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James Patterson

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The subject of a Time magazine feature called, "The Man Who Can't Miss," James Patterson is the bestselling author of the past year, bar none, with more than 16 million books sold in North America alone. In 2007, one of every fifteen hardcover fiction books sold was a Patterson title. In the past three years, James has sold more books than any other author (according to Bookscan), and in total, James's books have sold an estimated 220 million copies worldwide. He is the first author to have #1 new titles simultaneously on The New York Times adult and children's lists and is the only author to have five new hardcover novels debut at #1 on the list in one year—a record-breaking feat he's accomplished every year s...more


Average rating: 3.85 · 1,219,268 ratings · 68,492 reviews · 233 distinct works
Kiss the Girls
3.69 of 5 stars 3.69 avg rating — 145,960 ratings — published 1994 — 56 editions
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Along Came a Spider
3.94 of 5 stars 3.94 avg rating — 60,537 ratings — published 1992 — 57 editions
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1st to Die (Women's Murder ...
3.92 of 5 stars 3.92 avg rating — 51,936 ratings — published 2001 — 65 editions
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The Angel Experiment (Maxim...
4.07 of 5 stars 4.07 avg rating — 51,366 ratings — published 2005 — 59 editions
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Suzanne's Diary for Nicholas
4.04 of 5 stars 4.04 avg rating — 37,264 ratings — published 2001 — 49 editions
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School's Out - Forever (Max...
4.18 of 5 stars 4.18 avg rating — 31,620 ratings — published 2006 — 45 editions
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4.17 of 5 stars 4.17 avg rating — 27,048 ratings — published 2007 — 4 editions
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3.69 of 5 stars 3.69 avg rating — 27,560 ratings — published 2002 — 36 editions
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3.9 of 5 stars 3.90 avg rating — 26,372 ratings — published 2002 — 61 editions
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3.95 of 5 stars 3.95 avg rating — 23,084 ratings — published 2005 — 52 editions
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3.8151648990538347 of 5 stars 3.82 avg rating — 426,564 ratings
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3.9237498742328203 of 5 stars 3.92 avg rating — 198,780 ratings
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Maximum Ride (8 books)
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3.7716899167890356 of 5 stars 3.77 avg rating — 32,688 ratings
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"More movie plans at the moment than TV. A Facebook game called Catch a Killer that launches next week I believe. But the Cross movie will probably hit...more "
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"Well, she got a makeover at one point, but dirty blonde is how I picture her. "
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"When I first started out, I used to write long descriptions and longer chapters--but then I started experimenting with a new style. I found skipping o...more "
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“Basically, I have two speeds.... Hostile or smart-aleck. Your choice.”
James Patterson, Saving the World and Other Extreme Sports

“Did you know that wasn’t me, the other Max?” I asked.
“Yeah.”
“When?”
“Right away.”
“How?” I persisted. “We look identical. She even had identical scars and scratches. She was wearing my clothes. How could you tell us apart?”
He turned to me and grinned, making my world brighter. “She offered to cook breakfast.”
James Patterson, School's Out - Forever

“Vhat ozzer abilities do you haf?" ter Borcht snapped, which his assistant waited, pen in hand.
Gazzy thought. "I have X-ray vision," he said. He peered at ter Borcht's chest, then blinked and looked alarmed.
Ter Borcht was startled for a second, but then he frowned. "Don't write dat down," he told his assistant in irritation. The assistant froze in midsentence.
"You. Do you haf any qualities dat distinguish you in any way?"
Nudge chewed on a fingernail. "You mean, like, besides the WINGS?" She shook her shoulders gently, and her beautiful fawn-colored wings unfolded a bit.
His face flushed, and I felt like cheering. "Yes," he said stiffly. "Besides de vings."
"Hmm. Besides de vings." Nudge tapped one finger against her chin. "Um..." Her face brightened. "I once ate nine Snickers bars in one sitting. Without barfing. That was a record!"
"Hardly a special talent," ter Borcht said witheringly.
Nudge was offended. "Yeah? Let's see YOU do it."
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"I vill now eat nine Snickers bars," Gazzy said in a perfect, creepy imitation of ter Borcht's voice, "visout bahfing."
Iggy rubbed his forehead with one hand. "Well, I have a highly developed sense of irony."
Ter Borcht tsked. "You are a liability to your group. I assume you alvays hold on to someone's shirt, yes? Following dem closely?"
"Only when I'm trying to steal their dessert"
...Fang pretended to think, gazing up at the ceiling. "Besides my fashion sense? I play a mean harmonica."
"I vill now destroy de Snickuhs bahrs!" Gazzy barked.”
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Stefani Zeiger NOOOO!!!! I am ALMOST finished wit saving the world and other extreme sports but then i LOST it!!!! I looked EVERYWHERE. *sigh* To the bookstore i go


Jamison Yardley When does witch and wizard 3 the fire come out????????


Kyrstyn Ever Just saw you on Castle!


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Joyzi Thanks for accepting me as your friend^^


Larsan Maximum Ride is one of my favorite series. As you have probabley been told many times, you are an AMAZING author.


Maxine Mr. Patterson,
Maximum Ride is my bsolute favorite book. I've recomended it to all of my friends. I even named my dog total. I guess its partially because Max has basically the same name as me... but your writing is just amazing. No other book that I have ever read can match up with Maximum Ride. I find myself dreaming about the next book coming out. Thank you so much, and keep up the great work.


message 1: by Dani (last edited Nov 22, 2010 02:36pm)

Dani Albertazzi Mr. Patterson,
When I read your books I feel like the characters are telling me the story themselves, and often I even mix up my own life with theirs. I'm positive I'm not the only one who feels like something has changed in me when I finish a book you wrote, like my whole perspective was altered. I just want to thank you for it, because it's a shock to realize how touching a simple sentence can be.


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