James Patterson

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....

The first novel in the Women's Murder Club series. As the only woman homicide inspector in San Francisco, Lindsay Boxer has to be tough. But nothing she has seen prepares her for the horror of the honeymoon murders, when a brutal maniac begins viciously slaughtering newlywed couples on their wedding nights. Lindsay is sickened by the deaths, but her determination...

WELCOME TO MY NIGHTMARE Do not put this book down. I'm dead serious - your life could depend on it. I'm risking everything by telling you - but you need to know. STRAP YOURSELF IN for the thrill ride you'll want to take again and again! From Death Valley, California, to the bowels of the New York City subway system,...

Travis McKinley is an ordinary man living an ordinary life. He has a job that he despises, a marriage that has lost its passion, children from whom he feels disconnected, and, at age fifty, a sense that he has accomplished nothing of consequence with his life. But on Christmas Day, he goes out to play a round of golf and,...

The second instalment of James Patterson's Minerva Keen mystery series, jam-packed with thrills, chills, laughs and unforgettable characters. Someone—or something—has it out for MK's Detective Club. Minerva Keen is the absolute best kid detective Chicago has ever seen, and she's hungry for a new mystery to solve with her friends. Standing in her way is the know-it-all new girl, Zoe,...

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. Praise for Holmes, Margaret and Poe . . . 'A classic, witty and wonderful mystery from the king of crime. Fast-paced and fun, clever and exciting. I loved it' - Chris Whitaker 'I...

Raised By Wolves is an engrossing mystery thriller from the world's bestselling thriller writer, James Patterson. Two children emerge from the woods, dressed in rags and discovered ransacking a grocery store on the edge of town. They bare their teeth and growl, claiming to have been raised by wolves. Where did these children come from? Who are their parents? And...

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...

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...

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...

Frannie O'Neill is a young and talented veterinarian living in Colorado. Plagued by the mysterious murder of her husband, David, a local doctor, Frannie throws herself into her work. It is not long before another bizarre murder occurs and Kit Harrison, a troubled and unconventional FBI agent, arrives on her doorstep. Late one night, near the woods of her animal...

The Mastermind is back and he's hot on Detective Alex Cross's trail. His cold, taunting threats leave Alex angry and deeply concerned for his family’s safety while he is away from home. Two joggers have been found dead in San Francisco—bitten and hung by their feet to drain the blood. Further murders in California, and then on the East Coast...

FBI analyst Emmy Dockery will stop at nothing to link a series of horrific crimes in this thrilling sequel to Invisible. The chilling sequel to No. 1 bestseller Invisible. FBI analyst Emmy Dockery's unique ability to uncover the patterns that others miss has brought her an impressive string of arrests. But a new case—unfolding across the country—has left her looking...

In this swashbuckling adventure series, the Kidd siblings must uncover an ancient treasure to save their parents... before they lose everything! 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—using the augmented reality gear their parents created to...

Three Women Disappear is a stunning new stand-alone thriller from the world's bestselling writer, James Patterson. This gripping story includes the bonus tale, Come and Get Us. Three women are on the run, wanted for the murder of a high-ranking mobster: Sarah: his personal chef Anna: his wife Serena: his maid Mob accountant Anthony Costello has a talent for manipulating...

A mother and daughter embark on a European trip that will change them forever in this emotional, heartwarming story—perfect for fans of Karen Swan. 'This book will win your heart!' ELIN HILDERBRAND Liz and Laurie are mother and daughter, but they couldn't be more different. Laurie is a free spirit whose creative career is about to reach new heights. Her...

A new middle-grade series featuring twins who discover they can travel through time. All that stands between an evil villain and world domination is a pair of twelve-year-olds who just learned they're time travellers. What could go wrong? Twins Pew and Basket Church dream of escaping the gloomy orphanage where they grew up. Or, even better, the return of their...

The latest stand-alone thriller from James Patterson. Only two people know Lamont Cranston's secret identity as the Shadow, a vigilante of justice: his greatest love, Margo Lane, and his fiercest enemy, Shiwan Khan. Then Khan ambushes the couple, who find the slimmest chance of survival... in the uncertain future. A century and a half later, Lamont awakens in a world...

As Michael Bennett's wedding day approaches, a killer has a vow of his own to fulfil in the thirteenth thriller featuring the NYPD's finest detective. Weeks before NYPD Detective Michael Bennett is to marry his long-time love, Mary Catherine, an assassin announces their presence in the city with a string of murders. All of the victims are young women, and...

In this thrilling follow-up to the international bestseller The Inn, past mistakes come back to haunt the 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...

The Midnight Club by James Patterson takes us into the murky depths of New York organised crime in this bestselling thriller. Are you from the Midnight Club? New York cop John 'Stef' Stefanovitch was left widowed and wheelchair-bound after local crime boss 'the Grave Dancer' brutally shot him and his wife. Now, Stef's looking at the Grave Dancer's shattered body...

The Last Days of John Lennon is the story of John Lennon's life and career, from his earliest days up to his shocking assassination. 'Incredibly tense and thriller-like . . . I totally recommend it' LEE CHILD 'The dialogue is punchy, cinematic . . . we get inside the mind of Patterson's villain, the delusional Chapman, through periodic chapters from...

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...

From a domestic noir to a suspicious missing persons case and a family forced into hiding, The House Next Door is packed with three suspenseful stories. Three chilling stories from the world's bestselling thriller writer. The House Next Door (with Susan DiLallo) - Married mother of four, Laura Sherman, was thrilled when her new neighbour invited her on some errands....

The Big Bad Wolf by James Patterson introduces Alex Cross in his first case since joining the FBI, leaving his new colleagues perplexed. Throughout the country, men and women are being kidnapped in broad daylight, only to disappear completely. Alex soon realises these people are not being taken for ransom; they are being bought and sold. The sinister mastermind behind...

When a lone gunman goes on a shooting spree aboard a packed San Francisco ferry, Lieutenant Lindsay Boxer is called in to investigate. At the scene, she finds three people dead and Claire Washburn fighting for her life. Lindsay promises to find whoever did this. But it's a promise she may not be able to keep. As the investigation makes...

A young mother is recuperating in a top San Francisco hospital when suddenly she's gasping for breath. The call button fails to bring help in time. How and why did this happen? With help from the newest member of the Women’s Murder Club, Yuki Castellano, Lieutenant Lindsay Boxer discovers that this is not the hospital’s first suspicious case. Other patients...

Book editor Katie is in love with poet, Matt Harrison. He seems to share her feelings, but his refusal to talk about his past makes her suspicious. All she knows is that Matt was once married. One evening, he suddenly ends their relationship, leaving Katie devastated. A few days later, he sends her a notebook that he promises will explain...

The brilliant, crime-solving Professor Dylan Reinhart returns in the third thrilling instalment of James Patterson's Instinct series—perfect for fans of Dan Brown. The stakes are sky-high for Dr Dylan Reinhart. When a student in Reinhart's psychology class threatens to kill himself, everyone hopes it's a hoax. But when he can't be found after twenty-four hours, it seems the worst is...

In this gripping instalment in the bestselling series, Detective Michael Bennett is searching for a former partner who has disappeared without a trace. After returning from his honeymoon, Detective Michael Bennett is greeted with the shocking news that FBI agent Emily Parker is missing. Determined to track down his former partner, Bennett follows Emily's investigation into an anarchist group that...

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...

Secrets, lies and murder in the heart of the Vatican. The thrilling new instalment in the Private series. 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...

After Private Beijing is targeted, Jack Morgan must investigate a deadly plot in unfamiliar territory in the latest instalment of the bestselling Private series. Private Beijing is ripped apart after an attack leaves three agents dead and the head of the team missing. With the Beijing branch in turmoil, Private's owner and global head, Jack Morgan, immediately gets on a...

The thrilling eighth novel in the bestselling Maximum Ride series "Has all the characteristics of his work . . . pace, action, mystery and cool" - Sunday Times Maximum Ride - a fighter. A leader. She's gone to the ends of the earth seeking her destiny - to save the world. Max and her flock stand ready to face the...

James Patterson's new page-turning mystery series is packed with thrills, chills, laughs, and unforgettable characters, and will leave kids eager to join the best club around. Living in the luxurious Arcanum building—with its interior balconies perfect for playing tag, an elevator like an iron birdcage, and quirky neighbours behind every apartment door—has always been fun and games for twelve-year-old Minerva...

If you've already experienced Maximum Ride: The Angel Experiment, stop right here – just turn the page, and hold on tight! As for the rest of you - meet Max, Fang, Iggy, Gasman, Nudge and Angel; six unforgettable kids (and a dog). With some major problems. They're being hunted by killers. But who? And that's not all! Max is sure...

The exhilarating third novel in James Patterson's exciting adventure series for 9-15 year olds. You're about to join the adventures of Max, Fang, Iggy, Nudge, Gazzy, and Angel, six extraordinary kids who have powers like no other: they can fly, and they're being chased, no, hunted across America and around the world. This is the End, my friends. But I...

James Patterson's bestselling series now in manga. 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. It may seem like a dream come true to...

James Patterson has teamed up with the world's most famous genius to entertain and inspire a generation of children with the first and only children's adventure series officially approved by the Albert Einstein archives. Max Einstein is never going to be your average 12-year-old kid. She . . . is on the run from a group of villains talks to...

The greatest air and sea battle is about to commence in the fifth instalment of the bestselling Maximum Ride series. "Has all the characteristics of his work . . . pace, action, mystery and cool" — Sunday Times Nobody said saving the world would be easy... Until now, Max and her best friends have lived a lonely existence—hunted, tortured and...

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 Smith. More killings and emails follow; the victims are all major Hollywood players. Is it the work of an obsessed fan or a...

Detective Tom Moon and his multi-talented team face off against an international crime ring looking to seize control over America's most exciting city, Miami. Miami is Detective Tom Moon's home and heartland. When he's asked to lead a new FBI task force tackling international crime, he's proud to represent his beloved city. But his arrest of a man trafficking children...

A gruesome murder. Two sides. One truth. Gripping investigative drama perfect for fans of Michael Connelly. There are two sides to every story. Husband and wife Archie and Francine Hughes are heroes in their hometown of Philadelphia. Archie is a football star, while Francine is a Grammy-winning singer. So everyone is in a state of shock when news breaks about...

Detective Harriet Blue goes rogue in order to exact revenge on her brother's killer, in a heart-stopping cat-and-mouse race down Australia's south coast. But as she is chasing him, the cops are chasing her... Liar Liar is the third explosive thriller in James Patterson's bestselling Australian series. Harriet Blue—a detective with nothing more to lose—must decide whether or not to...

Katt vs. Dogg by James Patterson explores the age-old rivalry between katts and doggs, who have been enemies for as long as they can remember. The story takes a twist when Molly, a clever katt, and Oscar, a happy dogg, find themselves lost in the woods. Their survival depends on working together to find a way home. Can they put...

Two brand-new legal thrillers in one book from the authors of Juror No. 3—perfect for fans of John Grisham and Steve Cavanagh. A young lawyer takes on the judge who is destroying her hometown—and ends up behind bars... In picture-perfect Erva, Alabama, the most serious crimes are misdemeanours. Speeding tickets. Shoplifting. Contempt of court. Then why is the jail so...

The blistering new novel in James Patterson's #1 bestselling Harriet Blue series, set in Australia. Harriet Blue used to be a detective. Now she's inmate 3329. Prison is a dangerous place for a former cop - as Harriet is learning on a daily basis. So, following a fight for her life and a prison-wide lockdown, the last person she wants...

When FBI agent John O'Hara first meets Nora Sinclair, she seems perfect. She has the career. The charisma. The tantalising sex appeal. The whole extraordinary package. Nora doesn't attract men; she enthrals them. She's worked hard for this life, and she will never give it up. But why is the FBI so interested in Miss Sinclair? Mysterious things keep happening...

A story for a new generation of Maximum Ride fans! Max's daughter Hawk is growing up hard and fast in gritty, post-apocalyptic New York City. She stays under the radar to survive... until a destiny that's perilously close to her mother's forces her to take flight. Maximum Ride lost her fight to save the world. But from the ashes of...

In this stunning sequel to the New York Times #1 bestseller Never Never, Detective Harriet Blue must choose—between saving her brother or saving a whole town. The world's bestselling thriller writer, James Patterson, once again joins forces with award-winning crime writer Candice Fox for a compulsive page-turner set in the Australian outback. It's not easy being a good detective when...

Dog Diaries: Big Top Bonanza! is the seventh illustrated children's book in the hilarious Dog Diaries series, featuring characters from James Patterson's bestselling Middle School series. The circus has come to town! I've never been to a real live circus before, but I know it will be the best thing EVER! I've heard all about circus things from Mama Mange...

Death of the Black Widow is a stunning stand-alone thriller from the bestselling authors of The Noise, following a Detroit cop's hunt for a serial killer like no other. You never forget your first case. Officer Walter O'Brien is called to a murder scene on his first night with Detroit PD. A terrified young woman has bludgeoned her attacker with...

Countdown by James Patterson is a heart-stopping thriller perfect for fans of Ian Rankin and Patricia Cornwell. Intelligence officer Amy Cornwall must prove she exists before time runs out. An undercover CIA officer has seven days to save her country from the world's most dangerous double-agent. The CIA's highly classified Special Activities Division is in the business of tracking people...

The second book in the Hawk series, which sees the eagerly anticipated return of the iconic Maximum Ride for a new generation. Fights and flights are non-stop (USA Today) in the City of the Dead as Hawk takes off with a new, unexpected ally... her mother, Maximum Ride! For Hawk, being a hero weighs heavily on her wings. In the...

High-stakes action, a president in turmoil, and a plan that could bring all to ruin feature in this gripping new stand-alone thriller. Perfect for fans of Tom Clancy. He's America's most brilliant president ever. He's also a psychopath. The US president Keegan Barrett swept into office on his success as director of the CIA. Six months into his first term,...

Blindside by James Patterson portrays Detective Michael Bennett as New York's public enemy no. 1. However, when the Mayor's daughter goes missing, there's only one cop who can bring her home. The mayor of New York has a daughter who's missing. Detective Michael Bennett has a son who's in prison. Can one father help the other? Bennett and the mayor...

From bestselling author James Patterson comes the next middle grade hit with this ghostly adventure story. I'm Finn McAllister, I'm a normal middle schooler, and on June sixth I died. I know, I know - you weren't expecting me to die so soon. Me neither. But dying is just the beginning of my story. You see, now I'm a ghost!...

Along Came a Spider is the very first thriller in James Patterson's internationally 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 children's teachers. But capturing him is the true...

Ali Cross: Like Father, Like Son is back in the New York Times No. 1 sequel to James Patterson's bestselling mystery for young readers featuring the son of Detective Alex Cross, the lead character in James Patterson's biggest-selling series. ALEX CROSS is a genius detective. ALI CROSS is following in his father's footsteps. When Ali sees a friend get hurt,...

In a late-night showdown, Detective Lindsay Boxer has to make an instantaneous decision: in self-defence she fires her weapon and sets off a chain of events that leaves a police force disgraced, a city divided, and a family destroyed. Now everything she’s worked for her entire life hinges on the decision of twelve jurors. To escape the media circus, Lindsay...

The third novel in the Women's Murder Club series. One of the best-loved heroines from the Women's Murder Club is about to die. Which one will it be? Detective Lindsay Boxer is jogging along a beautiful San Francisco street as a ferocious blast rips through the neighbourhood. A townhouse owned by an internet magnate explodes into flames, three people die,...

The second novel in the Women's Murder Club series. When a little girl is shot on the steps of a San Francisco church, Detective Lindsay Boxer reconvenes the Women's Murder Club. Working with reporter Cindy Thomas, assistant DA Jill Bernhardt, and medical examiner Claire Washburn, Lindsay tracks a mystifying killer who turns his pursuers into victims. The unorthodox allegiances of...

The thrilling new novella in the globally bestselling series with two bonus short stories included. The thrilling new novella in the globally bestselling series plus two gripping new stories from the master of suspense. 23 ½ Lies When SFPD Sergeant Lindsay Boxer is called to investigate a crime scene, nothing can prepare her for what she finds—her estranged father gunned...

The thrilling new instalment in the globally bestselling series. The Women's Murder Club is back with a fiendish new case which the four friends will need to call upon all their ingenuity to solve. 22 Seconds... until Lindsay Boxer loses her badge - or her life. SFPD Sergeant Boxer has guns on her mind. There's buzz of a last-ditch shipment...

The Women's Murder Club face the fight of their lives in this bestselling instalment in the James Patterson series. Three cities. Three bullets. Three victims. Simultaneous murders hit Los Angeles, Chicago, and San Francisco. SFPD Sergeant Lindsay Boxer is tasked with uncovering what links these precise and calculated killings. With the expertise of the Women's Murder Club at her disposal,...

This Christmas season, the Women's Murder Club unite to protect the streets of San Francisco once more in James Patterson's latest instalment to the bestselling series. The Sunday Times bestseller Christmas is coming, but crime never stops for the Women's Murder Club. Sergeant Lindsay Boxer is looking forward to spending time with her family over the holidays. But when she...

The thriller only a President could write. The global number one bestseller. The President is Missing. The world is in shock. Terrorists are planning a devastating attack. And they have help from traitors inside the White House. The only thing standing in their way is a President determined to save his people. Even if it means putting himself in mortal...

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...

The Final Warning: A Maximum Ride Novel The fourth novel in the Maximum Ride series 'Has all the characteristics of his work . . . pace, action, mystery and cool' SUNDAY TIMES Max. Fang. Iggy. Gasman. Nudge. Angel. Six extraordinary avian-human hybrids, they are the result of a cruel Biotech experiment which manipulated their DNA and turned them into kids...

A new non-fiction title uncovering the life of golf superstar, Tiger Woods, featuring original interviews and reporting. What makes Tiger tick? How did Tiger Woods become the greatest of all time? And how did he fall so spectacularly? Before the age of twenty-five, Tiger Woods had risen to phenomenon status—twice named Sportsman of the Year by Sports Illustrated, champion of...

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 - from a priceless art...

Detective Michael Bennett must discover who's murdering glamorous young women before his eldest daughter is targeted. A serial killer with a dangerous infatuation... Detective Michael Bennett and the NYPD are aboard a police boat in the Hudson River searching for a murder victim—a young college student. They find her tossed in the dark waves, dressed for a night out. 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... Hollows Bend is a picture-perfect New England town. The crime rate - zero - is a point of pride for Sheriff Ellie Pritchett. The day the stranger shows up is...

Alex Cross was a rising star in the Washington, DC Police Department when an unknown shooter killed his wife, Maria, in front of him. Years later, having left the FBI and returned to practising psychology in Washington, DC, Alex finally feels his life is in order... Until his former partner, John Sampson, calls in a favour. John is tracking a...

The biggest thriller of the year: A history-making eruption is about to destroy the Big Island of Hawaii. But a secret held for decades by the US military is far more terrifying than any volcano. The book is a classic summer beach read... Eruption will revive the art of speed-reading... told with a singular voice that is a compelling amalgam...

In the thirty-first instalment in James Patterson's globally bestselling Alex Cross series, Cross must investigate two different killers at the same time. The thirty-first instalment in James Patterson's globally bestselling 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...

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...

Merry Christmas, Alex Cross finds Detective Alex Cross torn away from his family on Christmas Eve, only to face an even greater challenge on Christmas Day. On the night before Christmas, Detective Alex Cross is at home, celebrating with his family. However, when Cross's phone rings, he understands that this won't be a merry Christmas. A father has taken his...

The sixth novel in James Patterson's no. 1 bestselling series featuring Detective Michael Bennett. Forced into hiding from a mass murderer seeking vengeance, Detective Michael Bennett must decide whether to stay and protect his family, or hunt down the man who is hunting them. When Bennett arrested Manuel Perrine, he thought he had brought an end to the drug cartel...

A scandalous double homicide in the nation's capital opens the psychological case files on Alex Cross in the latest instalment in James Patterson's bestselling series. The twenty-eighth novel in the bestselling Alex Cross series. "No one gets this big without amazing natural storytelling talent - which is what Jim has, in spades. The Alex Cross series proves it." - LEE...