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NYPD Red books in order

by James Patterson (with Marshall Karp) · 6 books listed so far · Adult

Last checked: September 25, 2026, against hachettebookgroup.com

  1. 1 NYPD Red book cover by James Patterson

    NYPD Red

    2012 · Book

    Start hereFirst book in the main order, first published in 2012.
  2. 2 NYPD Red 2 book cover by James Patterson
  3. 3 NYPD Red 3 book cover by James Patterson

    NYPD Red 3

    Year: still checking · Book

  4. 4 NYPD Red 4 book cover by James Patterson
  5. 5 Red Alert book cover by James Patterson

    Red Alert

    Year: still checking · Book

    Cover from Google Books
  6. 6 NYPD Red 6 book cover by James Patterson

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The series at a glance

Wikidata lists a publication date of 2012 for the series.

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About the author

Wikidata lists James Patterson as born in 1947 in Newburgh.

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Wikidata lists the occupations of James Patterson as film producer, screenwriter and television producer.

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Wikidata lists James Patterson as educated at Vanderbilt University and Manhattan University.

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Wikidata lists an award for James Patterson: Edgar Allan Poe Award for Best First Novel (1977).

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Wikidata lists an award for James Patterson: Audie Award for Thriller or Suspense (2017).

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Wikidata lists an award for James Patterson: National Humanities Medal (2019).

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