Orden de los Libros de James Patterson
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James Patterson is one of the best-selling authors of all time, with over 400 million copies sold worldwide. A former advertising executive, Patterson has written or co-authored more than 200 books and holds the Guinness World Record for the most #1 New York Times bestsellers. He is best known for his Alex Cross detective series and Michael Bennett series. Patterson pioneered the "BookShots" format and frequently collaborates with co-authors. His books have been adapted into films and television series. Beyond writing, Patterson is a passionate advocate for literacy and has donated millions to support independent bookstores, school libraries, and college students.
48 libros•2 series
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Alex Cross
33 books
The Alex Cross series follows Washington D.C. detective and forensic psychologist Alex Cross as he hunts serial killers and solves complex murder cases. A widower raising his children with the help of his grandmother "Nana Mama," Cross combines street smarts with psychological expertise. The series is known for its fast-paced plotting, short chapters, and Cross's battles with brilliant and twisted adversaries. Several books have been adapted into films starring Morgan Freeman and Tyler Perry, and a TV series adaptation premiered on Amazon Prime in 2024.
Main Characters
Reading Order
1
Along Came a Spider
1993
#1 in series
2
Kiss the Girls
1995
#2 in series
3
Jack & Jill
1996
#3 in series
4
Cat & Mouse
1997
#4 in series
5
Pop Goes the Weasel
1999
#5 in series
6
Roses Are Red
2000
#6 in series
7
Violets Are Blue
2001
#7 in series
8
Four Blind Mice
2002
#8 in series
9
The Big Bad Wolf
2003
#9 in series
10
London Bridges
2004
#10 in series
11
Mary, Mary
2005
#11 in series
12
Cross
2006
#12 in series
13
Double Cross
2007
#13 in series
14
Cross Country
2008
#14 in series
15
I, Alex Cross
2009
#15 in series
16
Cross Fire
2010
#16 in series
17
Kill Alex Cross
2011
#17 in series
18
Merry Christmas, Alex Cross
2012
#18 in series
19
Alex Cross, Run
2013
#19 in series
20
Cross My Heart
2013
#20 in series
21
Hope to Die
2014
#21 in series
22
Cross Justice
2015
#22 in series
23
Cross the Line
2016
#23 in series
24
The People vs. Alex Cross
2017
#24 in series
25
Target: Alex Cross
2018
#25 in series
26
Criss Cross
2019
#26 in series
27
Deadly Cross
2020
#27 in series
28
Fear No Evil
2021
#28 in series
29
Triple Cross
2022
#29 in series
30
Alex Cross Must Die
2023
#31 in series
31
Cross Down
2023
#30 in series
32
The House of Cross
2024
#32 in series
33
Return of the Spider
2025
#33 in series
Michael Bennett
15 books
The Michael Bennett series follows NYPD detective Michael Bennett, a widowed father of ten adopted children. Working in Manhattan, Bennett investigates high-profile murder cases while balancing his chaotic family life. Co-authored primarily with Michael Ledwidge, the series combines police procedural elements with family drama, showing Bennett as both a dedicated cop and a devoted single father trying to protect his large family in a dangerous city.
Main Characters
Reading Order
1
Step on a Crack
2007
#1 in series
2
Run for Your Life
2009
#2 in series
3
Worst Case
2009
#3 in series
4
Tick Tock
2011
#4 in series
5
I, Michael Bennett
2012
#5 in series
6
Gone
2013
#6 in series
7
Burn
2014
#7 in series
8
Alert
2015
#8 in series
9
Bullseye
2016
#9 in series
10
Haunted
2017
#10 in series
11
Ambush
2018
#11 in series
12
Blindside
2020
#12 in series
13
The Russian
2021
#13 in series
14
Shattered
2022
#14 in series
15
Obsessed
2023
#15 in series
Libros en Orden de Publicación
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Libros en Orden Cronológico
This is the recommended reading order based on the story timeline.
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