James Patterson: Biography
James Patterson was born on March 22nd, 1947 and is currently 77 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 71 novels available. The first standalone was released in 1976 with the novel The Thomas Berryman Number. The most recently released novel was The Murder Inn which was released in 2024. There are 2 upcoming standalone novels: Eruption which will be released on June 3rd, 2024 and Cemetery Lake which will be released on July 9th, 2024.
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 the 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).
- 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.
- Four Blind Mice 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.
- 2nd Chance was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2002.
- The Lake House was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2003.
- The Jester was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2003.
- London Bridges 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.
- 3rd Degree was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2004.
- 4th of July was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2005.
- Honeymoon was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2005.
- Lifeguard was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2005.
- The 5th Horseman was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2006.
- Mary, Mary was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2006.
- Beach Road was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller 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.
- 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.
- The Quickie 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.
- You've Been Warned was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2007.
- Cross Country was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2008.
- Sail was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2008.
- Sundays at Tiffany's was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2008.
- I, Alex Cross 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.
- Swimsuit was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2009.
- The 8th Confession was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2009.
- Cross Fire 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.
- Private 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.
- Worst Case was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2010.
- Kill Alex Cross 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.
- Tick Tock was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2011.
- Private Games was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2012.
- Private: #1 Suspect was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2012.
- Cross My Heart was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2013.
- Gone was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2013.
- Second Honeymoon 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.
- Alex Cross, Run was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2013.
- Private Berlin was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2013.
- Hope to Die was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2014.
- Invisible was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2014.
- Unlucky 13 was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2014.
- Private L.A. was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2014.
- Cross Justice was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2015.
- Alert was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2015.
- 14th Deadly Sin 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.
- Cross the Line was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2016.
- Bullseye 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.
- 15th Affair was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2016.
- Private Paris was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2016.
- The Black Book 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 Medical Examiner was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2017.
- 16th Seduction was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2017.
- Never Never was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2017.
- Juror #3 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.
- The 17th Suspect was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2018.
- The 19th Christmas was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2019.
- The 18th Abduction was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2019.
- Blindside was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2020 and 2020.
- The Summer House 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 Russian was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2021.
- Cross Down was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2023.
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.
James Patterson: Author Insights
The highest rated book by James Patterson on Book Notification is Hawk, the 1st novel in the Maximum Ride: Hawk series.
The most read book by James Patterson on Book Notification is 1st to Die, the 1st novel in the Women's Murder Club series.
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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 77 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 the 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 novel 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 Murder Inn on April 16th, 2024.
Will there be any more books by James Patterson?
James Patterson has six new books coming out: Private Monaco will be released on April 25th, 2024. The 24th Hour will be released on May 6th, 2024. Eruption will be released on June 3rd, 2024. Cemetery Lake will be released on July 9th, 2024. Tiger, Tiger will be released on July 15th, 2024. Hard To Kill will be released on July 29th, 2024.
How many books has James Patterson written?
James Patterson has written 422 books across 77 series, excluding contributions to anthologies.
- 30 books in the Alex Cross Series
- 3 Bookshots: Alex Cross
- 2 Alex Cross Miscellaneous Books
- 3 books in the Ali Cross Series
- 24 books in the Women's Murder Club Series
- 3 Bookshots: Women's Murder Club
- 2 books in the Amy Cornwall Series
- 4 books in the Black Book Series
- 1 book in the Chef Series
- 1 Bookshots: Chef
- 4 books in the Confessions Series
- 2 books in the Crazy House 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 BookShots: Detective Harriet Blue
- 1 book in the David Shelley Series
- 1 book in the Doc Savage Series
- 1 book in the Holmes, Margaret & Poe Series
- 2 books in the Honeymoon Series
- 3 books in the Instinct Series
- 2 books in the Invisible Series
- 2 books in the Jane Smith Series
- 1 book in the Katt vs. Dogg 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
- 16 books in the Michael Bennett Series
- 2 Bookshots: Michael Bennett
- 6 books in the Discovery's Murder is Forever Series
- 6 books in the NYPD Red Series
- 19 books in the Private Series
- 2 Bookshots: Private
- 2 books in the Rory Yates Series
- 2 books in the Ruby Bozarth Series
- 2 books in the Shadow Series
- 1 book in the Tom Moon Series
- 3 books in the Travis McKinley Series
- 2 books in the When the Wind Blows Series
- 5 books in the Witch & Wizard Series
- 5 books in the Witch & Wizard Graphic Novels Series
- 2 books in the Zoo Series
- 1 Bookshots: Zoo
- 71 Standalone Novels
- 3 Short Stories/Novellas
- 3 Bookshots: Detective Luc Moncrief
- 3 Bookshots: Diamond Trilogy
- 3 Bookshots: Jon Roscoe Thriller
- 2 books in the Bookshots: Owen Taylor Series
- 7 BookShots: Flames
- 3 books in the Bookshots: Mitchum Series
- 35 Bookshots: Standalone
- 2 Short Story Collections
- 17 Non-Fiction Books
- 13 Children's Books
- 2 books in the Candies Series
- 7 books in the Dog Diaries Series
- 3 books in the House of Robots Series
- 7 books in the I Funny Series
- 3 books in the Jacky Ha-Ha Series
- 3 books in the Little Geniuses Series
- 4 books in the Max Einstein Series
- 18 books in the Middle School Series
- 8 books in the Treasure Hunters Series
- 1 Christopher Farnsworth Short Stories/Novellas
- 1 Graphic Novels
- 1 Jacky Ha-Ha Graphic Novels
- 1 book in the Minerva Keen Series
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