James Patterson

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...

In the gripping new thriller in James Patterson's globally bestselling series, Alex Cross faces his most personal case yet as a ruthless conspiracy targets Washington's most vulnerable... and his own family. Discover the latest gripping thriller in the globally bestselling Alex Cross series - now the inspiration for the original series CROSS on Prime Video starring Aldis Hodge as Alex...

From the Sunday Times bestselling author comes a pulse-pounding thriller about justice, vengeance and the roads that lead us home. No one gets this big without amazing natural storytelling talent - which is what Jim has, in spades — LEE CHILD Cross Rivers is the kind of small town where everyone knows your name – and your secrets. Silas Tucker...

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 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 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-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,...

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...

Delusional is the eighteenth thrilling novel in the globally bestselling Michael Bennett series. From the world's greatest thriller writer comes a new novel in the globally bestselling Michael Bennett series... In New York City, someone has planted a series of deadly bombs. In New Jersey, the National Guard is looted for explosives. In Montana, arson and murder rocks a quiet...

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...

A gripping thriller inspired by the unsolved murder of Hitler's twenty-one-year-old niece. Perfect for fans of Frederick Forsyth and The Rise of Evil. Munich, 1931. A young woman is found dead in Adolf Hitler's apartment. The official verdict is suicide. Detective Inspector Thomas Bauer knows it's murder. The victim is Geli Raubal - Hitler's niece, prisoner, and secret shame. Within...

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....

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....

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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 America's most beloved superstar and its greatest storyteller - a thriller about a young singer-songwriter determined to do whatever it takes to survive. FIND A FUTURE. LOSE A PAST. She's a star on the rise, singing about the hard life behind her. She's also on the run. Nashville is where she's come to claim her destiny. It's also where...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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 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...

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...

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 twenty-fifth thrilling novel in the globally bestselling Women's Murder Club series. A body is found brutally murdered in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park. 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 chief of police....

In the latest instalment in the globally bestselling Women's Murder Club series, SFPD Sergeant Lindsay Boxer vows to protect a twenty-year-old victim long enough to see her twenty-first birthday. Will she live to see her twenty-first birthday? When a distraught mother pleads with reporter Cindy Thomas to investigate the disappearance of her daughter, Tara, and her baby granddaughter, Cindy goes...

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

Cross Down is a thrilling spin-off of the bestselling Alex Cross series, featuring DC Metro Police Detective John Sampson. With the country in chaos and corruption on all sides, there's only one person to turn to. When a series of military-style attacks erupt across the United States, Detective John Sampson is called in to investigate. The attacks are untraceable, with...

Criss Cross by James Patterson, the twenty-seventh instalment in this bestselling series, sees Alex Cross confronting a criminal from his past who threatens to frame him. Could a ghost from his past take everything away from Alex Cross? Only hours after witnessing the execution of a killer he helped put behind bars, Alex Cross is called to the scene of...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

The notorious city as you've never seen it before. This non-fiction title featuring original interviews gets to the heart and soul of this desert metropolis - as well as its seedy underbelly. What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas - until now. Whether you're a Vegas regular or have only heard the city's tales through whispers, this book will surprise...

Jack and Jill is the third novel in James Patterson's globally bestselling series featuring Detective Alex Cross. Detective Alex Cross is stretched to breaking point as two killers hit Washington, DC. A controversial senator is found murdered in his bed. On the other side of town, a young girl has been savagely killed. Under pressure to solve both cases, Cross...

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...

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...

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,...

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,...

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...

Drawn from rigorous research, this is non-fiction title tells the story of Marilyn Monroe's extraordinary life and career, from her earliest days until 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...

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 final part of the thrilling duology in the bestselling Alex Cross series, preceded by Cross My Heart. Detective Alex Cross has lost everything and everyone he's ever cared about. His enemy, Thierry Mulch, is holding his family hostage. Driven by feelings of hatred and revenge, Mulch is threatening to kill them all, and break Cross forever. But Alex Cross...

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...

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...

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...