Fans of James ... ever have." Patterson appeared on "Mornings with Maria" alongside Eversmann, who served as an Army Ranger for 20 years – and who Patterson said inspired a character in the ...

Alex Cross author James Patterson turned down seven figures from Hollywood to whitewash his titular detective character. The first Alex Cross novel, Along Came a Spider, was published in 1993.

The best way to read James Patterson’s books is in the published order. This approach lets you follow the evolution of his characters and plots as they unfold naturally. If you’re just getting ...