Judge & Jury

James Patterson
Occupation	Author
Known for	Alex Cross series, Women's Murder Club, Maximum Ride series

James Patterson has created or co-created a vast array of "Bookshots" novellas and partnered with numerous authors. His literary output spans fiction targeted at adults, young adults, children, as well as non-fiction works.

Novels

Cross series

• Alex Cross series:
  1. Along Came a Spider (1993), Little, Brown and Company
  2. Kiss the Girls (1995), Little, Brown and Company
  3. Jack and Jill (1996), Little, Brown and Company
  4. Cat and Mouse (1997), Little, Brown and Company
  5. Pop Goes the Weasel (1999), Little, Brown and Company
  6. Roses Are Red (2000), Little, Brown and Company
  7. Violets Are Blue (2001), Little, Brown and Company
  8. Four Blind Mice (2002), Little, Brown and Company
  9. The Big Bad Wolf (2003), Little, Brown and Company
  10. London Bridges (2004), Little, Brown and Company
  11. Mary, Mary (2005), Little, Brown and Company
  12. Cross, also known as Alex Cross (2006), Little, Brown and Company
  13. Double Cross (2007), Little, Brown and Company
  14. Cross Country (2008), Little, Brown and Company
  15. Alex Cross's Trial (2009), co-written with Richard DiLallo, Little, Brown and Company
  16. I, Alex Cross (2009), Little, Brown and Company
  17. Cross Fire (2010), Little, Brown and Company
  18. Kill Alex Cross (2011), Little, Brown and Company
  19. Merry Christmas, Alex Cross (2012), Little, Brown and Company
  20. Alex Cross, Run (2013), Little, Brown and Company
  21. Cross My Heart (2013), Little, Brown and Company
  22. Hope to Die (2014), Little, Brown and Company
  23. Cross Justice (2015), Little, Brown and Company
  24. Cross the Line (2016), Little, Brown and Company
  25. The People vs. Alex Cross (2017), Little, Brown and Company
  26. Target: Alex Cross (2018), Little, Brown and Company
  27. Criss Cross (2019), Little, Brown and Company
  28. Deadly Cross (2020), Little, Brown and Company
  29. Fear No Evil (2021), Little, Brown and Company
  30. Triple Cross (2022), Little, Brown and Company
  31. Cross Down (2023), Little, Brown and Company
  32. Alex Cross Must Die (2024), Little, Brown and Company

• • Additional works:
    • "Action" (2014), short story co-written with Brent Gargan
    • "Cross Kill" (2016), novella under BookShots imprint
    • "Detective Cross" (2017), novella published by BookShots
• Ali Cross series:
  1. Ali Cross (2019)
  2. Ali Cross: Like Father Like Son (2021)
  3. Ali Cross: The Secret Detective (2022)

Travis McKinley series

1. Miracle on the 17th Green (1996), co-authored with Peter de Jonge, published by Little, Brown and Company
2. Miracle at Augusta (2015), with Peter de Jonge, published by Little, Brown and Company
3. Miracle at St. Andrews (2019), in collaboration with Peter de Jonge, published by Little, Brown and Company

When the Wind Blows series

1. When the Wind Blows(1998), published by Little, Brown and Company
2. The Lake House(2003), published by Little, Brown and Company

Women's Murder Club

Starting with:

1. 1st to Die(2001) from Little, Brown and Company

and extending through #25 Alive’’(2025) co-written with Maxine Paetro—this series also includes collaborations with Andrew Gross among others. Selected notable volumes include:

• • 2nd Chance’’(2002)
  • 4th of July’’(2005)
  • 10th Anniversary’’(2011)
  • 18th Abduction’’(2019)
  • 25 Alive’’(2025)

Honeymoon series

1. Honeymoon(2005) co-authored with Howard Roughan
2. Second Honeymoon’’(2013) with Howard Roughan

Michael Bennett book series

Featuring more than 15 titles co-written alongside Michael Ledwidge or James O. Born such as: - Step on a Crack(2007) - Tick Tock(2011) - Burn(2014) - Blindside(2020) - Additional forthcoming books through 2025

Private series

A broad international thriller collection co-created primarily with Maxine Paetro among others. Key entries include: - Private(2010) - Private London(2011) - Private Berlin(2013) - Private Vegas(2015) - Private Paris(2016) - Further installments continuing beyond 2021

Zoo series

- Zoo(2012) in partnership with Michael Ledwidge - Follow-up novella "Zoo 2" released in 2016

NYPD Red series

A number of titles developed jointly with Marshall Karp spanning from 2012 until 2020.

Invisible series

Two novels produced in collaboration with David Ellis.

Detective Harriet Blue series

Comprises four novels plus novellas co-authored with Candice Fox.

David Shelley series

Consists of two works co-created alongside Andrew Holmes.

Caleb Rooney series

Includes two pieces featuring a novella co-written with Jeffrey J. Keyes.

Crazy House series

Two novels developed together with Gabrielle Charbonnet.

Instinct series

Three titles produced in cooperation with Howard Roughan.

Billy Harney series

Three novels co-authored alongside David Ellis.

Rory Yates series

Three novels written jointly with Andrew Bourelle.

Amy Cornwall series

Two novels created in collaboration with Brendan DuBois.

Shadow series

Two novels developed together with Brian Sitts.

Two Sisters Detective Agency series

Two novels co-written alongside Candice Fox.

Murder Runs in the Family series

One novel produced jointly with Mike Lupica.

Standalone novels include significant titles such as

- The Thomas Berryman Number(1976) - Virgin/Cradle and All(1980) - Black Market/Black Friday(1986) - The Midnight Club(1989) - Suzanne's Diary for Nicholas(2001) - The Jester(2003) co-written with Andrew Gross - Sam's Letters to Jennifer(2004)

Additional standalone works cover diverse genres across years including partnerships like those with Bill Clinton ('The President Is Missing') and Dolly Parton ('Run, Rose, Run').

Short stories

Collections

• Triple Threat(2016) featuring Max DiLallo and Andrew Bourelle—includes three novellas: "Cross Kill" from the Alex Cross universe, "Zoo 2" (#1.5 in Zoo series), plus "The Pretender"
• Kill or Be Killed(2016) alongside Maxine Paetro et al., containing four novellas: "The Trial" (#15.5 Women's Murder Club), "Little Black Dress," "Heist," "The Women's War"
• The Moores are Missing(2017) collaborating with Loren D. Estleman et al., three novellas included: "The Moores are Missing," "The Housewife," "Absolute Zero"
• The Moores Are Missing(2017) again featuring Loren D. Estleman & Lee Stone: three novellas—"The Moores are Missing," "Kill and Tell," "Dead Heat"
• Two From the Heart(2017) teaming up with Emily Raymond et al., includes two novellas: "Tell Me Your Best Story," "The Lifesaver"
• The Family Lawyer(2017) alongside Robert Rotstein et al., includes three novellas: "The Family Lawyer," "Night Sniper," "The Good Sister"
• Triple Homicide(2017) with Maxine Paetro & James O. Born—three novellas: "Detective Cross" from Alex Cross series, "The Medical Examiner" (#16.5 Women's Murder Club), "Manhunt" (#10.5 Michael Bennett)
• Murder in Paradise(2018) collaborating with Doug Allyn et al., three novellas: "The Lawyer Lifeguard," "The Doctor's Plot," "The Shut-In"
• The House Next Door(2019) featuring Susan DiLallo et al., three novellas: "The House Next Door," "The Killer's Wife," "We. Are. Not. Alone"

All novellas

Jon Roscoe Thriller series:

1. "The Hostage"(2016) co-written with Robert Gold
2. "The Verdict"(2016) co-written with Robert Gold
3. "Kidnapped"(2016) co-written with Robert Gold

Detective Luc Moncrief series:

1. "French Kiss"(2016) co-authored with Richard DiLallo
2. "The Christmas Mystery"(2016) co-authored with Richard DiLallo
3. "French Twist"(2017) co-authored with Richard DiLallo

Owen Taylor series:

1. "The End"(2017) co-written alongside Brendan DuBois
2. "After the End"(2017) also with Brendan DuBois

Mitchum series:

1. "Hidden"(2017) developed together with James O. Born
2. "Malicious"(2017) developed together with James O. Born
3. "Malevolent"(2020) developed together with James O. Born

Omnibus edition: The River Murders(2020), collaboration with James O. Born

Standalone pieces include collaborations spanning various themes such as:

• “Action”(2014) alongside Brent Gargan from Alex Cross universe
• "$10,000,000 Marriage Proposal"(2016) paired with Hilary Liftin
• “113 Minutes”(2016) featuring Max DiLallo
• “Airport: Code Red”(2016) created with Michael White
• “Black & Blue”(2016) from Detective Harriet Blue universe alongside Candice Fox
• “Break Point”(2016) teamed up with Lee Stone
• “Chase”(2016) from Michael Bennett universe alongside Michael Ledwidge

Additional notable titles encompass works linked to Private, Women’s Murder Club, Zoo, Michael Bennett including “Cross Kill,” “Dead Heat,” “Heist,” “Manhunt,” plus recent releases such as The House Next Door trilogy including “The Killer’s Wife” and “We. Are. Not. Alone.”

Novels

Maximum Ride / Hawk series

• Maximum Ride collection:
  1. ‘’The Angel Experiment’’ (2005), published by Little, Brown and Company
  2. ‘’School's Out - Forever’’ (2006), published by Little, Brown and Company
  3. ‘’Saving the World & Other Extreme Sports’’ (2007), published by Little, Brown & Co.
  4. ‘’The Final Warning’’ (2008), published by L.B.& Co.
  5. ‘’MAX’’ (2009)
  6. ‘’Fang’’ (2010)
  7. ‘’Angel’’ (2011)
  8. ‘’Nevermore’’ (2012)
  9. Maximum Ride Forever (2015)
• Hawk sub-series within Maximum Ride universe:
• # Hawk (2020), co-authored by Gabrielle Charbonnet
• # City of the Dead (2021), written together with Mindy McGinnis

Daniel X series

# ‘’The Dangerous Days of Daniel X’’ (2008), collaboration with Michael Ledwidge 
#: 1.5 Daniel X: Alien Hunter comic version by Leopoldo Gout 
# ‘’Watch the Skies’’ (2009)
# ‘’Demons & Druids’’ (2010)
# Game Over (2011)
# ‘’Armageddon’’ (2012)
# Lights Out (2015)

Witch & Wizard collection

# ‘’Witch & Wizard’’ series started in 2009 in partnership with Gabrielle Charbonnet 
# Followed by The Gift (2010)
# Then The Fire (2011)
# Followed by The Kiss (2013)
# And concluding The Lost (2014)

Confessions collection

# Confessions of a Murder Suspect (2012)
# Confessions: The Private School Murders (2013)
# Confessions: The Paris Mysteries (2014)
# Confessions: The Murder of an Angel (2015)

Individual titles for young adults include

* First Love (2014)
* Homeroom Diaries (with Lisa Papademetriou; illustrated by Keino)
* Humans Bow Down (with Emily Raymond & Jill Dembowski; illustrated by Alexander Ovchinnikov)
* Sophia Princess Among Beasts (with Emily Raymond)

Comics

Maximum Ride Manga volumes

* Volumes 1 through 11 released between 2009–present working alongside NaRae Lee 

Daniel X Manga volumes

* Volumes 1 to 3 between 2010–12 collaborating also on art by Seung-Hui Kye 

Witch & Wizard graphic adaptations

* Graphic Novels Battle for Shadowland & Operation Zero 
* Manga volumes one through three from 2011–13 

Standalone graphic novel includes Zoo adapted in 2012 alongside Michael Ledwidge

Novels

Middle School collection

Includes numerous titles beginning from Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life in 2011 through Middle School: It’s a Zoo in Here! in 2022—many written jointly mainly with Christopher Tebbets or Martin Chatterton featuring illustrations by Laura Park or others.

Noteworthy entries include My Brother Is a Big Fat Liar,(How I Survived Bullies...), Ultimate Showdown,(Save Rafe!), Dog’s Best Friend,(Escape to Australia),(From Hero to Zero),(Born to Rock),(Master of Disaster),(Field Trip Fiasco).

Various numbered side stories like How I Got Lost in London (#5.5.), Rafe’s Aussie Adventure (#7.25.), Going Bush (#7.5.) supplement main narratives.

Ali Cross trilogy for younger readers includes entries from 2020 to 2022.

I Funny saga features multiple volumes authored alongside Chris Grabenstein spanning from initial release in 2012 through several sequels focusing on middle school adventures.

Treasure Hunters saga features seven installments beginning in 2013 continuing through 2022 often illustrated by Juliana Neufeld.

House of Robots quartet authored primarily along Chris Grabenstein between 2014–22 includes illustrated editions.

Jacky Ha-Ha duo penned jointly also features illustrations by Kerascoët for first volume.

Dog Diaries comprises six books written together mainly with Steven Butler released between 2018–22.

Max Einstein trilogy produced collaboratively starting in 2018 focusing on science-themed adventures.

Katt Dogg pair authored along Chris Grabenstein during recent years.

Standalone children’s titles include Public School Superhero,(Word of Mouse),(Laugh Out Loud),(Not So Normal Norbert),(Unbelievably Boring Bart),(Becoming Muhammad Ali),(Best Nerds Forever)—various collaborators involved throughout these works.

Short stories

• "Boys Will Be Boys" (2011), part of the Guys Read collection, New York: Walden Pond Press

Picture books

Little Geniuses series

1. Big Words for Little Geniuses (2017), co-authored with Susan Patterson, illustrated by Hsinping Pan, New York: Little, Brown and Company
2. Cuddly Critters for Little Geniuses (2018), written with Susan Patterson, illustrated by Hsinping Pan, New York: JIMMY Patterson Books, Little, Brown and Company

Individual titles

• SantaKid (2004), illustrated by Michael Garland, New York: Little, Brown and Company
• Give Please a Chance (2016), in collaboration with Bill O'Reilly
• Give Thank You a Try (2017)
• Penguins of America (2017)
• The Candies Save Christmas (2017)
• The Candies Trick or Treat (2018)
• Pottymouth and Stoopid (2016), with illustrations by Chris Grabenstein
• Elephant Goes Potty (2023), illustrated by Sydney Hanson

Max Einstein series

• Max Einstein: The Genius Experiment (2018)
• Max Einstein: Rebels with a Cause (2019)
• Max Einstein: Saves the Future (2020)
• Max Einstein: World Champions (2021)

Comics

• Jacky Ha-Ha: A Graphic Novel (2020), co-written with Chris Grabenstein
• Jacky Ha-Ha: My Life is a Joke: A Graphic Novel (2021), created alongside Chris Grabenstein

Non-fiction

Biographies

• Torn Apart (2008), co-authored with Hal Friedman
• Against Medical Advice (2008), written with Hal Friedman, New York: Little, Brown and Company
• Med Head: My Knock-down, Drag-out, Drugged-up Battle with My Brain (2010), in partnership with Hal Friedman, New York: Little, Brown and Company
• The House of Kennedy (2020), collaborated with Cynthia Fagen
• The Last Days of John Lennon (2020), co-written with Casey Sherman and Dave Wedge, New York: Little, Brown and Company
• "E.R. Nurses" (2021), authored with Matt Eversmann and Chris Mooney, New York: Little, Brown and Company
• Walk in My Combat Boots: True Stories from America's Bravest Warriors (2021), created with Matt Eversmann and Chris Mooney, Little, Brown and Company

History

• The Murder of King Tut (2009), co-authored with Martin Dugard, New York: Little, Brown and Company

Politics

• Trump vs. Clinton: In Their Own Words (2016), Bookshots

Sociology

• The Day America Told the Truth (1991), written with Peter Kim, New York: Prentice Hall Press
• The Second American Revolution: The People's Plan for Fixing America-Before Its Too Late (1994), co-written with Peter Kim, New York: William Morrow and Company

True events

• Filthy Rich (2016), created alongside John Connolly and Tim Malloy, New York: Little, Brown and Company
• All-American Murder: The Rise and Fall of Aaron Hernandez, the Superstar Whose Life Ended on Murderers' Row (2018), in collaboration with Alex Abramovich and Mike Harvkey
• Discovery's Murder is Forever series:
  • Murder, Interrupted (2018), Grand Central Publishing
  • Home Sweet Murder (2018), Grand Central Publishing
  • Murder Beyond The Grave (2018), Grand Central Publishing
  • Murder Thy Neighbor (2020), Grand Central Publishing
  • Murder of Innocence (2020), Grand Central Publishing
  • Till Murder Do Us Part (2021), Grand Central Publishing

Memoir

• James Patterson by James Patterson: The Stories of My Life (2022): Little, Brown and Company