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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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Middle School: Escape to Australia by James Patterson

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A knock-out new series from James Patterson

12 Months to Live

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'Compelling' Crime Monthly 
 
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Her name is Jane Smith. But to friends and foes, she's Jane Effing Smith. 
 
Why? Because she's the best criminal defence attorney in the Hamptons - the elite world of New York's rich and infamous. Because she's as good an investigator as she is a lawyer. Because she's tough. She's strong. 
 
As Jane is preparing to defend a high-profile client accused of a triple homicide, she's also hired to revive a cold case - a cluster of unsolved murders. 
 
Then another bombshell lands. A devastating medical diagnosis. Terminal. She's got a year to live. 
 
But for now, she has a trial to win. Unless one of her many enemies kills her first. 
 
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'A gutsy heroine. A ticking clock. A breathless pace. Wow! This one had me reeling' JANE CORRY 
 
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Her name is Jane Smith. But to friends and foes, she's Jane Effing Smith. 
 
Why? Because she's the best criminal defence attorney in the Hamptons - the elite world of New York's rich and infamous. Because she's as good an investigator as she is a lawyer. Because she's tough. She's strong. 
 
As Jane is preparing to defend a high-profile client accused of a triple homicide, she's also hired to revive a cold case - a cluster of unsolved murders. 
 
Then another bombshell lands. A devastating medical diagnosis. Terminal. She's got a year to live. 
 
But for now, she has a trial to win. Unless one of her many enemies kills her first. 
 
____________________________ 
 
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'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 
 
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The Blockbuster Thriller of 2024

Eruption

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Two of the bestselling storytellers of all time have created an unforgettable thriller. 
 
A once-in-a-century volcanic eruption is about to destroy the Big Island of Hawaii. 
 
But a decades-old military secret could turn the volcano into something even more terrifying... 
 
Now it’s up to a handful of brave individuals to save the island – and the entire world. 
 
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'It's no mystery why James Patterson is the world's most popular thriller writer ... Simply put: nobody does it better.' JEFFERY DEAVER 
 
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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. 
 
MICHAEL CRICHTON first trained as a doctor before going on to become one of the most successful writers in the world. In 1994 he achieved a feat unmatched by any other writer: by having simultaneously a number one TV series, book and movie with, respectively, ER (which he created), Disclosure and Steven Spielberg's Jurassic Park, on its release the highest-grossing film of all time. He also directed several movies, including The Great Railway Robbery with Sean Connery and Donald Sutherland. His high-concept thrillers were international bestsellers, and in total his books have sold more than 200 million copies worldwide. He died in 2008.

THE BLOCKBUSTER THRILLER OF 2024 
 
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Two of the bestselling storytellers of all time have created an unforgettable thriller. 
 
A once-in-a-century volcanic eruption is about to destroy the Big Island of Hawaii. 
 
But a decades-old military secret could turn the volcano into something even more terrifying... 
 
Now it&rsquo;s up to a handful of brave individuals to save the island &ndash; and the entire world. 
 
_______________________________ 
 
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 
 
'James Patterson is the gold standard by which all others are judged.' STEVE BERRY 
 
&lsquo;Patterson knows where our deepest fears are buried ... there's no stopping his imagination&rsquo; NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW 
 
&lsquo;Patterson is in a class by himself&rsquo; GUARDIAN

(Alex Cross 31) The latest novel in the thrilling Sunday Times bestselling series

Alex Cross Must Die

TWO KILLERS. TWO MOTIVES. A DEADLY RACE AGAINST TIME. 
 
When an American Airlines plane explodes in the sky, detectives Alex Cross and John Sampson are first on the scene. They don't hear the gunfire. At first. 
 
It soon becomes clear that the plane was taken down by a rare, stolen machine gun. The list of people who could operate the weapon is short. And time runs even shorter. 
 
But this isn't the only case the pair must solve. They're also tracking a serial killer who's ambushing young men in what the media are calling the 'Dead Hours' murders. 
 
With two killers and two different motives, Cross and Sampson are in a deadly race against time . . . 
 
The latest thriller in the globally bestselling series has arrived. 
 
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Alex Cross Must Die was a no.6 Sunday Times bestseller 05/12/2023

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The thirty-first instalment in James Patterson's globally bestselling series. 
 
When an American Airlines plane explodes in the sky, detectives Alex Cross and John Sampson are first on the scene. They don't hear the gunfire. At first. 
 
It soon becomes clear that the plane was taken down by a rare, stolen machine gun. The list of people who could operate the weapon is short. And time runs even shorter. 
 
But this isn't the only case the pair must solve. They're also tracking a serial killer who's ambushing young men in what the media are calling the 'Dead Hours' murders. 
 
With two killers and two different motives, Cross and Sampson are in a deadly race against time . . . 
 
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'Alex Cross is a legend' Harlan Coben 
 
'Alex Cross ... only gets better and better' Lisa Scottoline 
 
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'[Alex Cross] has become one of the greatest fictional detectives of all time, a character for the ages' Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child

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

Private Monaco

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 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 
 
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'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.

True stories of the magic of reading

The Secret Lives of Booksellers & Librarians

Features an exclusive interview with beloved author Judy Blume! 
 
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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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'One of the greatest storytellers of all time' PATRICIA CORNWELL 
 
'Patterson is in a class by himself' GUARDIAN

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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PRAISE FOR JAMES PATTERSON 
 
'No one gets this big without amazing natural storytelling talent - which is what Jim has, in spades.' LEE CHILD 
 
'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

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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'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

James Patterson

The dead tell no tales . . . 
 
Hollows Bend is a picture-perfect New England town where weekend tourists flock to see fall leaves and eat breakfast at the Stairway Diner. The crime rate &ndash; zero &ndash; is a point of pride for Sheriff Ellie Pritchett. 
 
The day the stranger shows up is when the trouble starts. The sheriff and her deputy investigate the mysterious teenage girl. None of the locals can place her. She can&rsquo;t &ndash; or won&rsquo;t &ndash; answer any questions. She won&rsquo;t even tell them her name. 
 
While the girl is in protective custody, the officers are called to multiple crime scenes leading them closer and closer to a lake outside of town that doesn&rsquo;t appear on any map . . . 
 
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'It's no mystery why James Patterson is the world's most popular thriller writer ... Simply put: nobody does it better.' JEFFERY DEAVER 
 
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'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 
 
'James Patterson is the gold standard by which all others are judged.' STEVE BERRY

James Patterson

Confessions of the Dead

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