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The House of Wolves Add to Wishlist
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The House of Wolves
by James Patterson, Mike Lupica
Triple Cross (Alex Cross Series #28) Add to Wishlist
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Triple Cross (Alex Cross Series #28)
by James Patterson
Run, Rose, Run Add to Wishlist
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Run, Rose, Run
by Dolly Parton and James Patterson, Dolly Parton, James Patterson
The 23rd Midnight (Women's Murder Club Series #23) Pre-Order Now Add to Wishlist
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The 23rd Midnight (Women's Murder Club Series #23)
by James Patterson, Maxine Paetro
The Perfect Assassin: A Doc Savage Thriller Add to Wishlist
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The Perfect Assassin: A Doc Savage Thriller
by James Patterson, Brian Sitts
21st Birthday (Women's Murder Club Series #21) Add to Wishlist
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21st Birthday (Women's Murder Club Series #21)
by James Patterson, Maxine Paetro
3 Days to Live Pre-Order Now Add to Wishlist
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3 Days to Live
by James Patterson
Walk the Blue Line: No right, no left-just cops telling their true stories to James Patterson. Pre-Order Now Add to Wishlist
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Walk the Blue Line: No right, no left-just cops telling their true stories to James Patterson.
by James Patterson, Matt Eversmann, Chris Mooney (With)
22 Seconds (Women's Murder Club Series #22) Add to Wishlist
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22 Seconds (Women's Murder Club Series #22)
by James Patterson, Maxine Paetro
The Girl in the Castle Add to Wishlist
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The Girl in the Castle
by James Patterson, Emily Raymond
Fear No Evil (Alex Cross Series #27) Add to Wishlist
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Fear No Evil (Alex Cross Series #27)
by James Patterson
Cross Down: An Alex Cross and John Sampson Thriller Pre-Order Now Add to Wishlist
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Cross Down: An Alex Cross and John Sampson Thriller
by James Patterson, Brendan DuBois
Obsessed: A Michael Bennett Psychological Thriller Pre-Order Now Add to Wishlist
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Obsessed: A Michael Bennett Psychological Thriller
by James Patterson, James O. Born
Blowback Add to Wishlist
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Blowback
by James Patterson, Brendan DuBois
Shattered (Michael Bennett Series #14) Add to Wishlist
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Shattered (Michael Bennett Series #14)
by James Patterson, James O. Born

Alex Cross Series

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Triple Cross (Alex Cross Series #28) Add to Wishlist
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Triple Cross (Alex Cross Series #28)
by James Patterson
Fear No Evil (Alex Cross Series #27) Add to Wishlist
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Fear No Evil (Alex Cross Series #27)
by James Patterson
Cross Down: An Alex Cross and John Sampson Thriller Pre-Order Now Add to Wishlist
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Cross Down: An Alex Cross and John Sampson Thriller
by James Patterson, Brendan DuBois
Deadly Cross (Alex Cross Series #26) Add to Wishlist
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Deadly Cross (Alex Cross Series #26)
by James Patterson
Along Came a Spider (Alex Cross Series #1) Add to Wishlist
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Along Came a Spider (Alex Cross Series #1)
by James Patterson
Triple Cross: The Greatest Alex Cross Thriller Since Kiss the Girls Add to Wishlist
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Triple Cross: The Greatest Alex Cross Thriller Since Kiss the Girls
by James Patterson
London Bridges (Alex Cross Series #10) Add to Wishlist
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London Bridges (Alex Cross Series #10)
by James Patterson
Four Blind Mice (Alex Cross Series #8) Add to Wishlist
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Four Blind Mice (Alex Cross Series #8)
by James Patterson
Kiss the Girls (Alex Cross Series #2) Add to Wishlist
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Kiss the Girls (Alex Cross Series #2)
by James Patterson
Pop Goes the Weasel (Alex Cross Series #5) Add to Wishlist
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Pop Goes the Weasel (Alex Cross Series #5)
by James Patterson
Violets Are Blue (Alex Cross Series #7) Add to Wishlist
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Violets Are Blue (Alex Cross Series #7)
by James Patterson
Criss Cross (Alex Cross Series #25) Add to Wishlist
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Criss Cross (Alex Cross Series #25)
by James Patterson
The Big Bad Wolf (Alex Cross Series #9) Add to Wishlist
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The Big Bad Wolf (Alex Cross Series #9)
by James Patterson
Roses Are Red (Alex Cross Series #6) Add to Wishlist
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Roses Are Red (Alex Cross Series #6)
by James Patterson
I, Alex Cross (Alex Cross Series #15) Add to Wishlist
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I, Alex Cross (Alex Cross Series #15)
by James Patterson

Michael Bennett Series

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Obsessed: A Michael Bennett Psychological Thriller Pre-Order Now Add to Wishlist
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Obsessed: A Michael Bennett Psychological Thriller
by James Patterson, James O. Born
Shattered (Michael Bennett Series #14) Add to Wishlist
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Shattered (Michael Bennett Series #14)
by James Patterson, James O. Born
The Russian (Michael Bennett Series #13) Add to Wishlist
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The Russian (Michael Bennett Series #13)
by James Patterson, James O. Born
Blindside (Michael Bennett Series #12) Add to Wishlist
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Blindside (Michael Bennett Series #12)
by James Patterson, James O. Born
Step on a Crack (Michael Bennett Series #1) Add to Wishlist
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Step on a Crack (Michael Bennett Series #1)
by James Patterson, Michael Ledwidge
Ambush (Michael Bennett Series #11) Add to Wishlist
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Ambush (Michael Bennett Series #11)
by James Patterson, James O. Born
Worst Case Special Edition (Michael Bennett Series #3) Add to Wishlist
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Worst Case Special Edition (Michael Bennett Series #3)
by James Patterson, Michael Ledwidge
Run for Your Life (Michael Bennett Series #2) Add to Wishlist
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Run for Your Life (Michael Bennett Series #2)
by James Patterson, Michael Ledwidge
Haunted (Michael Bennett Series #10) Add to Wishlist
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Haunted (Michael Bennett Series #10)
by James Patterson, James O. Born
Burn (Michael Bennett Series #7) Add to Wishlist
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Burn (Michael Bennett Series #7)
by James Patterson, Michael Ledwidge
Gone (Michael Bennett Series #6) Add to Wishlist
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Gone (Michael Bennett Series #6)
by James Patterson, Michael Ledwidge
Tick Tock (Michael Bennett Series #4) Add to Wishlist
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Tick Tock (Michael Bennett Series #4)
by James Patterson, Michael Ledwidge
Bullseye (Michael Bennett Series #9) Add to Wishlist
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Bullseye (Michael Bennett Series #9)
by James Patterson
I, Michael Bennett (Michael Bennett Series #5) Add to Wishlist
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I, Michael Bennett (Michael Bennett Series #5)
by James Patterson, Michael Ledwidge
Alert (Michael Bennett Series #8) Add to Wishlist
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Alert (Michael Bennett Series #8)
by James Patterson, Michael Ledwidge

Nonfiction by James Patterson

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Walk the Blue Line: No right, no left-just cops telling their true stories to James Patterson. Pre-Order Now Add to Wishlist
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Walk the Blue Line: No right, no left-just cops telling their true stories to James Patterson.
by James Patterson, Matt Eversmann, Chris Mooney (With)
Diana, William, and Harry: The Heartbreaking Story of a Princess and Mother Add to Wishlist
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Diana, William, and Harry: The Heartbreaking Story of a Princess and Mother
by James Patterson, Chris Mooney
James Patterson by James Patterson: The Stories of My Life Add to Wishlist
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James Patterson by James Patterson: The Stories of My Life
by James Patterson
E.R. Nurses: Walk My Rounds with Me: True Stories from America's Greatest Unsung Heroes Add to Wishlist
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E.R. Nurses: Walk My Rounds with Me: True Stories from America's Greatest Unsung Heroes
by James Patterson, Matt Eversmann, Chris Mooney (With)
The Defense Lawyer Add to Wishlist
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The Defense Lawyer
by James Patterson, Benjamin Wallace
Walk in My Combat Boots: True Stories from America's Bravest Warriors Add to Wishlist
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Walk in My Combat Boots: True Stories from America's Bravest Warriors
by James Patterson, Matt Eversmann, Chris Mooney (With)
The Last Days of John Lennon Add to Wishlist
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The Last Days of John Lennon
by James Patterson, Casey Sherman (With), Dave Wedge (With)
All-American Murder: The Rise and Fall of Aaron Hernandez, the Superstar Whose Life Ended on Murderers' Row Add to Wishlist
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All-American Murder: The Rise and Fall of Aaron Hernandez, the Superstar Whose Life Ended on Murderers' Row
by James Patterson, Alex Abramovich, Mike Harvkey (With)
The House of Kennedy Add to Wishlist
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The House of Kennedy
by James Patterson
E.R. Nurses: True Stories from America's Greatest Unsung Heroes Add to Wishlist
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E.R. Nurses: True Stories from America's Greatest Unsung Heroes
by James Patterson, Matt Eversmann, Chris Mooney (With)
Murder Thy Neighbor Add to Wishlist
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Murder Thy Neighbor
by James Patterson
Murder Beyond the Grave Add to Wishlist
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Murder Beyond the Grave
by James Patterson
Murder of Innocence Add to Wishlist
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Murder of Innocence
by James Patterson
Murder, Interrupted Add to Wishlist
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Murder, Interrupted
by James Patterson
Filthy Rich: The Jeffrey Epstein Story Add to Wishlist
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Filthy Rich: The Jeffrey Epstein Story
by James Patterson, John Connolly, Tim Malloy (With)

Private Series

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Private Add to Wishlist
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Private
by James Patterson, Maxine Paetro
Missing: A Private Novel Add to Wishlist
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Missing: A Private Novel
by James Patterson, Kathryn Fox
Private Berlin Add to Wishlist
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Private Berlin
by James Patterson, Mark Sullivan
The Games: A Private Novel Add to Wishlist
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The Games: A Private Novel
by James Patterson, Mark Sullivan
Private London Add to Wishlist
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Private London
by James Patterson, Mark Pearson
Private Games Add to Wishlist
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Private Games
by James Patterson, Mark Sullivan
Private: #1 Suspect Add to Wishlist
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Private: #1 Suspect
by James Patterson, Maxine Paetro
Private Paris Add to Wishlist
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Private Paris
by James Patterson, Mark Sullivan
2 Sisters Detective Agency Add to Wishlist
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2 Sisters Detective Agency
by James Patterson, Candice Fox
The Private School Murders (Confessions Series #2) Add to Wishlist
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The Private School Murders (Confessions Series #2)
by James Patterson, Maxine Paetro
Private: The Royals Add to Wishlist
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Private: The Royals
by James Patterson, Rees Jones (With)
Princess: A Private Novel Add to Wishlist
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Princess: A Private Novel
by James Patterson, Rees Jones
Private: Gold Add to Wishlist
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Private: Gold
by James Patterson, Jassy Mackenzie (With)
Count to Ten: A Private Novel Add to Wishlist
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Count to Ten: A Private Novel
by James Patterson, Ashwin Sanghi
Private Moscow Pre-Order Now Add to Wishlist
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Private Moscow
by James Patterson

Women's Murder Club Series

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The 23rd Midnight (Women's Murder Club Series #23) Pre-Order Now Add to Wishlist
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The 23rd Midnight (Women's Murder Club Series #23)
by James Patterson, Maxine Paetro
21st Birthday (Women's Murder Club Series #21) Add to Wishlist
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21st Birthday (Women's Murder Club Series #21)
by James Patterson, Maxine Paetro
22 Seconds (Women's Murder Club Series #22) Add to Wishlist
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22 Seconds (Women's Murder Club Series #22)
by James Patterson, Maxine Paetro
The 20th Victim (Women's Murder Club Series #20) Add to Wishlist
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The 20th Victim (Women's Murder Club Series #20)
by James Patterson, Maxine Paetro
The 19th Christmas (Women's Murder Club Series #19) Add to Wishlist
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The 19th Christmas (Women's Murder Club Series #19)
by James Patterson, Maxine Paetro
The 18th Abduction (Women's Murder Club Series #18) Add to Wishlist
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The 18th Abduction (Women's Murder Club Series #18)
by James Patterson, Maxine Paetro
1st to Die (Women's Murder Club Series #1) Add to Wishlist
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1st to Die (Women's Murder Club Series #1)
by James Patterson
The 5th Horseman (Women's Murder Club Series #5) Add to Wishlist
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The 5th Horseman (Women's Murder Club Series #5)
by James Patterson, Maxine Paetro
The 17th Suspect (Women's Murder Club Series #17) Add to Wishlist
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The 17th Suspect (Women's Murder Club Series #17)
by James Patterson, Maxine Paetro
4th of July (Women's Murder Club Series #4) Add to Wishlist
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4th of July (Women's Murder Club Series #4)
by James Patterson, Maxine Paetro
3rd Degree (Women's Murder Club Series #3) Add to Wishlist
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3rd Degree (Women's Murder Club Series #3)
by James Patterson, Andrew Gross
2nd Chance (Women's Murder Club Series #2) Add to Wishlist
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2nd Chance (Women's Murder Club Series #2)
by James Patterson, Andrew Gross (Other)
The 6th Target (Women's Murder Club Series #6) Add to Wishlist
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The 6th Target (Women's Murder Club Series #6)
by James Patterson, Maxine Paetro
7th Heaven (Women's Murder Club Series #7) Add to Wishlist
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7th Heaven (Women's Murder Club Series #7)
by James Patterson, Maxine Paetro
16th Seduction (Women's Murder Club Series #16) Add to Wishlist
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16th Seduction (Women's Murder Club Series #16)
by James Patterson, Maxine Paetro

James Patterson Series for Kids & Teens

I Funny Series
for Kids
Middle School Series
for Kids
Middle School Series<br> for Kids
Treasure Hunters Series for Kids
Treasure Hunters Series for Kids
Confessions Series
for Teens
Confessions Series<br> for Teens
Daniel X Series
for Teens
Daniel X Series<br> for Teens
Maximum Ride Series for Teens
Maximum Ride Series for Teens
Witch & Wizard Series for Teens
Witch & Wizard Series for Teens
Graphic Novelizations
for Teens
Graphic Novelizations<br> for Teens

Books by James Patterson

Find all the popular books by James Patterson at Barnes & Noble. Explore his bestselling book series including the Alex Cross series and Women’s Murder Club. James Patterson holds the Guinness World record for having authored the most New York Times bestselling hardcover fiction books. He’s always writing something new, so it’s hard to count how many books he’s already written. Patterson’s books range from science fiction and mystery crime thrillers to romance and kids’ book series. He often partners with co-authors and publishes up to a dozen books each year. His newest books available now include Run, Rose, Run, which is his collaboration with Dolly Parton, Steal, and The Horsewoman. If you already read them all, James Patterson always has another book just around the corner available for pre-order.

The Best James Patterson Books

With over 100 best-selling titles, James Patterson is no stranger to the New York Times Bestsellers List. He was the first author to sell 1 million eBooks and has sold over 305 million physical copies worldwide. Some of James Patterson’s best selling books are: 

  • Run Rose Run
  • 14th Deadly Sin (Women’s Murder Club #14) 
  • 22 Seconds 
  • Steal
  • Fear No Evil 
  • The Horsewoman 
  • Shattered 
  • Haunted
  • Cross Justice (Alex Cross Series #23) 
  • Burn (Michael Bennett Series #7) 
  • 16th Seduction (Women’s Murder Club Series #16) 
  • NYPD Red 3 

James Patterson Series

James Patterson’s most popular series is the Alex Cross series. Other James Patterson series include the Daniel X series, Maximum Ride series, Michael Bennett series, Private series, Treasure Hunter series, Witch & Wizard series, and Women’s Murder Club series. 

James Patterson Books for Kids

While adult mystery and thriller books are most popular, James Patterson also writes kids books for ages 8 and up. His kids book series I Funny, Middle School, and Treasure Hunters are perfect for middle grade children. He has written a variety of stand-alone books for kids of all ages from baby books to toddler books to young children books and of course middle school books. Not only does he write adult and middle school books, but he has a few teen book series and graphic novels, too!