James Patterson Books and Movies

James Patterson (born March 22, 1947) is the American author of thriller novels, romance, and non-fiction works. He openly works with co-writers. His first novel titled "The Thomas Berryman Number" before being published in 1976 was rejected 26 times.

Currently James Patterson's filmography accounts for thirty-four adaptations. Nine of his novels have been turned into movies. The novel "1st to Die" has got fourteen screen versions.

PickGoodBook presents complete collection of James Patterson books and movies based on his works in chronological order.

Virgin (1980)

• Child of Darkness, Child of Light

  

  TV Movie; 1991; USA
  Director: Marina Sargenti

Along Came a Spider (1993)

Series: Alex Cross #1

• Along Came a Spider

  

  2001; Canada, Germany, USA
  Director: Lee Tamahori

Kiss the Girls (1995)

Series: Alex Cross #2

• Kiss the Girls

  

  1997; USA
  Director: Gary Fleder

Miracle on the 17th Green (1996)

Co-author(s): Peter de Jonge

• Miracle on the 17th Green

  

  TV Movie; 1999; USA
  Director: Michael Switzer

1st to Die (2001)

Series: Women's Murder Club #1

• Women's Murder Club
  TV Series (13 episodes); 2007; USA
  

  
• 1st to Die

  

  TV Movie; 2003; USA
  Director: Russell Mulcahy

Suzanne's Diary for Nicholas (2001)

• Suzanne's Diary for Nicholas

  

  TV Movie; 2005; USA
  Director: Richard Friedenberg

Cross (2006)

Series: Alex Cross #12

• Alex Cross

  

  2012; USA
  Director: Rob Cohen

Sundays at Tiffany's (2008)

Co-author(s): Gabrielle Charbonnet

• Sundays at Tiffany's

  

  TV Movie; 2010; USA
  Director: Mark Piznarski

Zoo (2012)

Co-author(s): Michael Ledwidge

• Zoo
  TV Series (13 episodes); 2015; USA
  

  

Other interesting stuff
Patterson is the most commercially successful author who openly works with co-writers, especially during last years.

Some stats: Nine of James Patterson books (6% out of total 159) have been adapted to 3 movies, 5 TV movies, 26 episodes from 2 TV series