James Patterson

James Patterson was born March 22, 1947 in Newburg, New York. He was one of three children born to his father Charles Patterson, an insurance broker, and his mother Isabel Patterson, teacher and housewife. James studied English and received a bachelor's degree at Manhattan College in 1969 and a master's degree in English Vanderbilt College in 1970.

James took a job in advertising company J. Walter Thompson, a younger copy editor. Worked up its chairman. While working full-time began to write manuscripts.

His first book, "The Thomas Berryman Number "was published in 1976, when rejected by 31 publishers and won Edgar Award, the most prestigious award in the mystery genre. James kept working advertising in the company until 1996 when he began to write full time.

James Patterson's novel, "Along Came a Spider", was published in 1992. This novel, a bestseller, was the first of his Alex Cross series was in the movie starring Morgan Freeman.

James Patterson has been criticized in cooperation with various authors. However, James says he likes Spotlight sharing with other authors. Collaboration brings new and interesting ideas. Says It states that although it may be a bit unorthodox in the publishing world, "almost all television programs ... are carried out by teams of authors. It is not unusual, they believe that it is ".

James Patterson founded and funds Page Turner Awards. This foundation awards $ 250,000 annually to the institution, that encourage the joy and excitement of reading. James ventured into writing for children and adolescents and has published several graphic novels.

James spends his winters in Palm Beach, Florida and the summers in New York with his wife Susan and their son Jack. Susan was a four-time All American swimmer and still swims two times a day. James is an avid golfer and likes round or two friends in their spare time.

Novels:
Thomas Berryman Number (1976)
Machete Season (1976)
Jericho Commandment (1979)
Virgin (1980)
Black Market (1986)
Midnight Club (1988)
Sam's Letters to Jennifer (1991)
Hide and Seek (1995)
Miracle on the 17th Green (1996) (with Peter de Jong)
Cradle and All (2000)
Suzanne's Diary for Nicholas (2001)
Beach House (2002) (with Peter de Jong)
Jester (2003) (with Andrew Gross)
Honeymoon (2005) (with Howard Roughan)
Lifeguard (2005) (with Andrew Gross)
Beach Road (2006) (with Peter de Jong)
Judge and Jury (2006) with Andrew Gross)
Quickie (2007) (with Michael Ledwidge)
You've been warned (2007) (with Howard Roughan)
Sundays at Tiffany's (2008) (with Gabrielle Charbonnet)
Sail (2009) (with Howard Roughan)
Swimwear (2009) (with Maxine Paetro)
Witch and Wizard (2009) (with Gabrielle Charbonnet)
Do not Blink (2010)

Series:
Alex Cross:
Along Came a Spider (1992)
Kiss the Girls (1994)
Jack and Jill (1996)
Cat and Mouse (1997)
Pop! Goes the Weasel (1999)
Roses Are Red (2000)
Violets are the Blues (2001)
Four Blind Mice (2002)
Big Bad Wolf (2003)
London Bridges (2004)
Mary Mary (2005)
Cross (2006)
Double Cross (2007)
Cross Country (2008)
Alex Cross's Trial (2009) (with Richard DiLallo)
And Alex Cross (2009)

When the Wind Blows:
When the Wind Blows (1998)
The Lake House (2003)

Women's Murder Club:
1st to Die (2001)
2nd Chance (2002) (with Andrew Gross)
3rd Degree (2004) (with Andrew Gross)
4th July (2005 (Maxine Paetro)
5th Horseman (2006) (Maxine Paetro)
The 6th Target (2007) (Maxine Paetro)
7th Heaven (2008) (Maxine Paetro)
9th Confession (2009) (Maxine Paetro)
9th Victim (2010)

Maximum Ride:
Angel's Experiment (2005)
Schools Out-Forever (2006)
Saving the World and Other Extreme Sports (2007)
Final Warning (2008)
Max (2009)
Fang (2010)

Michael Bennett (with Michael Ledwidge)
Step on a Crack (2007)
Run for Your Life (2009)
Worst Case (2009)

Daniel X:
Alien Hunter (2008) (the Leopold gout)
Dangerous Days of Daniel X (2008) (with Michael Ledwidge)
Observe the Skies (2009) (with Ned Rust)

Childrens Books:
Santakid (2004)

Graphic Novels:
Maximum Ride, Vol. 1 Manga (2009)
Maximum Ride Vol. 2 Manga (2009)

Non Fiction:
Torn Apart: Heartbreaking Story of Childhood Lost (2008) (with Hal Friedman)
Murder of King Tut (2009) (with Martin Dugard)

James Patterson?

I am a big fan of James Patterson and Maximum Ride series like you know if there will be a 5th or the last 4? thanks I hope it does to others.

I love Maximum Ride series too:) There will be no 5th book. Said in an interview, the plans in writing, 12 or 13 books.

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