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James Patterson
b. 1947·American
James Brendan Patterson is an American author born on March 22, 1947, in Newburgh, New York. He is best known for his high-speed thriller series, including Alex Cross, Women's Murder Club, and Maximum Ride, which have made him one of the best-selling fiction writers of all time. His prolific output and broad readership have earned him numerous awards and recognition for his contributions to promoting literacy.