Roses Are Red was no.5 in the Observer and no.9 in the Daily and Sunday Telegraph bestseller lists 'Patterson's simple but effective style and short, punchy chapters keep the action moving nicely' The Mirror 'Patterson's simple but effective style and short, punchy chapters keep the action moving nicely' Daily Mirror

James Patterson is one of the best-known and biggest-selling writers of all time. He is the author of some of the most popular series of the past decade: the Women's Murder Club, the Alex Cross novels and Maximum Ride, and he has written many other number one bestsellers including romance novels and stand-alone thrillers. He has won an Edgar Award, the mystery world's highest honour. He lives in Florida with his wife and son.