James Patterson Books

Books by James Patterson

James Patterson holds the Guinness World Record for having authored the most New York Times bestselling hardcover fiction books. His work spans nearly all genres including children’s, romance, and science fiction; but James Patterson’s most popular books are mystery-thrillers that follow Detective Alex Cross. With film and TV adaptations and a healthy cadre of co-authors, Patterson publishes up to a dozen books each year that are eagerly snapped up by his many fans. Check out James Patterson's new books including The 19th Christmas, Three Women Disappear, and Murder of Innocence. Patterson also has a few books available for pre-order at Barnes & Noble including The Russian and 21st Birthday.

The Best James Patterson Books

With over 100 best-selling titles, James Patterson is no stranger to the New York Times Bestsellers List. He was the first author to sell 1 million eBooks and has sold over 305 million physical copies worldwide. Some of James Patterson’s best selling books are:

15th Affair (Women’s Murder Club #15)
14th Deadly Sin (Women’s Murder Club #14)
Invisible
Hope to Die (Alex Cross Series #22)
Unlucky 13
NYPD Red 2
The Murder House
Alert (Michael Bennett Series #8)
Cross Justice (Alex Cross Series #23)
Burn (Michael Bennett Series #7)
16th Seduction (Women’s Murder Club Series #16)
NYPD Red 3

James Patterson Series

James Patterson’s most popular series is the Alex Cross series. Other James Patterson series include the Daniel X series, Maximum Ride series, Michael Bennett series, Private series, Treasure Hunter series, Witch & Wizard series, and Women’s Murder Club series.

James Patterson Books for Kids

While adult mystery and thriller books are most popular, James Patterson also writes kids books for ages 8 and up. His kids book series I Funny, Middle School, and Treasure Hunters are perfect for middle grade children. He has written a variety of stand-alone books for kids of all ages from baby books to toddler books to young children books and of course middle school books. Not only does he write adult and middle school books, but he has a few teen book series and graphic novels, too!

Bestsellers

Alex Cross Series

True Crime Books

Michael Bennett Series

Women's Murder Club Series

Private Series

James Patterson Series for Kids & Teens

I Funny Series
for Kids

Middle School Series
for Kids

Treasure Hunters Series for Kids

Confessions Series
for Teens

Daniel X Series
for Teens

Maximum Ride Series for Teens

Witch & Wizard Series for Teens

Graphic Novelizations
for Teens