James Patterson

The First Gentleman by James Patterson and former President Bill Clinton is a gripping political thriller that unravels a shocking murder accusation at the White House. Clinton and Patterson are back. And they're better than ever. The President of the United States is up for re-election. Her husband is on trial for murder. Is the First Gentleman a killer? A...

The twenty-sixth thrilling novel in the globally bestselling Women's Murder Club series. Beautiful young women are disappearing by the dozen. A celebration is cut short when a concerned father crashes Detective Inspector Lindsay Boxer's party. His daughter is missing - and she's not the only one. DI Lindsay Boxer has been tracking a chilling pattern: a Jane Doe washed ashore,...

So shocking it wasn't originally published - available for the first time in the UK. Filthy Rich is the definitive account of how Jeffrey Epstein used money, power and privilege to abuse girls and evade justice for years. The book behind the headlines. The story the powerful hoped would disappear. Written by the world's bestselling storyteller James Patterson, this is...

The seventeenth thrilling novel in the globally bestselling Michael Bennett series. 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 that his deepening sadness is crossing...

The twenty-fifth thrilling novel in the globally bestselling Women's Murder Club series. Sergeant Lindsay Boxer's friend and former partner is brutally murdered in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park. SFPD homicide detective Lindsay Boxer knows her way around a crime scene. But nothing can prepare her for the shock of recognition—the victim is Warren Jacobi, Lindsay's former partner who rose to...

Based on extensive research and first-hand interviews, this true crime novel offers unprecedented insight into the 2022 Idaho murders and the subsequent trial. On 13th November 2022, in the small quiet town of Moscow, Idaho, the unthinkable happened. Four innocent college students were murdered in their home. In the ensuing investigation, the local police and FBI did a lot right....

Featuring a range of original interviews, James Patterson presents a new non-fiction title that highlights the noble work of teachers. Teaching is among the most admirable professions. However, today's teachers face unprecedented challenges - from limited funding to book banning. In classrooms across the world, teachers demonstrate resilience and ingenuity as they dedicate their lives to improving those of future...

In the latest thrilling novel in the globally bestselling Private series, a brutal murder investigation pulls Jack Morgan to Tokyo where he must uncover a dangerous conspiracy. One secret could destroy a city... A covert operative is murdered on the streets of Tokyo, hunted down by a masked assassin and silenced before he can expose what he's stolen. With his...

A thrilling spin-off of the bestselling Alex Cross series, featuring DC Metro Police Detective John Sampson. Detectives Alex Cross and John Sampson must divide and conquer when they're sent to investigate two serious crimes. In Washington DC, John Sampson stands in a crater in the middle of a street and calls in the bomb squad for a suspected terrorist attack....

Drawn from rigorous research, this true crime title tells the story of Marilyn Monroe's extraordinary life and explores the shocking circumstances of her death. BORN IN THE SHADOWS. LIVED FOR THE SPOTLIGHT. WAS SHE MURDERED? Before Marilyn Monroe, there was Norma Jeane. No one would have thought that the girl who spent her childhood between foster homes and orphanages would...

From bestselling thriller writer James Patterson and Academy Award winner Viola Davis comes To Kill A Mockingbird for the 21st Century - a heart-pounding courtroom drama where establishment, power, and conscience collide. Viola Davis and James Patterson have written an incredible courtroom drama and created the most unforgettable character in years. All rise...for Judge Stone. The most respected citizen in...

Four best friends and their daughters embark on a trip to Italy that will change their lives forever in this emotional, heartwarming story from bestselling husband and wife duo, James and Susan Patterson. Four old friends. One life-changing trip. It's been three years since best friends Elin, Grace, Mariella, and Jamie got together with their daughters for a book club...

The tie-in edition for the second season of the #1 Prime Video series CROSS starring Aldis Hodge as forensic psychologist Alex Cross from James Patterson's international bestselling series. NOW A #1 SERIES ON PRIME VIDEO STARRING ALDIS HODGE Detective Alex Cross's niece is missing. Cross fears the disappearance could be linked to a string of recent abductions and murders that...

An inspirational personal development book from Sunday Times bestselling author James Patterson and renowned leadership expert Patrick Leddin, PhD, that shows readers how to proactively use disruption for positive change. You can live a better life. Start here. Start now. Disruption is everywhere. From artificial intelligence to economic uncertainty to the pandemic's effect on the workplace. We've never seen anything...

In the third exciting instalment in the bestselling Texas Ranger series, Rory Yates must pull out all the stops to solve two missing persons cases. 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...

Alex Cross is back in the next instalment of James Patterson's globally bestselling series... but so is an old enemy he thought he'd laid to rest... '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...

Combining the talents of two of our greatest storytellers, James Patterson and Michael Crichton present an engrossing event thriller about a volcanic eruption in Hawaii. The Blockbuster Thriller of 2024 'As thrilling and jaw-dropping as Jurassic Park' Don Winslow 'Heart-pounding storytelling at its finest' T.J. Newman 'One of the most entertaining novels I've read in years' Adrian McKinty Two of...

One for the Dads - A quick and accessible guide to being the best dad you can be from the Sunday Times bestselling author. The quick and accessible guide to being the best dad you can be from the Sunday Times bestselling author, the perfect gift for dads new and old. Hilarious and sharp... Everything (and more) about being a...

The third gripping novel in The Shadow series follows hero Lamont Cranston and his young protégé as they seek vigilante justice in New York City. For over 150 years, Lamont Cranston has been The Shadow. Possessed with an array of mental and physical powers, Cranston—a New York society-man turned crusader—uses his abilities in pursuit of justice. When a series of...

From the bestselling thriller writer comes an emotionally gripping novel about a young woman who plans to do the unthinkable in order to change the world. You—all of you—are sleepwalking through global catastrophe. And I intend to wake you up. What Emma Caroline Blake has planned at New Hampshire's Ridgemont Academy is shocking. Her school blames a heartbreaking tragedy in...

Combining the talents of two of our greatest storytellers, James Patterson and Michael Crichton present an engrossing event thriller about a volcanic eruption in Hawaii. THE BLOCKBUSTER THRILLER 'As thrilling and jaw-dropping as Jurassic Park' — Don Winslow 'Heart-pounding storytelling at its finest' — T.J. Newman 'One of the most entertaining novels I've read in years' — Adrian McKinty Two...

The third gripping novel in the bestselling series. Jane Smith is back in the courtroom defending a notorious client, but her time is running out... Since taking on a famous celebrity client, defence attorney Jane Smith has been chased down, shot at, and threatened with contempt of court. She's a survivor. For now. Jane Smith represents a Hamptons real estate...

In 8 Months Left, master storyteller James Patterson introduces us to the relentless defence attorney Jane Smith, as she takes on one of the most harrowing cases of her career. Reunited with her most troubled client, Rob Jacobson, Jane is thrust into a complex whirlpool of mystery and danger when he is accused of a second horrifying triple homicide. Jacobson's...

In the latest thrilling novel in the globally bestselling Private series, Jack Morgan chases a violent criminal to Dublin and is dragged into the city's dark underbelly. 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...

The smallest towns hide the darkest secrets... Drawing elements from the horror genre, this eerie standalone suspense thriller is perfect for fans of Stephen King. The dead tell no tales... Confessions of the Dead is set in Hollows Bend, a picture-perfect New England town. The crime rate—zero—is a point of pride for Sheriff Ellie Pritchett. The day the stranger shows...

Tiger, Tiger by James Patterson is a compelling non-fiction exploration that delves into the extraordinary life and career of golf legend, Tiger Woods. Through original interviews and meticulous reporting, Patterson draws a vivid portrait of Woods, capturing the essence of what makes him one of the most enigmatic athletes in history. This book takes readers behind the scenes to uncover...

THE BOOK EVENT OF THE YEAR: An unprecedented blockbuster collaboration between MrBeast, the world's #1 creator with more than a billion followers, and James Patterson, the world's #1 bestselling author. In a world on the brink of collapse, one hundred players face off in a ruthless, high-stakes competition with everything on the line. The reward? The chance to save humanity...

From the world's bestselling thriller writer comes an enthralling novel about the heist of the century. A rare masterpiece by Picasso is about to go to auction, and the whole world is watching. But bright art student Halston Graham sees an opportunity. One that could secure millions for her future - and freedom for her wrongly imprisoned father... To pull...

A tense military thriller from the world's bestselling thriller writer and a retired US army sergeant, perfect for fans of Lee Child and Tom Clancy. Lee Child meets Tom Clancy in this tense new thriller from the world's bestselling thriller writer. He's trained to fight America's enemies overseas. Now the battle has come home. When a presidential candidate is assassinated...

From the world's bestselling thriller writer comes a gripping kidnapping plot with twists on every page. It would take a perfect plan to collect a billion-dollar ransom. So here's the plan. Five innocent people. In different locations. All kidnapped at the same moment in time. Two children taken from a private school bus. A film producer and a movie star...

In Pop Goes the Weasel, James Patterson has created a formidable villain every reader will see in the shadows when the lights are out, a tender love story, and a plot powered by relentless suspense and psychological thrills kicked up to an all-time high. "It’s all just a game, darling. I play with three other men. Their names are FAMINE,...

The ninth and ultimate Maximum Ride story 'Has all the characteristics of his work . . . pace, action, mystery and cool' — SUNDAY TIMES All her life, Maximum Ride has been fighting to save the world. But the unthinkable has happened, and the world she once knew is gone. Max and her broken flock are left roaming the post-apocalyptic...

The fourth novel in the Alex Cross series. First came the stunning bestseller, Along Came a Spider, which introduced its memorable hero, detective and psychiatrist Alex Cross. Then the explosive novels Kiss the Girls and Jack and Jill proved that no one can write a more compelling thriller than James Patterson, the master of the non-stop nightmare. Now he brings...

The Bird Sisters return to solve another mystery in the hotly anticipated sequel to the bestselling 2 Sisters Detective Agency. 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 attorney, takes a by-the-book approach...

Kiss the Girls by James Patterson follows Detective Alex Cross as he investigates the disappearance of his own niece in the second novel of Patterson's worldwide bestselling series. Detective Alex Cross's niece is missing. Cross fears the disappearance could be linked to a string of recent abductions and murders that are terrorising the US. Two killers, operating on opposite sides...

Alex Cross, FBI agent, is back in his most explosive adventure yet. And so is the Wolf. And so is the Weasel. Alex Cross is on vacation when he gets the call. A town in Nevada has been annihilated and the Russian super-criminal known as the Wolf is claiming responsibility. Major cities around the globe are threatened with total destruction,...

An exciting legal thriller from the world's bestselling thriller writer. The No. 1 Lawyer features Stafford Lee Penney, the best defence lawyer in Mississippi—he's never lost a case. Until now. Hot on the heels of his latest courtroom victory, his wife is brutally murdered. Devastated, Stafford Lee spirals into a losing streak that forces him to abandon his once brilliant...

The thirty-second instalment in James Patterson's globally bestselling Alex Cross series. It's time to put the guns down, Detective Cross. Even if you knew the way out of this place, we would catch you. A serial killer is taking out America's finest legal minds, and Alex Cross is called to investigate their brutal murders. But during a dangerous mission to...

Two children emerge from the woods. But who are they? An engrossing mystery thriller from the world's bestselling thriller writer. Two children dressed in rags are discovered ransacking a grocery store on the edge of town. They bare their teeth. They growl. They claim to have been raised by wolves. Where did these children come from? Who are their parents?...

In the thrilling follow-up to The Perfect Assassin, James Patterson takes readers on a heart-stopping adventure with his latest novel, Murder Island. When Brandt 'Doc' Savage and his girlfriend, Kira, land on what they believe to be a remote island paradise in the middle of the Atlantic, they think they have finally found an escape from their troubled lives and...

The tie-in edition for the Amazon Prime series starring Aldis Hodge as Alex Cross. The very first thriller in James Patterson's international bestselling series featuring forensic psychologist Alex Cross. Two children have been kidnapped from an elite private school in Washington DC, and Detective Alex Cross is charged with finding them. The kidnapper's identity is quickly determined as one of...

From bestselling author James Patterson comes a gripping standalone thriller where an FBI agent must pose as a nanny in a wealthy NYC home to infiltrate a dangerous drug cartel. Perfect for fans of The Housemaid and the Women's Murder Club series. Discover the new compelling novel from Sunday Times bestselling thriller writer, James Patterson... My name is Elinor Gilbert....

In the thrilling follow-up to The Perfect Assassin, Brandt 'Doc' Savage must travel the world to find his missing girlfriend and put a stop to a global conspiracy. They thought they found heaven on earth. They discover a living hell. When Brandt 'Doc' Savage and his girlfriend Kira land on a desert island in the middle of the Atlantic, they...

A string of assassinations leaves the country in turmoil, and Alex Cross faces his biggest challenge yet in the twenty-sixth instalment in the globally bestselling series. Target: Head of State Alex Cross and his family join men and women from across the nation lining the streets of Washington, DC to mourn the unexpected death of the president. Target: United States...

Ali Cross is the thrilling new novel from globally bestselling author James Patterson, where the son of Alex Cross follows in his father's footsteps. Alex Cross The brilliant DC detective who never gives up on a case. Ali Cross The tenacious kid who's determined to follow in his father's footsteps. The case that finally gives him a chance Ali knows...

Alex Cross faces his most diabolical villain — a serial killer with a hunger for celebrity. Just when Alex Cross's life is calming down, he's drawn back into the game to confront the Audience Killer — a terrifying genius who stages his killings as public spectacles in Washington, DC, and broadcasts them live on the net. In Colorado, another criminal...

The thrilling new instalment in the globally bestselling Women's Murder Club series. 23rd Midnight follows Detective Lindsay Boxer, who successfully put serial killer Evan Burke behind bars. However, a new killer has now recreated Burke's most infamous crimes and vanished without a trace. Detective Lindsay Boxer is confronted with this chilling mimicry, while reporter Cindy Thomas previously propelled Burke to...

He's never lost a case. But can he outwit a killer? An exciting stand-alone legal thriller from the world's bestselling thriller writer. The No. 1 Lawyer follows Stafford Lee Penney, the best defence lawyer in Mississippi - he's never lost a case. Until now. Hot on the heels of his latest courtroom victory, his wife is brutally murdered. Devastated, Stafford...

A new thriller in James Patterson's bestselling Private series, featuring private investigator Jack Morgan. In Afghanistan, a US Special Forces pilot is shot down during a covert mission. In New York, a mother is forced to flee with her two young children. A wealthy businessman approaches Jack Morgan, head of Private—the world's largest investigation agency—with a desperate plea to track...

In this thrilling follow-up to the international bestseller The Inn, past mistakes come back to haunt the friends and residents of The Inn by the Sea. It's the perfect getaway. But the past will always find you... Since leaving the Boston Police Department, Bill Robinson has run The Inn by the Sea in Gloucester, Massachusetts. There he offers a safe...

As Monaco prepares to host its annual Grand Prix, Jack Morgan races to save the woman he loves. The latest thrilling novel in the Private series. 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...

With mounting threats to her family, a woman must uncover the truth about her husband's mysterious past before it's too late. An attorney and mother of two discovers her husband has a secret life - and it might cost them all their lives. Everyone in the small town of Hemingway Grove knows David and Marcie Bowers. David owns the local...

In the latest thrilling novel in the globally bestselling series, Detective Michael Bennett must track down a serial killer who may be even closer than he thinks... The sixteenth thrilling instalment in the globally bestselling Michael Bennett series. How do you catch a killer who leaves no trace? In New York City, a sniper dubbed 'The Longshot Killer' is taking...

A new non-fiction title that highlights the experience of American veterans who have received awards for their military achievements. 'Life has no meaning unless it's lived for the benefit of future generations' Crafted from original interviews, American Heroes tells the vivid, authentic stories of the veterans who give themselves - and even their lives - serving in overseas conflict from...

The People vs. Alex Cross: The twenty-fifth novel in the bestselling Alex Cross series. The charges — explosive. Alex Cross has never been on the wrong side of the law — until now. Charged with killing in cold blood, Cross is being turned into the poster child for trigger-happy cops. The evidence — shocking. Cross knows it was self-defence. But,...

From the world's #1 bestselling author, on Thanksgiving Day, a mysterious attacker strikes New York's parade—and it's up to Michael Bennett to hunt them down. Michael Bennett, be grateful you're alive. Someone attacked the Thanksgiving Day Parade directly in front of Michael Bennett and his family. The television news called it "holiday terror"—Michael Bennett calls it personal. The hunt is...

Combining the talents of two of our greatest storytellers, James Patterson and Michael Crichton, the creator of Jurassic Park, present an engrossing event thriller about a volcanic eruption in Hawaii. Two of the bestselling storytellers of all time have created an unforgettable thriller. A once-in-a-century volcanic eruption is about to destroy the Big Island of Hawaii. But a decades-old military...

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 put the guns down, Detective Cross. Even if you knew the way out of this place, we would catch you. A serial killer is taking out America's finest legal minds, and Alex Cross is called...

A tiny talking mouse sets off a giant adventure to save his friend in this fun, heartwarming illustrated adventure. The beloved talking blue mouse is back in the sequel to the acclaimed New York Times bestseller. Free from the lab at last, talking mouse Isaiah lives a picture-perfect life with his human friend, Hailey. But the evil scientists—and their evil...

From the world's bestselling thriller writer comes a gripping collection of true stories that document the harrowing and heroic moments of those honoured for their extraordinary military achievements. Life has no meaning unless it's lived for the benefit of future generations Crafted from original interviews, American Heroes tells the vivid, authentic stories of the veterans who give themselves—and even their...

The ninth and final instalment of bestselling author James Patterson's Treasure Hunters series. Rappel out of helicopters, off-road along the Baltic coast, and smile for the camera! It's all in a day's work for the Collier kids! Wait—what? The Kidd siblings have rescued some of the world's greatest treasure, without ever seeking fame and glory. So they aren't happy when...

An ex-detective is starting over in a small town, but his past won't let him go in this captivating new standalone from the world's bestselling thriller writer. The Inn features James Patterson's strongest team since the Women's Murder Club, as they become the first responders when their seafront town is targeted by vicious criminals. Bill Robinson is starting over. The...

A series of meticulously planned bank robberies ends in murder, and detective Alex Cross must pit his wits against the bizarre and sadistic mastermind behind the crimes. Although torn between dedication to his job and commitment to his family, Cross cannot ignore the case, despite the risks he knows will come with hunting down a killer—and the heartbreaking cost. James...

The New York Times #1 Bestseller! Detective Harriet Blue needs to get out of town, fast. With her brother under arrest for a series of brutal murders in Sydney, Harry's chief wants the hot-headed detective kept far from the press. So he assigns her a deadly new case – in the middle of the Outback. Deep in the Western Australian...

Circle of Death, a gripping vigilante thriller, is inspired by a series of graphic novels and features a powerful hero on the trail of a villain whose deadly plot could overturn the world order. 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 city...

Alex Cross, Run by James Patterson features Detective Alex Cross, who is tasked with the challenging job of hunting three killers. However, the tables are turned as it becomes apparent that someone may be hunting him. Detective Alex Cross finds himself embroiled in three separate investigations, each pulling him in different directions. Never has he faced such immense pressure in...

Alex Cross Must Die is the thirty-first instalment in James Patterson's globally bestselling Alex Cross series. When an American Airlines plane explodes in the sky, detectives Alex Cross and John Sampson are first on the scene. They don't hear the gunfire. At first. It soon becomes clear that the plane was taken down by a rare, stolen machine gun. The...

A fresh, new look for the Sunday Times no. 1 bestselling sixteenth instalment of the Women's Murder Club. The Sunday Times bestseller. Fifteen months ago, Detective Lindsay Boxer's life was perfect. With her beautiful baby daughter and doting husband, Joe, she felt nothing could go wrong. But when Lindsay discovers everything she knows about Joe is a lie, she is...

In the latest thrilling novel in the globally bestselling series, Detective Michael Bennett must track down a serial killer who is closer than he thinks... The sixteenth thrilling instalment in the globally bestselling Michael Bennett series. How do you catch a killer who leaves no trace? In New York City, a sniper dubbed 'The Longshot Killer' is taking out impossible...

Jane Smith is back to defend her most troublesome client against another triple homicide accusation. Jane Smith is running out of time . . . Her repeat 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. He says he's...

A high-powered attorney lands the case of her life - all while learning she has twelve months to live. James Patterson's favourite character since Alex Cross and a major new series launch. 'A gutsy heroine. A ticking clock. A breathless pace. Wow! This one had me reeling' JANE CORRY Her name is Jane Smith. But to friends and foes, she's...

Four Army Rangers are accused of murdering seven civilians in cold blood in this scorching summer thriller from the worldwide bestseller James Patterson. For seven unsuspecting victims, death comes in the dark... Once a luxurious getaway for a wealthy Southern family, The Summer House has long since fallen into disrepair. Its fall from grace is complete when it becomes the...

The second novel in the enthralling Sunday Times bestselling series featuring a team of unique private investigators – perfect for fans of Richard Osman and Knives Out. It's their toughest case yet. And their best detective is missing. Holmes, Margaret and Poe's Brooklyn-based detective agency solves the crimes no one else can. Or they did – until Holmes decided to...

A compulsive and entertaining contemporary mystery featuring a team of unique private investigators - perfect for fans of Richard Osman and Knives Out. Brendan Holmes, Margaret Marple and Auguste Poe run the most in-demand private investigation agency in New York City. The three detectives make a formidable team, solving a series of seemingly impossible crimes which expose the dark underbelly...

Featuring original interviews with booksellers and librarians, James Patterson presents a new non-fiction title that highlights the magic of books. To be a bookseller or librarian... You have to play detective. Be a treasure hunter. A matchmaker. A brilliant listener. A person who creates a kind of magic by pulling a book from a shelf, handing it to someone and...

Penguin Readers is a graded reading series for English Language Teaching (ELT) markets, designed for teenagers and young adults learning English as a foreign or second language. With carefully adapted text, new illustrations, language practise activities and additional online resources, the Penguin Readers series introduces language learners to bestselling authors and compelling content. Titles include popular classics, exciting contemporary fiction,...

Texas Ranger Rory Yates fights for his life, and his freedom, as he investigates his ex-wife's murder in this stunning stand-alone from the world's bestselling thriller writer. Officer Rory Yates is called home to settle deadly scores. His skill and commitment to the badge have seen him rise through the ranks in the Texas Ranger division, but it came at...

Triple Cross by James Patterson is the thrilling 30th instalment in the bestselling Alex Cross series. Detective Alex Cross is on the trail of an elusive murderer known as 'The Family Man'. This killer strikes under cover of darkness, triggering no alarms and leaving no evidence behind. The target: families around Washington, DC. But Detective Cross is not the only...

The exciting new collaboration from James Patterson and Australia's own Candice Fox, following the recent bestselling success, both here and internationally, of The Inn. From the creator of the #1 bestselling Women's Murder Club. Two sisters go into the family business they didn't know they had—catching killers. Attorney Rhonda Bird returns home to LA to bury her estranged father and...