James Patterson

James Brendan Patterson (born March 22, 1947) is an American author known for his numerous novels and series, including Alex Cross, Michael Bennett, Women's Murder Club, Maximum Ride, Daniel X, NYPD Red, Witch & Wizard, Private, and Middle School. He has also written stand-alone thrillers, non-fiction, and romance novels. With over 425 million copies sold worldwide, Patterson is one of the bestselling authors of all time. He was the first author to sell 1 million e-books and has consistently topped Forbes' list of highest-paid authors. In addition to his writing career, Patterson is a philanthropist, supporting literacy through grants, scholarships, and donations to various educational institutions and libraries.