
Titles in This Set
NYPD Red
NYPD Red 2
NYPD Red 3
NYPD Red 4
NYPD Red 5 (Red Alert)
NYPD Red 6
Overview
Step into the glittering, dangerous world of Manhattan's elite with this six-book NYPD Red collection from James Patterson and Marshall Karp. NYPD Red is an elite task force created to protect the city's wealthiest and most powerful residents, and Detectives Zach Jordan and Kylie MacDonald are the partners tasked with keeping the peace. Each fast-paced case blends celebrity culture, high society scandal, and brutal crime, moving from red-carpet premieres to backstage green rooms and penthouse suites. Written with Patterson's signature short chapters and relentless momentum, this paperback set delivers six complete mysteries perfect for binge reading or savoring one at a time.
About the Books
The NYPD Red series follows the fictional NYPD Red Task Force, a specialized unit invented by James Patterson to guard New York's celebrities, moguls, and dignitaries from the crimes that fame and fortune inevitably attract. At the center of every case are Detectives Zach Jordan and Kylie MacDonald, former partners and one-time lovers whose complicated history adds emotional tension to the high-stakes investigations. The opening novel, NYPD Red, introduces the unit as a murder rattles New York's cultural elite during a star-studded gala. The sequels escalate steadily: a vigilante killer stalking the wealthy, a scheme tangled in corruption among powerful players, a movie premiere gone deadly, a bombing plot targeting a charity gala in the book also published as Red Alert, and a sixth case that pushes the partners' bond to its limit. Across all six books, Patterson and Karp combine tight plotting, punchy dialogue, and cinematic set pieces with a genuine emotional core, exploring how ambition, loyalty, and public image collide with real danger. The New York City backdrop is rendered in vivid, insider detail, from exclusive galas to gritty precincts, giving the series its distinctive blend of glamour and grit. Whether read in order or picked up individually, this collection offers a complete run of the series so readers can follow Jordan and MacDonald's partnership from its first case through its later, higher-stakes entries without gaps.
Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9789123478378
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
Genre: Crime, Thriller & Mystery
Key Benefits
Book-by-Book Guide
NYPD Red — A murder at a star-studded gala pulls the elite task force into New York's glitziest social circles.
NYPD Red 2 — A vigilante killer targeting the untouchable rich forces Jordan and MacDonald into a race against public opinion.
NYPD Red 3 — A web of crimes tied to powerful players tests the detectives' partnership and their instincts.
NYPD Red 4 — A glamorous movie premiere erupts into violence, dragging Hollywood secrets into the investigation.
NYPD Red 5 (Red Alert) — A bombing at a charity gala turns a night for New York's elite into a hunt for a shadowy killer.
NYPD Red 6 — The task force faces its most personal case yet as old wounds resurface alongside a new threat.
About the Authors
James Patterson is one of the best-known and best-selling fiction writers of all time, celebrated for creating fast-paced thriller series such as Alex Cross and Women's Murder Club alongside collaborative works like NYPD Red. Marshall Karp, Patterson's co-author on this series, is an accomplished novelist and former advertising creative director known for blending sharp humor with tightly plotted crime fiction. Together, Patterson and Karp built the NYPD Red series around detectives Zach Jordan and Kylie MacDonald, combining Patterson's trademark pacing with Karp's eye for character and New York City detail.
Why You'll Love This Set
Perfect for a summer reading binge, a holiday gift for the mystery lover in your life, or a stocking stuffer that keeps on giving, this six-book set delivers page-turning New York crime drama from start to finish. Ideal for commutes, beach days, or a cozy weekend read.
Please Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.
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