Authors similar to James Paterson?

[nova726]

What authors are out there that you would say are similar to James Paterson in writing style/subject? Until a year or two ago my FIL wasn't a book reader, then a friend handed him a JP book and he's been powering through them since but refuses to try anybody new.

Any other authors out there that I can suggest he give a shot?

(I can't even imagine waiting til retirement to "get" the joy of reading a good book)

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[amyb2332]

I feel like Johnathon Kellerman is a bit more detail in his books. I think they are longer and a bit slower, maybe not as fast paced as James Patterson. But they are similar subjects and I actually like them more then JP, especially some of his recent books.

Another idea might be Tess Gerritsen. She writes the Rizzoli and Isles series.

[bcv513]

Tess Gerritsen and Karin Slaughter are my favorites

[Kahlua9]

Alex Kava - Maggie O'Dell series (Female FBI profiler).
Clive Cussler - Dirk Pitt series (adventurer/treasure hunter - similar to the movie National Treasure)

[msmerymac]

Dennis Lehane?

[angnshaun]

May 24, 2012 15:29:25 GMT -5 Kahlua9 said:

Alex Kava - Maggie O'Dell series (Female FBI profiler).
Clive Cussler - Dirk Pitt series (adventurer/treasure hunter - similar to the movie National Treasure)

The movie Sahara is a Dirk Pitt movie.

Karin Slaughter
Tami Hoag

[Amy]

I enjoy JP and like Jonathan Kellerman and Harlan Coben a lot (HC is my fave)

[Deleted]

I agree with Jonathan Kellerman and Harlan Coben

[lo]

I would also add Jeffrey Deaver! Especially the Lincoln Rhyme novels.

[angnshaun]

May 28, 2012 12:47:49 GMT -5 lo said:

I would also add Jeffrey Deaver! Especially the Lincoln Rhyme novels.

Yes i read the bone collector and it was great... I havent read the rest of them yet tho

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