**James Patterson *is the world's bestselling author. The creator of Alex Cross, he has produced more enduring fictional heroes than any other novelist alive. He lives in Florida with his family.J. D. Barkeris the international bestselling author of numerous books, including Dracul and The Fourth Mo...

**James Patterson *is the world's bestselling author. The creator of Alex Cross, he has produced more enduring fictional heroes than any other novelist alive. He lives in Florida with his family.J. D. Barkeris the international bestselling author of numerous books, including Dracul and The Fourth Monkey *. His novels have been translated into two dozen languages and optioned for both film and television. Barker resides in coastal New Hampshire with his wife, Dayna, and their daughter, Ember.