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Crosshairs is the 16th installment in the bestselling Michael Bennett series by James Patterson and co-authored by James O. Born.

The release date of this novel was February 12, 2024.

Crosshairs book description

New York City detective Michael Bennett faces his most terrifying killer ever. It could be anyone. They could be anywhere.

A killer uses fearsome precision to take out impossible targets.

Detective Michael Bennett teams with a shooting expert—a former Army Ranger and sniper with NYPD’s Emergency Services Unit. But Officer Rob Trilling seems more comfortable with rifles than he is with people.

When his new partner begins to log unexplained absences from duty, only Bennett can prove whether the decorated officer is a lonely hunter or a hardened assassin.

Missing Persons by James Patterson and Adam Hamdy is the 16th book in the Private series.

The release date of this novel was January 30, 2024.

Missing Persons book description

In Afghanistan, a US pilot is shot down during a covert mission. In New York, a mother is forced to flee with her two young children. Finding the connection betwee the two will lead the Private team right into a deadly trap.

A wealthy businessman approaches Jack Morgan, head of Private – the world’s largest investigation agency – with a desperate plea to track down his daughter and two grandchildren, who have disappeared without a trace.

What at first seems to be a simple missing persons case soon escalates into something much more deadly, when Jack discovers the daughter is being pursued by highly trained operatives.

As Jack uncovers more of the woman’s backstory, the trail leads towards Afghanistan – where Jack’s career as a US Marine ended in catastrophe . . .

Jack will need to face the trauma of his past to save a family’s future.

Million Dollar Mess is the 16th installment of the Middle School series by James Patterson and is co-authored by Martin Chatterton.

The release date of this story was January 8, 2024.

Million Dollar Mess book description

When Rafe discovers that he’s inherited a fortune, it’s not all good news. Sure, he gets an all-expenses-paid trip to glamorous Beverly Hills…. but he also has to go to school while he’s in California. Blergh. And not just any school–St. Benedict’s, the snobbiest of snobby establishments. You can bet your bottom dollar that Rafe doesn’t exactly fit in.

Toss in a ramshackle house Rafe’s family has to live in before they can inherit the money and a group of bullies who make Miller the Killer look downright friendly, and this trip might be more trash than treasure.

Rafe finds himself in the middle of a very big mess. Can he tidy his life up, or will he be sent packing?

Alex Cross Must Die is the 32nd installment of the bestselling Alex Cross series by James Patterson.

The release date of this novel was November 20, 2023.

Alex Cross Must Die book description

Detectives Cross and Sampson are tracking a serial killer who’s fatally ambushing young men in the “Dead Hours” murders. They don’t hear the machine gun fire. At first.

“Drop whatever you’re doing, Dr. Cross, and head to Reagan Airport,” DC Metro Police dispatch says. “A plane just crashed and exploded on the runway. The chief and the FBI want you and John Sampson there pronto.”

The weapon that took down the plane is a remote-controlled Vietnam-War-era machine gun. The list of those who possess the training and expertise to operate the stolen, .50-caliber weapon is short. And time runs even shorter.

As Cross and Sampson race to prevent another mass murder, their fearsomely armed opponent once again looks skyward.

12 Months To Live by James Patterson and Mike Lupica is the first book in the Jane Smith series.

The release date of this novel was September 25, 2023.

12 Months To Live book description

Tough-as-nails criminal defense attorney Jane Smith is hip-deep in the murder trial of the century.

Actually, her charmless client might’ve committed several murders.

She’s also fallen in love with a wonderful guy. And an equally wonderful dog, a mutt.

But Jane doesn’t have much time. She’s just received a terminal diagnosis giving her twelve months.

Unless she’s murdered before her expiration date.

23 1/2 Lies is a collection of three short stories by James Patterson, including a short story that’s part of the Women’s Murder Club series.

This book was released on September 12, 2023.

23 1/2 Lies book description

23 1/2 LIES: Lindsay Boxer’s estranged father is gunned down execution-style, and her investigation uncovers life-altering truths. (with Maxine Paetro)

FALLEN RANGER: To Rory Yates, being a Texas Ranger means absolute loyalty to the badge. But he’s put through the ultimate test when an armored car robbery suspect might be an ex-Ranger gone rogue. (with Andrew Bourelle)

WATCH YOUR BACK: When a starving artist is paid to expose his client’s cheating wife, can he paint the picture that will save his own life? (with Loren D. Estleman)

Lion & Lamb is the first book in the Lion & Lamb series by James Patterson and co-authored by Duane Swierczynski.

The release date of this story was August 14, 2023.

Lion & Lamb book description

They can catch a killer—if they don’t kill each other first. Veena Lion and Cooper Lamb are rival PIs working the same intense headline-making case.

Philadelphia is in a state of shock over the fate of two hometown heroes: Eagles starting quarterback Archie Hughes, and his even more famous wife, Grammy-winning singer Francine Hughes.

One spouse is murdered. The other is suspect #1.

Even before the case hits the courtroom, it’s the hottest ticket in town.

For the defense: Cooper Lamb, private investigator to the stars.

For the prosecution: Veena Lion, a sleuth so bright she’s got to wear shades.

Between them, they know every secret in Philadelphia. Together, they prove how two wrongs can make a right. They are Lion & Lamb.

Minerva Keen’s Detective Club is the first book in the Minerva Keen’s Detective Club series by James Patterson and Keir Graff.

The release date of this story was May 1, 2023.

Minerva Keen’s Detective Club book description

Living in the luxurious Arcanum building—with its interior balconies perfect for playing tag, an elevator like an iron birdcage, and quirky neighbors behind every apartment door—has always been fun and games for twelve-year-old Minerva Keen…until her neighbors start getting poisoned. Anyone could be next, and everyone is a suspect, including Minerva herself.

To clear her name and help the police crack the case, Minerva starts her own detective club. So what if it has only two other members, one being Minerva’s accident-prone daredevil brother and the other being the biggest and quietest kid in school, who happens to be afraid of his own shadow? Minerva knows that with her brainpower, the club’s sleuthing skills, and case files full of suspects, they can unmask the poisoner…hopefully before it’s too late.

This page-turning new mystery series is packed with thrills, chills, laughs, and unforgettable characters and will leave kids eager to join the best club around.

Dinosaur Disaster is the 6th book in the Dog Diaries series by bestselling author James Patterson and Steven Butler.

The release date of this book was April 11, 2022.

Dinosaur Disaster book description

Junior, the first dog author to top the New York Times bestseller list, leads the canine heist of the century to fetch the ultimate treasure: DINOSAUR BONES!

We’re in luck, my person-pal, because we are going to see DINO-ROARS! Yes, we! Including me, Junior, everyone’s favorite PUP. Not even the pesky “no dogs in the museum” rule can keep me away from this fossil-tastic FEAST-A-SAURUS. So join me to discover:  

• How I came snout-to-face with a TERRIER-SAURUS REX in the flesh (well, the BONE)!
• The dustiest, moldiest, most PAW-fect sniff-a-licious scents I’ve ever wrapped my nose around.    
• Why my pack of pooch pals and I planned a BARK-tastic break-in. 

It’s going to be a HOWLING good time, so long as my friends and I don’t get caught. Otherwise this FUR-RAISING adventure might end with us in the DOG HOUSE!

Mission Impawsible is the third installment of the Dog Diaries series by James Patterson and Steven Butler.

The release date of this book was March 30, 2020.

Mission Impawsible book description

Grab your sunglasses and slather on the sunscreen! In this laugh-out-loud adventure for kids and animal lovers everywhere, summer is here and Junior is getting his very own doggy vacation.

It’s me, Junior, back again with another tail-wagging tale of mischief-making! I’ll tell you all about the fur-raising time I had when my pet humans went on a trip without me, and the horrible place they left me. Here are some of the adventures I had:

• How I survived on a diet of icky vegetables, with no yummy, drool-inducing meat in sight!
• My super-secret plan to steal delicious hamburgers!
• How my pooch pals and I cooked up a grand scheme to break free and get back home.

It’s a dangerous mission, but as I always say, you can’t keep a good dog down!