James Patterson
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.
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Background
- Born in
- Newburgh
- Educated at
- Vanderbilt UniversityManhattan University
- Awards
- 🏆 National Humanities Medal🏆 Edgar Allan Poe Award for Best First Novel
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1947
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