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Max Einstein: Rebels With a Cause by James Patterson

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Max Einstein: Rebels with a Cause by James Patterson

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The President is Missing by Bill Clinton and James Patterson 

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The President is Missing by Bill Clinton and James Patterson

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Max Einstein: The Genius Experiment by James Patterson

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6 things you need to know about The President is Missing

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Middle School: Escape to Australia by James Patterson

President Bill Clinton and James Patterson

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House of Robots: Robot Revolution by James Patterson

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Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life by James Patterson

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Middle School: Dog’s Best Friend by James Patterson

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James Patterson on writing First Love

A gruesome murder. Two sides. One truth.

Lion & Lamb

There are two sides to every story. 
 
Husband and wife Archie and Francine Hughes are heroes in their hometown of Philadelphia. Archie is a football star, while Francine is a Grammy-winning singer. 
 
So everyone is in a state of shock when news breaks about the seemingly perfect couple. 
 
One spouse is murdered. The other is Suspect Number One. 
 
Even before the case hits the courtroom, it's the hottest ticket in town. For the defence: Cooper Lamb, private investigator to the stars. For the prosecution: Veena Lion, an attorney so bright she's got to wear shades. 
 
Between them, they know every secret in the Hughes household. Together, they prove how two wrongs can make a right. 
 
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JAMES PATTERSON is one of the best-known and biggest-selling writers of all time. Among his creations are some of the world's most popular series including Alex Cross, the Women's Murder Club, Michael Bennett and the Private novels. He has written many other number one bestsellers including collaborations with President Bill Clinton and Dolly Parton, stand-alone thrillers and non-fiction. 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.

True stories of the magic of reading

The Secret Lives of Booksellers & Librarians

To be a bookseller or librarian . . . 
 
You have to play detective. 
 
Be a treasure hunter. A matchmaker. A brilliant listener. 
 
A person who creates a kind of magic by pulling a book from a shelf, handing it to someone and saying, 'You've got to read this. You're going to love it'. 
 
In this love letter to the heroes of literacy, James Patterson uncovers true stories from booksellers and librarians. Prepare to enter a world where you can feed your curiosities, discover new voices, and find whatever you need. 
 
Meet the smart and talented people who live between the shelves - and who can't wait to help you find your next great read. 
 
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'James Patterson is The Boss. End of.' IAN RANKIN 
 
'The master storyteller of our times' HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON 
 
'One of the greatest storytellers of all time' PATRICIA CORNWELL 
 
'Patterson is in a class by himself' GUARDIAN

An Unputdownable Legal Thriller from the World’s Bestselling Thriller Author

The No. 1 Lawyer

Stafford Lee Penney is the best defence lawyer in Mississippi - he's never lost a case. Until now. 
 
Hot on the heels of his latest courtroom victory, his wife is brutally murdered. Devastated, Stafford Lee spirals into a losing streak that forces him to abandon his once brilliant career. 
 
But his wife's killer is still on the loose and they seem determined to frame Stafford Lee for their crimes. Rising from rock bottom, he makes a bold return to court - to defend himself in the biggest murder trial this town has ever seen. 
 
Stafford Lee must crack the toughest case of his career. And this time, it's personal. 
 
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PRAISE FOR JAMES PATTERSON 
 
'It's no mystery why James Patterson is the world's most popular thriller writer ... Simply put: nobody does it better.' JEFFERY DEAVER 
 
'No one gets this big without amazing natural storytelling talent - which is what Jim has, in spades.' LEE CHILD 
 
'Patterson boils a scene down to the single, telling detail, the element that defines a character or moves a plot along. It's what fires off the movie projector in the reader's mind.' MICHAEL CONNELLY 
 
'James Patterson is The Boss. End of.' IAN RANKIN 
 
'The master storyteller of our times' HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON 
 
'One of the greatest storytellers of all time' PATRICIA CORNWELL 
 
'Patterson knows where our deepest fears are buried ... there's no stopping his imagination' NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW 
 
'Patterson is in a class by himself' GUARDIAN

Stafford Lee Penney is the best defence lawyer in Mississippi - he's never lost a case. Until now. 
 
Hot on the heels of his latest courtroom victory, his wife is brutally murdered. Devastated, Stafford Lee spirals into a losing streak that forces him to abandon his once brilliant career. 
 
But his wife's killer is still on the loose and they seem determined to frame Stafford Lee for their crimes. Rising from rock bottom, he makes a bold return to court - to defend himself in the biggest murder trial this town has ever seen. 
 
Stafford Lee must crack the toughest case of his career. And this time, it's personal. 
 
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PRAISE FOR JAMES PATTERSON 
 
'It's no mystery why James Patterson is the world's most popular thriller writer ... Simply put: nobody does it better.' JEFFERY DEAVER 
 
'No one gets this big without amazing natural storytelling talent - which is what Jim has, in spades.' LEE CHILD 
 
'Patterson boils a scene down to the single, telling detail, the element that defines a character or moves a plot along. It's what fires off the movie projector in the reader's mind.' MICHAEL CONNELLY 
 
'James Patterson is The Boss. End of.' IAN RANKIN 
 
'The master storyteller of our times' HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON 
 
'One of the greatest storytellers of all time' PATRICIA CORNWELL 
 
'Patterson knows where our deepest fears are buried ... there's no stopping his imagination' NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW 
 
'Patterson is in a class by himself' GUARDIAN 
 
19th Christmas by James Patterson was a Sunday Times No. 1 bestseller 10/10/2020

A murdered priest. A city full of secrets. (Private 18)

Private Rome

A priest is murdered and a Private agent is the number one suspect. 
 
Jack Morgan is in Rome celebrating the opening of a new local Private office, when the party takes a deadly turn. Private agent Matteo Ricci is found at the party standing over the body of a dead priest with a gun in hand, swearing he did not kill the man. 
 
As Jack tries to prove Matteo's innocence, he uncovers a much deadlier conspiracy - which leads him straight to the heart of the Vatican. 
 
With corruption closing in on all sides, Jack must decide who he can trust before the city falls. 
 
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PRAISE FOR THE PRIVATE THRILLERS 
 
'Great action sequences ... breathtaking twists and turns' ANTHONY HOROWITZ 
 
'An unmissable, breakneck ride' JAMES SWALLOW 
 
'Exhilarating, high-stakes action' LESLEY KARA 
 
'An exhilarating and totally satisfying read' NB MAGAZINE 
 
'A breakneck fast, brutally good page-turner' DAILY MAIL 
 
'Hits the ground running and the pace never misses a beat' DAILY EXPRESS 
 
'Yet another fine outing from the master of thrillers' CITY A.M.

'Breathtaking twists and turns' Anthony Horowitz 
'An unmissable, breakneck ride' James Swallow 
'Exhilarating, high stakes action' Lesley Kara 
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A priest is murdered and a Private agent is the number one suspect. 
 
Jack Morgan is in Rome celebrating the opening of a new local Private office, when the party takes a deadly turn. Private agent Matteo Ricci is found at the party standing over the body of a dead priest with a gun in hand, swearing he did not kill the man. 
 
As Jack tries to prove Matteo's innocence, he uncovers a much deadlier conspiracy - which leads him straight to the heart of the Vatican. 
 
With corruption closing in on all sides, Jack must decide who he can trust before the city falls. 
 
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Readers are loving Private Rome . . . 
'Excellent start to finish' 
'Action packed and thought provoking' 
'I just couldn't put it down' 
'Brilliant' 
'Addictive' 
 
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Praise for the Private thrillers 
 
'An exhilarating and totally satisfying read' NB Magazine 
'A breakneck fast, brutally good page-turner' Daily Mail 
'Yet another fine outing from the master of thrillers' City A.M. 
'Hits the ground running and the pace never misses a beat' Daily Express

Patterson knows where our deepest fears are buried... there's no stopping his imagination

A writer with an unusual skill at thriller plotting

No one gets this big without natural storytelling talent - which is what Jim has, in spades

Patterson boils a scene down to a single, telling detail, the element that defines a character or moves a plot along. It's what fires off the movie projector in the reader's mind

James Patterson (Author) JAMES PATTERSON is one of the best-known and biggest-selling writers of all time. Among his creations are some of the world's most popular series including Alex Cross, the Women's Murder Club, Michael Bennett and the Private novels. He has written many other number one bestsellers including collaborations with President Bill Clinton and Dolly Parton, stand-alone thrillers and non-fiction. 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. Adam Hamdy (Author) ADAM HAMDY is a bestselling author and screenwriter. His most recent novel, The Other Side of Night, was an NPR best book of 2022 and a New York Times best thriller of the year, and has been described as ingenious and deeply moving. He is the author of the Scott Pearce series of modern spy thrillers, Black 13, Red Wolves and White Fire, and the Pendulum trilogy. Keep up to date with his latest books and news at www.adamhamdy.com.

The instant New York Times bestseller

Things I Wish I Told My Mother

'This book will win your heart!' ELIN HILDERBRAND 
 
Liz and Laurie are mother and daughter, but they couldn't be more different. 
 
Laurie is a free spirit whose creative career is about to reach new heights. Her mother Liz is a world-renowned doctor, and everything in her life has always been just so. 
 
But when Laurie gets an unexpected call, she decides to take her mother away on a trip to Paris and Norway. 
 
As they explore Europe together, Laurie finally starts opening up to her mother. Will unburdening themselves of the secrets that have kept them apart bring them closer together? 
 
Things I Wish I Told My Mother is the emotional, irresistible and uplifting story of a mother and daughter separated by secrets and brought together by love.

Liz and Laurie are mother and daughter, but they couldn't be more different. 
 
Laurie is a free spirit whose creative career is about to reach new heights. Her mother Liz is a world-renowned doctor, and everything in her life has always been just so. 
 
But when Laurie gets an unexpected call, she decides to take her mother away on a trip to Paris and Norway. 
 
As they explore Europe together, Laurie finally starts opening up to her mother. Will unburdening themselves of the secrets that have kept them apart bring them closer together? 
 
Things I Wish I Told My Mother is the emotional, irresistible and uplifting story of a mother and daughter separated by secrets and brought together by love. 
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'The gold standard by which all others are judged.' Steve Berry 
 
Things I Wish I'd Told My Mother was a no. 9 New York Times bestseller April 30 2023

The latest novel in the Sunday Times bestselling series (Women’s Murder Club 24)

The 24th Hour

The thrilling new instalment in the globally bestselling Women's Murder Club series. 
 
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Trouble is never far away . . . 
 
The Women&rsquo;s Murder Club is out celebrating an engagement at San Francisco&rsquo;s finest restaurant when a blood-curdling scream interrupts the festivities. 
 
They soon discover a young woman who has been the victim of a violent assault. Sergeant Lindsay Boxer makes an arrest. Assistant District Attorney Yuki Castellano takes the case. 
 
But assigning blame is made impossible due to the victim&rsquo;s chaotic version of events &ndash; and the shocking reason behind her ever-changing memory. 
 
As Yuki argues the toughest case of her career, Lindsay must chase down a high-society killer whose target practice may leave the Women&rsquo;s Murder Club short a bridesmaid . . . or two. 
 
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PRAISE FOR THE WOMEN'S MURDER CLUB 
 
'Packed with action... a compelling read with great set pieces and, most of all, that charismatic cast of characters' SUN 
 
'I couldn't turn the pages quick enough. Great plot, fantastic storytelling and characters that spring off the page - all the right ingredients for a thriller!' HEIDI PERKS 
 
'Fast-moving, intricately plotted... Boxer steals the show as the tough cop with a good heart.' MIRROR 
 
'Terrific, high-octane, really pacy... every scene is a film, every character real, and every plot point leaves us breathless.' JO SPAIN

The thrilling new instalment in the globally bestselling Women's Murder Club series. 
 
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Trouble is never far away . . . 
 
The Women’s Murder Club is out celebrating an engagement at San Francisco’s finest restaurant when a blood-curdling scream interrupts the festivities. 
 
They soon discover a young woman who has been the victim of a violent assault. Sergeant Lindsay Boxer makes an arrest. Assistant District Attorney Yuki Castellano takes the case. 
 
But assigning blame is made impossible due to the victim’s chaotic version of events – and the shocking reason behind her ever-changing memory. 
 
As Yuki argues the toughest case of her career, Lindsay must chase down a high-society killer whose target practice may leave the Women’s Murder Club short a bridesmaid . . . or two. 
 
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Readers are loving The 24th Hour . . . 
'These ladies are like family to me' 
'James Patterson does it again as only he can' 
'I would highly recommend this whole series to anyone' 
'Such an enjoyable read, so entertaining' 
'Juggernaut speed until the very end' 
 
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PRAISE FOR THE WOMEN'S MURDER CLUB 
 
'Packed with action... a compelling read with great set pieces and, most of all, that charismatic cast of characters' SUN 
 
'I couldn't turn the pages quick enough. Great plot, fantastic storytelling and characters that spring off the page - all the right ingredients for a thriller!' HEIDI PERKS 
 
'Fast-moving, intricately plotted... Boxer steals the show as the tough cop with a good heart.' MIRROR 
 
'Terrific, high-octane, really pacy... every scene is a film, every character real, and every plot point leaves us breathless.' JO SPAIN 
 
23rd Midnight was a No.2 Sunday Times bestseller 11/03/23

James Patterson

Adam Hamdy

The latest novel in the Sunday Times bestselling series (Private 19)

The clock is ticking. 
 
To save her life you must take another. 
 
When Jack Morgan is invited to the luxurious Monaco coast to set up a new Private office, it seems like the perfect opportunity to relax in an iconic destination. 
 
But the vacation is quickly cut short when Jack's partner Justine is abducted. 
 
The kidnappers send Jack clear instructions - and a gun. If he wants to see the woman he loves again, he must take a life in exchange for hers. 
 
Jack soon becomes entangled in a dangerous conspiracy that will come to a head at the Monaco Grand Prix. 
 
Hours from disaster, Jack must find Justine and her kidnappers - and put a stop to whatever they have planned next. 
 
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PRAISE FOR THE PRIVATE THRILLERS 
 
'Great action sequences ... breathtaking twists and turns' ANTHONY HOROWITZ 
 
'An unmissable, breakneck ride' JAMES SWALLOW 
 
'Exhilarating, high-stakes action' LESLEY KARA 
 
'An exhilarating and totally satisfying read' NB MAGAZINE 
 
'A breakneck fast, brutally good page-turner' DAILY MAIL 
 
'Hits the ground running and the pace never misses a beat' DAILY EXPRESS 
 
'Yet another fine outing from the master of thrillers' CITY A.M.

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Private Monaco

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