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Encyclopedia > James Patterson
James Patterson

Born March 22, 1947 (1947-03-22) (age 61)
Newburgh, New York, United States
Occupation Novelist
Genres Thriller
Notable work(s) Alex Cross (series)

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For other people named James Patterson, see James Patterson (disambiguation).

James B. Patterson (born March 22, 1947) is an award-winning American author. James Patterson (born 1947) is an American author. ... is the 81st day of the year (82nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1947 (MCMXLVII) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1947 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... For other uses, see Author (disambiguation). ...

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Biography

Among his fans, his most popular books are the series featuring Alex Cross, an African-American forensic psychologist. Amongst those books, one of the most recognizable is Along Came A Spider. Alex Cross is a notable fictional character in a series of books by novelist James Patterson. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... This article is for the novel Along Came a Spider. ...


In 2006, James Patterson sold more than 12 million books in North America. In total, Patterson's books have sold an estimated 150 million copies worldwide. He has won awards including the Edgar, the BCA Mystery Guild's Thriller of the Year, and the International Thriller of the Year award. James Patterson was named "the man who can't miss" in Time magazine. He was the first author to have #1 new titles simultaneously on the New York Times adult and children's best sellers lists, and to have two books on NovelTracker'stop-ten list at the same time. In 2005 and again in 2006, James Patterson had a record five consecutive #1 New York Times bestselling original hardcover books. In 2006-2007, he appeared on the popular American TV series The Simpsons (in the episode "Yokel Chords") as himself.[1] TIME redirects here. ... The New York Times is an internationally known daily newspaper published in New York City and distributed in the United States and many other nations worldwide. ... Simpsons redirects here. ... Yokel Chords is the fourteenth episode of the eighteenth season of The Simpsons, which originally aired on March 4, 2007. ...


Patterson has also co-written several books with other writers, such as Maxine Paetro and Andrew Gross. He tends to construct outlines for his books and allows others to do the actual writing.[2] He has said[citation needed] that collaborating with others brings new and interesting ideas to his stories. This article is an autobiography, and may not conform to Wikipedias NPOV policy. ... Andrew Gross is an American author and ghost writer. ...


He also founded the James Patterson PageTurner Awards. To date, $600,000 (of Patterson's own money) has gone to reward "people, companies, schools, and other institutions who find original and effective ways to spread the excitement of books and reading."


Patterson's bestselling Women's Murder Club series became a TV show starring former Law & Order star Angie Harmon. It premiered in 2007 on ABC television. Movie deals are currently in the works with various Hollywood studios[citation needed]. Womens Murder Club is an American police procedural and legal drama set in San Francisco. ... This article is about the original television series. ... Angela Michelle Harmon Sehorn (born August 10, 1972) is an American fashion model and television/film actress. ... The American Broadcasting Company (ABC) is an American television network. ...


Patterson received his bachelor's degree from Manhattan College, and his Masters degree at Vanderbilt University. The main entrance to Manhattan College Manhattan College is a Roman Catholic liberal arts college in the Lasallian tradition in New York City. ... Vanderbilt redirects here. ...


He lives in Palm Beach, Florida with his wife, Susan, and son, Jack. Being largely seasonal, downtown Palm Beachs streets are virtually vacant in the summer. ...


Bibliography

Alex Cross

  1. Along Came A Spider (1992, ISBN 0-446-36419-3)
  2. Kiss the Girls (1995, ISBN 0-446-60124-1)
  3. Jack & Jill (1996, ISBN 0-446-60480-1)
  4. Cat and Mouse (1997, ISBN 0-446-60618-9)
  5. Pop Goes the Weasel (1999, ISBN 0-375-40854-1)
  6. Roses are Red (2000, ISBN 0-446-60548-4)
  7. Violets are Blue (2001, ISBN 0-446-61121-2)
  8. Four Blind Mice (2002, ISBN 0-446-61326-6)
  9. The Big Bad Wolf (2003, ISBN 0-446-61326-6)
  10. London Bridges (2004, ISBN 0-446-61335-5)
  11. Mary, Mary (2005, ISBN 0-316-15976-X)
  12. Cross (2006, ISBN 0-316-15979-4 )
  13. Double Cross (2007, ISBN 0-316-01505-9)
  14. Cross Country (November 14, 2008, ISBN 0-316-018724)

Alex Cross is a notable fictional character in a series of books by novelist James Patterson. ... This article is for the novel Along Came a Spider. ... This article is for the novel Kiss the Girls. ... Jack and Jill is the third book in a series written by James Patterson which features Washington DC psychiatrist, homicide police detective Alex Cross. ... This article or section contains a plot summary that is overly long or excessively detailed compared to the rest of the article. ... Pop Goes the Weasel is the fifth book in the Alex Cross series written by James Patterson. ... Roses are Red is the sixth book featuring the Washington DC homicide detective and forensic psychiatrist Alex Cross written by James Patterson. ... Violets are Blue is the seventh book featuring the Washington DC homicide detective and forensic psychiatrist Alex Cross written by James Patterson. ... Four Blind Mice is the eight book featuring the Washington DC homicide detective and forensic psychiatrist Alex Cross written by James Patterson. ... This article or section contains a plot summary that may be overly long, confusing, or ambiguous. ... This article or section contains a plot summary that may be overly long, confusing, or ambiguous. ... For other uses, see Mary Mary (disambiguation). ... This article or section contains a plot summary that may be overly long, confusing, or ambiguous. ... Double Cross is the thirteenth book in the Alex Cross Series featuring Detective Alex Cross by James Patterson. ... is the 318th day of the year (319th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2008 (MMVIII) is the current year, a leap year that started on Tuesday of the Anno Domini (or common era), in accordance to the Gregorian calendar. ...

Women's Murder Club[3]

  1. 1st to Die (2001, ISBN 0-446-61003-8)
  2. 2nd Chance (2002, ISBN 0-446-61279-0, with Andrew Gross)
  3. 3rd Degree (2004, ISBN 0-316-60357-0, with Andrew Gross)
  4. 4th of July (2005, ISBN 0-316-71060-1, with Maxine Paetro)
  5. The 5th Horseman (2006, ISBN 0-316-15977-8, with Maxine Paetro)
  6. The 6th Target (2007, ISBN 0-316-01479-6, with Maxine Paetro)
  7. 7th Heaven (2008, ISBN 0-316-01770-1, with Maxine Paetro)
  8. 8th Confession (2009, ISBN 978-1846052583 )

Womens Murder Club is an American police procedural and legal drama set in San Francisco. ... Andrew Gross is an American author and ghost writer. ... 3rd Degree is a crime novel written by James Patterson and Andrew Gross. ... Andrew Gross is an American author and ghost writer. ... 4th of July is a mystery and legal thriller by James Patterson. ... This article is an autobiography, and may not conform to Wikipedias NPOV policy. ... This article is an autobiography, and may not conform to Wikipedias NPOV policy. ... The 6th Target is the sixth book in the Womens Murder Club series featuring Lindsay Boxer by James Patterson and Maxine Paetro. ... This article is an autobiography, and may not conform to Wikipedias NPOV policy. ... 7th Heaven is the seventh book in the Womens Murder Club series featuring Lindsay Boxer by James Patterson and Maxine Paetro to be released on February 5, 2008. ... This article is an autobiography, and may not conform to Wikipedias NPOV policy. ...

Maximum Ride

  1. Maximum Ride: The Angel Experiment (USA: April 11 |UK: July 4, 2005 | ISBN 031615556X)
  2. Maximum Ride: School's Out Forever (USA: May 23 |UK: August 14, 2006 | ISBN 0316155594)
  3. Maximum Ride: Saving the World and Other Extreme Sports (USA & UK: May 3, 2007 | ISBN 0316155608)
  4. Maximum Ride: The Final Warning (USA: March 17, 2008 | ISBN 0316002860)

Maximum Ride is a book series written by the award-winning American author, James Patterson, starting from April 11, 2005 and continuing to the present. ... is the 101st day of the year (102nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 185th day of the year (186th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 143rd day of the year (144th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 226th day of the year (227th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 123rd day of the year (124th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. ... is the 76th day of the year (77th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2008 (MMVIII) is the current year, a leap year that started on Tuesday of the Anno Domini (or common era), in accordance to the Gregorian calendar. ...

Michael Bennett

  1. Step on a Crack (with Michael Ledwidge) (2007, ISBN 0-316-01394-3)
  2. Run For Your Life (with Michael Ledwidge) (February 2, 2009, ISBN 0-316-018740)

Step on a Crack is the first novel in the Michael Bennett series by James Patterson and Michael Ledwidge featuring Detective Michael Bennett and his 10 kids. ...

Graphic Novels

  • Daniel X: Alien Hunter (December 1, 2008, ISBN 0-316-004251)

Manga

  • Maximum Ride, Vol. 1 (with NaRae Lee) (January 20, 2009, ISBN 0-759-529515)

Miscellaneous

  • The Thomas Berryman Number (1976) (Edgar Award, 1977, Best First Novel)
  • Season of the Machete (1977)
  • The Midnight Club (1988)
  • Hide & Seek (1996)
  • Miracle on the 17th Green (1996) (with Peter De Jonge)
  • See How They Run (1997, previously published in 1977 as The Jericho Commandment)
  • When the Wind Blows (1998)
  • Black Friday (2000, previously published in 1986 as Black Market)
  • Cradle & All (2000, previously published in 1980 as Virgin)
  • Suzanne's Diary for Nicholas (2001)
  • The Beach House (2002) (with Peter De Jonge)
  • The Jester (2003) (with Andrew Gross)
  • The Lake House (2003) (sequel to When The Wind Blows)
  • Sam's Letters to Jennifer (2004)
  • Honeymoon (2005) (with Howard Roughan)
  • Lifeguard (2005) (with Andrew Gross)
  • Beach Road (2006) (with Peter De Jonge)
  • Judge and Jury (2006) (with Andrew Gross)
  • The Quickie (2007) (with Michael Ledwidge)
  • You've Been Warned (2007) (with Howard Roughan)
  • Sundays at Tiffany's, (2008) (with Gabrielle Charbonnet)
  • Sail (June 9, 2008) (with Howard Roughan)
  • Dangerous Days of Daniel X (July 21, 2008) (with Michael Ledwidge)
  • Against Medical Advice: A True Story (September 8, 2008) (with Hal Friedman)(Upcoming non-fiction book)

The Edgar Allan Poe Awards (popularly called the Edgars), named after Edgar Allan Poe, are presented every year by the Mystery Writers of America. ... When the Wind Blows is the prequel to The Lake House and inspired the Maximum Ride series. ... Andrew Gross is an American author and ghost writer. ... The Lake House is a 2003 novel by James Patterson, a sequel to When the Wind Blows. ... Howard Roughan is an American author. ... Andrew Gross is an American author and ghost writer. ... Andrew Gross is an American author and ghost writer. ... Howard Roughan is an American author. ... Sundays at Tiffanys is a upcoming romance novel by the bestselling author, James Patterson. ... 2008 (MMVIII) is the current year, a leap year that started on Tuesday of the Anno Domini (or common era), in accordance to the Gregorian calendar. ... Sail is a upcoming mystery novel by the bestselling author, James Patterson. ... is the 160th day of the year (161st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2008 (MMVIII) is the current year, a leap year that started on Tuesday of the Anno Domini (or common era), in accordance to the Gregorian calendar. ... Howard Roughan is an American author. ... is the 202nd day of the year (203rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2008 (MMVIII) is the current year, a leap year that started on Tuesday of the Anno Domini (or common era), in accordance to the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 251st day of the year (252nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2008 (MMVIII) is the current year, a leap year that started on Tuesday of the Anno Domini (or common era), in accordance to the Gregorian calendar. ...

Filmography

Novel Adapted Year of Adaptation Film / TV Extra Information
Child of Darkness, Child of Light 1991 TV Child of Darkness, Child of Light was adapted from the novel Virgin.[4]
Kiss the Girls 1997 Film Forensic detective/author Alex Cross investigates the disappearance of his niece from her North Carolina campus, and learns seven other women are also missing.[5]
Miracle on the 17th Green 1999 TV A 50 year old adman (Robert Urich) loses his job. Rather than facing trying to find a new job, he decides to try to make it on the senior golf tour. This causes him to neglect his wife (Meredith Baxter) and family.[6]
Along Came a Spider 2001 Film Washington, D.C. homicide detective Alex Cross is through playing mind games with criminals--that is until a methodical predator, Gary Soneji kidnaps the young son of a United States senator and the daughter of a famous actress from an elite school and lures Cross into the case. Soneji's not out for ransom, he wants something much bigger--a place in the history books. His every move is planned with the precision of a spider spinning his web, and Cross and secret service agent Jezzie Flannigan are in a race against time to stop him.[7]
1st to Die 2003 TV Based on James Patterson's bestseller, this three-hour thriller is about a homicide inspector -- Lindsay Boxer (Tracy Pollan) -- who teams with three other professional women to catch an ingenious serial killer targeting newlyweds on their wedding nights. But while Boxer is trying to solve the biggest case of her career, she is also falling in love with her partner (Gil Bellows) -- and privately waging her own battle with a life-threatening illness.[8]
Suzanne's Diary for Nicholas 2005 TV
Women's Murder Club 2007 TV Based on James Patterson's Women's Murder Club series. This tv series revolved around San Francisco homicide Inspector Lindsay Boxer (Angie Harmon) and her three friends: Assistant District Attorney Jill Bernhardt, Medical Examiner Claire Washburn, and reporter Cindy Thomas.
Maximum Ride 2010 Film James Patterson has had an "online rally" which has led him to arrange to have a movie based on his best selling teen series; Maximum Ride. The movie will be based on the first three books, but it is unknown whether it will also be based on the recently published fourth installment.
  • It has been confirmed that a 3rd Alex Cross movie, an adaptation of Roses Are Red, is being made, though it is unknown whether Morgan Freeman will return and has been in the works since 2005.

This article is for the film Kiss the Girls. ... This article is for the film Along Came a Spider. ... Womens Murder Club is an American police procedural and legal drama set in San Francisco. ... Angela Michelle Harmon Sehorn (born August 10, 1972) is an American fashion model and television/film actress. ...

References

  1. ^ The Simpsons Archive
  2. ^ [1]
  3. ^ The television show Women's Murder Club is based on the books by James Patterson.
  4. ^ Child of Darkness, Child of Light an adaptation of Virgin
  5. ^ Kiss the Girls synopsis
  6. ^ Miracle on the 17th Green synopsis' at the Internet Movie Database
  7. ^ Along Came a Spider synopsis
  8. ^ 1st to Die synopsis' at the Internet Movie Database

For the in-memory database management system, see In-memory database. ... For the in-memory database management system, see In-memory database. ...

External links

The Internet Speculative Fiction Database is a database of bibliographic information on science fiction and related genres such as fantasy fiction and horror fiction. ... The Internet Book List (IBList) is an online database with information about books, authors, short stories, etc. ... For the in-memory database management system, see In-memory database. ...

  Results from FactBites:
 
About James Patterson | The Official James Patterson Web Site (890 words)
Patterson also captured the minds of young and old readers alike in 2005 by delving into the world of flight and fantasy with his first-ever series for teens, Maximum Ride.
Patterson was awarded the 2004 Readers' Digest Readers' Choice Award and is the recent winner of the BCA Mystery Guild's Thriller of the Year Award (2003).
James Patterson, a native of Newburgh, New York, graduated summa cum laude from Manhattan College and summa cum laude from The Graduate School at Vanderbilt University.
BookPage Interview June 2000: James Patterson (932 words)
Patterson, best known for his Alex Cross thrillers, has ventured into an area few mainstream authors have attempted: spiritual millennial fiction.
Patterson recently talked to BookPage about the genesis of this novel and his own development as a writer.
James Patterson: Well, it's a little like When the Wind Blows in that there's a little bit of the spiritual in it, a little bit of the supernatural.
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