James Patterson

American author · United States · Writers · Born 1947 · age 79

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2019National Humanities MedalAward2017Audie Award for Thriller or SuspenseAward2014“In situations where the sane flee from danger, law enforcement officers sprint to engage it.”In their wordsCh. 77, p. 281Read the whole statement

2009“You could lock the Gasman in a padded cell with some dental floss and a bowl of Jell-O, and he'd find a way to make something to explode.”In their wordsCh. 24, p. 101Read the whole statement

2005“Am I tough? Am I strong? Am I hardcore? Absolutely. Did I whimper with pathetic delight when I sank my teeth into my hot fried-chicken sandwich? You betcha.”In their wordsCh. 56, p. 172Read the whole statement

“Popcorn for breakfast! Why not? It's a grain. It's like, like, grits, but with high self-esteem.”In their wordsCh. 73 p. 221Read the whole statement

“I took a bite of cookie and chewed. "Hmmm," I said, trying not to spit crumbs. "Clear vanilla notes, too-sweet chocolate chips, distinct flavor of brown sugar.”In their wordsCh. 112, p. 340Read the whole statement

1977Edgar Allan Poe Award for Best First NovelAward1947Born22 March 1947

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In situations where the sane flee from danger, law enforcement officers sprint to engage it.
2014, Ch. 77, p. 281, Own words
You could lock the Gasman in a padded cell with some dental floss and a bowl of Jell-O, and he'd find a way to make something to explode.
2009, Ch. 24, p. 101, Own words
Am I tough? Am I strong? Am I hardcore? Absolutely. Did I whimper with pathetic delight when I sank my teeth into my hot fried-chicken sandwich? You betcha.
2005, Ch. 56, p. 172, Own words

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Awards

National Humanities Medal2019

Audie Award for Thriller or Suspense2017

Edgar Allan Poe Award for Best First Novel1977

About this person

James Brendan Patterson is an American author. Among his works are 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, Patterson topped Forbes's list of highest-paid authors for the third consecutive year, with an income of $95 million. His total income over a decade is estimated at $700 million.

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Fred MeyersAlso in The Catcher (1998)

Michael ConnellyBoth received Edgar Allan Poe Award for Best First Novel

Viet Thanh NguyenBoth received Edgar Allan Poe Award for Best First Novel

Patricia CornwellBoth received Edgar Allan Poe Award for Best First Novel

Writers from the United States 1

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