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What is considered the best James Patterson book? ›

1. Along Came a Spider (1993) Patterson's Along Came a Spider is frequently regarded as one of Patterson's standout works, specifically because it kicked off his highly successful Alex Cross series. The novel is often regarded as Patterson's entry into the big leagues of thriller writing.

The first book in James Patterson's most prolific detective series, Along Came A Spider introduces us to smart, tough homicide detective Alex Cross. Simultaneously investigating a triple homicide and a kidnapping at a prestigious private school, Cross becomes romantically entangled with a Secret Service agent.

Get caught up with the entire Michael Bennett series

As with other James Patterson series, it's easy to read each installment as a standalone novel. But you'll get a better sense of the captivating, complex character of Michael Bennett if you read the books in order.

Sall I haven't read them in order and did not have a problem with it, in fact it probably helped it was less predictable that way. Personally they were all predictable in a way but some better than others and it depends entirely on what you like in a book.

With over 5 billion copies sold and distributed, the Bible takes the top spot as the most read and widely distributed book in the world. It is considered the holy scripture of Christianity and is also revered by Judaism.

Patterson's 1993 novel, Along Came a Spider, his first novel to feature Alex Cross, was also his firstNew York Times bestseller in fiction.

James Patterson (born March 22, 1947, Newburgh, New York, U.S.) is an American author, principally known for his thriller and suspense novels. His prolific output and business savvy made him a ubiquitous presence on best-seller lists in the late 20th and early 21st centuries.

Great book! I read a lot of your books but the Michael Bennett series is my favorite. Just finished Crosshairs and hoping there will be another before too long!! Devoured this book in 2 days!

How many James Patterson series are there? ›

Certainly we all know Alex Cross and The Women's Murder Club, but are you aware that Patterson has created and authored books that form more than 20 different series ranging from adult fiction to middle-grade readers? And that's without mentioning the standalones.

Along Came a Spider is the first book in Patterson's most popular series, Alex Cross—in which every book is downright addictive. Compelling and twisty, this is a quintessential thriller and the perfect place to start with his work.

Fittingly, the first novel, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, which introduces us to Harry, his muggle relatives, and his beginnings at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, is the highest-rated book on the site: it has earned a 4.46-star rating (out of 5) from an average of 5.5 million (yes, million) ...