One word of advice read the alex cross books in order. Cross the line the 24th book in the alex cross series is one of the most critically acclaimed of patterson s books. The first book in the series, along came a spider, was released in 1993 to. Just below the master list you will find alex cross books in order as well as pattersons other series. Here now james patterson books in chronological order. How many of james pattersons novels have been turned into. This novel was rereleased in 2000 as cradle and all. Jan 14, 2020 author james patterson releases several books every year, thrilling his fans with pageturners that are easy to read and entertaining. The correct order chronologically and storyline can be found at the site below. See the complete alex cross series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. 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. 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.
This is a complete list of every book james patterson has written in order, and separated by series or character. Alex cross also published as cross alex cross series. It doesnt really add a lot to his character or the overall storyline of the series, but it is a nice filler. Begin with along came a spider and end with the latest blockbuster book. This book earned him the edgar award for best first novel by an american author and he hasnt looked back since.
Heres a complete list of all james pattersons books in chronological order. Extremely popular worldwide, james patterson has sold over 230 million books. Apr 24, 2008 the correct order chronologically and storyline can be found at the site below. C suburb, the smoke clears to the sight of the body of a promise t police official lying dead on the street. List of james patterson books in chronological order penlighten. See james patterson for information about this author this james patterson bibliography contains the list of books written and published by james patterson. As with most series, some books will be better than others. I think alex escapes way too many near death experiences he averages at least one per book, but this was more like 1012.
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. The 20th novel in the series, cross my heart, is out this week. Below is the order of all of the alex cross novels. Signup to receive the latest news and updates from james patterson. 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. I, alex cross by james patterson and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Twenty years ago, james patterson wrote his first thriller starring alex cross, a black psychologist and former fbi agent. James patterson has been going ever since 1976 with the thomas berryman number. Id love to know so i can read more alex cross books in order, thanks. Each book in the series is a whole story with a beginning and an ending, however there are references to prior stories in the series. The list links to dedicated pages for each of the books. Refer to some of his most popular series and some standalone novels from the james patterson book list provided by penlighten in this writeup.
I have read most of them and, for the most part, enjoyed them. Child of darkness, child of light tv movie, 1991 adapted from the 1980 novel virgin. This is the order of james patterson books in both chronological order and publication order. James patterson alex cross books in order retrieved 24072019. James patterson is the best selling american author of many thriller novels. Find the best james patterson books hachette book group. Here are all the james patterson books in order for all his crimemysterythriller series, listed in chronological and reading order, with the year added for each book. This novel gives the reader double excitement with not one but two maniacs after alex cross. From alex cross to the womens murder club series, patterson has been writing gripping fiction. Many of his books are cowritten with lesserknown authors, allowing him to write more than one man could on his own. James patterson alex cross books in order retrieved 2407 2019.
James patterson bookschronological order here are all published james patterson novels even out of print editions in order of publication. He has created more enduring fictional characters than any other novelist writing today, with his alex cross, michael bennett, womens murder club, private, nypd red, daniel x, maximum ride, and middle school series. Ernestine, catastrophe queen james patterson presents. Aug 28, 2012 alex cross faces the most cunning, psychotic killer of his career in the blockbuster james patterson novel that inspired a major motion picture. James patterson full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. The story is a grim and gruesome one, full of money, power, and the corruption they can buy, and is brought vividly to life by the author.
James patterson books chronological order the bookshop blog. From there, he went on to introduce the world to detective alex cross in along came a spider 1993. Along came a spider is the first novel in the alex cross series. Alex cross is a specialist in forensic psychology, originally working for the washington dc police department and later as an fbi senior agent. I am reading cross fire by james patterson and love it and want to read more of the alex cross series.
James patterson is an american author and producer. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. From his grandmother, alex cross has heard the story of his great uncle abraham and his struggles for survival in the era of the ku klux klan. I love all james patterson books but this was so disappointing. With whitehot speed, relentless drama, and hairpin turns, alex cross, run is james pattersons ultimate thrill ride. Jan 21, 2014 james patterson is a prolific thriller author and has various different series for a reader to enjoy.
The list below separates the books into two main categories. Double cross is one of patterson s best works to date, full of action and excitement. The story is a grim and gruesome one, full of money, power, and the corruption they can buy, and is. With such exciting plots, many of his books have been turned into movies. They are like nothing alex cross and his new girlfriend, detective brianna stone, have ever seen. Csupporting characters include two of crosss children, damon, and janelle, as well as his grandmother nana mama.
Currently, there are 28 main books in the series, with the latest one, the people vs. Jimmy patterson books readkiddoread james patterson is the worlds bestselling author and most trusted storyteller. We will also group his titles by the coauthors in case you like books written by specific cowriters. This is by far not the best of james pattersons books, nor of the alex cross series, but it is alright. James pattersons books fly off the shelves and his alex cross series is a particularly explosive set. Want exclusive content, like free chapters, news, and sweepstakes. The postcard killers the president is missing sundays at tiffanys sail toys. The adaptation of the middle school novel by patterson for middle grade students came out in theaters in 2016. His works tend to fall into the young adult fiction, thriller, and romance categories. To help you keep track of all the different james patterson books that have been released, weve produced a complete list of all his books in chronological order that you can find below. He has won several awards of note during his sterling. Alex cross also published as cross alex cross series buy book. James pattersons blockbuster alex cross series has sold over 100 million copiesand now hes bringing those thrills to a new generation.
James patterson books in order alex cross books in order. List of james patterson books in chronological order. James patterson has created more enduring fictional characters than any other novelist writing today with his alex cross, michael bennett, womens murder club, private, nypd red, daniel x, maximum ride, and middle school series. 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. This might change with the latest james patterson series, ali cross, featuring the adventures of alexs son, ali. 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. Reading the james patterson books in order means delighting in his. With each murder, the case becomes increasingly complex. Follow the adventures of detective alex cross as he solves thrilling mysteries and faces notorious criminals. Some of his books have been successfully adapted into feature films, such as along came a spider and kiss the girls. He is known for writing captivating stories with a twist that his fans cannot get enough of.
Make sure you sign up to learn more and be notified at launch. Standalone james patterson books in 1976, james patterson published his first novel the thomas berryman number. James patterson has written 71 novels in total since beginning his career over thirty years ago. The thomas berryman numberjanuary, 1976 season of the macheteoctober, 1977 the jericho commandment1979 out of print virginmay, 1980 out of print black marketjune, 1986 out of print. James patterson is a prolific thriller author and has various different series for a reader to enjoy. Alex cross is the fictional character created by james patterson, and is a detective slash psychologist based in washington. I wouldnt say dont read it some parts are ok and if your like me and have to read the all anyway. Since then, patterson has spawned the womens murder club series, the michael bennet series, the private series, and the nypd red series. Alex cross faces two crazed killers in this chilling, suspenseful blockbuster from james patterson, the man who cant miss time. James patterson books in order 1976 was an important year in the literary world as it was the year that james patterson published his first novel the thomas berryman number. He made his mark with his suspenseful crime thrillers, which are best known for his character alex cross.
Jul 19, 2017 james patterson is one of americas bestselling authors. Also in the book, alex proposes to bree and she accepts, becoming his fiancee. Find each one of bestselling author james pattersons incredible alex cross series thriller books in reverse chronological order from. A list of all james pattersons series in reading order. The complete series list for alex cross james patterson. Our list of all of james pattersons books, ordered chronologically as well as. This is by far not the best of james patterson s books, nor of the alex cross series, but it is alright.
Some of the middle books seem to lose the thread, but the author picks it back up again and the series gets good again. On those pages, you can find the following information. Is there any particular storyline order that the alex cross series go in. James patterson, alex cross book series book order. Find each one of bestselling author james patterson s incredible alex cross series thriller books in reverse chronological order from. This has got to be the worst alex cross book i have ever read. James patterson is an american writer, and is popular for his novels on crime and science fiction. This is a full list of james patterson books in order. Complete order of alex cross books in publication order and chronological order.
James patterson audio books, best sellers, author bio. James patterson list of movies and tv shows tv guide. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading. To continue reading, get the full word biography in james patterson books in order. Even if you are not an alex cross fan, you will enjoy this thriller by james patterson.
Alex cross is a crime, mystery, and thriller novel series written by james patterson. The role of main character alex cross was also taken up, played by tyler perry in the 2012 film titled alex cross. Alex cross faces the most cunning, psychotic killer of his career in the blockbuster james patterson novel that inspired a major motion picture. Jul 12, 2019 james patterson is an american author best known for his compelling books. James pattersons alex cross books in order dead good.
Alexs investigations are going nowhere, and hes too focused on the cases to notice that someone has been watching himand will stop at nothing until hes dead. Police department when an unknown shooter gunned down his wife in front of him. Alex cross is a fictional character created by author james patterson. Hes been writing away ever since with about 100 books to his name. James patterson has had an illustrious career as an author. Alex cross series in order james patterson fictiondb.