James Patterson Book order (chronological)

In the thirty-second installment of the globally bestselling series, a serial killer is targeting America's top legal minds, prompting Detective Cross to step in. As he investigates the brutal murders, his wife, Bree, and best friend, John Sampson, mysteriously vanish during a perilous mission. With the stakes higher than ever, Cross is driven by three urgent goals: find Bree and John, escape the deadly situation, and ensure his own survival. Failure is not an option, as it would mean the end for the House of Cross. The series has garnered immense praise, with critics highlighting Patterson's exceptional storytelling talent. USA Today asserts that he never disappoints, while Lee Child emphasizes that such success is rooted in remarkable natural storytelling ability. Harlan Coben calls Cross a legend, and Lisa Scottoline notes that the series continually improves. Nelson DeMille reflects on the impact of the first book, predicting it would make Patterson a household name, a title he has undoubtedly achieved. Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child laud Cross as one of the greatest fictional detectives of all time, solidifying his legacy in literary history.

Eine verschwundene junge Mutter. Ein verdächtiger Ehemann. Ein Geflecht aus Lügen so tief, dass Lindsay Boxer bald keinen Ausweg mehr sieht ... Reporterin Cindy Thomas wird in ihrem Büro von einer verzweifelten Frau aufgesucht, deren Tochter und Enkeltochter spurlos verschwunden sind. Sie verdächtigt ihren Schwiegersohn, den beiden etwas angetan zu haben. Cindy kontaktiert kurzerhand ihre Freundin, Sergeant Lindsay Boxer, die sich mit Feuereifer für den Fall und dessen Priorisierung beim SFPD einsetzt. Denn die Zeit, die beiden Verschwundenen lebend zu finden, läuft langsam aber sicher ab. Doch dann taucht eine Leiche auf – und der »Women's Murder Club« muss alles daran setzen herauszufinden, was hier wirklich vor sich geht ... Verpassen Sie auch nicht die anderen Fälle für den »Women's Murder Club«! Jeder hochspannende Band kann eigenständig gelesen werden.

A serial killer is taking out cops in NYC. Could Detective Michael Bennett be next? Michael Bennett says a prayer every time he witnesses a death. In his line of work, it happens too often. But lately he's attended so many police funerals that his deepening sadness is crossing into the zone of suspicion. Bennett must find the person responsible for the deaths of his friends - before he becomes their next target. With a new baby on the way, Bennett's protective instincts - as a father, a colleague and a detective - have never faced a bigger test. _____________________________________ 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

Sergeant Lindsay Boxer's friend and former partner is brutally murdered in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park. SFPD homicide detective Lindsay Boxer knows her way around a crime scene. But nothing can prepare her for the shock of recognition: the victim is Warren Jacobi, Lindsay's former partner who rose to chief of police. A top detective until the end, Jacobi managed to leave Lindsay a clue. Following a trail of evidence along the west coast, the Women's Murder Club pledges to avenge Jacobi's death before the killer can take another one of their own. ______________________________________________________ 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

Alex Cross a detektiv Sampson si konečně dopřáli zasloužené volno a po nepříjemných událostech si chtějí užít pár dní v divoké přírodě. To, co ovšem rozhodně nečekají, jsou dva soupeřící týmy vrahů, ovládané stejným geniálním mozkem „M“, který Alexe a jeho rodinu pronásleduje už léta. Venku se rozprostírá tma, v dálce jsou slyšet jen peřeje divoké řeky a tíseň vzbuzující výstřely…

Seržantka Lindsay Boxerová dostala sériového vraha Evana Burkeho za mříže. Novinářka Cindy, další z členek Ženského vyšetřovacího klubu, o něm napsala knihu, která se rychle stala bestsellerem. Uprostřed ruchu autogramiád se ale objevuje nový, neznámý zabiják, který začne krvavě rudýminkoustem Cindyinu knihu přepisovat ve svůj vlastní zločinný scénář.