James Patterson

American author and philanthropist, best known for prolific bestselling thriller and crime novels such as the Alex Cross series; also writes and co-authors works in multiple genres including young adult and children's fiction.

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  1. 4. Treasure Hunters

    Four resourceful siblings from a family of globe-trotting treasure hunters set out on a high-stakes adventure after their parents vanish at sea, following cryptic clues and maps across continents, outwitting rivals and facing shipwrecks, storms, and traps as they race to recover hidden riches and keep their family together with courage, cleverness, and humor.

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  2. 7. The Postcard Killers

    An American journalist devastated when his daughter is murdered while traveling in Europe joins forces with a seasoned European detective after similar murders surface; together they race across countries following chilling clues — photographs, taunting postcards sent to victims’ families, and a pattern of young couples targeted — in a tense, fast-paced hunt to unmask a calculating serial killer before he strikes again.

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  3. 8. Toys

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