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Three James Patterson Titles your Little Ones Shouldn't Miss

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James Patterson has created more enduring fictional characters than any other novelist writing today and has sold over 350 million books worldwide and currently holds the Guinness World Record for the most #1 New York Times bestsellers.
From Hero to Zero is his latest book, in which Rafe visits the incredible city of London with his class. Out of all of his adventures, this trip could prove to be Rafe’s most embarrassing yet, undoing everything good he has going for him back home!
Here are three titles in The Middle School series by him that your little ones must read.
From Hero To Zero

 
After a mostly-successful stint at Hills Valley Middle School, Rafe is excited to visit the incredible city of London with his class. But it’s no surprise that Rafe’s bad luck follows him across the pond, putting him in one crazy situation after another – all under the watchful eye of his bad-tempered principal.
The Nerdiest, Wimpiest and Dorkiest

 
Comedian Jamie Grimm can’t help feeling like he’s reached the top – he has his own smash hit TV show and he’s won a national funny-kid competition. But now he’s taking his fame and fortune to international levels by competing in the upcoming world kid comic contest! Will Jamie prove that he’s the funniest kid on earth – or does he stand (or sit!) to lose his crown?
Dog Diaries

 

Oh boy, oh boy, oh boy! I’ve been waiting for ages to tell my story, and now it’s finally happening! Being Rafe’s dog isn’t always easy, but it is always EXCITING! I’ve got so much to tell you about:
-How I protect the yard from birds, raccoons, squirrels, raccoons, mail carriers…and did I mention RACCOONS?
-Sniffing pooch posteriors for the latest canine news.
-And the terrifying monster hiding in the hall closet: the vacuum cleaner!

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7 Things that make Alex Cross the most badass detective in the Patterson Universe

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James Patterson is one of the best-known and biggest-selling writers of all time. His books have sold in excess of 365 million copies worldwide. In one of his most famous detective series (Alex Cross), we have the dark, brooding and handsome Alex Cross as the chief protagonist.
Let’s have a look at what makes Alex Cross such an expert sleuth.
1. A Troubled Past
2. Not the run-of-the-mill hero

3. Know the Enemy’s Mind

4. FBI’s favourite

5. Love=Loss

6. A Man of Sparse Taste

7. Keep your Friends close, Enemies closer


A born hawkshaw  with the sharpest grey cells, Alex Cross can and will solve the murkiest crimes!  

5 James Patterson books that are a must-read

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James Patterson is a legend when it comes to thriller novels. He has created not only some memorable characters like Alex Cross and Michael Bennet, but also has some exciting series like the Middle School series, Women’s Murder Club in his kitty.
A writer for all age groups, here are five books you should read by the author.
The People vs Alex Cross

In this engaging thriller, Alex Cross finds himself on the wrong side of law. Charged with the murder of his nemesis, Cross is being portrayed as one of the trigger-happy cops who think they’re above the law. Cross knows his crime was an act of self-defense but will the jury see his view? This trial will keep you hooked till the last page.
Along Came A Spider
Along Came a Spider: (Alex Cross 1) by [Patterson, James]
Two children have been kidnapped by their maths teacher, a man named Gary Soneji. Alex Cross is tasked with finding the kids but as he goes in deeper in the world of the kidnapper, he will find out that things are different than what it seems.
Hunted
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Co-written with Andrew Holmes, this riveting thriller is about former SAS Agent David Shelley who goes looking for an old friend and finds him dead. Shelley can only find the truth behind his friend’s death if he puts himself in the same dangers as his friend. Will Shelley get to the truth? There’s only one way to find out.
Zoo
Zoo (Zoo Series Book 1) by [Patterson, James]
What happens when the animals take over? Jackson Oz, a young biologist watches vicious animal attacks with an increasing sense of dread. As the attacks grow in ferocity, Oz with the help of ecologist Chloe Tousignant, races to warn world leaders before it’s too late. Will he able to stop it or will there be no place left for the humans to hide?
The Trial

The Trial: BookShots (A Women’s Murder Club Thriller Book 1) by [Patterson, James]
Women’s Murder Club’s Detective Lindsay Boxer has finally managed to capture the drug cartel boss who has been tormenting her for months. He has threatened to unleash violence on everyone involved in the case, the whole city is paralysed and the Murder Club is caught in the eye of the storm. What happens next? Read and find out!
Intrigued yet? Tell us what you think of James Patterson’s works in the comments below.

9 Quotes from Ashwin Sanghi that’ll get You Thinking

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Ashwin Sanghi ranks among India’s highest selling English fiction authors. He has written several bestsellers (The Rozabal Line, Chanakya’s Chant, The Krishna Key and The Sialkot Saga). The author has also co-authored a New York Times bestselling crime thriller with James Patterson called Private India.
Included by Forbes India in their Celebrity 100 and winner of the Crossword Popular Choice, Ashwin also co-writes the 13 Steps series of self-help books (13 Steps to Bloody Good Luck and 13 Steps to Bloody Good Wealth) the rest are set to follow.
His latest work is the sequel to the Private India. Co-authoring, again, with James Patterson, the new book follows the character Santosh Wagh investigate, after bodies are discovered in a state government-owned house. The authorities, however, seem to be taking great pains to prevent the investigation. But why?
That, dear reader, is something you’ll have to find out in Private Delhi. Until then, immerse yourself in these thought-provoking quotes by this remarkable writer.
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Ashwin Sanghi and James Patterson’s sequel to Private India, Private Delhi sees Jack Morgan persuade Santosh Wagh to rejoin his global investigation agency and set up a new branch in Delhi.
It’s not long before Santosh is thrown headlong into a dangerous case which could implicate the highest members of the Indian government in a string of brutal murders. Get your copy today!

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