James Patterson / Patricia Cornwell.. correct order?

[boris]

hi, sorry if this is in the wrong place, but do you know if you have to read the james patterson - alex cross novels in order and the patrica cornwell books in order,
thanks
boris

[Michelle]

Hi boris... and welcome to the forum. :)

I've changed the subject of the thread for you, so hopefully someone will be able to answer for you.

[boris]

o thank you alot michelle :) do you have any idea?
thanks
boris

[Kell]

We tried reading one ofPatricia Cornwall's Scarpetta novels in the reading circle, but as it was one of the later ones, it wasn't much good for those of us who hadn't read the rest of the series, so I'd say definitely read those ones in order. I've never read any James Patterson though, so I'm afraid I can't really help you on that one.

[Michelle]

o thank you alot michelle :) do you have any idea?


I haven't read any Patricia Cornwell, but I know a few here have, so someone should help soon. In the meantime, you could take a look at her site.. www.patricia-cornwell.com

As for James Patterson, I think I've read one or two, and I have no idea if they are in a certain order. This might help.. http://www.jamespatterson.com/books_readingOrder.html

[boris]

ook thanks very much, by the way whats the reading circle

[Michelle]

It's where we choose a book each month, and discuss it.
http://bookclubforum.co.uk/forum/index.php?c=7

[boris]

o ook thanks, i voted for october :D

[Sofia]

hi Boris.....I have read most of P. Corwell's books....it would probably be a good idea to read them in order...that way you'll have a much better understanding on the characters and what they go through. But she does have a couple out that don't feature Kay Scarpetta (trust me, skip those). Also, I will admit her last couple Kay Scarpetta stories haven't exactly been up to par in my opinion. Anyone else agree?

hope this helps!

[Louiseog]

There is a site called fantastic fiction which shows the order

[Maureen]

Yep Sofia I agree. The first Scarpetta novels are really good, and in my opinion, it's better if read in order. The most recent ones are mediocre, for some reason!

It's been a while since I read Patterson, so I cannot be of much help!

[Sofia]

according to a friend of mine, she is releasing a new book on 10/31/06.....but I just checked Amazon, and it say 09/01/07!!! (although the friend lives in England) they wouldn't put something that far in advance, would they?!?!? :grr:

[Louiseog]

according to a friend of mine, she is releasing a new book on 10/31/06.....but I just checked Amazon, and it say 09/01/07!!! (although the friend lives in England) they wouldn't put something that far in advance, would they?!?!? :grr:
Could that be a mix up with English and American dates, your first date is American 31st October (has to be) but the second in American is 1st September but in English is 9th January 2007 which would make more sense.

[Sofia]

according to a friend of mine, she is releasing a new book on 10/31/06.....but I just checked Amazon, and it say 09/01/07!!! (although the friend lives in England) they wouldn't put something that far in advance, would they?!?!? :grr:
Could that be a mix up with English and American dates, your first date is American 31st October (has to be) but the second in American is 1st September but in English is 9th January 2007 which would make more sense.
possibly. I will have to do a bit more digging and get back with a correct answer :)

ok...I found this...maybe someone else can make some sense of it :dunno:
http://www.fantasticfiction.co.uk/c/patricia-cornwell/book-of-dead.htm

[Michelle]

That really is confusing...
Amazon.co.uk have a release date of 31st October 2006
Amazon.com have a release date of 1st September 2007

Her own site doesn't even mention it.. but then her site doesn't impress that much anyway.

[Sofia]

I agree with that about her site....I couldn't even find a "contact the author" thingy!

[Michelle]

I can understand authors not wanting to be inundated with emails from fans.. but many are quite willing to do it. I'm sure the popular ones could filter their emails through their agents or something.

I've had dealings with a few authors now.. and I'm impressed with the ones that have taken the time to respond. Others have just ignored me.. or don't even have a way of contacting them at all.

[Sofia]

true...but if we are the ones buying the books, you would think they'd welcome it....as you said, could be filtered by someone (or more than one) else. Kind of telling of her in a way if you ask me!

[Michelle]

I've been a little put off of authors who haven't rresponded at all, or don't have a way to contact them. As you say, we're the ones who buy the books!

[muggle not]

Cornwell is "just a little" flaky. :D My neighbor plays bluegrass music with a few other friends. Cornwell once sent a helicopter to pick him and the other players up so they could play for her at her "then home" in Richmond.

[Sofia]

I was listening to a bit of her interviews...she seems a bit high on herself...no kidding about the helicopter? jeez.... :roll:

[muggle not]

As most of you probably know. We live in the woods and are a little isolated. Our neighbor lives a little distance from us. Some evenings he will go out on the porch and play either a guitar or a mandolin and we will sit on our porch and listen. He is really good and has a great style of playing, when he plays the guitar sometimes it sounds like there are 2 people playing.

Sorry about taking this off-topic. I wonder if I should delete the bit about her being flaky. If she was to read this thread she would get upset. :)

[Icecream]

He is really good and has a great style of plating, when he plays the guitar sometimes it sounds like there are 2 people playing.

Sounds like an African style, probably brought westward in the slave trade or some such time. Sorry for continuing this off topic theme. Can't help sharing knowledge when I have studied music for five years..

[Michelle]

I managed to track down an address for a publisher, and this was her response..

Thanks for contacting us about Patricia Cornwell. The publication of BOOK OF THE DEAD has been postponed. It will not be published in the UK prior to the U.S. If you saw a UK pub date that precedes the US pub date somewhere it may just be that the information had not been updated. The new publication date has not been confirmed as of yet.

[Sofia]

I managed to track down an address for a publisher, and this was her response..

Thanks for contacting us about Patricia Cornwell. The publication of BOOK OF THE DEAD has been postponed. It will not be published in the UK prior to the U.S. If you saw a UK pub date that precedes the US pub date somewhere it may just be that the information had not been updated. The new publication date has not been confirmed as of yet.
I wonder what they are waiting for....? Thanks a lot Michelle...appreciated :D

[boris]

ook guys thanks for your help! do you know were i could find out if i need to read the alex cross novels in order?

[Michelle]

www.jamespatterson.com/books_alex_cross.html might help.

[Lilywhite]

had a little old lady in the PDSA shop recommend him to me today, she didn't look like a Patterson reader to me, it was unexpected. :lol:

[boris]

www.jamespatterson.com/books_alex_cross.html might help.
yeah i saw that but it does not say if you need to read them in order

[Michelle]

Well, as it gives an order, it's probably a good idea. :)

I was hoping someone here may have read them, and be able to tell you.. but it appears not.

[Sofia]

I think it's usually a good idea to read any series in order....although it's not a strict rule for complete understanding.

[PattyOi]

In response to Sofia's 9/9 post.

I just finished PREDITOR and that is what prompted me to join a forum, I thought it was just me. I was disappointed in the last couple of Scarpetta books. I breezed through most of them and couldn't wait to finish so I could go on to the next, have read them all. But the last 2 were very difficult to follow. Scarpetta is becoming a real bitch and seems to be driving the people she loves away.

[PattyOi]

Boris,

Patricia Cornwell is much better if read in order. I started a couple in the middle and then became a fanatic to find the earlier books to read them in order.

I just started reading James Patterson's Alex Cross, although I skipped the first couple because I have seen the movies. I do plan to read them in order, and I would suggest that any series books be read in order. I have become a fanatic about it.

I like James Patterson and have read a couple of his non-Alex Cross books. last one was Suzanne's Letters to Nicholas, loved it.

[Maureen]

In response to Sofia's 9/9 post.

I just finished PREDITOR and that is what prompted me to join a forum, I thought it was just me. I was disappointed in the last couple of Scarpetta books. I breezed through most of them and couldn't wait to finish so I could go on to the next, have read them all. But the last 2 were very difficult to follow. Scarpetta is becoming a real bitch and seems to be driving the people she loves away.

I agree, and I was quite disappointed. Pity cause she was rather cool in the earlier books!