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James Patterson/David Ellis

James Patterson is one of the best-known bestselling writers in the world. He is the author of two top-selling detective series of the past decade: the Alex Cross novels, including most recently Mary, Mary and London Bridges, and the Women’s Murder Club series. He has written many other No. 1 bestsellers, including Suzanne’s Diary for Nicholas, Lifeguard and the International Thriller of 2005, Honeymoon. He lives in Florida.

Books by this Author

Lord James Harrington And The Michaelmas Fair Mystery

It’s a busy time of year for Lord James Harrington and his wife Beth. Their good friends Bert and Gladys are getting married; James has a school reunion to attend; and he and Beth have entered the London-to-Brighton veteran car run. Before that, there’s the Michaelmas Fair in the village to enjoy. But matters take a sinister turn when the body of the founder of the Jolly Madrigals singing group is discovered after the fair. James’ friend DCI George Lane is in charge of the investigation, but as further murders occur, he grows increasingly baffled. James and George are convinced that a single killer is responsible for these deaths. But what could possibly connect the victims? With dogged determination, James delves into his own past for clues – and is shocked at what he learns.

Lord James Harrington And The Solstice Mystery

James and Beth happen upon an accident where the driver, Bernard Potter, is seriously injured. While receiving first aid, Potter mumbles concerns about his daughter which James takes as the ramblings of a dying man. But when visiting Mrs Potter, they realise that Bernard, a police constable, was secretly investigating the goings-on at a local commune where his daughter lived. Meanwhile, James’s cousin Herbie is helping Scotland Yard with an art fraud ring – and when a villager is approached to be a part of the enterprise, James is drawn into both investigations.

Lord James Harrington And The Michaelmas Fair Mystery

It’ s a busy time of the year for Lord James Harrington and his wife Beth – there’ s the Michaelmas Fair in the village to enjoy. But matters take a sinister turn when the body of the founder of the Jolly Madrigals singing group is discovered after the Fair. James ‘ friend DCI George Lane is in charge of the investigation, but as further murders occur, he grows increasingly baffled. James and George are convinced that a single killer is responsible for these deaths. But what could possibly connect the victims? With dogged determination, James delves into his own past for clues – and is shocked at what he learns.

Lord James Harrington And The Winter Mystery

1957. Lord James Harrington and his wife, Beth, run a country hotel in the village of Cavendish, deep in the heart of West Sussex. James and Beth are discussing the latest Cavendish Players production, The Devil Incarnate, when their cleaner informs them that farmer, Alec Grimes is missing. When James finds Grimes dead, he is certain of foul play. But the doctor says he died of natural causes and even good friend Detective Chief Inspector George Lane dismisses his suspicions. So James decides to put his own sleuthing skills to the test?

Lord James Harrington And The New Year’s Eve Mystery

Meet Lord James Harrington and his wife, Beth. They adore hosting seasonal events in the village of Cavendish, running their country hotel, keeping the local folklore alive and listening to the latest murder mystery on the wireless. But mysteries don’t always remain on the airwaves… James and Beth are looking forward to hosting a New Year’s Eve ball, but first, they are accommodating the actors of a travelling Old West show and displaying American Indian artefacts as part of that tour. When someone attempts to break into the display cabinet, James’ suspicions are aroused. And, when a member of the Old West Show is found dead, he finds himself in the middle of a baffling mystery.

Lord James Harrington And The Christmas Mystery

It’s Christmas, and James and Beth are preparing for Harrington’s festive dinner and dance. This year, famous diva Olivia Dupree is singing, a wedding is taking place, and they’re hosting a reunion of Pals – ex-army comrades from the Great War. When Olivia falls ill and claims she’s been poisoned, James puts his sleuthing hat on. But things take a sinister turn when a further attack occurs. What links the two victims? James must race against time to stop multiple murders taking place.