

His total income over a decade is estimated at $700 million. In 2016, Patterson topped Forbes 's list of highest-paid authors for the third consecutive year, with an income of $95 million.

His books have sold more than 300 million copies, and he was the first person to sell 1 million e-books. Among his works are the Alex Cross, Michael Bennett, Women's Murder Club, Maximum Ride, Daniel X, NYPD Red, Witch and Wizard, and Private series, as well as many stand-alone thrillers, non-fiction, and romance novels. James Brendan Patterson (born March 22, 1947) is an American author and philanthropist. Mystery, young adult fiction, thriller, comedy, realistic fiction, romance, science fiction
