in New York.

# ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
7.6
French Kiss
2016
Go
2
7.8
The Christmas Mystery
2016
Go
3
6.8
French Twist
2017
Go

List of Bookshots: Jon Roscoe Thriller in Publication Order (with Robert Gold)

Involves a head of security at a luxury hotel chain solving crimes.

# ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
8
The Hostage
2016
Go
2
7
The Verdict
2016
Go
3
8.7
Kidnapped
2016
Go

List of Bookshots: Michael Bennett in Publication Order (with James O. Born)

# ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
7.3
Chase
2016
Go
2
9.2
Manhunt (With: James O. Born)
2017
Go

In order, read Chase after Bullseye and Manhunt after Haunted.

List of Bookshots: Mitchum Books in Publication Order (with James O. Born)

Follows a small-town investigator with big-time problems.

# ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
8.6
Hidden
2017
Go
2
8.8
Malicious
2017
Go
3
6
Malevolent
2020
Go

List of Bookshots: Owen Taylor Books in Publication Order (with Brendan DuBois)

Focuses on personal security and survival in a world of wealth and danger.

# ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
7.3
The End
2017
Go
2
8
After the End
2017
Go

List of Bookshots: Women's Murder Club in Publication Order (with Maxine Paetro)

Short stories featuring the Women's Murder Club.

# ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
8
The Trial
2016
Go
2
8.1
The Medical Examiner
2017
Go
3
8.9
23 1/2 Lies
2023
Go

List of Bookshots: Private in Publication Order (with Jassy Mackenzie, with Rees Jones)

# ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
7.6
Private Royals (With: Rees Jones)
2016
Go
2
7.3
Private: Gold (With: Jassy Mackenzie)
2017
Go

List of Candies Books in Publication Order (with Andy Elkerton)

A children's book series with sweet adventures.

# ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
The Candies Save Christmas
2017
Go
2
The Candies' Easter Party
2018
Go

List of Confessions Books in Publication Order (with Maxine Paetro)

A young adult series about a family entangled in dark secrets and scandals.

# ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
6.5
Confessions of a Murder Suspect
2012
Go
2
7.3
The Private School Murders
2013
Go
3
6.3
The Paris Mysteries
2014
Go
4
7
The Murder of an Angel
2015
Go

List of Crazy House Books in Publication Order (with Gabrielle Charbonnet)

Set in a dystopian world, it's about twins fighting against an oppressive system.

# ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
8.2
Crazy House
2017
Go
2
8
The Fall of Crazy House
2018
Go

List of Chef Books in Publication Order

Follows a police detective turned chef who gets tangled in mysteries related to the culinary world.

# ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
7.8
The Chef (With: Max DiLallo)
2019
Go

List of Daniel X Books in Publication Order

Chronicles the adventures of a young alien hunter on Earth.

# ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
7.1
The Dangerous Days of Daniel X (With: Michael Ledwidge)
2007
Go
2
8
Watch the Skies (With: Ned Rust)
2009
Go
3
8
Demons and Druids (With: Adam Sadler)
2010
Go
4
8
Game Over (With: Ned Rust)
2011
Go
5
7.3
Armageddon (With: Chris Grabenstein)
2012
Go
6
9.3
Lights Out (With: Chris Grabenstein)
2015
Go
7
Genesis
2022
Go

List of Daniel X Graphic Novels in Publication Order

# ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
6
Alien Hunter (With: Leopoldo Gout)
2008
Go
2
6
Daniel X: The Manga, Vol. 1 (With: Michael Ledwidge)
2010
Go
3
6
Daniel X: The Manga, Vol. 2 (With: Ned Rust)
2011
Go
4
6
Daniel X: The Manga, Vol. 3 (With: Adam Sadler)
2012
Go

List of Detective Harriet Blue Books in Publication Order (with Candice Fox)

Features an Australian detective fighting crime while dealing with her own brother's legal troubles.

# ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
7.3
Never Never
2016
Go
2
7.8
Fifty Fifty
2017
Go
3
7.6
Liar Liar
2018
Go
4
7.8
Hush
2019
Go

List of David Shelley Books in Publication Order

Centers on a bodyguard and ex-special forces operative solving international crimes.

# ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
7.5
Revenge (With: Andrew Holmes)
2018
Go

List of Doc Savage Books in Publication Order (with Brian Sitts)

Revives the classic adventure hero in modern-day scenarios.

# ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
8.6
The Perfect Assassin
2022
Go
2
7.2
Murder Island
2024
Go

List of Dog Diaries Books in Publication Order (with Steven Butler)

Stories from the perspective of different dogs, aimed at children.

# ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
10
Dog Diaries
2018
Go
2
Happy Howlidays
2018
Go
3
Mission Impawsible
2019
Go
4
Curse of the Mystery Mitt
2019
Go
5
Ruffing It
2021
Go
6
Big Top Bonanza!
2021
Go
7
Dinosaur Disaster
2022
Go

List of Holmes, Margaret & Poe Books in Publication Order (with Brian Sitts)

# ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
8.8
Holmes, Miss Marple & Poe / Holmes, Margaret & Poe
2024
Go
2
8.5
Holmes Is Missing
2025
Go

List of Honeymoon Books in Publication Order (with Howard Roughan)

A thriller series about a woman leading a double life with deadly consequences.

# ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
7.9
Honeymoon
2005
Go
2
7.6
Second Honeymoon
2013
Go

List of House of Wolves Books in Publication Order (with Mike Lupica)

# ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
8
Fear The Wolf
2022
Go
2
8.9
The House of Wolves (With: Mike Lupica)
2023
Go

List of House of Robots Books in Publication Order (with Chris Grabenstein)

A children's series about a boy and his robot brother.

# ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
House of Robots
2014
Go
2
10
Robots Go Wild!
2015
Go
3
Robot Revolution
2017
Go

List of I Funny Books in Publication Order (with Chris Grabenstein)

A young boy dreams of being a stand-up comedian.

# ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
I Funny
2012
Go
2
I Even Funnier
2013
Go
3
I Totally Funniest
2015
Go
4
10
I Funny TV
2015
Go
5
School of Laughs
2017
Go
6
8
Laugh Out Loud
2017
Go
7
10
The Nerdiest, Wimpiest, Dorkiest I Funny Ever
2018
Go

List of Instinct Books in Publication Order (with Howard Roughan)

Follows a professor and former CIA operative who becomes a consultant for the NYPD.

# ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
7.7
Murder Games / Instinct
2017
Go
2
8.4
Killer Instinct
2019
Go
3
8.9
Steal
2022
Go

List of Invisible Books in Publication Order (with David Ellis)

Centers on an FBI researcher who finds a pattern in seemingly unrelated cases.

# ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
8.2
Invisible
2014
Go
2
8.2
Unsolved
2019
Go

List of Jacky Ha-Ha Books in Publication Order (with Chris Grabenstein)

Follows a class clown navigating school and family life.

# ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Jacky Ha-Ha
2016
Go
2
My Life is a Joke
2017
Go
3
Jacky Ha-Ha Gets the Last Laugh
2023
Go

List of Jane Smith Books in Publication Order (with Mike Lupica)

A detective series with gripping cases and complex investigations.

# ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
8.4
12 Months to Live
2023
Go
2
8.3
Hard To Kill / 8 Months Left
2024
Go
3
Never Say Die
2025
Go

List of Katt vs. Dogg Books in Publication Order (with Chris Grabenstein)

A humorous children's series about the rivalry between cats and dogs.

# ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Katt vs. Dogg (With: Chris Grabenstein)
2019
Go
2
Katt Loves Dogg 2 (With: Chris Grabenstein)
2021
Go

List of Little Geniuses Books in Publication Order (with Susan Patterson)

Educational adventures for young readers.

# ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
8
Big Words for Little Geniuses
2017
Go
2
Cuddly Critters for Little Geniuses
2018
Go
3
Bigger Words for Little Geniuses
2019
Go

List of Max Einstein Books in Publication Order (with Chris Grabenstein)

Features a genius girl tackling global problems with science and wit.

# ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
10
The Genius Experiment
2018
Go
2
10
Rebels with a Cause
2019
Go
3
Saves the Future
2020
Go
4
World Champions!
2021
Go

List of Maximum Ride Books in Publication Order

Young adults with wings flee from the scientists who created them.

# ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
8.5
The Angel Experiment
2005
Go
2
8.8
School's Out - Forever
2006
Go
3
8.8
Saving the World and Other Extreme Sports
2007
Go
4
8.4
The Final Warning
2008
Go
5
8.7
Max
2009
Go
6
9.3
Fang
2010
Go
7
8.7
Angel
2011
Go
8
7.8
Nevermore
2012
Go
9
9.3
Maximum Ride Forever
2015
Go

List of Maximum Ride: Hawk Books in Publication Order (with Gabrielle Charbonnet, with Mindy McGinnis)

Continues the Maximum Ride story with the next generation, focusing on Max's daughter, Hawk.

# ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
10
Hawk (With: Gabrielle Charbonnet)
2020
Go
2
10
City of the Dead (With: Mindy McGinnis)
2021
Go

List of Maximum Ride Graphic Novels in Publication Order

Graphic adaptations of the Maximum Ride series.

# ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
8
Maximum Ride: The Manga, Vol. 1
2009
Go
2
9
Maximum Ride: The Manga, Vol. 2
2009
Go
3
10
Maximum Ride: The Manga, Vol. 3
2010
Go
4
10
Maximum Ride: The Manga, Vol. 4
2011
Go
5
10
Maximum Ride: The Manga, Vol. 5
2011
Go
6
10
Maximum Ride: The Manga, Vol. 6
2012
Go
7
Maximum Ride: The Manga, Vol. 7
2013
Go
8
Maximum Ride: The Manga, Vol. 8
2014
Go
9
10
Maximum Ride: The Manga, Vol. 9
2015
Go
10
Max Ride: Ultimate Flight
2016
Go
11
Maximum Ride: The Manga, Vol. 10
2021
Go

List of Michael Bennett Books in Publication Order (with James O. Born, with Michael Ledwidge)

Features a New York detective balancing work with raising ten adopted children.

# ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
8
Step on a Crack (With: Michael Ledwidge)
2007
Go
2
7.7
Run for Your Life (With: Michael Ledwidge)
2009
Go
3
7.8
Worst Case (With: Michael Ledwidge)
2009
Go
4
8.2
Tick Tock (With: Michael Ledwidge)
2010
Go
5
7.7
I, Michael Bennett (With: Michael Ledwidge)
2012
Go
6
8.1
Gone (With: Michael Ledwidge)
2013
Go
7
7.7
Burn (With: Michael Ledwidge)
2014
Go
8
8
Alert (With: Michael Ledwidge)
2015
Go
9
7.7
Bullseye (With: Michael Ledwidge)
2016
Go
10
8.6
Haunted (With: James O. Born)
2017
Go
11
8.4
Ambush (With: James O. Born)
2018
Go
12
8.9
Blindside (With: James O. Born)
2020
Go
13
8.2
The Russian (With: James O. Born)
2021
Go
14
7.9
Shattered (With: James O. Born)
2022
Go
15
8.3
Obsessed (With: James O. Born)
2023
Go
16
9.2
Crosshairs / The Long Shot Killer (With: James O. Born)
2024
Go
17
7.2
Paranoia (With: James O. Born)
2025
Go

List of MK's Detective Club Books in Publication Order (with Keir Graff)

# ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Minerva Keen's Detective Club / The Poison Puzzle
2024
Go
2
The Double Trouble Puzzle
2025
Go

List of NYPD Red Books in Publication Order (with Marshall Karp)

Focuses on an elite NYPD unit handling high-profile crimes.

# ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
8.1
NYPD Red
2012
Go
2
8.2
NYPD Red 2
2014
Go
3
8.2
NYPD Red 3
2015
Go
4
8.3
NYPD Red 4
2016
Go
5
8.5
Red Alert
2018
Go
6
7.9
NYPD Red 6
2020
Go
7
8.7
NYPD Red 7 (By: Marshall Karp)
2022
Go
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List of Private Books in Publication Order

A global investigation agency solving crimes that elude other forces.

# ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
7.5
Private (With: Maxine Paetro, Mark Sullivan)
2010
Go
2
8
Private London (With: Mark Pearson)
2011
Go
3
8.5
Private Games (With: Mark Sullivan, Mark Sullivan)
2012
Go
4
8.5
Private: #1 Suspect (With: Maxine Paetro)
2012
Go
5
8.8
Private Berlin (With: Mark Sullivan, Mark Sullivan)
2013
Go
6
8.3
Private L.A. (With: Mark Sullivan)
2014
Go
7
7.9
Private Down Under / Oz (With: Michael White)
2014
Go
8
7.5
Private India (With: Ashwin Sanghi)
2014
Go
9
7.8
Private Vegas (With: Maxine Paetro)
2015
Go
10
7.8
Private Sydney / Missing (With: Kathryn Fox)
2015
Go
11
8.5
Private Paris (With: Mark Sullivan, Mark Sullivan)
2016
Go
12
8.7
Private Rio / The Games (With: Mark Sullivan, Mark Sullivan)
2016
Go
13
7.9
Private Delhi / Count to Ten (With: Ashwin Sanghi)
2017
Go
14
8.2
Princess (With: Rees Jones)
2018
Go
15
9.8
Private Moscow (With: Adam Hamdy)
2020
Go
16
8.7
Private Rogue / Private: Missing Persons (With: Adam Hamdy)
2021
Go
17
10
Private Beijing (With: Adam Hamdy)
2022
Go
18
Private Rome (With: Adam Hamdy)
2023
Go
19
Private Monaco (With: Adam Hamdy)
2024
Go

Note: James considers Private, Private: #1 Suspect, Private L.A., Private Vegas, Private Paris and The Games as the only books part of the main series.

List of Rory Yates Books in Publication Order (with Andrew Bourelle)

A young attorney in Mississippi taking on high-stakes cases.

# ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
7.7
Texas Ranger
2018
Go
2
8
Texas Outlaw
2020
Go
3
8
The Texas Murders
2025
Go

List of Ruby Bozarth Books in Publication Order (with Nancy Allen)

# ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
8.3
Juror #3
2018
Go
2
8.6
The Jailhouse Lawyer / Power of Attorney
2021
Go

List of Shadow Books in Publication Order

Involves high-tech espionage and action.

# ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
7
The Shadow (With: Brian Sitts)
2021
Go
2
6
Circle of Death (With: Brian Sitts)
2023
Go
3
The President's Shadow (With: Richard DiLallo)
2025
Go

List of Time Travel Twin Books in Publication Order (with Tad Safran)

# ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
The Time Travel Twins
2024
Go

List of Tom Moon Books in Publication Order (with James O. Born)

Follows an international crime fighter based in Miami.

# ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
8.4
Lost
2020
Go

List of Travis McKinley Books in Publication Order (with Peter de Jonge)

Chronicles the life and golfing career of an unexpected champion.

# ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Miracle on the 17th Green
1996
Go
2
7
Miracle at Augusta
2015
Go
3
9.5
Miracle at St. Andrews
2019
Go

List of Treasure Hunters Books in Publication Order (with Chris Grabenstein)

A family of adventurers search for lost treasures around the world.

# ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Treasure Hunters
2013
Go
2
Danger Down the Nile
2014
Go
3
Secret of the Forbidden City
2015
Go
4
Peril at the Top of the World
2016
Go
5
Quest for the City of Gold
2017
Go
6
All-American Adventure
2019
Go
7
The Plunder Down Under
2020
Go
8
The Ultimate Quest
2022
Go

List of When the Wind Blows Books in Publication Order

A veterinarian discovers a girl with wings, leading to a mystery involving genetic experiments and a secret, sinister plot.

# ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
7.6
When the Wind Blows
1998
Go
2
7.9
The Lake House
2003
Go

List of Women's Murder Club Books in Publication Order (with Andrew Gross, with Maxine Paetro)

Features four female professionals solving crimes in San Francisco.

# ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
7.9
1st to Die
2000
Go
2
8.4
2nd Chance (With: Andrew Gross)
2002
Go
3
8.7
3rd Degree (With: Andrew Gross)
2004
Go
4
8.2
4th of July (With: Maxine Paetro)
2005
Go
5
8.2
The 5th Horseman (With: Maxine Paetro)
2006
Go
6
7.9
The 6th Target (With: Maxine Paetro)
2007
Go
7
8.1
7th Heaven (With: Maxine Paetro)
2008
Go
8
8.1
The 8th Confession (With: Maxine Paetro)
2009
Go
9
8.4
The 9th Judgment (With: Maxine Paetro)
2010
Go
10
8.4
10th Anniversary (With: Maxine Paetro)
2011
Go
11
8.4
11th Hour (With: Maxine Paetro)
2012
Go
12
8.4
12th of Never (With: Maxine Paetro)
2013
Go
13
8.3
Unlucky 13 (With: Maxine Paetro)
2014
Go
14
8.2
14th Deadly Sin (With: Maxine Paetro)
2015
Go
15
8.3
15th Affair (With: Maxine Paetro)
2016
Go
16
8.3
16th Seduction (With: Maxine Paetro)
2017
Go
17
8.3
The 17th Suspect (With: Maxine Paetro)
2018
Go
18
8.1
The 18th Abduction (With: Maxine Paetro)
2019
Go
19
8.2
The 19th Christmas (With: Maxine Paetro)
2019
Go
20
8.1
The 20th Victim (With: Maxine Paetro)
2020
Go
21
8.4
21st Birthday (With: Maxine Paetro)
2021
Go
22
8.7
22 Seconds (With: Maxine Paetro)
2022
Go
23
9.1
The 23rd Midnight (With: Maxine Paetro)
2023
Go
24
8.5
The 24th Hour (With: Maxine Paetro)
2024
Go
25
25 Alive (With: Maxine Paetro)
2025
Go

List of Zoo Books in Publication Order (with Michael Ledwidge)

A biologist races to solve the mystery of animals attacking humans worldwide.

# ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
6.7
Zoo
2012
Go
2
Zoo: The Graphic Novel
2012
Go
3
7.9
Zoo 2
2016
Go

List of Standalone Novels in Publication Order

# ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
5.1
The Thomas Berryman Number
1976
Go
2
9
Season of the Machete
1977
Go
3
7.7
See How They Run / The Jericho Commandment
1979
Go
4
8.6
Black Market / Black Friday
1986
Go
5
8.4
The Midnight Club
1989
Go
6
8
Hide & Seek
1995
Go
7
7.6
Cradle and All / Virgin (Remastered)
1999
Go
8
8.3
Sam's Letters to Jennifer
2001
Go
9
8.4
Suzanne's Diary for Nicholas
2001
Go
10
7.7
The Beach House (With: Peter de Jonge)
2002
Go
11
8
The Jester (With: Andrew Gross)
2003
Go
12
7.9
Lifeguard (With: Andrew Gross)
2005
Go
13
7.6
Beach Road (With: Peter de Jonge)
2006
Go
14
7.7
Judge & Jury (With: Andrew Gross)
2006
Go
15
7.9
The Quickie (With: Michael Ledwidge)
2007
Go
16
6.5
You've Been Warned (With: Howard Roughan)
2007
Go
17
7.9
Sundays at Tiffany's (With: Gabrielle Charbonnet)
2008
Go
18
8.7
Sail (With: Howard Roughan)
2008
Go
19
8.3
Swimsuit (With: Maxine Paetro)
2009
Go
20
7.7
The Postcard Killers (With: Liza Marklund)
2010
Go
21
7.2
Don't Blink (With: Howard Roughan)
2010
Go
22
7.6
Toys (With: Neil McMahon)
2011
Go
23
8.3
Now You See Her (With: Michael Ledwidge)
2011
Go
24
7.7
Kill Me If You Can (With: Marshall Karp)
2011
Go
25
7.2
The Christmas Wedding (With: Richard DiLallo)
2011
Go
26
8.2
Guilty Wives (With: David Ellis)
2012
Go
27
7.6
Mistress (With: David Ellis)
2013
Go
28
7.5
First Love (With: Emily Raymond)
2013
Go
29
Homeroom Diaries (With: Lisa Papademetriou)
2014
Go
30
Public School Superhero (With: Chris Tebbetts)
2015
Go
31
8
Truth or Die (With: Howard Roughan)
2015
Go
32
8.2
The Murder House (With: David Ellis)
2015
Go
33
6.7
Woman of God (With: Maxine Paetro)
2016
Go
34
10
Word of Mouse (With: Chris Grabenstein)
2016
Go
35
6.7
Humans, Bow Down (With: Emily Raymond)
2017
Go
36
Pottymouth and Stoopid (With: Chris Grabenstein)
2017
Go
37
7.3
The Store (With: Richard DiLallo)
2017
Go
38
6.5
Expelled / The Injustice (With: Emily Raymond)
2017
Go
39
7.6
The President Is Missing (With: Bill Clinton)
2018
Go
40
8
The First Lady (With: Brendan DuBois)
2018
Go
41
8.7
The House Next Door
2019
Go
42
7.3
The Inn (With: Candice Fox)
2019
Go
43
7.3
The Warning (With: Robison Wells)
2019
Go
44
8.9
The Summer House (With: Brendan DuBois)
2020
Go
45
7.1
Cajun Justice (With: Tucker Axum)
2020
Go
46
8.1
1st Case / Brilliant Lies (With: Chris Tebbetts)
2020
Go
47
8.8
The Midwife Murders (With: Richard DiLallo)
2020
Go
48
8.3
The Coast-to-Coast Murders (With: J.D. Barker)
2020
Go
49
7.5
Three Women Disappear (With: Shan Serafin)
2020
Go
50
8.8
The President's Daughter (With: Bill Clinton)
2021
Go
51
7.9
The Noise (With: J.D. Barker)
2021
Go
52
10
The Guilty
2021
Go
53
7
The Horsewoman (With: Mike Lupica)
2022
Go
54
7.4
Run, Rose, Run (With: Dolly Parton)
2022
Go
55
8.4
Death of the Black Widow (With: J.D. Barker)
2022
Go
56
8
The Elephant Girl (With: Ellen Banda-Aaku, Sophia Krevoy)
2022
Go
57
6
The Ninth Month (With: Richard DiLallo)
2022
Go
58
8.7
Blowback (With: Brendan DuBois)
2022
Go
59
7
The Girl in the Castle (With: Emily Raymond)
2022
Go
60
7.9
The Twelve Topsy-Turvy, Very Messy Days of Christmas (With: Tad Safran)
2022
Go
61
7
Things I Wish I Told My Mother (With: Susan Patterson, Susan DiLallo)
2023
Go
62
7.1
Lion & Lamb
2023
Go
63
8.4
The #1 Lawyer (With: Nancy Allen)
2024
Go
64
8
The Murder Inn (With: Candice Fox)
2024
Go
65
8.4
Eruption (With: Michael Crichton)
2024
Go
66
6.6
Confessions of the Dead (With: J.D. Barker)
2024
Go
67
8.4
Lies He Told Me (With: David Ellis)
2024
Go
68
6
Raised by Wolves (With: Emily Raymond)
2024
Go
69
The Writer (With: J.D. Barker)
2025
Go
70
The First Gentleman (With: Bill Clinton)
2025
Go
71
Emma on Fire (With: Emily Raymond)
2025
Go
72
The Picasso Heist (With: Howard Roughan)
2025
Go

List of Short Stories/Novellas in Publication Order

# ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
7.5
Bloody Valentine
2011
Go
2
6
Boys Will Be Boys
2011
Go
3
Wedding Shots
2014
4
We Are Not Alone (With: Tim Arnold)
2019
Go
5
The Killer's Wife (With: Max DiLallo)
2019
Go
6
10
Zero Tolerance
2023
Go
7
9
The Justice (With: Aaron Cooley)
2024
Go

List of Short Story Collections in Publication Order

# ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
7.7
The House Next Door (With: Max DiLallo, Tim Arnold, Susan DiLallo)
2019
Go
2
4
3 Days to Live
2023
Go

List of Children's Books in Publication Order

# ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
10
SantaKid
2004
Go
2
Give Please a Chance (With: Bill O'Reilly)
2016
Go
3
Penguins of America (With: Jack Patterson)
2017
Go
4
8
Laugh Out Loud (With: Chris Grabenstein)
2017
Go
5
Give Thank You a Try
2017
Go
6
10
Not So Normal Norbert (With: Joey Green)
2018
Go
7
Unbelievably Boring Bartholomew (With: Duane Swierczynski)
2018
Go
8
6
Sophia, Princess Among Beasts (With: Emily Raymond)
2019
Go
9
Becoming Muhammad Ali (With: Kwame Alexander)
2020
Go
10
Scaredy Cat (With: Chris Grabenstein)
2021
Go
11
6
Best Nerds Forever (With: Chris Grabenstein)
2021
Go
12
Elephant Goes Potty
2023
Go
13
Fox Is Coming! (With: Joe Kulka)
2024
Go

List of Graphic Novels in Publication Order

# ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
The Runaway's Diary (With: Emily Raymond)
2022
Go

List of Non-Fiction Books in Publication Order

# ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
3.5
The Day America Told the Truth (With: Peter Kim)
1991
Go
2
8
Torn Apart / Against Medical Advice / Med Head (With: Hal Friedman)
2008
Go
3
6
The Murder of King Tut (With: Martin Dugard)
2009
Go
4
7.6
Filthy Rich (With: John Connolly, Tim Malloy)
2016
Go
5
8
All-American Murder (With: Alex Abramovich, Mike Harvkey)
2018
Go
6
8
The House of Kennedy / The Kennedy Curse (With: Cynthia Fagen)
2020
Go
7
5.3
The Last Days of John Lennon (With: Casey Sherman)
2020
Go
8
8
Walk in My Combat Boots (With: Chris Mooney)
2021
Go
9
8
The Defense Lawyer (With: Benjamin Wallace)
2021
Go
10
8.7
E.R. Nurses: True Stories from America's Greatest Unsung Heroes (With: Matt Eversmann)
2021
Go
11
8.7
James Patterson by James Patterson: The Stories of My Life
2022
Go
12
6.5
Diana, William, and Harry (With: Chris Mooney)
2022
Go
13
10
Walk The Blue Line (With: Chris Mooney, Matt Eversmann)
2023
Go
14
6.3
What Really Happens in Vegas (With: Mark Seal)
2023
Go
15
9.6
The Secret Lives of Booksellers and Librarians (With: Matt Eversmann)
2024
Go
16
Tiger, Tiger (With: Peter de Jonge)
2024
Go
17
American Heroes (With: Matt Eversmann)
2024
Go
18
The Last Days of Marilyn Monroe (With: Imogen Edwards-Jones)
2025
Go

List of BookShots: Flames in Publication Order

Romance-focused short stories/novellas.

# ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
8
Learning to Ride (With: Erin Knightley)
2016
Go
2
8
Sacking the Quarterback (With: Samantha Towle)
2016
Go
3
8
The Mating Season (With: Laurie Horowitz)
2016
Go
4
The Return (By: Erin Knightley)
2016
Go
5
9
Bodyguard (By: Jessica Linden)
2016
Go
6
9
Hot Winter Nights (With: Codi Gary)
2016
Go
7
Seducing Shakespeare (By: Tabitha Ross)
2017
Go
8
10
Bedding the Highlander (By: Sabrina York)
2017
Go
9
Sabotage (By: Jessica Linden)
2017
Go
10
50 Hidden Desires (With: Jessica Lemmon)
2017
Go
11
Sexy Summer Flings (With: Codi Gary)
2017
Go
12
Love Me Tender (With: Laurie Horowitz)
2017
Go
13
The Experiment (By: HelenKay Dimon)
2017
Go
14
The Weekend Wife (By: Beth Ciotta)
2017
Go
15
Dawn's Early Light (By: Jessica Scott)
2017
Go
16
Christmas Sanctuary (By: Lauren Hawkeye)
2017
Go
17
Shopping for Love (By: Renee Carlino)
2018
Go
18
Once Upon a Kiss (By: Sara Jane Stone)
2018
Go
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List of Bookshots: Standalone in Publication Order

Standalone short stories/novellas. Fast-paced across a variety of genres.

# ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
8
Let's Play Make-Believe / The Palm Beach Murders (With: James O. Born)
2016
Go
2
6.7
Break Point (With: Lee Stone)
2016
Go
3
9
Heist (With: Rees Jones)
2016
Go
4
6.7
Airport Code Red (With: Michael White)
2016
Go
5
7.7
The Witnesses (With: Brendan DuBois)
2016
Go
6
6.3
Little Black Dress (With: Emily Raymond)
2016
Go
7
7.3
Dead Heat (With: Lee Stone)
2016
Go
8
8.7
The Pretender (With: Andrew Bourelle)
2016
Go
9
7.9
Hunted (With: Andrew Holmes)
2016
Go
10
8.7
113 Minutes (With: Max DiLallo)
2016
Go
11
4
Trump vs. Clinton
2016
Go
12
10
The Women's War (With: Hilary Liftin)
2016
Go
13
8
$10,000,000 Marriage Proposal (With: Hilary Liftin)
2016
Go
14
9.6
Taking the Titanic (With: Scott Slaven)
2016
Go
15
8
Come and Get Us (With: Shan Serafin)
2016
Go
16
8
The House Husband (With: Duane Swierczynski)
2017
Go
17
9
The Shut-In (With: Duane Swierczynski)
2017
Go
18
Night Sniper (With: Christopher Charles)
2017
Go
19
6
Diary of a Succubus (With: Derek Nikitas)
2017
Go
20
7.7
Stealing Gulfstreams (With: Max DiLallo)
2017
Go
21
5.8
The Lawyer Lifeguard (With: Doug Allyn)
2017
Go
22
9.3
Stingrays (With: Duane Swierczynski)
2017
Go
23
9.3
Nooners (With: Tim Arnold)
2017
Go
24
6
Steeplechase (With: Scott Slaven)
2017
Go
25
8
Deadly Cargo (With: Will Jordan)
2017
Go
26
7.3
The Dolls (With: Kecia Bal)
2017
Go
27
7
The Family Lawyer (With: Rachel Howzell Hall)
2017
Go
28
9
Dead Man Running (With: Christopher Farnsworth)
2017
Go
29
9
Scott Free (With: Rob Hart)
2017
Go
30
7.3
Absolute Zero (With: Ed Chatterton)
2017
Go
31
6.7
You've Been Warned - Again (With: Derek Nikitas)
2017
Go
32
7.3
The Exile (With: Alison Joseph)
2017
Go
33
8.8
The Moores Are Missing & The Housewife (With: Loren D. Estleman, Sam Hawken)
2017
Go
34
7
Avalanche (With: David Inglish)
2017
Go
35
7
Kill and Tell (With: Scott Slaven)
2017
Go
36
6
The Doctor's Plot
2018
Go
37
9.3
The 13-Minute Murder (With: Shan Serafin)
2019
Go

List of Discovery's Murder is Forever Books in Publication Order

True crime stories adapted into gripping narratives.

# ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
8
Murder, Interrupted (With: Christopher Charles, Alex Abramovich)
2018
Go
2
9.2
Home Sweet Murder (With: Scott Slaven, Andrew Bourelle)
2018
Go
3
8.3
Murder Beyond the Grave (With: Christopher Charles, Andrew Bourelle)
2018
Go
4
8
Murder Thy Neighbor (With: Max DiLallo, Andrew Bourelle)
2020
Go
5
8
Murder of Innocence (With: Max DiLallo, Andrew Bourelle)
2020
Go
6
6
Till Murder Do Us Part (With: Max DiLallo, Andrew Bourelle)
2021
Go

List of Middle School Books in Publication Order

Chronicles the trials and triumphs of middle school life.

# ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
5.5
Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life (With: Chris Tebbetts)
2011
Go
2
7
Get Me Out of Here! (With: Chris Tebbetts)
2012
Go
3
6
How I Survived Bullies, Broccoli, and Snake Hill (With: Chris Tebbetts)
2013
Go
4
8
My Brother is a Big, Fat Liar (With: Lisa Papademetriou)
2013
Go
5
4
Ultimate Showdown (With: Julia Bergen)
2014
Go
6
3
How I Got Lost in London
2014
Go
7
6
Save Rafe! (With: Chris Tebbetts)
2014
Go
8
8
Just My Rotten Luck (With: Chris Tebbetts)
2015
Go
9
Going Bush (With: Martin Chatterton)
2016
Go
10
10
Dog's Best Friend (With: Chris Tebbetts)
2016
Go
11
Hollywood 101 (With: Martin Chatterton)
2016
Go
12
10
Escape to Australia / Million-Dollar Mess Down Under (With: Martin Chatterton)
2017
Go
13
10
From Hero to Zero (With: Chris Tebbetts)
2017
Go
14
10
Born to Rock (With: Chris Tebbetts)
2019
Go
15
Master of Disaster (With: Chris Tebbetts)
2020
Go
16
Field Trip Fiasco (With: Martin Chatterton)
2021
Go
17
It's a Zoo in Here! (With: Brian Sitts)
2022
Go
18
Winter Blunderland (With: Brian Sitts)
2022
Go
19
Too Uncool for School:
2025
Go

List of Witch & Wizard Graphic Novels in Publication Order

# ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
5
Battle for Shadowland
2010
Go
2
6
Operation Zero
2011
Go
3
8
Witch & Wizard: The Manga, Vol. 1 (With: Gabrielle Charbonnet, Svetlana Chmakova)
2011
Go
4
Witch & Wizard: The Manga, Vol. 2 (With: Ned Rust, Svetlana Chmakova)
2012
Go
5
Witch & Wizard: The Manga, Vol. 3 (With: Jill Dembowski, Svetlana Chmakova)
2013
Go

List of Witch & Wizard Books in Publication Order

Teen siblings battle a dystopian regime using their newfound magical powers.

# ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
7.1
Witch & Wizard (With: Gabrielle Charbonnet)
2009
Go
2
9.7
The Gift (With: Ned Rust)
2010
Go
3
9
The Fire (With: Jill Dembowski)
2011
Go
4
8
The Kiss (With: Jill Dembowski)
2013
Go
5
10
The Lost (With: Emily Raymond)
2014
Go

List of James Patterson Anthologies in Publication Order

#ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Thriller: Stories To Keep You Up All Night
2006
Go
2
6
Half-Minute Horrors
2009
Go
3
Guys Read: Thriller
2011
Go
4
My Ideal Bookshelf
2012
Go
5
4
By the Book
2014
Go
6
6
The Best American Mystery Stories 2015
2015
Go
7
10
The Lifesaver
2017
Go
8
10
Two from the Heart
2017
Go
9
7
The Family Lawyer
2017
Go
10
8.8
The Moores Are Missing & The Housewife
2017
Go
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James Patterson

James Patterson was born on March 22nd, 1947 and is currently 78 years old. James Patterson was born in Newburgh, New York, USA. Patterson attended Manhattan College where he received a B.A. English and Vanderbilt University where he received an M.A. English.

James Patterson is probably best known for his Standalone Novels. There are currently 72 novels available. The first standalone was released in 1976 with the novel The Thomas Berryman Number. The most recently released novel was The Writer which was released in 2025. There are 3 upcoming standalone novels: The First Gentleman which will be released on June 2nd, 2025, Emma on Fire which will be released on August 19th, 2025, The Picasso Heist which will be released on October 13th, 2025.

James Patterson has also written the Bookshots: Standalone series which has 37 books including Let's Play Make-Believe / The Palm Beach Murders and Break Point.

James Patterson: Awards & Accolades

James Patterson has won multiple awards including: The International Thriller Writers Award, Thrillermaster, in 2007 and Theakston's Old Peculier, Outstanding Contribution to Crime Fiction, in 2019.

Patterson's book, The Thomas Berryman Number won the Edgar Award, Best First Novel, in 1977.

The following novels by James Patterson were also nominated for these awards:

  • The 8th Confession: Goodreads Awards, Best Mystery and Thriller (2009).
  • Now You See Her: Goodreads Awards, Best Mystery and Thriller (2011).
  • Guilty Wives: Goodreads Awards, Best Mystery and Thriller (2012).
  • 11th Hour: Goodreads Awards, Best Mystery and Thriller (2012).
  • All-American Murder: Goodreads Awards, Best Nonfiction (2018).
  • The President Is Missing: Goodreads Awards, Best Mystery and Thriller (2018). CrimeFest, Sounds of Crime Award (2019).
  • Ali Cross: Goodreads Awards, Best Middle Grade and Children’s (2020).
  • Best Nerds Forever: Goodreads Awards, Best Middle Grade and Children’s (2021).
  • The Coldest Case: Audie Award, Best Audio Drama (2022).
  • The Elephant Girl: Goodreads Awards, Best Middle Grade and Children’s (2022).
  • The House of Wolves: International Thriller Writers Award, Best Audio Book (2024).

James Patterson: Lists & Other Mentions

  • Suzanne's Diary for Nicholas was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2001.
  • 2nd Chance was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2002.
  • The Beach House was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2002.
  • Four Blind Mice was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2002 and a Publishers Weekly: Bestselling Novel in the United States in 2002.
  • The Jester was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2003.
  • The Lake House was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2003.
  • 3rd Degree was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2004.
  • Sam's Letters to Jennifer was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2004.
  • London Bridges was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2004 and a Publishers Weekly: Bestselling Novel in the United States in 2004.
  • Honeymoon was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2005.
  • 4th of July was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2005.
  • Lifeguard was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2005.
  • Mary, Mary was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2006 and a Publishers Weekly: Bestselling Novel in the United States in 2005.
  • The 5th Horseman was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2006 and a Publishers Weekly: Bestselling Novel in the United States in 2006.
  • Beach Road was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2006 and a Publishers Weekly: Bestselling Novel in the United States in 2006.
  • Judge & Jury was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2006.
  • Cross / Alex Cross was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2006 and a Publishers Weekly: Bestselling Novel in the United States in 2006.
  • Step on a Crack was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2007.
  • The 6th Target was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2007 and a Publishers Weekly: Bestselling Novel in the United States in 2007.
  • The Quickie was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2007 and a Publishers Weekly: Bestselling Novel in the United States in 2007.
  • You've Been Warned was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2007.
  • Double Cross was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2007 and 2008 and a Publishers Weekly: Bestselling Novel in the United States in 2007.
  • Sundays at Tiffany's was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2008.
  • Sail was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2008.
  • Cross Country was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2008 and a Publishers Weekly: Bestselling Novel in the United States in 2008.
  • The 8th Confession was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2009.
  • Swimsuit was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2009.
  • Alex Cross's Trial was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2009.
  • I, Alex Cross was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2009 and a Publishers Weekly: Bestselling Novel in the United States in 2009.
  • Worst Case was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2010.
  • The 9th Judgment was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2010.
  • Private was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2010.
  • The Postcard Killers was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2010.
  • Cross Fire was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2010 and a Publishers Weekly: Bestselling Novel in the United States in 2010.
  • Tick Tock was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2011.
  • Now You See Her was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2011.
  • Kill Alex Cross was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2011 and a Publishers Weekly: Bestselling Novel in the United States in 2011.
  • Private: #1 Suspect was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2012.
  • Private Games was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2012.
  • Private Berlin was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2013.
  • Alex Cross, Run was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2013.
  • 12th of Never was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2013.
  • Second Honeymoon was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2013.
  • Gone was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2013.
  • Cross My Heart was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2013.
  • Private L.A. was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2014.
  • Unlucky 13 was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2014.
  • Invisible was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2014.
  • Hope to Die was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2014.
  • 14th Deadly Sin was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2015.
  • Alert was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2015.
  • Cross Justice was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2015.
  • NYPD Red 4 was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2016.
  • Private Paris was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2016.
  • 15th Affair was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2016.
  • Private Rio / The Games was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2016.
  • Bullseye was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2016.
  • Cross the Line was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2016.
  • Never Never was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2017.
  • The Black Book was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2017.
  • 16th Seduction was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2017.
  • The Medical Examiner was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2017.
  • The People vs. Alex Cross was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2017 and 2018.
  • The 17th Suspect was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2018.
  • The President Is Missing was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2018 and a Publishers Weekly: Bestselling Novel in the United States in 2018.
  • Juror #3 was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2018.
  • The 18th Abduction was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2019.
  • The 19th Christmas was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2019.
  • Blindside was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2020.
  • The 20th Victim was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2020.
  • The Summer House was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2020.
  • The Russian was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2021.
  • The President's Daughter was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2021.
  • Run, Rose, Run was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2022.
  • Cross Down was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2023.
  • The 24th Hour was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2024.
  • Eruption was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2024.
  • Torn Apart / Against Medical Advice / Med Head was a New York Times: #1 Nonfiction Best Seller in 2008.
  • Walk in My Combat Boots was a New York Times: #1 Nonfiction Best Seller in 2021.
  • James Patterson by James Patterson: The Stories of My Life was a New York Times: #1 Nonfiction Best Seller in 2022.
  • Cat & Mouse was a Publishers Weekly: Bestselling Novel in the United States in 1997.
  • Roses Are Red was a Publishers Weekly: Bestselling Novel in the United States in 2000.
  • Cradle and All / Virgin (Remastered) was a Publishers Weekly: Bestselling Novel in the United States in 2000.
  • Violets Are Blue was a Publishers Weekly: Bestselling Novel in the United States in 2001.
  • The Big Bad Wolf was a Publishers Weekly: Bestselling Novel in the United States in 2003.

James Patterson: TV/Movies Based on Books

In 2007, the Women's Murder Club book series was adapted into a TV show of the same name. It starred Angie Harmon as Lindsay Boxer but was canceled after one season.

The book Zoo became a TV series in 2015. It aired on CBS and was on for three seasons before being canceled. It has 39 episodes.

The novel Murder Game was converted to a TV series in 2018. The TV show was called Instinct and aired for two seasons.

The first two novels in the Alex Cross series were adapted to movies in the 90s. Morgan Freeman played Alex Cross. The second book in the series, Kiss the Girls, was released in 1997 and also starred Ashley Judd.

Along Came A Spider, the first book in the Alex Cross series, was released in 2001.

In 2012, the movie Alex Cross was released based on the novel Cross. This one starred Tyler Perry as Alex Cross. Matthew Fox was also in the movie.

A TV movie based on the first Women's Murder Club novel, 1st To Die, was released in 2003. Tracy Bollan played Lindsay Boxer.

In 1997, Miracle on the 17th Green was adapted as a TV movie. It starred Robert Urich and Meredith Baxter.

James Pattersons novel Virgin, also known as Cradle and All, was made into a movie called Child of Darkness, Child of Light. The story of a priest investigating the birth of the sons of God and the Devil, it starred Tony Denison.

In 2005, Suzanne's Diary for Nicholas was adapted to a TV movie and starred Christina Applegate as Dr. Suzanne Bedford. Johnathon Schaech also starred in the movie.

The standalone novel Sundays at Tiffany's was made into a TV movie in 2010, starring Alyssa Milano as Jane Claremont.

2016 saw the Maximum Ride series adapted to the big screen. Allie Marie Evans played Max.

The Middle School book series was also adapted to the big screen, with the movie Middle School: The Worst Years Of My Life. This was in 2016, and featured the always excellent Andy Daly.

Related Authors

The most common authors followed by users who also follow James Patterson are:

  1. David Baldacci, author of the Amos Decker Series.
  2. Michael Connelly, author of the Harry Bosch Series.
  3. Lee Child, author of the Jack Reacher Series.
  4. John Grisham, author of the Jake Brigance Series.
  5. Harlan Coben, author of the Myron Bolitar Series.

James Patterson: F.A.Q

When was James Patterson Born? How old is James Patterson?

James Patterson was born on March 22nd, 1947. James Patterson is currently 78 years old.

Where was James Patterson Born?

James Patterson was born in Newburgh, New York, USA and is American.

What awards has James Patterson won?

James Patterson has won the following awards: Thrillermaster at the International Thriller Writers Award (2007) and the Outstanding Contribution to Crime Fiction at Theakston's Old Peculier (2019).

What book awards has James Patterson won?

Patterson's book, The Thomas Berryman Number won the award Edgar Award, Best First Novel, in 1977.

What was the first book James Patterson wrote?

The first book written by James Patterson was The Thomas Berryman Number, published in 1976.

What was the most recent book James Patterson wrote?

His most recently released work was The Writer on March 17th, 2025.

Will there be any more books by James Patterson?

James Patterson has nine new books coming out: The Double Trouble Puzzle will be released on April 7th, 2025. 2 Sisters Murder Investigations will be released on April 22nd, 2025. 25 Alive will be released on April 28th, 2025. The First Gentleman will be released on June 2nd, 2025. The President's Shadow will be released on June 24th, 2025. Never Say Die will be released on July 21st, 2025. Emma on Fire will be released on August 19th, 2025. The Picasso Heist will be released on October 13th, 2025. The Last Days of Marilyn Monroe will be released on December 1st, 2025.

How many books has James Patterson written?

James Patterson has written 443 books across 76 series, excluding contributions to anthologies.
  • 2 books in the 2 Sisters Detective Agency Mystery Series
  • 31 books in the Alex Cross Series
  • 2 Alex Cross Miscellaneous Books
  • 3 books in the Ali Cross Series
  • 2 books in the Amy Cornwall Series
  • 4 books in the Black Book Series
  • 3 Bookshots: Alex Cross
  • 1 Bookshots: Chef
  • 1 BookShots: Detective Harriet Blue
  • 3 Bookshots: Detective Luc Moncrief
  • 3 Bookshots: Jon Roscoe Thriller
  • 2 Bookshots: Michael Bennett
  • 3 books in the Bookshots: Mitchum Series
  • 2 books in the Bookshots: Owen Taylor Series
  • 3 Bookshots: Women's Murder Club
  • 2 Bookshots: Private
  • 2 books in the Candies Series
  • 4 books in the Confessions Series
  • 2 books in the Crazy House Series
  • 1 book in the Chef Series
  • 7 books in the Daniel X Series
  • 4 books in the Daniel X Graphic Novels Series
  • 4 books in the Detective Harriet Blue Series
  • 1 book in the David Shelley Series
  • 2 books in the Doc Savage Series
  • 7 books in the Dog Diaries Series
  • 2 books in the Holmes, Margaret & Poe Series
  • 2 books in the Honeymoon Series
  • 2 books in the House of Wolves Series
  • 3 books in the House of Robots Series
  • 7 books in the I Funny Series
  • 3 books in the Instinct Series
  • 2 books in the Invisible Series
  • 3 books in the Jacky Ha-Ha Series
  • 3 books in the Jane Smith Series
  • 2 books in the Katt vs. Dogg Series
  • 3 books in the Little Geniuses Series
  • 4 books in the Max Einstein Series
  • 9 books in the Maximum Ride Series
  • 2 books in the Maximum Ride: Hawk Series
  • 11 books in the Maximum Ride Graphic Novels Series
  • 17 books in the Michael Bennett Series
  • 2 books in the MK's Detective Club Series
  • 6 books in the NYPD Red Series
  • 19 books in the Private Series
  • 3 books in the Rory Yates Series
  • 2 books in the Ruby Bozarth Series
  • 3 books in the Shadow Series
  • 1 book in the Time Travel Twin Series
  • 1 book in the Tom Moon Series
  • 3 books in the Travis McKinley Series
  • 8 books in the Treasure Hunters Series
  • 2 books in the When the Wind Blows Series
  • 25 books in the Women's Murder Club Series
  • 3 books in the Zoo Series
  • 72 Standalone Novels
  • 7 Short Stories/Novellas
  • 2 Short Story Collections
  • 13 Children's Books
  • 1 Graphic Novels
  • 18 Non-Fiction Books
  • 7 BookShots: Flames
  • 35 Bookshots: Standalone
  • 6 books in the Discovery's Murder is Forever Series
  • 19 books in the Middle School Series
  • 5 books in the Witch & Wizard Graphic Novels Series
  • 5 books in the Witch & Wizard Series

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