James Patterson is the world's bestselling author. Patterson has had more New York Times bestsellers than any other writer, ever, according to Guinness World Records. The creator of Alex Cross has produced more enduring fictional heroes than any other novelist alive. Since his first novel won the Edgar Award in 1977 James Patterson's books have sold more than 300 million copies. Patterson writes full-time and releases new books often, frequently collaborating with other authors. He lives in Florida with his family.

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