What is considered the best James Patterson book?

1. Along Came a Spider (1993) Patterson's Along Came a Spider is frequently regarded as one of Patterson's standout works, specifically because it kicked off his highly successful Alex Cross series.

Is there a sequel to James Patterson's 12 months to live?

Here's a first look at the cover for the sequel to “12 Months to Live.” It's called “Hard to Kill.” If you haven't read the first book, you missed out on my best character since Alex Cross. In 20 years or so, will people remember Alex Cross or Jane Smith more? I don't give betting advice, but I wouldn't lay odds yet.

What is the number 1 most read book?

With over 5 billion copies sold and distributed, the Bible takes the top spot as the most read and widely distributed book in the world. It is considered the holy scripture of Christianity and is also revered by Judaism.

Who is James Patterson's favorite author?

After Patterson retired from advertising in 1996, he devoted his time to writing. Patterson later said that his greatest influence was probably Evan S. Connell 's 1959 debut novel Mrs. Bridge.

What is the first James Patterson book I should read?

The first book in James Patterson's most prolific detective series, Along Came A Spider introduces us to smart, tough homicide detective Alex Cross. Simultaneously investigating a triple homicide and a kidnapping at a prestigious private school, Cross becomes romantically entangled with a Secret Service agent.

What author is comparable to James Patterson?

Discover New Authors Jonathan Kellerman. Reason: “Jonathan Kellerman and James Patterson write gritty, suspenseful series that combine psychological insights into crime and criminals with police procedures. ... Nicholas Sparks. ... Bill O'Reilly. ... Ridley Pearson. ... Greg Iles. ... Mary Higgins Clark. Jul 3, 2019

Which James Patterson book should I read first?

The first book in James Patterson's most prolific detective series, Along Came A Spider introduces us to smart, tough homicide detective Alex Cross. Simultaneously investigating a triple homicide and a kidnapping at a prestigious private school, Cross becomes romantically entangled with a Secret Service agent.

What was James Patterson's first best-selling book?

Patterson's 1993 novel, Along Came a Spider , his first novel to feature Alex Cross, was also his firstNew York Times bestseller in fiction.

What is the most rated book in the world?

With nearly 8 million ratings, " Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone " is the most popular book of all time on Goodreads and has sold over 120 million copies.

James Patterson – New in Paperback (2024)

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The Murder Inn
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It's the perfect getaway. But the past will always find you . . . When ex-cop Bill Robinson takes over The Inn by the Sea, all he wants is a quiet escape from the city. But when a crime boss…Read More
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ISBN-13: 9781538710944
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On Sale: April 16th 2024
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Missing Persons
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In Afghanistan, a US pilot is shot down during a covert mission. In New York, a mother is forced to flee with her two young children. Finding the connection between the two will lead the Private team right into a…Read More
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ISBN-13: 9781538754528
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On Sale: January 30th 2024
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The Girl in the Castle
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Beloved #1 bestselling author James Patterson delivers a thrilling novel about a teen caught between two worlds and the truths that could set her free—or trap her foreverMy name is Hannah Dory and I need you to believe me …Read More
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ISBN-13: 9780316411820
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On Sale: January 2nd 2024
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23 1/2 Lies
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Enjoy three heart-racing thrillers from the New York Times bestselling master of suspense.23 1/2 LIES:Lindsay Boxer's estranged father is gunned down execution-style, and her investigation uncovers life-altering truths. (with Maxine Paetro)FALLEN RANGER:To Rory Yates, being a Texas Ranger means absolute…Read More
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ISBN-13: 9781538752685
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On Sale: September 12th 2023
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Circle of Death
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In this action-packed story from a New York Times bestselling author, a ruthless killer is seeking to overturn the world order—and our only hope is vigilante justice. Since Lamont Cranston—known to a select few as the Shadow—defeated Shiwan Khan and…Read More
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ISBN-13: 9781538711101
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On Sale: July 3rd 2023
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Private Moscow
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In this action-packed thriller, an invitation from an old friend draws Private Investigative agency founder Jack Morgan into a deadly conspiracy. On a cold January morning, Jack Morgan stands inside the New York Stock Exchange with his former US Marine…Read More
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ISBN-13: 9781538752661
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On Sale: June 13th 2023
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Run, Rose, Run
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THE #1 BESTSELLING THRILLER FROM AMERICA’S MOST BELOVED SUPERSTAR AND THE WORLD’S BESTSELLING AUTHOR. COMING AS A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE FROM REESE WITHERSPOON’S HELLO SUNSHINE. A new singer arrives in Nashville. She calls herselfAnnieLeeKeyes, and she has more beauty, talent,…Read More
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ISBN-13: 9781538723968
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On Sale: April 11th 2023
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3 Days to Live
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The people closest to you can be your most dangerous enemies in this heart-pounding collection of three thrillers from master of suspense and New York Times bestselling author James Patterson.3 Days to Live: A CIA-agent bride is on her European…Read More
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ISBN-13: 9781538752746
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On Sale: February 14th 2023
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The Jailhouse Lawyer
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From James Patterson, the world's #1 bestselling author: a young lawyer takes on the judge who is destroying her hometown—and ends up in jail herself.In picture-perfect Erva, Alabama, the most serious crimes are misdemeanors. Speeding tickets. Shoplifting. Contempt of court.Then…Read More
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ISBN-13: 9781538752579
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On Sale: January 17th 2023
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Roses Are Red
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Alex Cross races against time as a series of crimes stuns Washington, D. C.—and he might be facing his most brilliant enemy yet. In a series of terrifying crimes, bank robbers have been laying out precise demands when they…Read More
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ISBN-13: 9781538741214
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On Sale: January 10th 2023
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The Horsewoman
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This "hugely entertaining, riveting page-turner" (Louise Penny) follows the complicated relationship between mother and daughter as they face off in the Olympics—and into a ride they can barely control. MaggieAtwoodand Becky McCabe, mother and daughter, both champion riders, vowed to…Read More
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ISBN-13: 9781538752937
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On Sale: December 13th 2022
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The Perfect Assassin
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Prof. Brandt Savage—grandson of the legendary action hero—is forced into a top-secret training program where he discovers his true calling…as the perfect assassin. Dr. Brandt Savage is on sabbatical from the University of Chicago. Instead of doing solo fieldwork…Read More
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ISBN-13: 9781538721841
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On Sale: November 15th 2022
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The Defense Lawyer
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From a master of true crime comesthe story of the criminal lawyer who represented everybody from Manuel Noriegato John Gotti to Bernie Goetz—and won every singlecase. Known for his sharp mind, sharp suits, and bold courtroom strategies, Bronx-native BarrySlotnick is…Read More
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ISBN-13: 9781538703625
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The Noise
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In this cinematic thriller from a New York Times bestselling author, two sisters must fight for their survival after a natural disaster in the Pacific Northwest. In the shadow of Mount Hood, sixteen-year-old Tennant is checking rabbit traps with her…Read More
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ISBN-13: 9781538753057
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On Sale: October 18th 2022
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Fear No Evil
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Caught in a web of assassins, Alex Cross enters the final battle with the all-knowing genius who has stalked him and his family for years. Dr. Alex Cross and Detective John Sampson venture into the rugged Montana wilderness—where they will…Read More
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ISBN-13: 9781538752807
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On Sale: September 13th 2022
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The Ninth Month
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In this action-packed thriller from the New York Times bestselling author of The Midwife Murders, a mother-to-be sees the women in her social circle start to disappear—and she could be next . . . Emily Atkinson leads a complicated life…Read More
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ISBN-13: 9781538753002
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On Sale: August 23rd 2022
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The President's Daughter
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A rocket ride of a thriller—the #1 New York Times bestselling blockbuster by President Bill Clinton and James Patterson, “the dream team” (Lee Child). All Presidents have nightmares. This one is about to come true. Every detail is accurate—because one…Read More
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ISBN-13: 9781538703151
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On Sale: July 19th 2022
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The Russian
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When a serial killer crashes Detective Michael Bennett's wedding, he and his new partner uncover a gruesome string of cold-case homicides across the country.Weeks before NYPD Detective Michael Bennett is to marry his longtime love, Mary Catherine, an assassin announces…Read More
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ISBN-13: 9781538703571
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On Sale: June 28th 2022
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The Red Book
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Detective Billy Harney’s reputation as a dirty cop may be the only thing keeping Chicago clean in James Patterson’s most critically-acclaimed thriller sinceThe Black Book.For Detective Billy Harney, getting shot in the head, stalked by a state’s attorney, and accused…Read More
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ISBN-13: 9781538752814
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On Sale: May 17th 2022
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Walk in My Combat Boots
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Discover “the stories America needs to hear” (Admiral William H. McRaven, US Navy (Ret.)) with these moving and powerful recollections of war, toldby the men and women who lived them.Walk in my Combat Bootsis a powerful collection crafted from hundreds…Read More
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ISBN-13: 9781538753149
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On Sale: May 10th 2022
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Death of the Black Widow
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She destroys the men she loves—and escapes every time. The most dangerous killer James Patterson has ever created is also his most seductive.On his first night with Detroit PD, Officer Walter O’Brien is called to a murder scene. A terrified…Read More
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ISBN-13: 9781538753095
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On Sale: April 19th 2022
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21st Birthday
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In this thrilling novel from a #1 New York Times bestselling author, Detective Lindsay Boxer takesa vow to protect a young woman from a serial killer long enough to see her twenty-first birthday.When young wife and mother Tara Burke goes…Read More
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ISBN-13: 9781538752852
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On Sale: March 15th 2022
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Steal
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Art galleries and casinos, mansions and brothels, billionaires and thieves—only New York Times bestselling author James Patterson could create a triple-cross this decadent and suspenseful. Imagine everyone’s surprise when Carter von Oehson, a sophom*ore in Dr. Dylan Reinhart’s Abnormal Psychology…Read More
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ISBN-13: 9781538703526
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On Sale: February 8th 2022
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The Coast-to-Coast Murders
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A detective and an FBI agent join forces on what seems like an open-and-shut case—but a new rash of killings sends them on a pulse-pounding race against time in this intense thriller.Michael and Megan Fitzgerald are siblings who share a…Read More
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ISBN-13: 9781538753187
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On Sale: January 4th 2022
Grand Central Publishing

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James Patterson – New in Paperback (2024)

New in Paperback Releases

The Murder Inn

Missing Persons

The Girl in the Castle

23 1/2 Lies

Circle of Death

Private Moscow

Run, Rose, Run

3 Days to Live

The Jailhouse Lawyer

Roses Are Red

The Horsewoman

The Perfect Assassin

The Defense Lawyer

The Noise

Fear No Evil

The Ninth Month

The President's Daughter

The Russian

The Red Book

Walk in My Combat Boots

Death of the Black Widow

21st Birthday

Steal

The Coast-to-Coast Murders

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