Prequels and stories released out of sequence book lists on steroids. Most of james pattersons books have spent a considerable amount of time on the new york times bestseller list. Alex cross is wrongdoing, riddle, and spine chiller novel arrangement composed by james patterson conceived march 22, 1947, patterson was brought up in new york in newburgh. If you are an avid reader and like crimefiction, alex cross or michael bennett are the best series to start with. This is a full list of james patterson books in order. See the complete alex cross series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Hes been writing away ever since with about 100 books to his name. The series focuses on metropolitan police department detective and father. Alex cross faces the most cunning, psychotic killer of his career in the blockbuster james patterson novel that inspired a major motion picture.
Online shopping from a great selection at books store. James patterson books in orderhow to make great thrillers even better. He is the author of some of the most popular series of the past two decades the alex cross, womens murder club, detective michael bennett and private novels and he has written many other number one bestsellers including romance novels and standalone thrillers. Author james patterson introduced the alex cross character in 1993, with the first book in the series,along came a spider. All the main characters are well fleshed out, and the stories are gripping in each book. James pattersons blockbuster alex cross series has sold over 100 million copiesand now hes bringing those thrills to a new generation. This is the order of alex cross books in both chronological order and publication.
Read more buy hardback buy ebook buy paperback new alex cross the people vs alex cross alex cross 25 buy now read more. With a plethora of books, somewhere in the ballpark of 250, i know that its tough to keep up with all of them. Alex cross is wrongdoing, riddle, and spine chiller novel arrangement composed by. All of james pattersons books in order hachette book group. Currently, there are 28 main books in the series, with the latest one, the people vs. Its a complete bibliography and biography, which includes. Alex cross is wrongdoing, riddle, and spine chiller novel arrangement composed by james patterson. Originally written and produced by james patterson, the alex cross movie series has three book to movie adaptations over the last decade with the latest released in 2012. He is known for writing captivating stories with a twist that his fans cannot get enough of. Alex cross is the fictional character created by james patterson, and is a detective slash psychologist based in washington.
Conceived march 22, 1947, patterson was brought up in new york in newburgh. Jan 12, 2020 alex cross is a crime, mystery, and thriller novel series written by james patterson. I think alex escapes way too many near death experiences he averages at least one per book, but this was more like 1012. He has sold over 300 million copies of his novels, and has been featured on the new york times bestseller list more times than any other author, past or present. Alex cross series in order james patterson fictiondb.
Just below the master list you will find alex cross books in order as well as pattersons other series. All of james pattersons books be it the alex cross or womens murder club series currently run in the same chronological order as the publication order. Keep this ebook on your tablet, phone, computer, or ereader, so the info you need is at your fingertips. C supporting characters include two of crosss children, damon, and janelle, as well as his grandmother nana. The series focuses on metropolitan police department detective and father alex cross as he faces threats to his family and the city of washington, d. James patterson raises the stakes to their highest level, everwhen alex cross becomes the obsession of a genius of menace set on proving that he is the greatest mind in the history of crime. He was the child of a teacher and a protection sales rep and first began composing when he was 19 years of age. Patterson s writing career is characterized by a single mission. Alex cross books in order all collation the books in order. Along with alex cross, of his phenomenal hit novel by the same title and have been adapted into a movie and several other novels, michael bennett exemplifies the real hero in new york city. The series has led to three films, kiss the girls 1997, along came a spider 2001, and alex cross 2012. Below is the list of all alex cross books by james patterson in their chronological order. The list also matches the order the books were published in. Extremely popular worldwide, james patterson has sold over 230 million books.
Here youll find each one of patterson s incredible novels in reverse chronological order, starting with along came a spider 1993 and continuing all the way to the latest bestselling release. Patterson is currently putting out approximately 10 books per year sometimes more with the help of co authors. James patterson books chronological order the bookshop blog. James patterson collaborated with irish novelist michael ledwidge in creating books that depict the character of detective michael bennett. Alex cross series by james patterson best reading order updated 2019 alex cross series reading order james patterson fan. About james patterson james patterson is the worlds bestselling author, famed for his many enduring fictional characters and series, including alex cross, the womens murder club, michael. Just below the master list you will find alex cross books in order as well as patterson s other series. James patterson books in order alex cross books in order. This is by far not the best of james patterson s books, nor of the alex cross series, but it is alright. James patterson books in order helps you to read the alex cross books in order, just as james intended.
Alexs son ali is eager to follow in his fathers footsteps as a detective, but when his best friend goes missing, what price will he have to pay to when a mysterious serial killer known as m launches a. Alex cross series, womens murder club series, michael bennett, private, maximum ride, daniel x, middle school, i funny, nypd red, bookshots, novels and nonfiction. In 1993, james patterson released his 8th book along came a spider which introduced the world to detective alex cross. This is the most comprehensive james patterson book order and checklist available. No more book searches everything is on your ereader, so no more problems with. James patterson is an american author and producer. We will also group his titles by the coauthors in case you like books written by specific cowriters. Here is the chronological order of the james patterson alex cross books with the publication date of each book at the end of the book just after. Alexs need for someone is murdering hollywoods alist, and alex.
The first in the novel series is along came a spider published in 1993. With this list, you can be sure to never miss a moment in the life of alex cross. James patterson alex cross series best reading order. James patterson has the most new york times bestsellers. To continue reading, get the full word biography in james patterson books in order. James patterson is the worlds bestselling author, best known for his many enduring fictional characters and series, including alex cross, the womens murder club, michael bennett, maximum ride, middle school, i funny, and jacky haha. Alex cross series reading order list with special added material updated in 2017 ultimate reading list book 2.
Kill alex cross was patterson at the top of his game washington post. Complete order of alex cross books in publication order and chronological order. The chronological order of the alex cross books are the exact same as the publication order. Patterson has written 21 novels in the popular alex cross series.
Pattersons writing career is characterized by a single mission. Police department when an unknown shooter gunned down his wife in front of him. James patterson books in order how to make great thrillers even better. James patterson new releases 2020, 2021, upcoming books. By knowing the alex cross book order, or the womens murder club book order, youll enjoy james pattersons books far more. James pattersons alex cross series books in order hachette. Find each one of bestselling author james pattersons incredible alex cross series thriller books in reverse chronological order from. One of the special features of these books is the fact that all fulllength books start with a consecutive number, of course, all tied into the actual case that is. List of james patterson books in chronological order. More than just a list, each book and story listed includes a summary. In the series of three films, two actors have portrayed cross.
James patterson is a prolific thriller author and has various different series for a reader to enjoy. James patterson alex cross books in order mystery sequels. The alex cross series is a series of novels written by the prolific american author james patterson. Alex cross series set books 120 by james patterson. Below is the order of all of the alex cross novels. The complete series list for alex cross james patterson. Dont look, alex cross top plastic surgeon elijah creem is renowned for his skills in the operating room, and for his wild, noexpensespared industry parties, bringing in underage exotic dancers and models for nights of drugs, champagne, and uninhibited sex.
Some of his sciencefiction novels are worth reading too. This might change with the latest james patterson series, ali cross, featuring the adventures of alexs son, ali. Alex cross series in order alex cross short stories in order womens murder club series in order. This might change with the latest james patterson series, ali cross, featuring the adventures of alex s son, ali. Alex s need for someone is murdering hollywoods alist, and alex. Every 2 weeks we send out an email with 68 book recommendations.
You can order books authored by him at james patterson. A list of all james pattersons series in reading order. Collection of thriller films, based on the fictional character of alex cross, who originally appeared in a series of novels by james patterson. The james patterson womens murder club books are actionpacked and extremely fun to read. The series of books is in the mystery crime and thriller genres. James patterson has had an illustrious career as an author. If you love james patterson s books you need the most comprehensive book list available, which includes a check list, alternative titles, page counts, movie adaptations, coauthors, star ratings, and a host of other features, plus. Here now james patterson books in chronological order. Apr 06, 2017 his books have sold in excess of 375 million copies worldwide. Written by the wellknown mystery author james patterson, the alex cross books are among the most popular mystery series written to date, many of which have been made into acclaimed movies, including kiss the girls with morgan freeman playing alex cross and ashley judd. He was also the first author to sell 1 million e books. Signup to receive the latest news and updates from james patterson new alex cross target alex cross.
Most of james patterson s books have spent a considerable amount of time on the new york times bestseller list. Find the best james patterson books hachette book group. If you love james pattersons books you need the most comprehensive book list available, which includes a check list, alternative titles, page counts, movie adaptations, coauthors, star ratings, and a host of other features, plus. Dont miss a single book or story in the alex cross series and read them all in order. This is a complete list of every book james patterson has written in order, and separated by series or character. Alex cross is the lead character in the alex cross series of novels by novelist james patterson. I read book 23 cross justice and was about to read book 24 cross. Alex cross is the fictional character created by james patterson, and is a. James patterson has been going ever since 1976 with the thomas berryman number. He is the protagonist of the series of books about a former fbi agent and psychologist who works in washington, d.
Alex cross is a fictional character created by author james patterson. What is the chronological order of the alex cross books. List of james patterson books in chronological order penlighten. James pattersons alex cross books in order dead good. Alex cross is the lead character in the alex cross series of novels by novelist james. From alex cross to the womens murder club series, patterson has been writing gripping fiction since 1976. Alex cross movies in order like many successful movies, alex cross was initially a book series. It doesnt really add a lot to his character or the overall storyline of the series, but it is a nice filler.