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James Patterson

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James Brendan Patterson (born 1947) is an American author whose career spans crime fiction, psychological thrillers, romance, science fiction, fantasy, children's literature, memoir, biography, and true crime. He created the Alex Cross, Women's Murder Club, Michael Bennett, Private, Maximum Ride, and other series, and has published numerous co-authored works.

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26 Beauties

novel · First published 2026

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Alex Cross

Crime-thriller series featuring Washington, D.C., detective and psychologist Alex Cross.

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  1. 1
    Along Came a Spider

    Book 1 · novel · 1993

    A missing little girl named Maggie Rose.A family of three brutally murdered in the projects of Washington, D.C.The thrill-killing of a beautiful elementary school teacher.A psychopathic serial kidnapper/murderer who calls himself the Son…

  2. 2
    Kiss the Girls

    Book 2 · novel · 1995

    First came the stunning number-one bestseller. Now comes the scariest, most unforgettable novel in several years. In Los Angeles, a reporter investigating a series of murders is killed. In Chapel Hill, North Carolina, a beautiful medical…

  3. 3
    Jack and Jill

    Book 3 · novel · 1996

    In Washington, two lots of serial killers compete for the limelight. One lot kills famous people as they work their way up to the president, the other kills black children in ever-growing numbers. Black deputy police chief Alex Cross…

  4. 4
    Cat and Mouse

    Book 4 · novel · 1997

  5. 5
    Pop Goes the Weasel

    Book 5 · novel · 1999

    Detective Alex Cross is back-and he's in love. But his happiness is threatened by a series of chilling murders in Washington, D.C., murders with a pattern so twisted they leave investigators reeling. Cross's pursuit of the killer produces…

  6. 6
    Roses Are Red

    Book 6 · novel · 2000

    In this heart-pounding but touchingly romantic thriller, Detective Alex Cross pursues the most complex and brilliant killer he's ever confronted - mysterious criminal who calls himself the Mastermind. In a series of crimes that has…

  7. 7
    Violets Are Blue

    Book 7 · novel · 2001

    Detective Alex Cross must confront his most terrifying nemesis ever -- and his own deepest fears -- in this electrifying thriller from the world's #1 bestselling writer. D.C. Detective Alex Cross has seen a lot of crime scenes. But even…

  8. 8
    Four Blind Mice

    Book 8 · novel · 2002

    Detective Alex Cross is on his way to resign from the Washington, D.C., Police Force when his partner shows up at his door with a case he can't refuse. One of John Sampson's oldest friends, from their days in Vietnam, has been arrested…

  9. 9
    The Big Bad Wolf

    Book 9 · novel · 2003

    Alex Cross's first case since joining the FBI has his new colleagues stymied. Across the country, beautiful women are being kidnapped-to be bought and sold as slaves. Behind this depraved scheme stands a shadowy figure known only as The…

  10. 10
    London Bridges

    Book 10 · novel · 2004

    In broad desert daylight, a mysterious platoon of soldiers evacuates the entire population of Sunrise Valley, Nevada. Minutes later, a huge bomb detonates a hundred feet above the ground and lays waste to homes, cars, and playgrounds: a…

  11. 11
    Mary, Mary

    Book 11 · novel · 2005

    Somebody is intent on murdering Hollywood's A-list. A well-known actress has been shot outside her Beverly Hills home. Shortly afterwards, the Los Angeles Times receives an email describing the murder in vivid detail. It is signed Mary…

  12. 12
    Cross

    Book 12 · novel · 2006

    Alex Cross was a rising star in the Washington, DC, Police Department when an unknown shooter gunned down his wife, Maria, in front of him. The killer was never found, and the case turned cold, filed among the unsolved drive-bys in D.C.'s…

  13. 13
    Double Cross

    Book 13 · novel · 2007

    Just when Alex thought his life was calming down into a routine of patients and therapy sessions, he finds himself back in the game--this time to catch a criminal mastermind like no other. A spate of elaborate murders in Washington D.C.…

  14. 14
    Cross Country

    Book 14 · novel · 2008

    When the home of Alex Cross's oldest friend, Ellie Cox, is turned into the worst murder scene Alex has ever seen, the destruction leads him to believe that he's chasing a horrible new breed of killer. As Alex and his girlfriend, Brianna…

  15. 15
    Alex Cross's Trial

    Book 15 · novel · 2009

    From his grandmother, Alex Cross has heard the story of his great uncle Abraham and his struggles for survival in the era of the Ku Klux Klan. Now, Alex passes the family tale along to his own children in a novel he's written--a novel…

  16. 16
    I, Alex Cross

    Book 16 · novel · 2009

    Detective Alex Cross is pulled out of a family celebration and given the awful news that a beloved relative has been found brutally murdered. Alex vows to hunt down the killer, and soon learns that she was mixed up in one of Washington's…

  17. 17
    Cross Fire

    Book 17 · novel · 2010

    Wedding bells ring Detective Alex Cross and Bree's wedding plans are put on hold when Alex is called to the scene of the perfectly executed assassination of two of Washington D.C.'s most corrupt: a dirty congressmen and an underhanded…

  18. 18
    Kill Alex Cross

    Book 18 · novel · 2011

    Kill Alex Cross is faster, more exciting, and more tightly wound than any Alex Cross thriller James Patterson has ever written! The President's son and daughter are abducted, and Detective Alex Cross is one of the first on the scene. But…

  19. 19
    Merry Christmas, Alex Cross

    Book 19 · novel · 2012

    It's Christmas Eve and Detective Alex Cross has been called out to catch someone who's robbing his church's poor box. That mission behind him, Alex returns home to celebrate with Bree, Nana, and his children. The tree decorating is barely…

  20. 20
    Alex Cross Run

    Book 20 · novel · 2013

    Kill Alex Cross was "Patterson at the top of his game" (Washington Post). Alex Cross, Run is even better. DON'T LOOK, ALEX CROSS Top plastic surgeon Elijah Creem is renowned for his skills in the operating room, and for his wild,…

  21. 21
    Cross My Heart

    Book 21 · novel · 2013

    Detective Alex Cross is a family man at heart--nothing matters more to him than his children, his grandmother, and his wife Bree. His love of his family is his anchor, and gives him the strength to confront evil in his work. One man knows…

  22. 22
    Hope to Die

    Book 22 · novel · 2014

    Detective Alex Cross is being stalked by a psychotic genius, forced to play the deadliest game of his career. Cross's family – his loving wife Bree, the wise and lively Nana Mama, and his precious children--have been ripped away.…

  23. 23
    Cross Justice

    Book 23 · novel · 2015

    For Alex Cross, the toughest cases hit close to home-and in this deadly thrill ride, he's trying to solve the most personal mystery of his life. When his cousin is accused of a heinous crime, Alex Cross returns to his North Carolina…

  24. 24
    Cross the Line

    Book 24 · novel · 2016

    Shots ring out in the early morning hours in the suburbs of Washington, D.C. When the smoke clears, a prominent police official lies dead, leaving the city's police force scrambling for answers. Under pressure from the mayor, Alex Cross…

  25. 25
    The People vs. Alex Cross

    Book 25 · novel · 2017

    Alex Cross is on the wrong side of the law. Serving a suspension from the force while he awaits trial for murder, Cross has been branded as a trigger-happy cop, another bad apple walking the streets with a gun, an accusation that Cross…

  26. 26
    Target: Alex Cross

    Book 26 · novel · 2018

    TARGET: HEAD OF STATE A leader has fallen, and the procession route from Capitol Hill to the White House is lined with hundreds of thousands of mourners. None feel the loss of a President more keenly than Alex Cross, who has devoted his…

  27. 27
    Criss Cross

    Book 27 · novel · 2019

    A killer with all the skills of a master detective has made Alex Cross the subject of his deranged "investigation." In a Virginia penitentiary, Alex Cross and his partner, John Sampson, witness the execution of a killer they helped…

  28. 28
    Deadly Cross

    Book 28 · novel · 2020

    A double homicide in the nation’s capital opens the psychological case files — Detective Alex Cross. Kay Willingham led a life as glamorous as it was public — she was a gorgeous Georgetown socialite, philanthropist, and the ex-wife of the…

  29. 29
    Fear No Evil

    Book 29 · novel · 2021

    Dr. Alex Cross and Detective John Sampson venture into the rugged Montana wilderness—where they will be the prey. They’re not on the job, but on a personal mission. Until they’re attacked by two rival teams of assassins, controlled by the…

  30. 30
    Triple Cross

    Book 30 · novel · 2022

    Detective Alex Cross hunts down a serial killer who’s murdering entire families—and who will next be coming for Cross. A methodical killer is targeting multigenerational families in and around Washington, DC—striking under cover of…

  31. 31
    Alex Cross Must Die

    Book 31 · novel · 2023

  32. 32
    Cross Down

    Book 32 · novel · 2024

    Alex Cross is gravely injured. Only his partner and friend John Sampson can keep him safe . . . and get justice. For the first time, John Sampson is on his own. The brilliant crime-solving duo of Washington, DC’s, Metro PD and the FBI has…

  33. 33
    The House of Cross

    Book 33 · novel · 2025

    The thirty-second instalment in James Patterson's globally bestselling Alex Cross series. The thirty-second instalment in James Patterson's globally bestselling Alex Cross series. _____________________________________________ It's time to…

  34. 34
    Return of the Spider

    Book 34 · novel · 2026

    'Alex Cross is a legend' HARLAN COBEN Discover the next book in the globally bestselling Alex Cross series... now the inspiration for the original series CROSS on Prime Video starring Aldis Hodge as Alex Cross. ________________ Alex Cross…

novel · ongoing

Women's Murder Club

Crime series centered on four women who investigate murders in San Francisco.

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  1. 1
    1st to Die

    Book 1 · novel · 2001

    Four women-four friends-share a determination to stop a killer who has been stalking newlyweds in San Francisco. Each one holds a piece of the puzzle: Lindsay Boxer is a homicide inspector in the San Francisco Police Department, Claire…

  2. 2
    2nd Chance

    Book 2 · novel · 2002

    The Women's Murder Club returns for another thrilling crime investigation. Will their skills be enough to take down a brutal madman? A brutal madman sprays bullets into a crowd of children leaving a San Francisco church. Miraculously-or…

  3. 3
    3rd Degree

    Book 3 · novel · 2004

    The Women's Murder Club returns in a shockingly suspenseful thriller. Plunging into a burning town house, Detective Lindsay Boxer discovers three dead bodies...and a mysterious message at the scene. When more corpses turn up, Lindsay asks…

  4. 4
    4th of July

    Book 4 · novel · 2005

    The world's bestselling detective series has never been more suspenseful. Trapped in deadly showdowns, courtroom trials, and dangerous secrets, the Women's Murder Club must fight for their lives. In a deadly late-night showdown, San…

  5. 5
    The 5th Horseman

    Book 5 · novel · 2006

    Dare to face the most terrifying heights of suspense. From hospital murders to explosive court battles, the Women's Murder Club takes on their most harrowing challenge yet. It is a wild race against time as Lieutenant Lindsay Boxer and…

  6. 6
    The 6th Target

    Book 6 · novel · 2007

    When a horrifying attack leaves one of the four members of the Women's Murder Club struggling for her life, the others fight to keep a madman behind bars before anyone else is hurt. And Lindsay Boxer and her new partner in the San…

  7. 7
    7th Heaven

    Book 7 · novel · 2008

    A terrible fire in a wealthy suburban home leaves a married couple dead and Detective Lindsay Boxer and her partner Rich Conklin searching for clues. And after California's golden boy, Michael Campion has been missing for a month, there…

  8. 8
    The 8th Confession

    Book 8 · novel · 2009

    As San Francisco's most glamorous millionaires mingle at the party of the year, someone is watching--waiting for a chance to take vengeance on Isa and Ethan Bailey, the city's most celebrated couple. Finally, the killer pinpoints the…

  9. 9
    The 9th Judgment

    Book 9 · novel · 2010

    A young mother and her infant child are ruthlessly gunned down while returning to their car in the garage of a shopping mall. There are no witnesses, and Detective Lindsay Boxer is left with only one shred of evidence: a cryptic message…

  10. 10
    10th Anniversary

    Book 10 · novel · 2011

    Detective Lindsay Boxer has finally married her long-time boyfriend Joe. But she doesn't even have time for a honeymoon before returning to work and a traumatic case. A fifteen-year-old girl is found lying unconscious in the street, naked…

  11. 11
    11th Hour

    Book 11 · novel · 2012

    Lindsay Boxer is pregnant at last! But her work doesn't slow for a second. When millionaire Chaz Smith is mercilessly gunned down, she discovers that the murder weapon is linked to the deaths of four of San Francisco's most untouchable…

  12. 12
    12th of Never

    Book 12 · novel · 2013

    Lindsay Boxer's beautiful baby is born! But after only a week at home with her new daughter, Lindsay is forced to return to work to face two of the biggest cases of her career. A rising star football player for the San Francisco 49ers is…

  13. 13
    Unlucky 13

    Book 13 · novel · 2014

    Lindsay Boxer doubts that it will be anything as simple as a traffic accident. The scene is more gruesome than anything she has seen before. It definitely wasn’t the crash that killed these people. While Lindsay starts to piece this case…

  14. 14
    14th Deadly Sin

    Book 14 · novel · 2015

    Detective Lindsay Boxer and her three best friends are back and recovering from the events that pushed them all to the edge. Most importantly, it's Claire's birthday and time to celebrate. After her near-death experience, Yuki is seeing…

  15. 15
    15th Affair

    Book 15 · novel · 2016

    Detective Lindsay Boxer has everything she could possibly want. Her marriage and baby daughter are perfect, and life in Homicide in the San Francisco Police Department is going well. But all that could change in an instant. Lindsay is…

  16. 16
    16th Seduction

    Book 16 · novel · 2017

    Fifteen months ago, Detective Lindsay Boxer's life was perfect--she had a beautiful child and a doting husband, Joe, who helped her catch a criminal who'd brazenly detonated a bomb in downtown San Francisco, killing twenty-five people.…

  17. 17
    The 17th Suspect

    Book 17 · novel · 2018

    When a series of shootings exposes San Francisco to a mysterious killer, a reluctant woman decides to put her trust in Sergeant Lindsay Boxer. The confidential informant's tip leads Lindsay to a disturbing conclusion: something has gone…

  18. 18
    The 18th Abduction

    Book 18 · novel · 2019

    Detective Lindsay Boxer and her husband Joe Molinari team up to protect San Francisco from an international war criminal in the newest Women's Murder Club thriller. Three female schoolteachers go missing in San Francisco, and Detective…

  19. 19
    The 19th Christmas

    Book 19 · novel · 2019

  20. 20
    The 20th Victim

    Book 20 · novel · 2021

    Note for librarians: this needs to be merged into an edition of "20th Victim" Some people like to shoot. Some people like to kill. Three victims, three bullets, three cities. The first of these simultaneous serial killings occurs in San…

  21. 21
    21st Birthday

    Book 21 · novel · 2021

    When young wife and mother Tara Burke goes missing with her baby girl, all eyes are on her husband, Lucas. He paints her not as a missing person but a wayward wife—until a gruesome piece of evidence turns the investigation criminal. While…

  22. 22
    22 Seconds

    Book 22 · novel · 2022

    SFPD Sergeant Lindsay Boxer has guns on her mind. There’s buzz of a last-ditch shipment of drugs and weapons crossing the Mexican border ahead of new restrictive gun laws. Before Lindsay can act, her top informant tips her to a case that…

  23. 23
    The 23rd Midnight

    Book 23 · novel · 2023

  24. 24
    The 24th Hour

    Book 24 · novel · 2024

    Sergeant Lindsay Boxer, Medical Examiner Claire Washburn, Assistant District Attorney Yuki Castellano, and crime writer Cindy Thomas are celebrating at San Francisco's finest restaurant. But before they can raise their glasses to both a…

  25. 25
    25 Alive

    Book 25 · novel · 2025

  26. 26
    26 Beauties

    Book 26 · novel · 2026

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Michael Bennett

Police-procedural series about NYPD detective Michael Bennett.

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  1. 1
    Step on a Crack

    Book 1 · novel · 2007

    During a state funeral for a beloved former First Lady in New York City's largest cathedral, the unthinkable occurs. Armed men disguised as monks seize the church and seal themselves inside, along with more than one hundred of the most…

  2. 2
    Run for Your Life

    Book 2 · novel · 2009

    A calculating killer who calls himself The Teacher is taking on New York City, killing the powerful and the arrogant. His message is clear: remember your manners or suffer the consequences! For some, it seems that the rich are finally…

  3. 3
    Worst Case

    Book 3 · novel · 2010

    One by one, children of New York's wealthiest are taken hostage. But the criminal doesn't crave money or power--he only wants to ask the elite if they know the price others pay for their luxurious lifestyles. And, if they don't, he…

  4. 4
    Tick Tock

    Book 4 · novel · 2011

    A bomb set in one of New York's busiest places is discovered before it explodes. But relief turns to terror when the police realize it is just a warning of greater devastation to come. The city calls on Detective Michael Bennett, pulling…

  5. 5
    I, Michael Bennett

    Book 5 · novel · 2012

    Detective Michael Bennett arrests an infamous Mexican crime lord in a deadly chase that leaves Bennett's lifelong friend Hughie McDonough dead. From jail, the prisoner vows to rain epic violence down upon New York City-and to get revenge…

  6. 6
    Gone

    Book 6 · novel · 2013

    Manuel Perrine doesn't fear anyone or anything. A charismatic and ruthless leader, Perrine slaughters rivals as effortlessly as he wears his trademark white linen suit. Detective Michael Bennett once managed to put Perrine behind bars,…

  7. 7
    Burn

    Book 7 · novel · 2014

    At last, Detective Michael Bennett and his family are coming home to New York City. Thanks to Bennett, the ruthless crime lord whose vengeful mission forced the Bennett family into hiding has been brought down for good. Back in the city…

  8. 8
    Alert

    Book 8 · novel · 2015

    "This is not a test"—every New Yorker's worst nightmare is about to become a reality. New Yorkers aren't easily intimidated, but someone is doing their best to scare them, badly: why? After two inexplicable high-tech attacks, the city…

  9. 9
    Bullseye

    Book 9 · novel · 2016

    Tensions between America and Russia are the highest they've been since the Cold War. As the countries' Presidents travel to the United Nations to iron out their differences, a fashionable husband and wife team of lethal assassins prowls…

  10. 10
    Haunted

    Book 10 · novel · 2017

    Detective Michael Bennett and his family are ready to escape New York for a vacation in Maine-but a shocking scene deep in the woods reveals a dark world of drugs and murder. Haunted by guilt and shame, Michael Bennett is living with a…

  11. 11
    Ambush

    Book 11 · novel · 2018

    An anonymous tip about a crime in Upper Manhattan proves to be a set-up, taking an officer down-and it's not Michael Bennett. The life of New York's top cop is not the only one at risk. One of Bennett's children sustains a mysterious…

  12. 12
    Blindside

    Book 12 · novel · 2019

    Bennett and the mayor have always had a tense relationship, but now the mayor sees in Bennett a discreet investigator with family worries of his own. Just one father helping another. The detective leaps into the case and sources lead him…

  13. 13
    The Russian

    Book 13 · novel · 2020

    A killer crashes Michael Bennett's wedding in the thirteenth thrilling novel by James Patterson featuring the NYPD's top detective A series of gruesome murders in New York City has Michael Bennett angry – but when he identifies similar…

  14. 14
    Shattered

    Book 14 · novel · 2021

    Nothing could tear Detective Michael Bennett away from his new bride—except the murder of the woman who was his partner, his best friend, and more. NYPD master homicide investigator Michael Bennett and top FBI abduction specialist Emily…

  15. 15
    Obsessed

    Book 15 · novel · 2022

    Aboard a police boat on the Hudson River, Detective Michael Bennett casts a wary eye into the cold, rough water. NYPD is searching for a murder victim—a young college student. They find her tossed in the dark waves, dressed for a night…

  16. 16
    Crosshairs

    Book 16 · novel · 2023

    A sniper dubbed “The Long Shot Killer” is taking out impossible targets in New York City. As the unknown shooter’s hit list mounts, Detective Michael Bennett calls for reinforcements. Officer Rob Trilling doesn’t like to talk about…

  17. 17
    Paranoia

    Book 17 · novel · 2024

    A serial killer is taking out cops in NYC. Could Detective Michael Bennett be next? Michael Bennett says a prayer every time he witnesses a death. In his line of work, it happens too often. But lately he’s attended so many police funerals…

novel · ongoing

Private

International private-investigation thrillers featuring the Private agency and its investigators.

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  1. 1
    Private

    Book 1 · novel · 2010

    Former CIA agent Jack Morgan runs Private, a renowned investigation company with branches around the globe, for maximum force and maximum discretion. Already deep into the investigation of a multimillion-dollar NFL gambling scandal and…

  2. 2
    Private London

    Book 2 · novel · 2011

    For Hannah Shapiro, a beautiful young American student, this particular nightmare began eight years ago in Los Angeles, when Jack Morgan, owner of Private - the world's most exclusive detective agency - saved her from a horrific death.…

  3. 3
    Private Games

    Book 3 · novel · 2012

    Private, the world's most renowned investigation firm, has been commissioned to provide security for the 2012 Olympic games in London. Its agents are the smartest, fastest, and most technologically advanced in the world, and 400 of them…

  4. 4
    Private: No. 1 Suspect

    Book 4 · novel · 2012

    Former Marine Jack Morgan always uncovers the truth. But in James Patterson's unforgettable thriller, he faces his most shocking case yet. Since former Marine Jack Morgan started Private, it has become the world's most effective…

  5. 5
    Private Berlin

    Book 5 · novel · 2013

    Chris Schneider is a superstar agent at Private Berlin, Germany headquarters for the world's most powerful investigation firm. He keeps his methods secret as he tackles Private's most high-profile cases-and when Chris suddenly disappears,…

  6. 6
    Private L.A.

    Book 6 · novel · 2014

    "Thom and Jennifer Harlow are the perfect couple, with three perfect children. They maybe two of the biggest mega movie stars in the world, but they're also great parents, philanthropists and just all-around good people. When they…

  7. 7
    Private Down Under

    Book 7 · novel · 2014

    With the best detectives in the business, cutting edge technology and offices around the globe, there is no investigation company quite like Private. Now, at a glittering launch party overlooking the iconic Opera House, Private Sydney…

  8. 8
    Private India

    Book 8 · novel · 2014

    When Santosh Wagh isn't struggling out of a bottle of whisky he's head of Private India, the Mumbai branch of the world's finest PI agency. In a city of over thirteen million he has his work cut out at the best of times. But now someone…

  9. 9
    Private Vegas

    Book 9 · novel · 2015

    Las Vegas is a city of contradictions: seedy and glamorous, secretive and wild, Vegas attracts people of all kinds--especially those with a secret to hide, or a life to leave behind. It's the perfect location for Lester Olsen's lucrative…

  10. 10
    Private Sydney

    Book 10 · novel · 2015

    Craig Gisto has promised Eliza Moss that his elite team at Private Sydney will investigate the disappearance of her father. After all, as CEO of a high-profile research company, Eric Moss shouldn't be difficult to find. Except it's not…

  11. 11
    Private Paris

    Book 11 · novel · 2016

    When Jack Morgan stops by Private's Paris office, he envisions a quick hello during an otherwise relaxing trip filled with fine food and sightseeing. But Jack is quickly pressed into duty after a call from his client Sherman Wilkerson,…

  12. 12
    The Games

    Book 12 · novel · 2016

    Two years ago Jack Morgan - the head of the renowned worldwide investigation firm Private - was in charge of security for the World Cup in Brazil. During the championship final, the action nearly spilled from the field into the stands.…

  13. 13
    Private Delhi

    Book 13 · novel · 2016

    "Santosh Wagh quit his job as head of Private India after harrowing events in Mumbai almost got him killed. But Jack Morgan, global head of the world's finest investigation agency, needs him back. Jack is setting up a new office in Delhi,…

  14. 14
    Private Princess

    Book 14 · novel · 2017

  15. 15
    Private Moscow

    Book 15 · novel · 2021

    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…

  16. 16
    Private Rogue

    Book 16 · novel · 2022

  17. 17
    Private Beijing

    Book 17 · novel · 2023

    A brutal attack. An agent on the run. Private Beijing is left devastated after an attack sees its lead agent, Lee Sheung, captured. With Private now under scrutiny by the Beijing police, Sheung's second-in-command calls on Jack Morgan,…

  18. 18
    Private Rome

    Book 18 · novel · 2024

    A priest is murdered and a Private agent is the number one suspect. Jack Morgan is in Rome celebrating the opening of a new local Private office, when the party takes a deadly turn. Private agent Matteo Ricci is found at the party…

  19. 19
    Private Monaco

    Book 19 · novel · 2025

    The clock is ticking.To save her life you must take another.When Jack Morgan is invited to the luxurious Monaco coast to set up a new Private office, it seems like the perfect opportunity to relax in an iconic destination.But the vacation…

  20. 20
    Private Dublin

    Book 20 · novel · 2026

    In L.A., a star-studded movie premiere descends into chaos when a shooter opens fire on the crowd. The culprit escapes and boards a plane to Dublin, Ireland. Jack Morgan, the head of the world’s largest private detective agency, is at the…

young-adult-novel · complete

Maximum Ride

Young-adult science-fiction series about genetically modified flying children.

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  1. 1
    The Angel Experiment

    Book 1 · young-adult-novel · 2005

    Fourteen-year-old Maximum Ride, better known as Max, knows what it’s like to soar above the world. She and all the members of the “flock”—Fang, Iggy, Nudge, Gasman, and Angel—are just like ordinary kids—only they have wings and can fly.…

  2. 2
    Schools Out—Forever

    Book 2 · young-adult-novel · 2006

    In this eagerly awaited follow-up, brave bird-kid Max and her flock are discovered by an FBI agent and forced to go to "school." There is no such thing as an ordinary day as Max deciphers how and when she's supposed to save the world, and…

  3. 3
    Saving the World and Other Extreme Sports

    Book 3 · young-adult-novel · 2007

    The time has arrived for Max and her winged "Flock" to face their ultimate enemy and discover their original purpose: to defeat the takeover of "Re-evolution", a sinister experiment to re-engineer a select population into a scientifically…

  4. 4
    The Final Warning

    Book 4 · young-adult-novel · 2008

    Note for librarians: This needs to be merged into an edition of the version with 70+ readers While on a mission to Antarctica to save the world from global warming, fourteen-year-old Maximum Ride and the other members of the Flock--a band…

  5. 5
    Max

    Book 5 · young-adult-novel · 2008

    A journey you might just get lost in. She is fierce,smart,and has a lot of attitude but when it comes to her flock she will do anything.

  6. 6
    Fang

    Book 6 · young-adult-novel · 2010

    Being a kid with wings -- constantly on the run -- has never been easy, and Max and her flock are getting tenser than ever. First, on a trip to Africa, they meet a mysterious billionaire whose intense scrutiny of the Flock makes her fear…

  7. 7
    Angel

    Book 7 · young-adult-novel · 2011

    In the seventh book in the bestselling series, evil scientists are still trying to convince Max that she needs to save the world, this time by providing the genetic link in speeding up the pace of evolution. Worse, they're trying to…

  8. 8
    Nevermore

    Book 8 · young-adult-novel · 2012

    Maximum Ride and her faithful friends stand ready to face the two greatest threats that humankind has ever known, now combining forces in an unbeatable plot to destroy life as we know it once and for all. And this time, the enemy truly…

  9. 9
    Maximum Ride Forever

    Book 9 · young-adult-novel · 2015

    THE NINTH AND ULTIMATE MAXIMUM RIDE STORY IS HERE! Legions of Max fans won't be disappointed by this encore episode in the beloved series about the incredible adventures of a teenage girl who can fly. As Maximum Ride boldly navigates a…

young-adult-novel · ongoing

Maximum Ride: Hawk

Spin-off series following Hawk, a new generation of the Maximum Ride world.

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  1. 1
    Hawk

    Book 1 · young-adult-novel · 2020

    Where is Maximum Ride? Ten years ago a girl with wings fought to save the world. But then she disappeared. Now she's just a fading legend, remembered only in stories. Hawk doesn't know her real name. She doesn't know who her family was,…

  2. 2
    Hawk: City of the Dead

    Book 2 · young-adult-novel · 2021

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Daniel X

Young-adult science-fiction series about an alien hunter.

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  1. 1
    The Dangerous Days of Daniel X

    Book 1 · young-adult-novel · 2008

    The greatest superpower of all isn't to be part spider, part man, or to cast magic spells--the greatest power is the power to create. Daniel X has that power. Daniel's secret abilities - like being able to manipulate objects and animals…

  2. 2
    Watch the Skies

    Book 2 · young-adult-novel · 2009

    All's quiet in the small town of Holliswood - television sets, computers, and portable devices aglow in every home, classroom, and store. But everything is not as perfect as it may seem. An evil is lurking, just out of sight, behind the…

  3. 3
    Demons and Druids

    Book 3 · young-adult-novel · 2010

    Daniel X's hunt to eliminate each and every intergalactic criminal on Earth is always relentless, but this time, it's getting personal. Number Three on the List of Alien Outlaws takes the form of raging, soul-possessing fire. And fire…

  4. 4
    Game Over

    Book 4 · young-adult-novel · 2011

    When Daniel X discovers that a duo of evil extraterrestrials is plotting to control kids around the world through videogames, he's determined to take them both out of commission. This pair of wicked game masters wants to destroy the human…

  5. 5
    Armageddon

    Book 5 · young-adult-novel · 2012

    In the fifth installment of James Patterson's action-packed Daniel X series, Daniel must now face an alien whose origins appear nearer to the depths of Hell than the outer reaches of the galaxy. Number Two is an unstoppable criminal…

  6. 6
    Lights Out

    Book 6 · young-adult-novel · 2015

    In this sixth and final installment of the Daniel X series, the alien-hunting hero is finally ready to take on the biggest threat in the galaxy: The Prayer, the same beast that brutally murdered his parents long ago. But even with his…

young-adult-novel · complete

Witch & Wizard

Young-adult fantasy series about siblings imprisoned by a totalitarian regime.

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  1. 1
    Witch & Wizard

    Book 1 · young-adult-novel · 2009

    Torn from their parents in a society increasingly controlled by the government, 15-year-old Wisty and her older brother, Whit, are incarcerated in a totalitarian prison where they discover they have incredible supernatural powers.

  2. 2
    The Gift

    Book 2 · young-adult-novel · 2010

    After escaping imprisonment by the totalitarian regime known as the New Order, siblings Wisty and Whit Allgood, who possess magical powers, establish themselves as leaders of the Resistance, a hidden community of teenagers like…

  3. 3
    The Fire

    Book 3 · young-adult-novel · 2011

    Whit and Wisty Allgood have sacrificed everything to lead the resistance against the merciless totalitarian regime that governs their world. Its supreme leader, The One Who Is The One, has banned everything they hold dear: books, music,…

  4. 4
    The Kiss

    Book 4 · young-adult-novel · 2013

    Whit and Wisty Allgood, a witch and wizard with extraordinary abilities, have defeated the ruthless dictator who long overshadowed their world. But for the first time in their lives, the powerful brother and sister find themselves at odds…

novel · ongoing

NYPD Red

Police-procedural series about a specialized New York City police unit protecting celebrities.

Series guide →
  1. 1
    NYPD Red

    Book 1 · novel · 2014

    On the opening night of New York's biggest Hollywood event, special task force NYPD Red is on high alert -- and they can't afford to make a single mistake. NYPD Red is a special task force charged with protecting the interests of…

  2. 2
    NYPD Red 2

    Book 2 · novel · 2015

    A vigilante serial killer is on the loose in New York City, tracking down and murdering people whose crimes have not been punished. The number of victims grows, and many New Yorkers secretly applaud the idea of justice won at any price.…

  3. 3
    NYPD Red 3

    Book 3 · novel · 2015

    NYPD Red is the elite, highly trained task force assigned to protect the rich, the famous, and the connected. And Detective Zach Jordan and his partner Kylie MacDonald-the woman who broke his heart at the police academy-are the best of…

  4. 4
    NYPD Red 4

    Book 4 · novel · 2017

    In a city where crime never sleeps, NYPD Red is the elite task force called in when a case involves the rich, famous and connected. Detectives Zach Jordan and Kylie MacDonald are the best of the best – brilliant and tireless investigators…

  5. 5
    NYPD Red 6

    Book 6 · novel · 2023

    In this heart-stopping thriller, a brazen kidnapper targets the most lavish New York City wedding of the season—and takes "Here Comes the Bride" as an invitation. Reality star Erin Easton's "Wedding of the Century" may have a cable crew…

novel · complete

Harriet Blue

Australian police-procedural series featuring detective Harriet Blue.

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  1. 1
    1st Case

    Book 1 · novel · 2020

    A computer genius pulls off her greatest hack yet -- and her skill might just get her killed. Angela Hoot's government career begins with an ending. Her unorthodox programming skills get her kicked out of MIT's graduate school and into…

  2. 2
    Black and Blue

    Book 2 · novel · 2020

  3. 3
    Never Never

    Book 3 · novel · 2021

    When Sydney police department sex crimes detective Harriet Blue is called into her boss’s office, she never imagined it would be to tell her that her brother is the prime suspect in the brutal murders of three women. Shocked and in…

  4. 4
    50/50

    Book 4 · novel · 2022

novel · ongoing

Black Book / Billy Harney

Chicago crime series featuring detective Billy Harney.

Series guide →
  1. 1
    The Black Book

    Book 1 · novel · 2017

    Being a cop runs in Billy Harney's family. The son of Chicago's Chief of Detectives whose twin sister, Patty, also followed in their father's footsteps, there's nothing Billy won't give up for the job, including his life. Left for dead…

  2. 2
    The Red Book

    Book 2 · novel · 2021

    To Harney, the newest member of Chicago PD's elite strike force -- Special Operations Section (SOS) -- getting shot in the head, stalked by a state's attorney, and accused of murder by his fellow cops is all part of breaking a case. So…

  3. 3
    Escape

    Book 3 · novel · 2022

    When five teenage girls are abducted, Chicago PD Detective Billy Harney leads the investigation to find them. Harney and his partner, Carla, follow a lead to a remote house, only to find themselves caught in a deadly trap. A huge…

  4. 4
    Lies He Told Me

    Book 4 · novel · 2023

    An attorney and mother of two discovers her husband's secret life--and it might cost them all their lives. Everyone in Hemingway Grove, Illinois, knows David and Marcie Bowers. David owns the local pub. Marcie is a former big-city lawyer…

novel · ongoing

Texas Ranger

Series featuring Texas Ranger Rory Yates.

Series guide →
  1. 1
    Texas Ranger

    Book 1 · novel · 2022

    Across the ranchlands and cities of his home state, Rory Yates's discipline and law-enforcement skills have carried him far--from local highway patrolman to the honorable rank of Texas Ranger. A tough case in Waco has jeopardized Yates's…

  2. 2
    Texas Outlaw

    Book 2 · novel · 2024

    Texas Ranger Rory Yates is not keen for hero status. But it's unavoidable once his girlfriend, country singer Willow Dawes, writes a song about his bravery. Rory escapes his newfound fame when he's sent to the remote West Texas town of…

  3. 3
    The Texas Murders

    Book 3 · novel · 2025

    A cold case is about to turn hotter than the sun... Texas Ranger Rory Yates has proven his strength on the field time and again. Now he faces the toughest case of his career. He’s on the trail of two missing women. Both are Native…

novel · ongoing

Amy Cornwall

Thrillers featuring Army intelligence officer Amy Cornwall.

Series guide →
  1. 1
    The Cornwalls Are Gone

    Book 1 · novel · 2019

    In her career as an Army intelligence officer, Amy Cornwall has seen haunting sights half a world away. None compare to the chilling scene at her Virginia home. A phone rings with a terrifying ultimatum: locate and liberate an unnamed…

  2. 2
    Countdown

    Book 2 · novel · 2021

    An undercover CIA officer has seven days to save her country--and her family--from the world's most dangerous double-agent. The CIA's highly classified Special Activities Division is in the business of tracking people down and keeping…

novel · ongoing

The Shadow

Modern thrillers based on the pulp-fiction character The Shadow.

Series guide →
  1. 1
    The Shadow

    Book 1 · novel · 2021

    Before Alex Cross, before Michael Bennett, before Jack Reacher, there was The Shadow! The world’s bestselling author, James Patterson, reimagines one of America’s iconic thriller heroes. Only two people know that 1930s society man Lamont…

  2. 2
    Circle of Death

    Book 2 · novel · 2023

    When a ruthless killer seeks to overturn the world order, our only hope is vigilante justice. Since Lamont Cranston - known to a select few as the Shadow - defeated Shiwan Khan and ended his reign of terror over New York one year ago, the…

novel · ongoing

2 Sisters Detective Agency

Crime series featuring sisters Savannah and Hannah.

Series guide →
  1. 1
    2 Sisters Detective Agency

    Book 1 · novel · 2021

    A detective duo of sisters finds themselves in the crosshairs of a dangerous and lawless group. Attorney Rhonda Bird returns home after a long estrangement when she learns her father has died. There she makes two important discoveries:…

  2. 2
    2 Sisters Murder Investigations

    Book 2 · novel · 2023

    Patterson’s greatest crime-solving team since the Women’s Murder Club is the Bird Sisters. Rhonda and Barbara “Baby” Bird are half-sisters—and full partners in their Los Angeles detective agency. They agree on nothing. Rhonda, a former…

young-adult-novel · complete

Confessions

Young-adult mystery series about the wealthy Angel family and their murdered parents.

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  1. 1
    Confessions of a Murder Suspect

    Book 1 · young-adult-novel · 2012

    James Patterson returns to the genre that made him famous with a #1 New York Times bestselling teen detective novel about the mysterious Angel family . . . and the dark secrets they're keeping from one another. On the night Malcolm and…

  2. 2
    Confessions of the Dead

    Book 2 · young-adult-novel · 2014

    Hollows Bend, New Hampshire, is a picture-perfect New England town where weekend tourists flock to see fall leaves and eat breakfast at the Stairway Diner. The crime rate—zero--is a point of pride for Sheriff Ellie Pritchett. The day the…

  3. 3
    Confessions: The Murder of an Angel

    Book 3 · young-adult-novel · 2015

  4. 4
    Confessions: The Paris Mysteries

    Book 4 · young-adult-novel · 2016

    After investigating multiple homicides, teen detective Tandy Angel is finally reunited with her lost love in Paris. But as he grows distant, Tandy is confronted with disturbing questions about him, as well as what really happened to her…

  5. 5
    Confessions: The Private-School Murders

    Book 5 · young-adult-novel · 2017

    In the sequel to the #1 New York Times bestseller Confessions of a Murder Suspect, James Patterson keeps the confessions coming breathlessly as Tandy Angel delves deeper into her own tumultuous history-and proves that she can rise above…

young-adult-novel · complete

Crazy House

Young-adult dystopian series about two sisters resisting an authoritarian state.

Series guide →
  1. 1
    Crazy House

    Book 1 · young-adult-novel · 2017

    Seventeen-year-old Becca Greenfield was snatched from her home and thrown without reason into a hellish prison known as the Crazy House. To avoid execution, she’s told to shut her mouth and keep her head down. Becca was never really good…

  2. 2
    Fall of Crazy House

    Book 2 · young-adult-novel · 2019

children's-novel · ongoing

Middle School

Middle-grade series about Rafe Khatchadorian and school life.

Series guide →
  1. 1
    The Worst Years of My Life

    Book 1 · children's-novel · 2011

  2. 2
    Get Me Out of Here!

    Book 2 · children's-novel · 2012

  3. 3
    My Brother Is a Big, Fat Liar

    Book 3 · children's-novel · 2013

  4. 4
    How I Survived Bullies, Broccoli, and Snake Hill

    Book 4 · children's-novel · 2013

  5. 5
    Ultimate Showdown

    Book 5 · children's-novel · 2014

  6. 6
    How I Got Lost in London

    Book 6 · children's-novel · 2014

  7. 7
    Save Rafe

    Book 7 · children's-novel · 2015

  8. 8
    Just My Rotten Luck

    Book 8 · children's-novel · 2015

  9. 9
    Public School Superhero

    Book 9 · children's-novel · 2016

    "In Kenny Wright's active imagination he's a world famous superhero, but in the real world he's a sixth grade "Grandma's Boy" whose struggles to fit in at his Washington D.C. inner city school will put his grades and family loyalty to the…

  10. 10
    Dog's Best Friend

    Book 10 · children's-novel · 2016

  11. 11
    From Hero to Zero

    Book 11 · children's-novel · 2017

  12. 12
    Born to Rock

    Book 12 · children's-novel · 2018

  13. 13
    Master of Disaster

    Book 13 · children's-novel · 2019

    In this blockbuster installment of the bestselling Middle School series, Rafe and the other favorite characters from James Patterson's books for kids join forces for the first time in a hilarious adventure! Rafe and Jimmy, two…

  14. 14
    Too Cool for School

    Book 14 · children's-novel · 2020

  15. 15
    Field Trip Fiasco

    Book 15 · children's-novel · 2022

children's-novel · ongoing

Ali Cross

Middle-grade mystery series about Ali Cross, son of Alex Cross.

Series guide →
  1. 1
    Ali Cross

    Book 1 · children's-novel · 2019

    Ali Cross has always looked up to his father, former detective and FBI agent Alex Cross. While solving some of the nation's most challenging crimes, his father always kept his head and did the right thing. Can Ali have the same strength…

  2. 2
    Ali Cross: Like Father, Like Son

    Book 2 · children's-novel · 2021

    Alex Cross’s son Ali is an accomplished mystery-solver and #1 bestseller. A crime at a concert near his school sparks his newest investigation, and it gets dangerous fast. Sometimes it’s good to have a father in the detective business. ​…

  3. 3
    Ali Cross: The Secret Detective

    Book 3 · children's-novel · 2022

    The #1 bestselling kid detective is back! Mysteries, crime-solving, homeroom—all in a day's work for Ali Cross. Ali Cross has always looked up to his father, the famous detective Alex Cross. And after helping to solve two big cases, Ali…

children's-novel · complete

I Funny

Middle-grade comedy series about young stand-up comedian Jamie Grimm.

Series guide →
  1. 1
    I Funny

    Book 1 · children's-novel · 2012

    In James Patterson's heartwarming #1 New York Times bestseller, middle schooler Jamie Grimm faces bullying and self-doubt as he chases his dream to become the world's greatest comedian. Jamie Grimm is a middle schooler on a mission: he…

  2. 2
    I Even Funnier

    Book 2 · children's-novel · 2013

    In James Patterson's follow-up to I Funny, middle schooler Jamie Grimm is ready for the national comedy semi-finals. . . but when his family and friends need his help, will he have to put his dreams on hold? In this follow up to the #1…

  3. 3
    I Totally Funniest

    Book 3 · children's-novel · 2014

    As the Planet's Funniest Kid Comic finals near, Jamie faces a whirlwind of attention at school and in the media and the fame starts to go to his head, but in Hollywood with Uncle Frankie, some of his fellow comedians quickly show him what…

  4. 4
    I Funny TV

    Book 4 · children's-novel · 2015

    Jamie Grimm has finally accomplished his dream of proving himself the Planet's Funniest Kid Comic, and the sky's the limit from there. Enter a couple of TV executives with a huge plan for Jamie: a new show about Jamie and his oddball…

  5. 5
    I Funny: School of Laughs

    Book 5 · children's-novel · 2017

    Teaching other kids how to be funny is the toughest gig that Jamie Grimm has ever had, and with the highest stakes. If he fails, his school library will be shut down for good! Even though he has a national contest trophy and a TV show…

  6. 6
    The Nerdiest, Wimpiest, Dorkiest I Funny Ever

    Book 6 · children's-novel · 2019

    Everybody’s favourite kid comic, Jamie Grimm, is out to conquer the world – w ith laughter, of course!Comedian Jamie Grimm can’t help feeling like he’s reached the top – he has his own smash hit TV show and he’s won a national funny-kid…

children's-novel · ongoing

Treasure Hunters

Middle-grade adventure series about a family of young treasure hunters.

Series guide →
  1. 1
    Treasure Hunters

    Book 1 · children's-novel · 2013

    From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Middle School, the Worst Years of My Life and I Funny comes a brilliantly original new adventure series, jam-packed with action, humor, and heart! The Kidd siblings have grown up diving…

  2. 2
    Danger Down the Nile

    Book 2 · children's-novel · 2014

    Bick Kidd and his globe-trotting siblings Beck, Storm and Tommy may have completed their first treasure hunt after their father was lost at sea, but their kidnapped mother is still in the hands of nasty pirates. Their search for a rescue…

  3. 3
    Secret of the Forbidden City

    Book 3 · children's-novel · 2015

    Bick and Beck Kidd are desperately trying to secure the ancient Chinese artefact that will buy their mother's freedom from renegade pirates. But when the kidnappers force them to locate an even greater treasure – priceless paintings…

  4. 4
    Plunder Down Under

    Book 4 · children's-novel · 2016

  5. 5
    Peril at the Top of the World

    Book 5 · children's-novel · 2017

    "THE KIDD FAMILY HAS NEVER BACKED DOWN FROM A TREASURE HUNT! In their newest adventure, the Kidd family searches for lost treasure in the frosty Arctic! When the biggest heist in history takes place in Moscow, the Kidds rush in to save…

  6. 6
    The Ultimate Quest

    Book 6 · children's-novel · 2018

    Dodge missiles, map undersea caves, outrun secret agents, and uncover the ultimate treasure? That's a day in the life of the Kidds! The Kidd family is on an exciting new mission- use the augmented reality gear their parents created to…

  7. 7
    The Greatest Treasure Hunt

    Book 7 · children's-novel · 2019

children's-novel · complete

House of Robots

Middle-grade science-fiction series about a boy and his inventor mother.

Series guide →
  1. 1
    House of Robots

    Book 1 · children's-novel · 2014

    It was never easy for Sammy Hayes-Rodriguez to fit in, so he's dreading the day when his genius mom insists he bring her newest invention to school: a walking, talking robot he calls E-for "Error". Sammy's no stranger to robots; his house…

  2. 2
    Robots Go Wild!

    Book 2 · children's-novel · 2015

    Sammy Hayes-Rodriguez and his 'bro-bot' E are making new friends every day as E works as his bedridden sister Maddie's school proxy. But disaster strikes when E malfunctions just in time to be upstaged by the super-cool new robot on the…

  3. 3
    Robot Revolution

    Book 3 · children's-novel · 2017

    It's a robot revolt! As Sammy's inventor mom works on a secret project, he and his sister try to contain the hilarious pranks and chaos of droids on strike. After a few early glitches in their relationship, Sammy and his "bro-bot" E are…

  4. 4
    It's a Zoo in Here

    Book 4 · children's-novel · 2019

children's-novel · ongoing

Max Einstein

Middle-grade adventure series about a teenage scientific genius.

Series guide →
  1. 1
    Max Einstein: The Genius Experiment

    Book 1 · children's-novel · 2018

    Twelve-year-old orphan Max Einstein (like Albert Einstein himself) is not your typical genius. Max hacks the computer system at NYU in order to attend college courses (even though she hates tests), builds homemade inventions to help the…

  2. 2
    Max Einstein Saves the Future

    Book 2 · children's-novel · 2019

    Max is back with a thrilling new adventure that involves time travel, creepy bad guys, killer drones, and a shocking mystery about her past that she will stop at nothing to solve! Under constant danger of being kidnapped by the shadowy…

  3. 3
    Max Einstein: Rebels with a Cause

    Book 3 · children's-novel · 2019

    \Max Einstein's typical day is not your average 12-year-old's. She...- TEACHES classes at a New York college- Dodges KIDNAPPING attempts with her best friends- Goes on SECRET MISSIONS for her billionaire boss- Has a MYSTERIOUS CONNECTION…

  4. 4
    Max Einstein: World Champions

    Book 4 · children's-novel · 2020

children's-novel · ongoing

Dog Diaries

Humorous middle-grade series narrated by a dog.

Series guide →
  1. 1
    Dog Diaries

    Book 1 · children's-novel · 2019

    Oh boy, oh boy, oh boy! I've been waiting for ages to tell my story, and now it's finally happening! Being Rafe's dog isn't always easy, but it is always EXCITING! I've got so much to tell you about: How I protect the yard from birds,…

  2. 2
    Mission Impawsible

    Book 2 · children's-novel · 2020

    Grab your sunglasses and slather on the sunscreen! In this laugh-out-loud adventure for kids and animal lovers everywhere, summer is here and Junior is getting his very own doggy vacation. It's me, Junior, back again with another…

  3. 3
    Happy Howlidays

    Book 3 · children's-novel · 2020

    Dog Diaries is the first book written by a dog AND a #1 New York Times bestseller! When mischievous mutt, Junior, causes a Turkey Day disaster, getting out of the doghouse will take a Christmas miracle! Are you ready for a festive…

  4. 4
    Curse of the Mystery Mutt

    Book 4 · children's-novel · 2021

  5. 5
    Ruffing It

    Book 5 · children's-novel · 2021

    "Originally published under the title Camping Chaos in Great Britain by Penguin Random House UK, May 2020"--Copyright page.

  6. 6
    Dinosaur Disaster

    Book 6 · children's-novel · 2022

  7. 7
    Big Top Bonanza

    Book 7 · children's-novel · 2023

  8. 8
    Field Trip Fiasco

    Book 7 · children's-novel · 2022

  9. 9
    Winter Blunderland

    Book 9 · children's-novel · 2024

children's-novel · ongoing

Time Travel Twins

Middle-grade historical adventure series about twins who travel through American history.

Series guide →
  1. 1
    The Time Travel Twins

    Book 1 · children's-novel · 2024

    Twins Pew and Basket Church dream of escaping the miserable misfortune of their isolated orphanage. Or, even better, the return of their unknown parents. But even in their wildest dreams, they never imagined the truth: The twins can…

  2. 2
    The Pharaoh's Tomb

    Book 2 · children's-novel · 2025

  3. 3
    An Armada of Trouble

    Book 3 · children's-novel · 2026

novel · ongoing

Honeymoon

Thrillers about FBI agent John O'Hara and serial killer Nora Sinclair.

Series guide →
  1. 1
    Honeymoon

    Book 1 · novel · 2005

    Don't give away the ending ... don't give away the beginning. How does it feel to be desired by every man and envied by every woman? Wonderful. This is the life Nora Sinclair has dreamed about, the life she's worked hard for, the life she…

  2. 2
    Second Honeymoon

    Book 2 · novel · 2007

    FBI agent John O'Hara receives a call from a man desperate for his help. His son and daughter-in-law have been found murdered on their honeymoon in the Caribbean. The grieving father wants justice, and will pay O'Hara handsomely to hunt…

novel · ongoing

Miracle

Golf and redemption novels.

Series guide →
  1. 1
    Miracle on the 17th Green

    Book 1 · novel · 1996

    Playing golf on Christmas Day, Travis McKinley, 50, has a Zen-like vision and suddenly he is playing like a pro, which is a godsend because he has just been fired from his job, writing jingles for McDonald's and needs money. His golfing…

  2. 2
    Miracle at Augusta

    Book 2 · novel · 2015

    A year ago, Travis McKinley, an unknown golfing amateur, shocked the world by winning the PGA Senior Open at Pebble Beach. Now he's famous, he makes his living playing the game he loves, and everything should be perfect. Still Travis…

  3. 3
    Miracle at St. Andrews

    Book 3 · novel · 2019

picture-book · ongoing

Little Geniuses

Picture books celebrating vocabulary, animals, and curiosity.

Series guide →
  1. 1
    Big Words for Little Geniuses

    Book 1 · picture-book · 2017

    There's no "gobbledygook" in this clever picture book by James and Susan Patterson, with each letter of the alphabet providing a sophisticated word and definition for "Lilliputian" children to learn. Adults will appreciate the…

  2. 2
    Cuddly Critters for Little Geniuses

    Book 2 · picture-book · 2018

    From sloths to spoonbills and panda ants to pangolins, little geniuses will love learning about all of the unusual, adorable animals that live on this planet. More than 50 little-known flyers, swimmers, and crawlers are included in this…

  3. 3
    Bigger Words for Little Geniuses

    Book 3 · picture-book · 2020

picture-book · complete

The Candies

Picture books about the Candies and their holiday adventures.

Series guide →
  1. 1
    The Candies Save Christmas

    Book 1 · picture-book · 2021

    No sugar, no fat. C'mon, take a look! The best Candies ever... Candies in a book! Treat yourself to the sweetest story you'll read this holiday! The Candies save Christmas when they rescue the loneliest, scraggliest little tree from the…

  2. 2
    The Candies Trick or Treat

    Book 2 · picture-book · 2022

novel · ongoing

Jane Smith Thrillers

Legal thrillers featuring New York attorney Jane Smith.

Series guide →
  1. 1
    The Trial

    Book 1 · novel · 2026

    "I'm not on trial. San Francisco is." An accused murderer called Kingfisher is about to go on trial for his life. Or is he? By unleashing unexpected violence on the lawyers, jurors, and police involved in the case, he has paralyzed the…

  2. 2
    12 Months to Live

    Book 2 · novel · 2023

    Criminal attorney Jane F. Smith, tough as nails, has received a terminal diagnosis and doesn't have much time. Is her own client trying to kill her first? Her name is Jane Smith. To friends and foes, she's Jane Effing Smith. Why? Because…

  3. 3
    Hard to Kill

    Book 3 · novel · 2024

    Attorney Jane Smith is mounting an impossible criminal defense. Her client, Rob Jacobson, is the unluckiest of the unlucky. No sooner is he accused of killing a family of three in the Hamptons than a second family is gunned down. It’s not…

  4. 4
    The Hamptons Lawyer

    Book 4 · novel · 2025

    Undefeated criminal defense attorney Jane Smith--known as the Hamptons Lawyer--never fails to make her case. The Hamptons on Long Island is known for its beautiful beaches, its luxury lifestyle--and its exclusive legal advice. When Jane…

Outside the series

Bibliography by category

Novels (3)
  1. The Murder of King Tut

    graphic-novel · 2010

    Thrust onto Egypt's most powerful throne at the age of nine, King Tut's reign was fiercely debated from the outset. Behind the palace's veil of prosperity, bitter rivalries and jealousy flourished among the Boy King's most trusted…

  2. The Murder of King Tut

    nonfiction · 2009

    A secret buried for centuriesThrust onto Egypt's most powerful throne at the age of nine, King Tut's reign was fiercely debated from the outset. Behind the palace's veil of prosperity, bitter rivalries and jealousy flourished among the…

  3. The Method

    novel · 2024

    Please note: This audio drama is for mature audiences only. It contains strong language, violence, and sexual content. Discretion is advised. “Once this journey takes hold, I find I’m able to think as my character thinks, act as he acts,…

Frequently asked questions about James Patterson

What is James Patterson's full name, and where was he born?

James Brendan Patterson was born in Newburgh, New York, in 1947. He is an American author best known for mystery and thriller fiction, as well as books for younger readers.

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What did James Patterson do before he became a full-time writer?

Patterson earned an English degree from Manhattan College and a master's degree in English from Vanderbilt University. He worked as an advertising executive until he began writing novels full-time in 1996.

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Which writers or books influenced James Patterson's style?

Patterson has identified Evan S. Connell's Mrs. Bridge as his strongest literary influence. He also credited Mr. Bridge and Jerzy Kosiński's novels with inspiring his use of short chapters and concise prose.

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What major awards has James Patterson won?

His debut novel, The Thomas Berryman Number, won the 1977 Edgar Award for Best First Novel. He later received the National Book Foundation's 2015 Literarian Award and the 2019 National Humanities Medal.

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How has James Patterson contributed to literacy and reading?

Patterson founded ReadKiddoRead, a resource that helps parents, teachers, and librarians find books that encourage children to become lifelong readers. He has also supported literacy through donations, scholarships, and programs for schools, libraries, educators, and booksellers.

Sources: nationalbook.org (opens in a new tab)jamespatterson.com (opens in a new tab)neh.gov (opens in a new tab)