James Patterson

James Patterson, born in 1947 in Newburgh, New York, is an American author. He studied English literature at Manhattan College and Vanderbilt University before working as a creative director at a major New York advertising agency. He became known for crime novels and thrillers, particularly the series featuring criminal psychologist Alex Cross and the Women’s Murder Club. Patterson has regularly collaborated with other authors and prominent partners, including Dolly Parton and Bill Clinton. His debut novel received the Edgar Award; he was also honored with ten Emmys and the National Humanities Medal.