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The Kiss by James Patterson is the 4th story in the series of Witch And Wizard books and was written with Jill Dembowski.

This novel was published on February 4, 2013.

The Kiss book description

Whit and Wisty Allgood, a witch and wizard with extraordinary abilities, have defeated the ruthless dictator who long overshadowed their world.

But for the first time in their lives, the powerful brother and sister find themselves at odds as Wisty is drawn to a mysterious and magical stranger named Heath.

Wisty has never felt as free as she does with Heath, especially when the two of them share and test their magic together.

But when a merciless Wizard King from the mountains suddenly threatens war, Wisty must make an excruciating choice. Will she unite with Whit to fight the mounting dangers that could return their world to a tyrant’s domain?

Or will she trust the beautiful boy who has captured her heart?

Private Berlin is the 5th book in James Patterson’s Private series and was co-authored by Mark Sullivan.

This novel had a release date of January 21, 2013.

Private Berlin book description

IN EUROPE’S MOST DANGEROUS CITY

Chris Schneider is a superstar agent at Private Berlin, Germany headquarters for the world’s most powerful investigation firm.

He keeps his methods secret as he tackles Private’s most high-profile cases – and when Chris suddenly disappears, he becomes Private Berlin’s most dangerous investigation yet.

AN INVESTIGATOR IS SEARCHING

Mattie Engel is another top agent at Private Berlin, gorgeous and ruthlessly determined – and she’s also Chris’s ex.

Mattie throws herself headfirst into finding Chris, following leads to the three people Chris was investigating when he vanished: a billionaire suspected of cheating on his wife, a soccer star accused of throwing games, and a nightclub owner with ties to the Russian mob.

Any one of them would surely want Chris gone – and one of them is evil enough to want him dead.

AND SHE’S AFTER MORE THAN THE TRUTH

Mattie’s chase takes her into Berlin’s most guarded, hidden, and treacherous places, revealing secrets from Chris’s past that she’d never dreamed of in the time they were lovers.

On the brink of a terrifying discovery, Mattie holds on to her belief in Chris – in the face of a horror that could force all of Europe to the edge of destruction and chaos.

I Funny is the first story in the I Funny series by James Patterson and Chris Grabenstein that’s aimed at middle school-aged children.

This book was released on December 10, 2012.

I Funny book description

Jamie Grimm is a middle schooler on a mission: he wants to become the world’s greatest standup comedian – even if he doesn’t have a lot to laugh about these days.

He’s new in town and stuck living with his aunt, uncle, and their evil son Stevie, a bully who doesn’t let Jamie’s wheelchair stop him from messing with Jamie as much as possible.

But Jamie doesn’t let his situation get him down. When his Uncle Frankie mentions a contest called The Planet’s Funniest Kid Comic, Jamie knows he has to enter.

But are the judges only rewarding him out of pity because of his wheelchair, like Stevie suggests? Will Jamie ever share the secret of his troubled past instead of hiding behind his comedy act?

Merry Christmas, Alex Cross by James Patterson is book 19 in the Alex Cross series.

This novel was published on November 12, 2012.

Merry Christmas, Alex Cross book description

It’s Christmas Eve and Detective Alex Cross has been called out to catch someone who’s robbing his church’s poor box.

That mission behind him, Alex returns home to celebrate with Bree, Nana, and his children. The tree decorating is barely underway before his phone rings again – a horrific hostage situation is quickly spiraling out of control.

Away from his own family on the most precious of days, Alex calls upon every ounce of his training, creativity, and daring to save another family. Alex risks everything – and he may not make it back alive on this most sacred of family days.

Alex Cross is a hero for our time, and never more so than in this story of family, action, and the deepest moral choices.

Armageddon by James Patterson is the 5th installment in the series of Daniel X books and was written with Chris Grabenstein.

This novel was published on October 15, 2012.

Armageddon book description

In the fifth installment of James Patterson’s action-packed Daniel X series, Daniel must now face an alien whose origins appear nearer to the depths of Hell than the outer reaches of the galaxy.

Number Two on the List of Alien Outlaws is an unstoppable criminal that’s slowly been amassing an underground army of disgusting, disgruntled, and dangerous aliens to help him enslave Earth’s population. And it’s all in preparation for the arrival of Number One, the most powerful alien in the universe and Daniel’s arch-nemesis.

To Daniel’s horror, thousands of humans defect to the alien’s side, making the odds of success that much more impossible.

But for the first time in his life, Daniel isn’t alone in his fight. He’s connected with several military and intelligence groups – including the daughter of a prominent FBI agent – and he’s ready to lead the ultimate showdown against the evil that has plagued planet Earth for so long.

Be prepared for a truly epic battle that evokes the ancient prophecies of Armageddon!

NYPD Red is the first story in the series of the same name and was written by James Patterson and Marshall Karp.

This novel had a release date of October 8, 2012.

NYPD Red book description

It’s the start of Hollywood on Hudson, and New York City is swept up in the glamour. Every night, the red carpet rolls out for movie stars arriving at premieres in limos; the most exclusive restaurants close for private parties for wealthy producers and preeminent directors; and thousands of fans gather with the paparazzi, hoping to catch a glimpse of the most famous and beautiful faces in the world.

With this many celebrities in town, special task force NYPD Red is on high alert – and they can’t afford to make a single mistake.

Then a world-renowned producer fatally collapses at his power breakfast, and top NYPD Red Detective Zach Jordan is the first one on the scene. Zach works with his beautiful new partner, Detective Kylie MacDonald – who also happens to be his ex-girlfriend – to discover who the murderer might be.

But this is only the beginning: the most brutal, public, and horrifyingly spectacular crimes they’ve ever encountered are about to send all of New York into chaos, putting NYPD Red on the ropes.

Zach and Kylie know there’s no way of telling what a killer this deranged will do next. With the whole world watching, they have to find a way to stop a psychopath who has scripted his finale down to the last explosive detail.

Confessions Of A Murder Suspect is the first book in the Confessions series and was written by James Patterson and Maxine Paetro.

This novel had a publication date of September 24, 2012.

Confessions Of A Murder Suspect book description

On the night Malcolm and Maud Angel are murdered, Tandy Angel knows just three things:

1) She was the last person to see her parents alive.

2) The police have no suspects besides Tandy and her three siblings.

3) She can’t trust anyone – maybe not even herself.

Having grown up under Malcolm and Maud’s intense perfectionist demands, no child comes away undamaged. Tandy decides that she will have to clear the family name, but digging deeper into her powerful parents’ affairs is a dangerous – and revealing – game.

Who knows what the Angels are truly capable of?

Nevermore by James Patterson is the 8th book in the first Maximum Ride series.

This novel was released on August 6, 2012.

Nevermore book description

Maximum Ride and her faithful friends stand ready to face the two greatest threats that humankind has ever known – now combining forces in an unbeatable plot to destroy life as we know it once and for all.

And this time, the enemy truly can’t be stopped.

The danger mounts just as the boy genetically engineered to be her “perfect match”, Dylan, has finally worked his way into Max’s heart – and just as her beloved Fang unexpectedly returns to the flock.

An explosive confrontation between the two boys with a claim to Max’s heart ensues, and the entire world hangs in the balance.

I, Michael Bennett by James Patterson and Michael Ledwidge is the 5th of the Michael Bennett novels.

This book had a publication date of July 9, 2012.

I, Michael Bennett book description

Police officers shot

Detective Michael Bennett arrests an infamous Mexican crime lord in a deadly chase that leaves Bennett’s lifelong friend Hughie McDonough dead.

From jail, the prisoner vows to rain epic violence down upon New York City – and to get revenge on Michael Bennett.

Judges murdered

To escape the chaos, Bennett takes his ten kids and their beautiful nanny, Mary Catherine, on a much-needed vacation to his family’s cabin near Newburgh, New York.

But instead of the calm and happy town he remembers from growing up, they step into a nightmare worse than they could have ever imagined. Newburgh is an inferno of warring gangs, and there’s little the police – or Bennett – can do to keep the children safe.

Target: Michael Bennett

As violence overwhelms the state, Bennett is torn between protecting his hometown and saving New York City.

A partner in his investigations, federal prosecutor Tara McLellan, brings him new weapons for the battle – and an attraction that endangers his relationship with Mary Catherine.

Get Me Out Of Here is the 2nd installment in the Middle School series and was written by James Patterson and Chris Tebbetts.

This book was published on May 7, 2012.

Get Me Out Of Here book description

After sixth grade, the very worst year of his life, Rafe Khatchadorian thinks he has it made in seventh grade.

He’s been accepted to art school in the big city and imagines a math-and-history-free fun zone.Wrong! It’s more competitive than Rafe ever expected, and to score big in class, he needs to find a way to turn his boring life into the inspiration for a work of art.

His method? Operation: Get a Life! Anything he’s never done before, he’s going to do it, from learning to play poker to going to a modern art museum.

But when his newest mission uncovers secrets about the family Rafe’s never known, he has to decide if he’s ready to have his world turned upside down. (Includes over 100 illustrations.)