I like them because they are quick and easy. I don’t have a lot of time to read so it may be the difference between reading or not. I pretty much read his stand alones.
I actually read Kiss the Girls first unknowingly that it was the second in a series and holy god .. I was hooked. Went and got every one since and have yet to miss one!
Yup. because i’ve been reading him since i was a child- with the Angel Experiment series- and as i get older I read other things by him, and his posse, i really like.
I either totally love what he writes or completely hate them and I find there is no in between, the few boks he writes on his own are far better than the ones he collaborates on, but honestly, I find him all over the map in terms of quality.
That’s what I mean though, I would figure he would make sure the quality was all there but that might be just me. Even the women’s murder club series was so all over the place on quality it felt like the collaborator had a ghost writer too (haha) like, honestly though!
Are all his novels related to vampires ? Are there any of his series without those factors? I have read 2 or 3 of his books. I liked the writing style and all except for the vampire part. Not into it except in right out fantasy novels.
Don’t remember the name. Read it years before when I had just started reading seriously. Was not familiar with authors and genre.Alex cross was the Protagonist .
I’ve only read one of his—the first in the Alex Cross series—and I didn’t enjoy it. I was bored, didn’t care if any of the characters lived or died, and generally found the writing tedious and a chore to get through.
I understand why his readers like his books and to be honest, I tried to. And I’m not disrespecting the man, obviously he must be doing something right but, the plot format is the same throughout every book. It’s just so grossly predictable.
Brian Irons I agree with you on the Alex Cross series. The first 10 were really good but I think he is up to 29 and from 10 on the plots were the same but he has another series the Women’s Murder Club series and they are all unique in the plot and he has dozens of stand alone books that are just awesome. So, if the Alex Cross series is all you have read my suggestion would be to read one of his stand alone books to see if you opinion.
Yess!!! Well some there’s a few I don’t care for but the ones I did enjoy like Honeymoon,Swimsuit,Mistress (started it but didn’t get to finish) And a few others I really enjoyed reading because they reminded me of Lifetime Movies? Which I’m a huge lifetime channel fan lol
I’ve read all of 5 books this year and they have all been James patterson lol. He’s not my favourite author but the books get to the point and have lots of excitement and once i start one its hard to not finish it.
I have been a fan since I was 17. I’m now 32. I love his quick short chapters for when life is hectic, but I still want to get that daily dose of reading in but I don’t have time to focus on a monumental chapter.
I’m a huge fan of the Alex Cross and Women’s Murder Club Series. Fast chapters, easy reads, and with Alex Cross, I love the first person, third person switch.
I still read his books but can’t keep up. He has so many books he writes or co writes with, plus I believe he has a ghostwriter. For me his books are hit or miss with the stories. I heard he’s arrogant in real life. I met him and his wife at a book signing after driving through a rain storm. His wife was lovely but he didn’t say anything even to my 10 yr old who’s book he was signing or look up for pictures .
I love his books. Fast paced and the chapters are not long.
Try his romance books( that are base off somewhat of his own love stories)…I cried for like for…forever!!!!!!!!
I read all his books! Quick easy reads for me.
I like them because they are quick and easy. I don’t have a lot of time to read so it may be the difference between reading or not. I pretty much read his stand alones.
Love them. I’m sooo invested in Alex Cross and his family
@Tracy ME TOOOOOO!!!!!!
I actually read Kiss the Girls first unknowingly that it was the second in a series and holy god .. I was hooked. Went and got every one since and have yet to miss one!
@Samantha me too!!!
I used to read him a bit. Haven’t read anything by him in recent years, though
I’ve never read his books but I heard they were good!
Yup. because i’ve been reading him since i was a child- with the Angel Experiment series- and as i get older I read other things by him, and his posse, i really like.
Yes, I love all of his series. At one time I had read almost all of them, now I can only say I have read a lot of them.
Woman murder club books are one of my favorite series.
that first book was so great-(sad how it ended) havent read the others yet
Yes! He’s my favorite author. I love the fast pace and excitement!
I either totally love what he writes or completely hate them and I find there is no in between, the few boks he writes on his own are far better than the ones he collaborates on, but honestly, I find him all over the map in terms of quality.
@Donna, this is because the “collaborations” are written by the collaborator and Patterson’s name is added. ?
That’s what I mean though, I would figure he would make sure the quality was all there but that might be just me. Even the women’s murder club series was so all over the place on quality it felt like the collaborator had a ghost writer too (haha) like, honestly though!
@Donna, I think he coined the “ghost writer” concept. Truly not the same feel in many of his books.
That is what I mean though. Different series having a different feel makes sense. But not different books in the same series
Yup! I love his Alex Cross series. I don’t care what anyone says about him. The books are good. So I’m gonna read them ?
I love his series. I can’t keep up with all the others but absolutely hated Toys
Just read target, the latest Alex cross. Don’t care for bennett so much or the private one. Women’s murder club for sure an red
I’ve only read one, and it was alright. Suzanne’s diary for Nicholas.
@Emily oh i love that one. That’s my favorite love story he wrote and he doesn’t write many for that genre
I loved the parts from the diary, but I thought Katie was boring and I didn’t care for the tidy ending
Fast paced! Great when you are sick or on vacation!
His original Alex Cross novels were amazing. His collaborations leave a lot to be desired!
Are all his novels related to vampires ? Are there any of his series without those factors?
I have read 2 or 3 of his books. I liked the writing style and all except for the vampire part. Not into it except in right out fantasy novels.
@Aswathy no definitely not vampires at all. You may have read a young adult novel or something.
@Aswathy most of his books are thrillers with serial killers / hitmen or women.
Good to know
@Aswathy What Vampire Book was it? Bc I honestly don’t remember there being one ? I’m kind of curious now
Don’t remember the name. Read it years before when I had just started reading seriously. Was not familiar with authors and genre.Alex cross was the Protagonist .
Recently read Hide and Seek. Though there are no vampires one of the main characters drink human blood. So I assumed all his books are in that genre
Violets are blue ?
There was one other book also. Then I stopped reading him
Suggest a good one to start fresh
@Aswathy oh I forgot violets are blue. Yeah no they’re not all like that at all! My favorite would have to be Kiss the Girls. Crazy good!
Thank you
Excited to have a long list of books to be read 
I’ve only read one of his—the first in the Alex Cross series—and I didn’t enjoy it. I was bored, didn’t care if any of the characters lived or died, and generally found the writing tedious and a chore to get through.
I understand why his readers like his books and to be honest, I tried to. And I’m not disrespecting the man, obviously he must be doing something right but, the plot format is the same throughout every book. It’s just so grossly predictable.
Brian Irons I agree with you on the Alex Cross series. The first 10 were really good but I think he is up to 29 and from 10 on the plots were the same but he has another series the Women’s Murder Club series and they are all unique in the plot and he has dozens of stand alone books that are just awesome. So, if the Alex Cross series is all you have read my suggestion would be to read one of his stand alone books to see if you opinion.
Yes
Short chapters?
I love james Patterson. Michel Benett , women’s murder club and alex cross
@Monisha Totally agree!!!
Love him!!
Like him alot. Easy reading and quick chapters
I do, they’re quick, chapters don’t drag on for pages at a time & they don’t get boring
I don’t, they’re quick.
I used to read his books a lot, but im not really a fan anymore.
I prefer the works of James Hamilton-Paterson, especially the ones set in Italy. Great humour.
Yess!!! Well some there’s a few I don’t care for but the ones I did enjoy like Honeymoon,Swimsuit,Mistress (started it but didn’t get to finish) And a few others I really enjoyed reading because they reminded me of Lifetime Movies? Which I’m a huge lifetime channel fan lol
I liked him in middle school.
I like is Women’s Murder Club Series!! I have read all so far!!!
@Donna I hear a lot of people say that!
Fast paced quick chapters
I enjoyed his early books in the Alex Cross series. They they started to bore me.
Yes I liked most of his series including the YA but some never liked at all
I’ve read all of 5 books this year and they have all been James patterson lol. He’s not my favourite author but the books get to the point and have lots of excitement and once i start one its hard to not finish it.
I like him the rain maker is one of my favorite.
Fast reads that keep ya guessing
I have some of his book on my tbr
Yeah ive read quite a few of them myself.
I just started guilty wives by him. It looks good so far.
Yes
I have been a fan since I was 17. I’m now 32. I love his quick short chapters for when life is hectic, but I still want to get that daily dose of reading in but I don’t have time to focus on a monumental chapter.
I like his Michael Bennett series.
Yes
No – I have tried him twice- I can’t tell if it is his style or voice what exactly – I don’t make it past the first chapter or so they are boring
Have anyone read the remastered angel series by him
Are they any good I’m reading the first one
Yes. Very few I dont. Short reads but keep you into the story. Very little do I not like about him. Was the first author I read as an adult
No, I ve got his many books from a sale at home, tried a few but couldn’t feel the connection and got bored ??
So it’s still on my tbr
love them
I’m a huge fan of the Alex Cross and Women’s Murder Club Series. Fast chapters, easy reads, and with Alex Cross, I love the first person, third person switch.
I do. I like the short chapters.
Yes love his books hes my favorite author.
Yes because he is very suspenseful
Yes! He hooks me and I am caught in suspense and situations. I prefer his novels written with others.
I still read his books but can’t keep up. He has so many books he writes or co writes with, plus I believe he has a ghostwriter. For me his books are hit or miss with the stories. I heard he’s arrogant in real life. I met him and his wife at a book signing after driving through a rain storm. His wife was lovely but he didn’t say anything even to my 10 yr old who’s book he was signing or look up for pictures .
Yes, because of the twists and turns and his short chapters.
I read all his books even those I don’t like
Nope, I just prefer more obscure reads and authors
No, did enjoy Alex Cross, otherwise no. Just doesn’t catch my interest.
Alex Cross series only. Kiss the Girls is one of my top ten favorite books.
I haven’t read anything by him in years, but I did love the Alex Cross series.
I used to, but haven’t in about a decade.
I used to like the first three Maximum Ride (teen version) books back in middle school.