James Patterson
James Patterson is an American author known for his contributions to the thriller and fiction genres. His notable works include "Along Came a Spider," "Kiss the Girls," "1st to Die," "The Angel Experiment," "Suzanne's Diary for Nicholas," and "School's Out—Forever." Patterson has received multiple awards for his writing, including the Edgar Award.
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Books by James Patterson
38 books available
2013
Private Berlin
by James Patterson
3.9(15,688)
In Berlin's criminal underworld, an investigator searches for her missing ex-lover and fellow agent, whose cases about billionaires, soccer stars, and the Russian mob have led him into a conspiracy threatening Europe.
I Even Funnier
by James Patterson
4.3(5,293)
Wheelchair-bound middle school comedian Jamie Grimm must choose between his national stand-up dreams and supporting his friends and family through unexpected crises.
Treasure Hunters
by James Patterson
4.2(5,705)
The Kidd siblings, experienced shipwreck divers, go on their most dangerous treasure hunt yet. They fight pirates and rivals to learn why their parents vanished and find them before it is too late.
2012
Armageddon
by James Patterson
4.0(1,893)
Daniel X battles a powerful alien and his growing army, only to find his true fight is with his arch-nemesis and the human collaborators who threaten to bring about Earth's destruction.
Confessions of a Murder Suspect
by James Patterson
3.9(27,199)
After her millionaire parents are murdered, teen prodigy Tandy Angel must navigate family secrets, repressed memories, and police suspicion, all while questioning her own innocence and her siblings.
Zoo
by James Patterson
3.5(41,188)
A global wave of intelligent animal attacks threatens humanity. A biologist must convince the world that nature is at war before it is too late.
2011
Kill Me if You Can
by James Patterson
4.0(21,370)
An art student's dream of a diamond-fueled future with his girlfriend shatters when he becomes the hunted prey of the world's deadliest assassin and a rival killer, all while navigating the chaotic aftermath of a Grand Central Station heist.
Now You See Her
by James Patterson
4.0(34,531)
A successful New York lawyer with a hidden past must risk her new life to expose a killer and confront the dangerous secrets she fled nearly two decades ago in Key West.
2010
Fang
by James Patterson
4.1(56,310)
With an apocalypse looming and a prophecy foretelling her soulmate's demise, winged teen Max must protect Fang while navigating a mysterious billionaire's scrutiny and the ever-present threat of being torn apart.
The Postcard Killers
by James Patterson
3.8(25,234)
A grieving NYPD detective hunts his daughter's killer across Europe, following a trail of macabre postcards and murdered couples, racing to intercept the next victim before the chilling message 'Wish you were here' claims another pair.
2009
Run for Your Life
by James Patterson
4.0(27,308)
A killer called 'The Teacher' targets New York's rich with lessons in etiquette. Detective Mike Bennett must find him while managing his ten flu-stricken children.
Max
by James Patterson
4.1(68,433)
Hawaii's coast is under attack by a deep-sea threat. Max and her winged flock must dive into the abyss to rescue her mother from an underwater evil, confronting their biggest fear.
2008
The Final Warning
by James Patterson
3.9(65,464)
In Antarctica, a winged teenager named Max must outsmart an army wanting to control her powers, all while fighting global warming and a government that sees her as both an experiment and a weapon.
7th Heaven
by James Patterson
4.1(53,799)
When wealthy homes ignite in deadly arsons, Detective Lindsay Boxer races to unmask a killer and uncover the truth behind a golden boy's disappearance, as danger closes in on her own life.
Cross Country
by James Patterson
3.9(35,039)
After a massacre at a friend's home, Detective Alex Cross enters the Nigerian underworld of Washington D.C. and then Nigeria itself to hunt down 'The Tiger,' a mastermind seeking revenge.
2007
The 6th Target
by James Patterson
4.0(57,358)
A member of the Women's Murder Club fights for her life after an attack, while Detective Lindsay Boxer races to solve nanny-and-child kidnappings with no ransom, as San Francisco faces lethal danger.
Saving the World and Other Extreme Sports
by James Patterson
4.2(87,324)
With the world facing a genetic 'Re-evolution,' Max and her winged Flock must reunite across continents and escape captors to save humanity from a scientifically engineered master race.
2006
School's Out—Forever
by James Patterson
4.2(112,484)
Max, a genetically engineered bird-kid, must navigate the terrifying normalcy of an FBI-run 'school' while uncovering her destiny to save the world and facing her greatest enemy: a clone of herself.
Cross
by James Patterson
4.0(57,972)
Haunted by his wife's unsolved murder, detective Alex Cross dives back into the shadows when a new serial rapist case resurfaces, threatening to expose the chilling truth behind the tragedy that shattered his life.
2002
Cradle and All
by James Patterson
3.9(31,152)
As immaculate conceptions herald a global apocalypse, a former nun turned PI must unravel a divine conspiracy to save two virgin mothers and humanity's future from an unholy war between light and darkness.
Four Blind Mice
by James Patterson
4.0(44,037)
As Detective Alex Cross prepares to leave the force, his partner pulls him into a high-stakes military murder mystery, forcing them to navigate army justice and confront a personal crisis with Nana Mama.
2001
The Big Bad Wolf
by James Patterson
4.0(50,004)
FBI agent Alex Cross hunts 'the Wolf,' a ghost-like predator running a human trafficking ring across America, forcing Cross to break rules to save innocent lives.
The Beach House
by James Patterson
3.7(32,647)
A law student seeks justice for his brother's murder, exposing the Hamptons' elite and orchestrating a plan against powerful figures who believe they are above the law.
Violets Are Blue
by James Patterson
4.0(55,656)
Detective Alex Cross hunts a killer performing 'vampire' rituals while being stalked by the 'Mastermind' from his past, forcing him to face both city crime and his own personal demons.
1st to Die
by James Patterson
4.1(296,188)
A San Francisco detective, battling a deadly blood disease and a serial killer, joins with three other women to find a murderer and finds love.
Suzanne's Diary for Nicholas
by James Patterson
4.2(138,863)
A woman's new love vanishes, leaving a diary that reveals he is a husband and father in another family, forcing her to unravel a heartbreaking mystery of love, loss, and hope.
