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James Patterson Books in Order

James Patterson is the world's bestselling author and most trusted storyteller, renowned for creating enduring fictional characters through his diverse series, including Alex Cross, Michael Bennett, Women's Murder Club, Private, NYPD Red, Daniel X, Maximum Ride, and Middle School. He has sold over 380 million books worldwide and holds the Guinness World Record for the most #1 New York Times bestsellers. Patterson's extensive literary career includes collaborating with President Bill Clinton on The President Is Missing and co-authoring the Max Einstein series with the Albert Einstein Estate. He remains the first author to simultaneously hold #1 new titles on the New York Times adult and children's bestseller lists. With a background in English and a graduate program at Vanderbilt University, Patterson's journey as a writer began at the age of nineteen, eventually leading to his successful career.

Bibliography verified: April 2026

Quick Answer

What are all of James Patterson's book series? James Patterson has written 66 book series. The most notable is the 2 Sisters Detective Agency Mystery series.

Complete series list with all books in reading order below.

Book Series by James Patterson

  • #1
    Alien Hunter (With: Leopoldo Gout) cover
    Alien Hunter (With: Leopoldo Gout)(2008)
  • #2
    Daniel X: The Manga, Vol. 1 (With: Michael Ledwidge) cover
    Daniel X: The Manga, Vol. 1 (With: Michael Ledwidge)(2010)
  • #3
    Daniel X: The Manga, Vol. 2 (With: Ned Rust) cover
    Daniel X: The Manga, Vol. 2 (With: Ned Rust)(2011)
  • #4
    Daniel X: The Manga, Vol. 3 (With: Adam Sadler) cover
    Daniel X: The Manga, Vol. 3 (With: Adam Sadler)(2012)
  • #1
    Murder, Interrupted (With: Christopher Charles,Alex Abramovich) cover
    Murder, Interrupted (With: Christopher Charles,Alex Abramovich)(2018)
  • #2
    Home Sweet Murder (With: Scott Slaven,Andrew Bourelle) cover
    Home Sweet Murder (With: Scott Slaven,Andrew Bourelle)(2018)
  • #3
    Murder Beyond the Grave (With: Christopher Charles,Andrew Bourelle) cover
    Murder Beyond the Grave (With: Christopher Charles,Andrew Bourelle)(2018)
  • #4
    Murder Thy Neighbor (With: Max DiLallo,Andrew Bourelle) cover
    Murder Thy Neighbor (With: Max DiLallo,Andrew Bourelle)(2020)
  • #5
    Murder of Innocence (With: Max DiLallo,Andrew Bourelle) cover
    Murder of Innocence (With: Max DiLallo,Andrew Bourelle)(2020)
  • #6
    Till Murder Do Us Part (With: Max DiLallo,Andrew Bourelle) cover
    Till Murder Do Us Part (With: Max DiLallo,Andrew Bourelle)(2021)
  • #1
    The Day America Told the Truth (With: Peter Kim) cover
    The Day America Told the Truth (With: Peter Kim)(1991)
  • #2
    Torn Apart / Against Medical Advice / Med Head (With: Hal Friedman) cover
    Torn Apart / Against Medical Advice / Med Head (With: Hal Friedman)(2008)
  • #3
    The Murder of King Tut (With: Martin Dugard) cover
    The Murder of King Tut (With: Martin Dugard)(2009)
  • #4
    Filthy Rich (With: John Connolly,Tim Malloy) cover
    Filthy Rich (With: John Connolly,Tim Malloy)(2016)
  • #5
    All-American Murder (With: Alex Abramovich,Mike Harvkey) cover
    All-American Murder (With: Alex Abramovich,Mike Harvkey)(2018)
  • #6
    The House of Kennedy / The Kennedy Curse (With: Cynthia Fagen) cover
    The House of Kennedy / The Kennedy Curse (With: Cynthia Fagen)(2020)
  • #7
    The Last Days of John Lennon (By: Casey Sherman) cover
    The Last Days of John Lennon (By: Casey Sherman)(2020)
  • #8
    Walk in My Combat Boots (With: Chris Mooney) cover
    Walk in My Combat Boots (With: Chris Mooney)(2021)
  • #9
    The Defense Lawyer (With: Benjamin Wallace) cover
    The Defense Lawyer (With: Benjamin Wallace)(2021)
  • #10
    E.R. Nurses: True Stories from America's Greatest Unsung Heroes (With: Matt Eversmann) cover
    E.R. Nurses: True Stories from America's Greatest Unsung Heroes (With: Matt Eversmann)(2021)
  • #11
    James Patterson by James Patterson: The Stories of My Life cover
    James Patterson by James Patterson: The Stories of My Life(2022)
  • #12
    Diana, William, and Harry (With: Chris Mooney) cover
    Diana, William, and Harry (With: Chris Mooney)(2022)
  • #13
    Walk The Blue Line (With: Chris Mooney,Matt Eversmann) cover
    Walk The Blue Line (With: Chris Mooney,Matt Eversmann)(2023)
  • #14
    What Really Happens in Vegas (With: Mark Seal) cover
    What Really Happens in Vegas (With: Mark Seal)(2023)
  • #15
    The Secret Lives of Booksellers and Librarians (With: Matt Eversmann) cover
    The Secret Lives of Booksellers and Librarians (With: Matt Eversmann)(2024)
  • #16
    Tiger, Tiger (With: Peter de Jonge) cover
    Tiger, Tiger (With: Peter de Jonge)(2024)
  • #17
    American Heroes (With: Matt Eversmann) cover
    American Heroes (With: Matt Eversmann)(2024)
  • #18
    The #1 Dad Book cover
    The #1 Dad Book(2025)
  • #19
    The Idaho Four: An American Tragedy (With: Vicky Ward) cover
    The Idaho Four: An American Tragedy (With: Vicky Ward)(2025)
  • #20
    Disrupt Everything—and Win (With: Patrick R. Leddin) cover
    Disrupt Everything—and Win (With: Patrick R. Leddin)(2025)
  • #21
    The Last Days of Marilyn Monroe (With: Imogen Edwards-Jones) cover
    The Last Days of Marilyn Monroe (With: Imogen Edwards-Jones)(2025)
  • #1
    Battle for Shadowland cover
    Battle for Shadowland(2010)
  • #2
    Operation Zero cover
    Operation Zero(2011)
  • #3
    Witch & Wizard: The Manga, Vol. 1 (With: Gabrielle Charbonnet,Svetlana Chmakova) cover
    Witch & Wizard: The Manga, Vol. 1 (With: Gabrielle Charbonnet,Svetlana Chmakova)(2011)
  • #4
    Witch & Wizard: The Manga, Vol. 2 (With: Ned Rust,Svetlana Chmakova) cover
    Witch & Wizard: The Manga, Vol. 2 (With: Ned Rust,Svetlana Chmakova)(2012)
  • #5
    Witch & Wizard: The Manga, Vol. 3 (With: Jill Dembowski,Svetlana Chmakova) cover
    Witch & Wizard: The Manga, Vol. 3 (With: Jill Dembowski,Svetlana Chmakova)(2013)

About James Patterson

James Patterson is the world's bestselling author and most trusted storyteller, renowned for creating enduring fictional characters through his diverse series, including Alex Cross, Michael Bennett, Women's Murder Club, Private, NYPD Red, Daniel X, Maximum Ride, and Middle School. He has sold over 380 million books worldwide and holds the Guinness World Record for the most #1 New York Times bestsellers. Patterson's extensive literary career includes collaborating with President Bill Clinton on The President Is Missing and co-authoring the Max Einstein series with the Albert Einstein Estate. He remains the first author to simultaneously hold #1 new titles on the New York Times adult and children's bestseller lists. With a background in English and a graduate program at Vanderbilt University, Patterson's journey as a writer began at the age of nineteen, eventually leading to his successful career.

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