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May 4th, 2026: 26 Beauties (Women's Murder Club, #26)

July 13th, 2026: The Country Road Murders (Standalone)

August 17th, 2026: Delusional (Michael Bennett, #18)

October 6th, 2026: The Girl in the Lake (Holmes, Margaret & Poe, #3)

Judge Stone (Standalone) was the most recently released book by James Patterson, on March 9th, 2026.

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James Patterson Stats: The highest rated book by James Patterson on Book Notification is Private Moscow, the 15th novel in the Private series. The second-highest rated book is Maximum Ride Forever (Maximum Ride #9).

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)

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.

List of Alex Cross Miscellaneous Books in Publication Order

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

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.

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

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

List of Black Book / Billy Harney 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.

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
2
9.12016
3
8.82017

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

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
8.32016

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

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
8.22016

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

A French detective solves crimes in New York.

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
82016
2
72016
3
8.72016

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

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
7.62016
2
9.32017

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
8.82017
2
8.92017
3
62020

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
7.32017
2
82017

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
7.92016
2
8.22017
3
8.92023

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

The world's most exclusive detective agency investigates high-stakes crimes and hunts dangerous killers.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
7.9
Private Royals (With: Rees Jones)
2016
2
7.72017

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

A children's book series with sweet adventures.

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

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

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
8.22017
2
8.42018

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
7.9
The Chef (With: Max DiLallo)
2019

List of Daniel X Books in Publication Order

Chronicles the adventures of a young alien hunter on Earth.

List of Daniel X Graphic Novels in Publication Order

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.

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
7.8
Revenge (With: Andrew Holmes)
2018

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
8.32022
2
7.82024

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

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

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

Three unique detectives run a famous private investigation agency, solving impossible crimes.

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
7.72005
2
7.82013

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

Following a patriarch's murder, his children become suspects while a hidden enemy plots against them.

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1
82022
2
8.72023

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

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

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

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

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

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

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
8.32014
2
8.32019

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

Follows a class clown navigating school and family life.

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

A detective series with gripping cases and complex investigations.

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

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

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

Educational adventures for young readers.

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

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

List of Maximum Ride Books in Publication Order

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

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.

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1
10
Hawk (With: Gabrielle Charbonnet)
2020
2
102021

List of Maximum Ride Graphic Novels in Publication Order

Graphic adaptations of the Maximum Ride series.

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.

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

Young detectives solve mysteries and face danger.

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

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

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
2
8.12011
3
8.4
Private Games (With: Mark Sullivan, Mark Sullivan)
2012
4
8.62012
5
8.7
Private Berlin (With: Mark Sullivan, Mark Sullivan)
2013
6
8.32014
7
8.12014
8
7.42014
9
7.72015
10
7.62015
11
8.3
Private Paris (With: Mark Sullivan, Mark Sullivan)
2016
12
8.22016
13
7.92017
14
8
Princess (With: Rees Jones)
2018
15
9.42020
16
8.72021
17
9.72022
18
72023
19
2024
20
2025

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.

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

List of Shadow Books in Publication Order

Involves high-tech espionage and action.

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

Twelve-year-old twins travel through time to uncover their family's secrets and stop a villain.

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
7.52020

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

Chronicles the life and golfing career of an unexpected champion.

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

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

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
7.71998
2
7.82003

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.

List of Word of Mouse Books in Publication Order (with Chris Grabenstein)

Escaping a lab, a unique blue mouse who can read and talk embarks on adventures with his human friend to rescue others.

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

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

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1
6.62012
2
2012
3
7.92016

List of Standalone Novels in Publication Order

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1
5.51976
2
7.61977
3
81979
4
81986
5
8.31989
6
8.11995
7
7.51999
8
8.12001
9
8.32001
10
7.72002
11
7.92003
12
7.92005
13
7.72006
14
7.42006
15
7.82007
16
6.42007
17
8
Sundays at Tiffany's (With: Gabrielle Charbonnet)
2008
18
8.42008
19
8.12009
20
7.42010
21
7.52010
22
7.82011
23
8.52011
24
7.92011
25
7.52011
26
8.32012
27
7.72013
28
7.52013
29
2014
30
2015
31
8.12015
32
8.32015
33
7.72016
34
7.12017
35
2017
36
7.72017
37
6.82017
38
7.82018
39
2018
40
8.22018
41
92019
42
7.52019
43
7.62019
44
8.72020
45
7.6
Cajun Justice (With: Tucker Axum)
2020
46
8.12020
47
8.52020
48
8.22020
49
7.42020
50
8.82021
51
7.72021
52
7.32021
53
7.32022
54
7.42022
55
8.42022
56
8
The Elephant Girl (With: Ellen Banda-Aaku, Sophia Krevoy)
2022
57
72022
58
8.72022
59
72022
60
7.72022
61
7.32023
62
2023
63
7.42023
64
8.4
The #1 Lawyer (With: Nancy Allen)
2024
65
8.32024
66
8.32024
67
6.32024
68
8.62024
69
72024
70
8.52025
71
8.62025
72
7.52025
73
6.92025
74
8.12025
75
8.82026
76
2026
77
2026

List of Short Stories/Novellas in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
7.52011
2
62011
3
Wedding Shots
2014
4
We Are Not Alone (With: Tim Arnold)
2019
5
10
The Killer's Wife (With: Max DiLallo)
2019
6
102023
7
8.7
The Justice (With: Aaron Cooley)
2024
8
8
The Commuter (With: Aaron Tracy)
2025
9
82025
10
10
Trapped (With: Max DiLallo)
2026

List of Short Story Collections in Publication Order

List of Children's Books in Publication Order

List of Graphic Novels in Publication Order

List of Non-Fiction Books in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
3.51991
2
82008
3
5.72009
4
7.4
Filthy Rich (With: John Connolly, Tim Malloy)
2016
5
8
All-American Murder (With: Alex Abramovich, Mike Harvkey)
2018
6
82020
7
5.82020
8
7.82021
9
82021
10
8.72021
11
8.42022
12
6.52022
13
10
Walk The Blue Line (With: Chris Mooney, Matt Eversmann)
2023
14
6.32023
15
9.32024
16
2024
17
American Heroes (With: Matt Eversmann)
2024
18
2025
19
82025
20
Disrupt Everything—and Win (With: Patrick R. Leddin)
2025
21
7.52025

List of BookShots: Flames in Publication Order

Romance-focused short stories/novellas.

List of Bookshots: Standalone in Publication Order

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

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1
82016
2
62016
3
7.92016
4
9
Heist (With: Rees Jones)
2016
5
6.72016
6
7.72016
7
6.32016
8
7.32016
9
8.52016
10
7.5
Hunted (With: Andrew Holmes)
2016
11
8.5
113 Minutes (With: Max DiLallo)
2016
12
42016
13
102016
14
82016
15
9
Taking the Titanic (With: Scott Slaven)
2016
16
82016
17
7.92017
18
92017
19
2017
20
62017
21
7.7
Stealing Gulfstreams (With: Max DiLallo)
2017
22
6.42017
23
8.42017
24
9.3
Nooners (With: Tim Arnold)
2017
25
7.5
Steeplechase (With: Scott Slaven)
2017
26
82017
27
7.8
The Dolls (With: Kecia Bal)
2017
28
6.72017
29
9.32017
30
92017
31
7.32017
32
72017
33
7.42017
34
8.82017
35
7
Avalanche (With: David Inglish)
2017
36
7
Kill and Tell (With: Scott Slaven)
2017
37
62018
38
9.32019

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

True crime stories adapted into gripping narratives.

List of Middle School Books in Publication Order

Chronicles the trials and triumphs of middle school life.

List of Witch & Wizard Graphic Novels in Publication Order

List of Witch & Wizard Books in Publication Order

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

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
6.8
Witch & Wizard (With: Gabrielle Charbonnet)
2009
2
8.8
The Gift (With: Ned Rust)
2010
3
8.8
The Fire (With: Jill Dembowski)
2011
4
8
The Kiss (With: Jill Dembowski)
2013
5
102014

List of James Patterson Anthologies in Publication Order

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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 has written 77 standalone novels, starting with The Thomas Berryman Number in 1976. The most recently released novel was Judge Stone, which was released in 2026. There is an upcoming standalone novel entitled The Country Road Murders which is being released on July 13th, 2026.

James Patterson has also written the Bookshots: Standalone series which has 38 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).
  • The Idaho Four: An American Tragedy: Goodreads Awards, Best Nonfiction (2025).

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 has made several lists including:
    1. New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2004.
    2. Wall Street Journal: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2004.
    3. Publishers Weekly: Bestselling Novel in the United States in 2004.
  • Honeymoon was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2005 and a Wall Street Journal: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2005.
  • 4th of July was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2005 and a Wall Street Journal: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2005.
  • Lifeguard was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2005.
  • Mary, Mary has made several lists including:
    1. New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2006.
    2. Barnes & Noble: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2005.
    3. Wall Street Journal: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2005.
    4. Publishers Weekly: Bestselling Novel in the United States in 2005.
  • The 5th Horseman has made several lists including:
    1. New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2006.
    2. Barnes & Noble: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2006.
    3. Wall Street Journal: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2006.
    4. Publishers Weekly: Bestselling Novel in the United States in 2006.
  • Beach Road has made several lists including:
    1. New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2006.
    2. Barnes & Noble: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2006.
    3. Wall Street Journal: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2006.
    4. Publishers Weekly: Bestselling Novel in the United States in 2006.
  • Judge & Jury has made several lists including:
    1. New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2006.
    2. Barnes & Noble: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2006.
    3. Wall Street Journal: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2006.
  • Cross / Alex Cross has made several lists including:
    1. New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2006.
    2. Barnes & Noble: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2006.
    3. Wall Street Journal: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2006.
    4. Publishers Weekly: Bestselling Novel in the United States in 2006.
  • Step on a Crack has made several lists including:
    1. New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2007.
    2. Barnes & Noble: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2007.
    3. Wall Street Journal: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2007.
  • The 6th Target has made several lists including:
    1. New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2007.
    2. Barnes & Noble: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2007.
    3. Wall Street Journal: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2007.
    4. Publishers Weekly: Bestselling Novel in the United States in 2007.
  • The Quickie has made several lists including:
    1. New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2007.
    2. Barnes & Noble: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2007.
    3. Wall Street Journal: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2007.
    4. Publishers Weekly: Bestselling Novel in the United States in 2007.
  • You've Been Warned has made several lists including:
    1. New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2007.
    2. Barnes & Noble: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2007.
    3. Wall Street Journal: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2007.
  • Double Cross has made several lists including:
    1. New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2007 and 2008.
    2. Barnes & Noble: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2007.
    3. Wall Street Journal: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2007 and 2008.
    4. 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 and a Wall Street Journal: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2008.
  • Sail has made several lists including:
    1. New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2008.
    2. Barnes & Noble: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2008.
    3. Wall Street Journal: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2008.
  • Cross Country has made several lists including:
    1. New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2008.
    2. Barnes & Noble: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2008.
    3. Publishers Weekly: Bestselling Novel in the United States in 2008.
  • The 8th Confession has made several lists including:
    1. New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2009.
    2. Barnes & Noble: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2009.
    3. Wall Street Journal: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2009.
  • Swimsuit has made several lists including:
    1. New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2009.
    2. Barnes & Noble: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2009.
    3. Wall Street Journal: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2009.
  • Alex Cross's Trial has made several lists including:
    1. New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2009.
    2. Barnes & Noble: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2009.
    3. Wall Street Journal: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2009.
  • I, Alex Cross has made several lists including:
    1. New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2009.
    2. Barnes & Noble: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2009.
    3. Wall Street Journal: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2009.
    4. Publishers Weekly: Bestselling Novel in the United States in 2009.
    5. PBS: The Great American Read Selection in 2018.
  • Worst Case has made several lists including:
    1. New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2010.
    2. Barnes & Noble: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2010.
    3. Wall Street Journal: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2010.
  • The 9th Judgment was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2010 and a Barnes & Noble: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2010.
  • Private has made several lists including:
    1. New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2010.
    2. Wall Street Journal: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2010.
    3. Barnes & Noble: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2011 and 2012.
  • The Postcard Killers has made several lists including:
    1. New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2010.
    2. Barnes & Noble: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2010.
    3. Wall Street Journal: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2010.
  • Cross Fire has made several lists including:
    1. New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2010.
    2. Barnes & Noble: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2010.
    3. Publishers Weekly: Bestselling Novel in the United States in 2010.
  • Tick Tock has made several lists including:
    1. New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2011.
    2. Barnes & Noble: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2011.
    3. Wall Street Journal: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2011.
  • Now You See Her has made several lists including:
    1. New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2011.
    2. Barnes & Noble: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2011.
    3. Wall Street Journal: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2011.
  • Kill Alex Cross has made several lists including:
    1. New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2011.
    2. Barnes & Noble: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2011.
    3. 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 and a Wall Street Journal: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2013.
  • Alex Cross, Run has made several lists including:
    1. New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2013.
    2. Barnes & Noble: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2013.
    3. Wall Street Journal: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2013.
  • 12th of Never was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2013 and a Wall Street Journal: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2013.
  • Second Honeymoon was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2013 and a Wall Street Journal: #1 Hardcover 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. has made several lists including:
    1. New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2014.
    2. Barnes & Noble: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2014.
    3. Wall Street Journal: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2014.
  • Unlucky 13 has made several lists including:
    1. New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2014.
    2. Barnes & Noble: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2014.
    3. Wall Street Journal: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2014.
  • Invisible has made several lists including:
    1. New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2014.
    2. Barnes & Noble: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2014.
    3. Wall Street Journal: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2014.
  • Hope to Die was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2014 and a Barnes & Noble: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2014.
  • 14th Deadly Sin has made several lists including:
    1. New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2015.
    2. Barnes & Noble: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2015.
    3. Wall Street Journal: #1 Hardcover 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 has made several lists including:
    1. New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2016.
    2. Barnes & Noble: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2016.
    3. Wall Street Journal: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2016.
  • Private Paris has made several lists including:
    1. New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2016.
    2. Barnes & Noble: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2016.
    3. Wall Street Journal: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2016.
  • 15th Affair has made several lists including:
    1. New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2016.
    2. Barnes & Noble: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2016.
    3. Wall Street Journal: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2016.
  • Private Rio / The Games has made several lists including:
    1. New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2016.
    2. Barnes & Noble: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2016.
    3. Wall Street Journal: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2016.
  • Bullseye was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2016 and a Barnes & Noble: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2016.
  • Cross the Line was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2016.
  • Never Never has made several lists including:
    1. New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2017.
    2. Barnes & Noble: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2017.
    3. Wall Street Journal: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2017.
  • The Black Book has made several lists including:
    1. New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2017.
    2. Barnes & Noble: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2017.
    3. Wall Street Journal: #1 Hardcover 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 and a Barnes & Noble: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2017.
  • The 17th Suspect has made several lists including:
    1. New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2018.
    2. Barnes & Noble: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2018.
    3. Wall Street Journal: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2018.
  • The President Is Missing has made several lists including:
    1. New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2018.
    2. Barnes & Noble: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2018.
    3. Wall Street Journal: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2018.
    4. Publishers Weekly: Bestselling Novel in the United States in 2018.
  • Juror #3 was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2018 and a Barnes & Noble: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2018.
  • The 18th Abduction has made several lists including:
    1. New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2019.
    2. Barnes & Noble: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2019.
    3. Wall Street Journal: #1 Hardcover 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 and a Wall Street Journal: #1 Hardcover 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 and a Wall Street Journal: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2021.
  • The President's Daughter was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2021 and a Wall Street Journal: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2021.
  • Run, Rose, Run was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2022 and a Wall Street Journal: #1 Hardcover 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 and a USA Today: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2024.
  • 25 Alive was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2025.
  • The Hamptons Lawyer / Never Say Die was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2025.
  • The Dangerous Days of Daniel X was a Barnes & Noble: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2008.
  • The Final Warning was a Barnes & Noble: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2008 and a Wall Street Journal: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2008.
  • 7th Heaven was a Wall Street Journal: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2008.
  • Max was a Barnes & Noble: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2009 and a Wall Street Journal: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2009.
  • Fang was a Wall Street Journal: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2010.
  • Kill Me If You Can was a Barnes & Noble: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2011 and a Wall Street Journal: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2011.
  • Toys was a Barnes & Noble: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2011 and a Wall Street Journal: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2011.
  • Angel was a Wall Street Journal: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2011.
  • I, Michael Bennett was a Barnes & Noble: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2012.
  • 11th Hour was a Barnes & Noble: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2012.
  • Guilty Wives was a Barnes & Noble: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2012.
  • Zoo was a Wall Street Journal: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2012.
  • Mistress was a Wall Street Journal: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2013.
  • Burn was a Barnes & Noble: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2014 and a Wall Street Journal: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2014.
  • NYPD Red 2 was a Barnes & Noble: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2014.
  • The Murder House was a Barnes & Noble: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2015 and a Wall Street Journal: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2015.
  • Truth or Die was a Wall Street Journal: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2015.
  • The Trial was a Wall Street Journal: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2016.
  • Humans, Bow Down was a Barnes & Noble: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2017.
  • Texas Ranger was a Barnes & Noble: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2018 and a Wall Street Journal: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2018.
  • Red Alert was a Barnes & Noble: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2018.
  • Fifty Fifty was a Barnes & Noble: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2018.
  • Unsolved was a Barnes & Noble: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2019.
  • The Chef was a Barnes & Noble: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2019 and a Wall Street Journal: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2019.
  • Liar Liar was a Barnes & Noble: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2019.
  • 21st Birthday was a Wall Street Journal: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2021.
  • 22 Seconds was a Wall Street Journal: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2022.
  • The House of Wolves was a Wall Street Journal: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2023.
  • 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.
  • The Idaho Four: An American Tragedy was a New York Times: #1 Nonfiction Best Seller in 2025.
  • Kiss the Girls was a Dead Good Books: 100 Best Crime Books Of All Time Selection in 2020 and an NPR: Top 100 Killer Thrillers Selection in 2010.
  • Along Came a Spider was a New York Public Library: 125 Books We Love for Adults Selection in 2020.
  • 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.

The Alex Cross Series was listed on Audible's The Top 100 Book Series of All Time list in 2024.

James Patterson: TV/Movies Based on Books

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

Fans of James Patterson also enjoy these authors:

  1. C.J. Box, author of the Joe Pickett Series.
  2. Robert Crais, author of the Elvis Cole & Joe Pike Series.
  3. Adrian McKinty, author of the Detective Sean Duffy Series.
  4. Alex Kava, author of the Ryder Creed Series.
  5. Jane Casey, author of the Maeve Kerrigan Series.
  6. Andrew Gross, author of the Ty Hauck Series.
  7. Ridley Pearson, author of the Walt Fleming Series.
  8. Richard Castle, author of the Nikki Heat Series.
  9. Michael Connelly, author of the Harry Bosch Series.
  10. David Baldacci, author of the Amos Decker 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 Judge Stone on March 9th, 2026.

What is the most popular book by James Patterson?

Based on the number of readers on Book Notification, the most popular James Patterson book is Along Came a Spider. Here are his most popular books:
  1. Along Came a Spider (8.25)
  2. Kiss the Girls (8.59)
  3. 1st to Die (7.79)
  4. Jack & Jill (8.19)
  5. 2nd Chance (8.37)

Are there upcoming new books by James Patterson?

James Patterson has four new books coming out: 26 Beauties will be released on May 4th, 2026. The Country Road Murders will be released on July 13th, 2026. Delusional will be released on August 17th, 2026. The Girl in the Lake will be released on October 6th, 2026

Click and we will keep you updated on these via e-mail, and about any new books James Patterson announces in the future.

How many books has James Patterson written?

James Patterson has written 468 books across 78 series, excluding contributions to anthologies.
  • 2 books in the 2 Sisters Detective Agency Mystery Series
  • 33 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
  • 5 books in the Black Book / Billy Harney 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
  • 3 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
  • 18 books in the Michael Bennett Series
  • 2 books in the MK's Detective Club Series
  • 6 books in the NYPD Red Series
  • 20 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
  • 2 books in the Time Travel Twin Series
  • 1 book in the Tom Moon Series
  • 3 books in the Travis McKinley Series
  • 9 books in the Treasure Hunters Series
  • 2 books in the When the Wind Blows Series
  • 26 books in the Women's Murder Club Series
  • 2 books in the Word of Mouse Series
  • 3 books in the Zoo Series
  • 77 Standalone Novels
  • 10 Short Stories/Novellas
  • 4 Short Story Collections
  • 13 Children's Books
  • 2 Graphic Novels
  • 21 Non-Fiction Books
  • 7 BookShots: Flames
  • 36 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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