Private Sydney

JAMES PATTERSON is one of the best-known and biggest-selling writers of all time. His books have sold in excess of 375 million copies worldwide. He is the author of some of the most popular series of the past two decades – the Alex Cross, Women’s Murder Club, Detective Michael Bennett and Private novels – and he has written many other number one bestsellers including romance novels and stand-alone thrillers.

James is passionate about encouraging children to read. Inspired by his own son who was a reluctant reader, he also writes a range of books for young readers, including the Middle School, I Funny, Treasure Hunters, House of Robots, Confessions, and Maximum Ride series. James has donated millions in grants to independent bookshops and has been the most borrowed author of adult fiction in UK libraries for the past eleven years in a row. He lives in Florida with his wife and son.

Kathryn Fox is a medical practitioner with a special interest in forensic medicine. She is the author of seven internationally bestselling novels, most recently Death Mask, Cold Grave and Fatal Impact. Her debut Malicious Intent won the 2005 Davitt award for adult fiction. She has twice been shortlisted for the prestigious Ned Kelly award. Her books have also been selected in the '50 Books You Can't Put Down' Australian reading initiative and are published in over a dozen languages.

Kathryn lives in Sydney and combines her passion for books and medicine by actively promoting the links between literacy and health, particularly in disadvantaged communities.