James Patterson Book Releases for 2026
- Yuri Souza
- Nov 6
- 4 min read
Updated: 2 days ago
Be the first to know the titles for all books James Patterson is releasing in 2026
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).
As a reminder, you can always order with us and support our small business — the hyperlinks guiding you to our store are listed below in pink. Your support is very much appreciated! 🙏
💌 Join Our Book Lovers’ Newsletter!
Stay up to date with the latest James Patterson, John Grisham, David Baldacci, and other bestselling author releases — plus get early access to our collectible editions and exclusive offers.
✨ Sign up now and never miss a new book release or preorder drop.
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 | Order now |
The Last Days of Marilyn Monroe: A True Crime Thriller (Large Print) | Paperback | December 1, 2025 | Order now |
The Last Days of Marilyn Monroe: A True Crime Thriller | Compact Disc | December 1, 2025 | Order now |
The Last Days of Marilyn Monroe: A True Crime Thriller | MP3 CD | December 1, 2025 | Order now |
The #1 Lawyer: A Thriller | Paperback | December 16, 2025 | Order now |
The Invisible Woman: A Thriller | Hardcover | January 5, 2026 | Order now |
The Invisible Woman: A Thriller (Large Print) | Paperback | January 5, 2026 | Order now |
Private Rome: A Private Novel | Paperback | January 13, 2026 | Order now |
Private Rome: A Private Novel | Hardcover | January 13, 2026 | Order now |
Private Rome: A Private Novel (Large Print) | Paperback | January 13, 2026 | Order now |
Cross (Also Published as Alex Cross) | Paperback | January 20, 2026 | Order now |
Dr. Zeus | Hardcover | January 26, 2026 | Order now |
Suzanne’s Diary for Nicholas (Special) | Paperback | January 27, 2026 | Order now |
Cross and Sampson: An Alex Cross and John Sampson Thriller | Hardcover | February 9, 2026 | Order now |
Cross and Sampson: An Alex Cross and John Sampson Thriller (Large Print) | Paperback | February 9, 2026 | Order now |
Paranoia: A Michael Bennett Thriller | Paperback | February 17, 2026 | Order now |
Judge Stone | Hardcover | March 2, 2026 | Preorder now |
Judge Stone (Large Print) | Paperback | March 9, 2026 | Preorder now |
London Bridges (Special) | Paperback | March 17, 2026 | Preorder now |
The House of Wolves: A Thriller (Special) | Paperback | March 17, 2026 | Preorder now |
25 Alive: A Women’s Murder Club Thriller | Paperback | March 24, 2026 | Preorder now |
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 | Preorder now |
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 | Preorder now |
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 | Preorder now |
Thank You, Teacher: True Stories from America’s Teachers, Our Last Line of Defense and Our First Line of Hope | Hardcover | April 6, 2026 | Preorder now |
Holmes Is Missing: A Holmes, Margaret & Poe Mystery (Holmes, Margaret & Poe #2) | Paperback | April 14, 2026 | Preorder now |
The Mother-Daughter Book Club | Paperback | April 20, 2026 | Preorder now |
The Mother-Daughter Book Club | Hardcover | April 20, 2026 | Preorder now |
26 Beauties: A Women’s Murder Club Thriller (Women’s Murder Club #26) | Paperback | May 4, 2026 | Preorder now |
26 Beauties: A Women’s Murder Club Thriller (Large Print) | Paperback | May 4, 2026 | Preorder now |
The First Gentleman: A Thriller | Paperback | May 12, 2026 | Preorder now |
Violets Are Blue (Special) | Paperback | May 19, 2026 | Preorder now |
The Picasso Heist: A Thriller | Paperback | June 2, 2026 | Preorder now |
Skunk Goes Potty | Board Book | June 2, 2026 | Preorder now |
The Idaho Four: An American Tragedy | Paperback | June 30, 2026 | Preorder now |
Lion & Lamb: A Thriller (Special) | Paperback | June 30, 2026 | Preorder now |
Four Blind Mice (Special) | Paperback | June 30, 2026 | Preorder now |
The Country Road Murders: A Thriller | Hardcover | July 13, 2026 | Preorder now |
The Country Road Murders: A Thriller (Large Print) | Paperback | July 13, 2026 | Preorder now |
The Hamptons Lawyer: A Jane Smith Thriller | Paperback | July 21, 2026 | Preorder now |
Delusional: A Michael Bennett Thriller | Hardcover | August 24, 2026 | Preorder now |
Delusional: A Michael Bennett Thriller (Large Print) | Paperback | August 24, 2026 | Preorder now |
Things I Wish I Told My Mother | Mass Market Paperback | April 6, 2027 | Preorder now |
Raised by Wolves: A Thriller | Mass Market Paperback | November 30, 2027 | Preorder now |
All dates are subject to change.
About James Patterson
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.