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James Patterson Book Releases for 2026

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American author James Patterson
American author James Patterson

We are thrilled to continue our literary journey into 2026 as we dive into the world of the legendary James Patterson — one of the most successful and prolific authors of all time. Known for his gripping thrillers, unforgettable detectives, and cinematic storytelling, Patterson continues to dominate bestseller lists with his fast-paced novels that keep readers turning pages late into the night.


In this post, we’ve gathered all of James Patterson’s 2026 book releases, including new titles, collaborations, and reissues. Bookmark this page and check back for updates — we’ll keep this list current throughout the year (this post is current as of 11/16/2025, at 10:15 pm EST).


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BOOK TITLE

FORMAT

RELEASE DATE

WHERE TO GET IT

Return of the Spider: An Alex Cross Thriller, Book 31

Hardcover

November 17, 2025

Return of the Spider: An Alex Cross Thriller, Book 31 (Large Print)

Paperback

November 17, 2025

Return of the Spider: An Alex Cross Thriller, Book 31

Compact Disc

November 17, 2025

Return of the Spider: An Alex Cross Thriller, Book 31

MP3 CD

November 17, 2025

Along Came a Spider: An Alex Cross Thriller (Special)

Hardcover

November 18, 2025

The Last Days of Marilyn Monroe: A True Crime Thriller

Hardcover

December 1, 2025

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The Last Days of Marilyn Monroe: A True Crime Thriller (Large Print)

Paperback

December 1, 2025

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The Last Days of Marilyn Monroe: A True Crime Thriller

Compact Disc

December 1, 2025

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The Last Days of Marilyn Monroe: A True Crime Thriller

MP3 CD

December 1, 2025

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The #1 Lawyer: A Thriller

Paperback

December 16, 2025

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The Invisible Woman: A Thriller

Hardcover

January 5, 2026

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The Invisible Woman: A Thriller (Large Print)

Paperback

January 5, 2026

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Private Rome: A Private Novel

Paperback

January 13, 2026

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Private Rome: A Private Novel

Hardcover

January 13, 2026

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Private Rome: A Private Novel (Large Print)

Paperback

January 13, 2026

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Cross (Also Published as Alex Cross)

Paperback

January 20, 2026

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Dr. Zeus

Hardcover

January 26, 2026

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Suzanne’s Diary for Nicholas (Special)

Paperback

January 27, 2026

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Cross and Sampson: An Alex Cross and John Sampson Thriller

Hardcover

February 9, 2026

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Cross and Sampson: An Alex Cross and John Sampson Thriller (Large Print)

Paperback

February 9, 2026

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Paranoia: A Michael Bennett Thriller

Paperback

February 17, 2026

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Judge Stone

Hardcover

March 2, 2026

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Judge Stone (Large Print)

Paperback

March 9, 2026

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London Bridges (Special)

Paperback

March 17, 2026

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The House of Wolves: A Thriller (Special)

Paperback

March 17, 2026

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25 Alive: A Women’s Murder Club Thriller

Paperback

March 24, 2026

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Thank You, Teacher: True Stories from America’s Teachers, Our Last Line of Defense and Our First Line of Hope

Compact Disc

April 6, 2026

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Thank You, Teacher: True Stories from America’s Teachers, Our Last Line of Defense and Our First Line of Hope

MP3 CD

April 6, 2026

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Thank You, Teacher: True Stories from America’s Teachers, Our Last Line of Defense and Our First Line of Hope (Large Print)

Paperback

April 6, 2026

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Thank You, Teacher: True Stories from America’s Teachers, Our Last Line of Defense and Our First Line of Hope

Hardcover

April 6, 2026

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Holmes Is Missing: A Holmes, Margaret & Poe Mystery (Holmes, Margaret & Poe #2)

Paperback

April 14, 2026

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The Mother-Daughter Book Club

Paperback

April 20, 2026

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The Mother-Daughter Book Club

Hardcover

April 20, 2026

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26 Beauties: A Women’s Murder Club Thriller (Women’s Murder Club #26)

Paperback

May 4, 2026

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26 Beauties: A Women’s Murder Club Thriller (Large Print)

Paperback

May 4, 2026

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The First Gentleman: A Thriller

Paperback

May 12, 2026

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Violets Are Blue (Special)

Paperback

May 19, 2026

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The Picasso Heist: A Thriller

Paperback

June 2, 2026

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Skunk Goes Potty

Board Book

June 2, 2026

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The Idaho Four: An American Tragedy

Paperback

June 30, 2026

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Lion & Lamb: A Thriller (Special)

Paperback

June 30, 2026

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Four Blind Mice (Special)

Paperback

June 30, 2026

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The Country Road Murders: A Thriller

Hardcover

July 13, 2026

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The Country Road Murders: A Thriller (Large Print)

Paperback

July 13, 2026

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The Hamptons Lawyer: A Jane Smith Thriller

Paperback

July 21, 2026

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Delusional: A Michael Bennett Thriller

Hardcover

August 24, 2026

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Delusional: A Michael Bennett Thriller (Large Print)

Paperback

August 24, 2026

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Things I Wish I Told My Mother

Mass Market Paperback

April 6, 2027

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Raised by Wolves: A Thriller

Mass Market Paperback

November 30, 2027

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All dates are subject to change.


About James Patterson


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James Patterson is the world’s best-selling author, known for his fast-paced thrillers, crime series, and memorable characters including Alex Cross, Michael Bennett, and the Women’s Murder Club. Beyond adult fiction, he’s also the author of beloved middle-grade and young adult books like Maximum Ride and Treasure Hunters.


With hundreds of millions of books sold worldwide, Patterson’s work continues to inspire readers of every age — and his 2026 lineup is already shaping up to be one of his most anticipated yet.



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