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Jim Patterson (rugby League)
James Patterson (born 1947) is an American author. James or Jim Patterson may also refer to: Politicians * James Patterson (New Jersey politician) (1794–1867), American Democratic Party politician from New Jersey * James Patterson (Australian politician) (1833–1895), Australian colonial politician, 17th Premier of Victoria * James W. Patterson (1823–1893), United States Senator from New Hampshire * James Colebrooke Patterson (1839–1929), Canadian politician * James O. Patterson (1857–1911), U.S. Representative from South Carolina * James T. Patterson (politician) (1908–1989), U.S. Representative from Connecticut * J. O. Patterson Jr. (James Oglethorpe Patterson, 1935–2011), American bishop and mayor of Memphis, Tennessee * Jim Patterson (California politician) (born 1948), member of California State Assembly since 2012 * Jim Patterson (Alabama politician) (1950–2017), U.S. representative from Alabama Sport * Jim Patterson (Scottish footballer) (?–2012), reco ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James Patterson
James Brendan Patterson (born March 22, 1947) is an American author. Among his works are the ''Alex Cross'', '' Michael Bennett'', '' Women's Murder Club'', ''Maximum Ride'', '' Daniel X'', '' NYPD Red'', '' Witch & Wizard'', and ''Private'' series, as well as many stand-alone thrillers, non-fiction, and romance novels. His books have sold more than 425 million copies, and he was the first person to sell 1 million e-books. In 2016, Patterson topped ''Forbes'' list of highest-paid authors for the third consecutive year, with an income of $95 million. His total income over a decade is estimated at $700 million. In November 2015, Patterson received the Literarian Award from the National Book Foundation, which cited him as a "passionate campaigner to make books and reading a national priority. A generous supporter of universities, teachers' colleges, independent bookstores, school libraries, and college students, Patterson has donated millions of dollars in grants and scholarships w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |