JAMES PATTERSON is one of the best-known and biggest-selling writers of all time. His books have sold in excess of 400 million copies worldwide. He is the author of some of the most popular series of the past two decades - the Alex Cross, Women's Murder Club, Detective Michael Bennett and Private novels - and he has written many other number one bestsellers including stand-alone thrillers and non-fiction. James is passionate about encouraging children to read. Inspired by his own son who was a reluctant reader, he also writes a range of books for young readers including the Middle School, Dog Diaries, Treasure Hunters and Max Einstein series. James has donated millions in grants to independent bookshops and has been the most borrowed adult author in UK libraries for the past fourteen years in a row. He lives in Florida with his family.
Smart characters, shocking twists... you count down to the very last page to discover what will happen next -- Lisa Gardner I couldn't turn the pages quick enough. Great plot, fantastic storytelling and character that spring off the page - all the right ingredients for a thriller -- Heidi Perks Terrific, high-octane, really pacy... every scene is a film - every character real, and every plot point leaves us breathless -- Jo Spain Patterson knows where our deepest fears are buried... there's no stopping his imagination * New York Times Book Review * A writer with an unusual skill at thriller plotting * The Guardian *