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James Patterson
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American author James Patterson, born 1947, writes numerous bestselling thriller and young-adult series and frequently collaborates with other writers.
Biography
James Brendan Patterson (born March 22, 1947) is an American author. His works include the Alex Cross, Michael Bennett, Women's Murder Club, Maximum Ride, Daniel X, NYPD Red, Witch & Wizard, Private and Middle School series, as well as many stand-alone thrillers, non-fiction, and romance novels.
Patterson's books have sold more than 425 million copies, and he was the first person to sell one million e-books. In 2016 he topped Forbes's list of highest-paid authors, and his total income over a decade is estimated in his sources. Many of his stories are written in collaboration with other authors, a process that has led to him being described as both an author and a brand. In November 2015 he received the Literarian Award from the National Book Foundation and has donated millions of dollars to promote literacy.
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Books by James Patterson
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After a turbulent summer, Rafe must return to middle school but finds his new school closed and his old school unwilling to readmit him unless he joins an "intensive program for unruly students," promising the toughest week of his life and a chance to return to class.