Best Selling Books by James Patterson

When a lifelong friendship just isn''t long enough, two friends connect from beyond the grave in this heartwarming ghost story from a New York Times bestselling author. One minute, Finn was biking home from school, and the next, he was run off the road by a maniac in a big van. Now, he''s a ghost. He can do lots of fun things, like try every ice cream flavor in the store, sneak up on people, and play as many video games as he wants. Finn even has a new ghost friend, Isabella, to show him the ropes. But he also has a lot of BIG questions, like: who wanted him dead? And can he stop the maniac from striking again? Packed with hilarious moments, epic friendships, and fun art, Best Nerds Forever celebrates the nerd in each of us and the joy of living life to its fullest.

As Detective Alex Cross contends with a D.C. sniper, FBI agent Siegel, and his upcoming wedding to Bree, he receives a call from his deadliest adversary, Kyle Craig. The Mastermind is in D.C. and will not relent until he has eliminated Cross and his family for good.

In this #1 New York Times bestseller from the world’s most popular storyteller, three serial killers are on the loose and looking for revenge—and Alex Cross knows if he stops running, he has no chance of survival. The inspiration for #1 hit streaming show, Cross.u200b Detective Alex Cross arrests renowned plastic surgeon Elijah Creem for sleeping with teenage girls. Now, his life ruined, Creem is out of jail, and he''s made sure that no one will recognize him-by giving himself a new face. A young woman is found hanging from a sixth-floor window, and Alex is called to the scene. The victim recently gave birth, but the baby is nowhere to be found. Before Alex can begin searching for the missing newborn and killer, he''s called to investigate a second crime. All of Washington, DC, is in a panic, and when a third body is discovered, rumours of three serial killers send the city into an all-out frenzy. Alex''s investigations are going nowhere, and he''s too focused on the cases to notice that someone has been watching him-and will stop at nothing until he''s dead. With white-hot speed, relentless drama, and hairpin turns, Alex Cross, Run is James Patterson''s ultimate thrill ride.

In this new highly-illustrated series from James Patterson, an extraordinary robot signs up for an ordinary fifth grade class... and elementary school will never be the same! It was never easy for Sammy Hayes-Rodriguez to fit in, so he''s dreading the day when his genius mom insists he bring her newest invention to school: a walking, talking robot he calls E--for "Error". Sammy''s no stranger to robots--his house is full of a colorful cast of them. But this one not only thinks it''s Sammy''s brother... it''s actually even nerdier than Sammy. Will E be Sammy''s one-way ticket to Loserville? Or will he prove to the world that it''s cool to be square? It''s a roller-coaster ride for Sammy to discover the amazing secret E holds that could change family forever... if all goes well on the trial run!

With relentless danger around every corner, Detective Alex Cross is hunting down a kidnapper . . . but only if someone powerful doesn''t kill him first. The President''s son and daughter are abducted, and Detective Alex Cross is one of the first on the scene. But someone very high-up is using the FBI, Secret Service, and CIA to keep him off the case and in the dark. A deadly contagion in the water supply cripples half of the capital, and Alex discovers that someone may be about to unleash the most devastating attack the United States has ever experienced. As his window for solving both crimes narrows, Alex makes a desperate decision that goes against everything he believes-one that may alter the fate of the entire country. Kill Alex Cross is fast, exciting, and tightly wound, full of "fast-and-furious action" (Washington Post).

Las Vegas is a city of contradictions: seedy and glamorous, secretive and wild, Vegas attracts people of all kinds--especially those with a secret to hide, or a life to leave behind. It''s the perfect location for Lester Olsen''s lucrative business. He gets to treat gorgeous, young women to five-star restaurants, splashy shows, and limo rides--and then he teaches them how to kill. Private Jack Morgan spends most of his time in Los Angeles, where his top investigation firm has its headquarters. But a hunt for two criminals leads him to the city of sin--and to a murder ring that is more seductively threatening than anything he''s witnessed before. PRIVATE VEGAS brings James Patterson''s Private series to a sensational new level.

Run, Rose Run är ett unikt romanprojekt av countrystjärnan Dolly Parton och bästsäljarförfattaren James Patterson – en spänningsroman om en ung singer-songwriter som jagas av sitt förflutna. Varje sång berättar en historia. Det vet ingen lika väl som Rose. Hon är en nytänd stjärna, som sjunger om det hårda liv hon lämnat bakom sig. Hon är också på flykt, från en ondska som kan förgöra henne. Nashville är staden dit hon sökt sig för att förverkliga sina drömmar. Där finner hon nya vänner och en ny trygghet. Men ondskan hon flytt ifrån kommer allt närmare. Run, Rose, Run är en roman fylld av musik, spänning och kärlek – ett oförglömligt porträtt av en ung kvinna som är beredd att satsa allt för att lyckas i en tuff, mansdominerad värld.

Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller! Sergeant Lindsay Boxer, medical examiner Claire Washburn, Assistant District Attorney Yuki Castellano, and crime reporter Cindy Thomas investigate the shocking murder of a former SFPD chief in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park, in this thriller from the world''s #1 bestselling author. “Those who haven’t read any of the novels in the Women’s Murder Club series are cheating themselves.” —BookReporter SFPD homicide detective Lindsay Boxer knows her way around a crime scene. But nothing can prepare her for the shock of recognition: the victim is Warren Jacobi, Lindsay’s onetime partner who rose to chief of police. A top investigator until the end, Jacobi managed to leave Lindsay a clue. Following a trail of evidence along the west coast, the Women’s Murder Club pledges to avenge Jacobi’s death before the killer can take another one of their own.

In the #1 New York Times bestselling book, class clown Jacky Hart discovers she''s a triple threat onstage—but will she have a chance to shine? Jacky Hart has found a hidden talent in the performing arts, and she''s a triple threat onstage! She wants nothing more than to act and sing all summer -- but her parents have other plans for her. Jacky reluctantly signs up for a summer job in her resort town of Seaside Heights, New Jersey, where tourists come to enjoy the beach and fun carnival atmosphere. Now she has serious responsibilities like her job and babysitting her younger sisters, but Jacky longs to perform in the summer stock performance of A Midsummer Night''s Dream. Can she handle all of her important commitments and still have fun with her friends -- or will she learn that juggling isn''t one of her many talents? James Patterson''s middle grade jokester Jacky returns in this wild romp through summer in the Jersey Shore, featuring lively illustrations by French artist duo Kerascoët. Don’t miss Jacky’s hilarious new adventure, Jacky Ha-Ha Gets the Last Laugh!

It''s a dangerous time for Daniel X--and when he''s cast in an evil director''s TV show, he must fight to stay alive. Daniel X thought he''d seen it all in his dangerous days of hunting outlaws--but there''s no business like show business, and Number Five on his list of deadly targets is the most appalling criminal yet. An intergalactic reality television producer has orchestrated the extermination of millions, with a soundtrack and laugh track to accompany it. The evil entertainer''s catching it all on film, and he''s looking for a big-ticket draw. Who better to star than the Alien Hunter himself? Daniel finds himself cast in the lead role of a terrifying season premiere . . . of the gravest show on Earth. Can Daniel X stop this deranged outlaw--or will he find himself on the cutting room floor?

Join reporter Nick Daniels as he uncovers deadly secrets in a page-turning thriller from the "unstoppable" James Patterson (USA Today). Seated at New York''s Lombardo''s Steak House, reporter Nick Daniels is conducting a once-in-a-lifetime interview with a legendary baseball bad-boy when an assassin strikes. In the chaos, he accidentally captures a key piece of evidence that lands him in the middle of an all-out war between Italian and Russian mafia forces. NYPD captains, district attorneys, mayoral candidates, media kingpins, and one shockingly beautiful magazine editor are all pushing their own agendas-on both sides of the law. Back off-or die-is the clear message Nick receives as he investigates for a story of his own. Heedless, and perhaps in love with his beautiful editor, Nick endures humiliation, threats, violence, and worse in a thriller that overturns every expectation and finishes with the kind of twist only James Patterson can deliver.

''James Patterson and Bill Clinton are the dream team'' Lee Child ''Propulsive, exhilarating, and unnervingly believable'' Karin Slaughter ''Superb thriller, expertly told... More please'' Piers Morgan ''Even better than their first '' Daily Mail ''I loved this book '' Ross King ____________ The highly acclaimed #1 Sunday Times bestseller ALL PRESIDENTS HAVE NIGHTMARES. THIS ONE IS ABOUT TO COME TRUE. Matthew Keating, a one-time Navy SEAL and a former US President, has always defended his family as fiercely as he has his country. Now these defences are under attack. And it''s personal. Keating''s teenage daughter, Melanie, has been abducted, turning every parent''s deepest fear into a matter of national security. As the world watches, Keating embarks on a one-man special-ops mission that tests his strengths: as a leader, a warrior, and a father. Because Keating knows that in order to save Melanie''s life he will have to put his own on the line . . . ____________ More praise for The President''s Daughter ''A rollicking ride'' Independent ''Unimpeachably authentic'' Guardian ''Deftly interweaves action scenes and family dynamics'' Sunday Times ''Highly entertaining'' New York Times ''A really propulsive and exciting story . . . a surefire winner'' Irish Independent ''Action all the way in a fast and furious tale'' Sun ''A chilling crime novel'' Sunday Express ''Clinton and Patterson''s novel puts their respective expertise to good use'' Time

#1 New York Times Bestseller From the world''s #1 bestselling author, Filthy Rich—the book that exposed Jeffrey Epstein’s shocking exploits as a multi-millionaire pedophile—now with an updated Author''s Note and Afterword. “Much more than a true crime book.” —Town & Country Charismatic college dropout Jeffrey Epstein amassed a huge fortune by expertly manipulating numbers, people, law, and decency—even after becoming a convicted sex offender. Then in 2019, Epstein was found dead in his jail cell. Before he could stand trial. Before his hundreds of victims could confront him. Featuring original police interviews and court transcripts, details of the criminal investigations and new material contextualizing the case, this riveting yet harrowing tale of wealth, power, and the easy price of justice for America’s wealthiest citizens reveals what we didn’t understand then—and what we know today.

The sequel to James Patterson''s Treasure Hunters is another hilarious, hair-raising and highly-illustrated adventure for the First Family of Action! Bick Kidd and his globe-trotting siblings Beck, Storm and Tommy may have completed their first treasure hunt after their father was lost at sea, but their kidnapped mother is still in the hands of nasty pirates. Their search for a rescue plan takes them down the Nile river in Africa, where they''ll have to navigate everything from Egyptian pyramids in the desert to wet-and-wild jungles-not to mention life-threatening encounters with wilderness diseases, angry hippos and some seriously bad guys-in order to find the treasure and save the day.

Detective Alex Cross has never been on the wrong side of the law. Until now. Charged with murdering followers of his old nemesis Gary Soneji, Alex Cross becomes the poster child for trigger-happy cops. He knows it was self-defence. Will the jury agree? Suspended from the police and fighting for his freedom, even Cross''s own family begin to doubt his innocence as shocking evidence mounts. With everything on the line, Cross must go it alone. He''s the only one who knows that there''s a real murderer watching from the shadows, one Cross must stop - even if it means he can''t save himself...

NYPD Red''s finest detectives are about to investigate a brutal crime scene in Central Park . . . but even their training can''t prepare them for the biggest case of their careers. When NYPD Red arrives at a crime scene, everyone takes notice. Known as the protectors of the rich, famous, and connected, NYPD Red is the elite task force called in only for New York City''s most high-profile crimes. And Detective Zach Jordan is the best of the best, a brilliant and relentless pursuer of justice. He puts professionalism above all, ignoring his feelings for his partner, Detective Kylie MacDonald, the woman who broke his heart when they first met in the academy. But even with their top-notch training, Zach and Kylie aren''t prepared for what they see when they''re called to a crime scene in the heart of Central Park. They arrive to find a carousel spinning round and round, its painted horses grinning eerily in the early morning dark. There is only one rider: a brutally slaughtered woman, her body tied up and dressed in a Hazmat suit, on display for the world to see. The victim, a woman of vast wealth and even greater connections, is the fourth in a string of shocking murders that have hit the city. As the public pressure mounts, and political and personal secrets of the highest order hang in the balance, Zach and Kylie must find out what''s really behind the murderer''s rampage. But Kylie has been acting strange recently-and Zach knows whatever she''s hiding could threaten the biggest case of their careers. NYPD Red 2 is the next outstanding novel in James Patterson''s newest series, a thriller that careens through New York City and deep into the psyche of a depraved killer you''ve never seen before.

A secret buried for centuries Thrust onto Egypt''s most powerful throne at the age of nine, King Tut''s reign was fiercely debated from the outset. Behind the palace''s veil of prosperity, bitter rivalries and jealousy flourished among the Boy King''s most trusted advisors, and after only nine years, King Tut suddenly perished, his name purged from Egyptian history. To this day, his death remains shrouded in controversy. The keys to an unsolved mystery Enchanted by the ruler''s tragic story and hoping to unlock the answers to the 3,000 year-old mystery, Howard Carter made it his life''s mission to uncover the pharaoh''s hidden tomb. He began his search in 1907, but encountered countless setbacks and dead-ends before he finally, uncovered the long-lost crypt. The clues point to murder Now, in The Murder of King Tut, James Patterson and Martin Dugard dig through stacks of evidence--X-rays, Carter''s files, forensic clues, and stories told through the ages--to arrive at their own account of King Tut''s life and death. The result is an exhilarating true crime tale of intrigue, passion, and betrayal that casts fresh light on the oldest mystery of all.

It''s a snowy Christmas Eve, and Detective Alex Cross is at home celebrating with his family. Nana Mama''s famous pecan pie is in the oven, and the kids are hanging their favourite ornaments on the tree. Just as Alex''s wife Bree emerges from the kitchen with a bowl of homemade eggnog, his phone rings with news that shatters the night: at a nearby home, a family has been taken hostage - and the situation is spiralling out of control fast. Alex rushes to the scene and confronts the unthinkable: a father is threatening to murder his own children and his ex-wife. Then, just as the insanity peaks, a second horrific situation explodes - one that no one could have foreseen, and that puts millions of people at risk...