Here youll find each one of pattersons incredible novels in reverse chronological order, starting with along came a spider 1993 and continuing all the way to the latest bestselling release. This is a complete list of every book james patterson has written in order, and separated by series or character. With this list, you can be sure to never miss a moment in the life of alex cross. Wow, a christmas thriller and another christmas book from patterson after last years the christmas wedding, being reissued in november. Extremely popular worldwide, james patterson has sold over 230 million books. In the series of three films, two actors have portrayed cross. Stormbreaker was written for children aged 12 years and above. James pattersons alex cross books in order joel goldman. 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. On christmas eve, alex cross must risk everything to solve a mystery and. James pattersons blockbuster alex cross series has sold over 100 million copiesand now hes bringing those thrills to a new generation. Hes a tough guy from a tough part of town who wears harris tweed jackets and likes to relax by banging out gershwin tunes on his baby grand piano. James patterson has been going ever since 1976 with the thomas berryman number.
James patterson is a world renowned american author. The complete series list for alex cross james patterson. Ive read the womans murder club series which i totally enjoyed. The alex cross series is a series of novels written by the prolific american author james patterson. On a cozy christmas eve, alex cross has just wrapped up a little casesomeone robbing the church poor boxwhen he gets word of a hostage situation that could tie his holidays in knots. Alex cross just wants to be home with his family for christmas and one after another crimes keeps him from celebrating with the family. Merry christmas, alex cross is a holiday classic for thriller fans everywhere. Alex risks everythingand he may not make it back alive on this most sacred of family days. This was 3 different escapades with a little family christmas drama thrown in. The adaptation of the middle school novel by patterson for middle grade students came out in theaters in 2016.
Alex cross movies in order like many successful movies, alex cross was initially a book series. Detective alex cross is called out on christmas eve to deal with a hostage situation that has spiraled out of control. Merry christmas, alex cross is the 19th novel in the alex cross series. Like many great crime novels, james pattersons alex cross books can be read in any order. The alex cross collection, volume one by james patterson.
When the home of alex cross s oldest friend, ellie cox, is turned into the worst murder scene alex has ever seen, the destruction leads him to believe that hes chasing a horrible new breed of. A typical serial killer, who dun it, chase kind of story. Alex cross series in 1993, james patterson released his 8th book along came a spider which introduced the world to detective alex cross. But if you want to make the most of the experience, its actually best to read them in the right order. Cross by james patterson, first edition abebooks passion for books. James patterson writes in various genres ranging from thriller, young adult fiction, comedy, romance to realistic fiction. Collection of thriller films, based on the fictional character of alex cross, who originally appeared in a series of novels by 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 when a mysterious serial killer known as m launches a. James patterson alex cross books in order mystery sequels. See the complete alex cross series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Read each one of james pattersons alex cross books in order. Hes been writing away ever since with about 100 books to his name. His full name is james brendan patterson and was born on march 22, 1947. James pattersons alex cross books in order dead good.
Conceived march 22, 1947, patterson was brought up in new york in newburgh. Alex cross is the fictional character created by james patterson, and is a detective slash psychologist based in washington. Amazing alex cross books in order the books in order. Id prefer reading something with a male protagonist as ive been leading a lot of female perspective books as of late. Cross s familyhis loving wife bree, the wise and lively nana mama, and his precious childrenhave been ripped away.
Alex cross is a crime, mystery, and thriller novel series written by james patterson. Its christmas eve and detective alex cross has been called out to catch someone. Cross by james patterson and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. But is the snipers strike only the beginning of a larger attack on the nation. The series is usually narrated in firstperson perspective by alex cross, and. This actionadventure book is the first book in alex rider series. Alex cross is a specialist in forensic psychology, originally working for the washington dc police department and later as an fbi senior agent. Lee child, international bestselling author of the jack reacher series. Nov 12, 2012 merry christmas, alex cross ebook written by james patterson. The series has led to three films, kiss the girls 1997, along came a spider 2001, and alex cross 2012. List of james patterson books in chronological order penlighten. This is when the popular and thrilling debut novel in the.
She is also known for always having the last word against alex. He was the child of a teacher and a protection sales rep and first began composing when he was 19 years of age. This is the order of alex cross books in both chronological order and publication order. You can order books authored by him at james patterson. Released on november 12, 2012, the novel was well received by fans and critics alike. Alex cross is a hero for our time, and never more so than in this story of family, action, and the deepest moral choices. Came across this book on kindle, merry christmas alex cross. Its christmas eve and detective alex cross has been called out to catch someone whos robbing his churchs poor box. 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. List verified daily and newest books added immediately. Detective alex cross is called into action on christmas eve and hell be lucky to see the new year celebrating christmas with his family, veteran washington d. Im looking to read something along the lines of the alex cross series as i enjoyed the first few books of that series 78 years ago.
He is known for writing captivating stories with a twist that his fans cannot get enough of. Of course, the author has written several other series including his womens murder club and the michael bennett series, but nothing comes close to alex cross by far. Along came a spider is the first novel in the alex cross series. The book was published by the speak books which is an imprint of penguin group. The age group reflects readability and it doesnt necessarily reflect content appropriateness. Awesome david baldacci books in order update the books in. James pattersons alex cross series books in order hachette. Police department when an unknown shooter gunned down his wife in front of him. Merry christmas, alex cross its christmas eve in washington dc.
Alexs need for someone is murdering hollywoods alist, and alex. For example, in merry christmas, alex cross, cross misses out on christmas eve. Originally written and produced by james patterson, the alex cross movie series has three book to movie adaptations over the last decade with the latest released in 2012. Csupporting characters include two of cross s children, damon, and janelle, as well as his grandmother nana mama. Alex s need for someone is murdering hollywoods alist, and alex. Ive read every single alex cross novel, which i always looked forward to getting after reading the first book in the alex cross series, along came a spider, first published back in 1992. The role of main character alex cross was also taken up, played by tyler perry in the 2012 film titled alex cross. James pattersons alex cross books in order fantastic fiction.
Alex cross is the main protagonist in a longrunning series of books by james patterson. Alex cross series in order james patterson fictiondb. From alex cross to the womens murder club series, patterson has been writing gripping fiction since 1976. Alex cross is six foot three, weighs 200 pounds, and is athletic. The chronological order of the alex cross books are the exact same as the publication order. The presidents son and daughter are abducted, and detective alex cross is one of the first on the scene. Alex cross is the lead character in the alex cross series of novels by novelist james. Below is the order of all of the alex cross novels. Jan 21, 2014 james patterson is a prolific thriller author and has various different series for a reader to enjoy.
All of james pattersons books in order hachette book group. Merry christmas, alex cross by james patterson books on. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read merry christmas, alex cross. That mission behind him, alex returns home to celebrate with bree, nana, and his children.
Last updated april 2nd, 2020 reading the james patterson books in order means delighting in his popular alex cross mystery series. The series of books is in the mystery crime and thriller genres. If you are an avid reader and like crimefiction, alex cross or michael bennett are the best series to start with. 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. Some of his sciencefiction novels are worth reading too. First, he is called to a the home a wealthy doctor who is being held hostage by is wifes exhusband. Alex cross is the lead character in the alex cross series of novels by novelist james patterson. Alex cross faces the most cunning, psychotic killer of his career in the blockbuster james patterson novel that inspired a major motion picture.
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