Top Five James Patterson

James Brown as a civilian: A former soldier who was once a pillar of courage and integrity. With his undying loyalty to his people, he served as a savior on the battlefield, protecting lives and earning the trust of his peers. But his rock-solid morality made him enemies at high levels. James, falsely accused and dishonorably discharged, gray in a world that no longer valued his principles and cast out. Genuine examples of forgiveness come in the form of beautiful and sometimes comedy inflected exchanges as James acclimates to life as a civilian with the help of Sarah, one of his former savees from a peacekeeping mission who becomes his unlikely rock. Thankful for his past deeds, Sarah sticks by James as he wades through the danger of his losing his way. But James’s life takes a much darker turn when he discovers a powerful and shadowy syndicate behind the conspiracy that ruined his career. A secret group of corrupt elites known as "the syndicate" operatives the city from the shadows, controlling law enforcement personnel, the politicians, and information. Looking to protect their carefully designed web of lies, they consider James a threat, one that needs to be taken care of. Now with Sarah by his side, James starts a dogged quest for the truth, unraveling layer upon layer of the syndicate’s secrets. Along the way, they are joined by Hassan, James’s faithful boon companion, and Lina, a former intelligence officer who has her own vendetta against the syndicate. They band together as an unlikely alliance to defeat a seemingly indestructible enemy. With the syndicate closing in, James and his allies must maneuver through a treacherous maze of betrayal, espionage, and high-stakes confrontations. From abandoned warehouses to clandestine server hubs, each step they take reveals the layers of the conspiracy—and brings them closer to danger. And nuance, the show reveals, can make all the difference when the stakes are much higher than they could have imagined and as they sift through the syndicate’s secrets. Synopsis: The Web Tightens The battle is no longer simply one of James’s redemption; it is a fight for justice, freedom and the soul of t Once, James Brown said, he was a courageous, ethical soldier become a civilian. He was loyal to a fault when it came to his people; He had saved lives as a soldier and earned the trust of the people around him. But his uncompromising sense of right and wrong earned him enemies in high places. Targeted with false accusations, dishonorably discharged, the army spat him out, leaving him to seek survival, in a world which no longer appreciated his values. As he settles into civilian life, James finds an unexpected supporter in Sarah, a young woman whose family he saved during a peacekeeping operation. Having been in awe of his past heroism, Sarah rediscovers him as a trusted companion through the treacherous aftermath of James' fall from grace. But James’s story darkens when he learns that a powerful and shadowy syndicate has orchestrated the conspiracy that ruined his career. Hidden syndicate of corrupt elites that manipulate the city from the shadows, controlling law enforcement people, politics and information flow. James is a risk to their Creep cannon, and so he must be removed. Sarah stirs him to seek the truth, and he embarks with her on an unrelenting campaign of discovery, peeling away tier after tier of the syndicate’s facade. Along the way, they are joined by Hassan, James’s loyal friend, and Lina, an ex-intelligence officer who has a vendetta of her own against the syndicate. They join forces in an unlikely alliance to defeat an unstoppable enemy. With the details of the syndicate's involvement becoming clearer, James and his allies find themselves in a deadly game of cat and mouse where every ally can be a potential enemy.

Back in 1996, when the daughter of the Old Xie family, Xie Wanying, said she wanted to be a doctor, many laughed. "Phoenix begets phoenix, dog spawns dog. A truck driver’s daughter becoming a doctor is as likely as a sow climbing a tree." "I’m not just going to be a doctor, I’m going to be a female chest surgeon," said Xie Wanying. Her words provoked even greater waves of disdain within the doctors' community. Relatives who were doctors ridiculed her mercilessly: "Do you know how high the admission scores are for medical students? Do you think you can make it?" "There are zero female chief chest surgeons in the country. Who do you think you are!" A bunch of people mocked her: "You'll probably only get into a third-rate medical college and end up as a health worker in a small county town. It's easy to imagine what sort of marriage you'll have." After the college entrance exams, Xie Wanying entered the top surgical class in the country with the highest science scores in the province, with department heads in the Capital’s top-tier hospitals vying for her from her internship beginnings. "Student Xie Wanying, come to our digestive surgery department." "No, she must come to our urological surgery—" "Pediatric surgery is in short supply of female doctors like student Xie Wanying." Circles of relatives and friends: … At this time, Xie Wanying independently completed the youngest Tetralogy of Fallot surgery in the country, represented the national association of chest surgery at an international medical forum, and published the world’s first minimally invasive heart valve repair surgery, becoming truly the foremost surgeon in the field of female surgery! As for the marriage concerns that everyone "worried" about: A brother from the Returned Overseas Faction, a hot bachelor within the Capital, changed his QQ profile picture to Junior Sister Xie. The young CEO, a handsome man, came to the hospital every day with flowers, keen to offer a diamond ring. Not to mention, a whole host of suitors had long since worn a path to the Old Xie Family's doorstep...

When Ding Fan opened his eyes again, everything before him had changed. A Cultivator reborn on Earth, he found himself in the despised body of a disgraced heir. Fists striking all who defied him, feet trampling over various second generations, he roamed the city with an air of unrivaled dominance. Saving damsels and fighting injustices, a forceful life needs no explanation.

The frail young lady of the Tang Family, raised for five years in the Daoist temple, was brought back home. Everyone harbored their own thoughts, preparing to welcome a delicate and sickly young girl, only to be met with a bright and shiny Little Baldy. She followed them around like a little tail, proclaiming that their days were numbered. Initially, the Tang Family resisted this, arguing that even if she wasn't a sweet and adorable child, she shouldn't be a nonsensical Little Swindler! Latter on, as the little girl, vexed and embarrassed the bad guys with talk of imminent retaliation, amid everyone's cries of alarm, she confronted them with a little dust whisk in one hand and a small clenched fist in the other in an attempt to 'conquer with virtue' on their behalf. The Tang Family, gradually freeloading: Delicious! ** In the wealthy Rong Family, with a century-old legacy, there were rumors that a precious young master resided within its vast estate, dressed in traditional Tang Suit, his wrist adorned with Buddha Beads, a figure everyone dreaded. One day, under the pear tree in the courtyard, on the recliner, lay a pile of fluffy yarn balls neatly placed on the knees of that always composed and sagacious youth who was almost bewitching. The Personal Guard was puzzled, as the young master's fingers were never known to touch even spring water. Then they heard the young master ask in a gentle voice: After much consideration, a fluffy hat seems warmer, don't you think? Which color do you think Jinjin would look good in, pink or multicolored? Personal Guard: ??? ** Rong Qing had known since he was young that he was different from others, with a heavy malevolence about him, calling evil spirits close. That is until he met Tang Jin wielding a little dust whisk, pinning Evil Spirits to the ground and pummeling them, while others fled in all directions, as she recited "the sea of bitterness has no bounds, turn your head to see the shore." Latter on, Rong Qing, touching her Little Baldy head, pulled her hand with a smile: Jinjin, would you care to save your brother as well? Seeing that you're so pretty, Little Milk Jin let herself be led by the hand, cooing with reserved pride: I can.

Ruby was a genius; however, she tragically passed away after falling from the fiftieth floor of her own company's building. When she opened her eyes again, she found herself in an entirely different world. Have you ever heard about the Ghost World? I'm not referring to the world of deceased individuals, but rather a planet. Ruby was shocked when she woke up in the body of an twenty-year-old girl who was already married and had four ghostly husbands. Unfortunately, these husbands didn't love the original owner, and the original owner treated them poorly. The first husband leaned over with a sly smile on his face and said, "You think you can leave me, pretty wife? Nope! Once my eyes catch what I like, I will get it no matter what." The second husband angrily exclaimed, "I hate you, stupid witch! Don't leave me; your stupid husband loves you." The third husband innocently said, "Wife, I made my special soup for you," and proceeded to show bowls filled with blood. The fourth husband gently raised her chin and said, "Wife, I can't believe that with every passing second, minute, and hour, I'm falling for you even more." The fifth husband, who fell in love with her at first sight, looked at the camera and arrogantly smiled. "I fell in love with someone at first sight! Get ready to grab it; I'm throwing ten thousand gems to celebrate," he declared as the camera panned to a room filled with money and treasures. Ruby : "..." Please, someone, make me dead again. Warning: • Reserve Harem • 18+

It's that time of the decade when the business tycoons in America fight for yet who gets to perch at the peak. Being the winner of 'Thee Business Mogul Award' comes with a lot of premium benefits, more of everything like a black card, unmatched luxury, prestige and a tantalizing seat in the government: talk of such power. Only the top 1% - the elites stand a chance. One of them is Michael Gild, the current 'Business Mogul' who has plans to gift it to himself. Then, Loreen Scott, a fierce enemy who is determined to keep the prize permanently out of Gild's reach. These two are inevitably drawn into a path by fate, where the thorns cracking the fragile earth seems to never have an end; and the flowers blooming the trees, too alluring to resist. It's still that time of the decade. Let the best man win.

Lin Xin had loved Zheng Lanwen for five years. Even after marriage, she gave up her career multiple times for her, always putting Zheng Lanwen first. Yet, the moment Zheng Lanwen heard that a certain someone was returning to the country, she immediately filed for divorce. Lin Xin signed the papers with a bitter smile. She thought she would never love anyone again in her life... Until a clumsy fool unexpectedly appeared by her side. This fool handed her a tissue and, with a warm smile, said, “A princess shouldn't cry.” The warmth of a sunny spring day—comforting and soothing. Lin Xin kept that tissue for a long, long time—until Ye Linghua, this foolish yet endearing person, finally proposed to her. [This novel is translated, 2-3 chapters / 2 days, CT: 爱吃甜桔]

Before the world came to ruins, Hirua, a Swordsman was sent back in time by his ally using a regression spell. In order to become stronger he joins the Academy of Ranias once again.

Hi guys am Stella... I was brought up in a society where women are seen only as marriage materials, we were trained to be beautiful so that we can entice great men and get married, women are only seen as machines for making babies... But I don't want to be just a someone made to give birth I want to be more than that, I want to rise to top as a self made lady... I want to get married to a man who's worthy of me not someone am worthy of, I want to decide my own life... I guess it's all my wishful thinking because am from one of the poorest people amidst my community I survive from partime jobs and my dad isn't useful either, but either way I will put in my best efforts because I don't want end up living the kind of life my mum is living.... #Hi guys journey with me and see if I will ever make it to the top despite circumstances....

In a world full of monsters and humans, there existed the Five Great Empires: Bergeves, Houndshear, Evergrove, Brineford and Ravenbrook, ruled respectively by the Vampires, Werewolves, Elven, Orcs and Humans. These nations were formed by the first Shadow Emperors after they faced and defeated Zelda, the Chaos god, during the First Crimson War. Several millennia later, a prophecy is made that the defeated Zelda shall be resurrected to exact his revenge on the world. But there is hope, for a group of monster warriors shall rise to protect Amberland from this great threat. They are: Monster Five!!!

What do you desire? Great riches and wealth? World-class fame and influence? Absolute authority and power? Or that which transcends them all? After a failed suicide attempt, the debt-ridden Nick Lewis receives an invitation: [Become the Top Idol, and you shall be granted your deepest desire]. Nick Lewis, a 23-year-old debt-ridden school dropout, becomes a ‘Pointer’ of Top Idol and can purchase talents and invest in his S.P.E.C.I.A.L. attributes with the elusive V-points. But to earn those V-points, Nick must complete heinous daily tasks, climb the ranks using his fame and influence, and also engage in deadly battles against other pointers to maintain this... gift. All you desire is within reach... only if you are willing to pay the price.

It's that time of the decade when the business tycoons in America fight for yet who gets to perch at the peak. Being the winner of 'Thee Business Mogul Award' comes with a lot of premium benefits, more of everything like a black card, unmatched luxury, prestige and a tantalizing seat in the government: talk of such power. As it stands now, only the top 1% of such people stand a chance. One of such people is 'Michael Gild', the current owner of the prize and still has plans to gift it back to himself. 'Loreen Scott', the alluring Latin American whom has had her eyes on the prize for as long as she can remember. It's a wrong time for 'Anderson Clarke' to be entangled in rumors of a business-threatening scandalous relationship with powerful 'Simeon Walton'. And many others. It's still that time of the season. Let the best man win.

"I am different" That's what River Moonborne thinks, wishing to live a normal life, despite being an heir to his family. However, it seems like fate has other plans for him, when he gets a different color badge than the rest at the assessment...

A tortured child, living with horrors of the past. after the others risked their life to let the main character have one. having a life proves more difficult due to his mind in a constant state of blur. will the main character be able to control the state he is in, or will he be forced down to dirt. A simple task is seen too hard for him in this new world. not understanding how this world works, also dealing with the confusion of his mind. he seems that their sacrifice was in vain. will he ever be able to grasp the surroundings around him?, or will the past experience be too much for him?. that is the daily struggle of Five. He finally somewhat gets an understanding of his new life, his past tells him that he is being hunted down. after finally getting a grasp of his new life he he thrown into another one. this one seems more connected with him, while roaming around in the world. Marcus discovers a road leading a to town this town has too many secrets about it. the biggest one is a Statue of A man Name Adamsin will he ever go back to save the rest of the Numbers?. will his past chose a path for his Future? one thing is for certain his path was never in his control or was it?

Li Xiaojun, a 20-year-old game addict and part-time delivery guy, has always been a sucker for those "overpowered system gacha" novels he reads during his lunch breaks. In real life, however, he’s stuck in a dead-end job, barely scraping by in the overcrowded, city of Newer Borealis in the year 2030. His only real joy comes from playing his favorite MMO, "Murim Conquest," where he constantly gets beaten by kids with better gear and deep pockets. One day, after an unfortunate accident involving his bike, a vending machine, and a noodle shop's mascot robot, Xiaojun wakes up to find himself in a strange, futuristic world that looks suspiciously like Murim Conquest—except it’s not a game, it's real. Oh, and also, He has a system like the one he had in his game, one that allowed him to use this gacha to roll for advantages. Will he survive in this new world? Or will he fall prey to the dog-eat-dog nature of this world?

(This is not a normal cultivation novel. It will have fantasy elements but after 100 chapters.) Roy’s journey began in tragedy. As a newborn, he was separated from his parents, left in a small village for his safety. Raised by the kind-hearted villagers, his life seemed peaceful for a time. But when Roy was just three years old, the Demonic Blood Sect descended upon the village, massacring its inhabitants and abducting the children. Roy was one of the few taken, thrust into a life of cruelty and slavery. For years, Roy endured the horrors of the sect, clinging to fleeting memories of his parents and the whispers of their love. At nine, he managed to escape, driven by an unyielding will to survive. In his desperate flight, he stumbled upon a mystical cavern, where he encountered the Heavenly Monarch. Recognizing Roy’s potential, the ancient entity gifted him the Heavenly Origin Qi Technique, one of the most powerful cultivation methods known. With this newfound power, Roy vowed to grow stronger, to search for his parents—if they still lived—or to avenge them if they did not. Journey to the Top: The Path of Power is a tale of resilience, vengeance, and unyielding determination. With intense battles, intricate world-building, and heartfelt character growth, the story delves into themes of sacrifice, loyalty, and the cost of power. Roy’s journey is one of survival, redemption, and the relentless pursuit of strength to protect those he holds dear. Will he reach the pinnacle of cultivation, or will the shadows of his past consume him? -------------- This is my first book and I will make some mistakes but I will strive to improve on them. Here are few things that you can expect from this novel. 1. No Cliche Young Masters -- I mean there can be one or two but the story wont be filled with them 2. Little to No Plot Holes / Armour -- But there will times when the MC will be lucky (without that the story can not even start) 3. Detailed power structure -- The power structure and everything related will be detailed. The power structure might seem generic at the start but it will show its uniqueness later on in the story. 4. I do not intend to drop this story. I already have a long story plot in mind.

Ten years in the making, the sword is now unsheathed. The frail youth, Wang Yu, mysteriously disappeared at the age of twelve and returned eight years later to become the personal bodyguard of a beautiful woman. Thus, conspiracies, assassinations, and amorous traps targeting Wang Yu unfolded one after another; various hostile forces rapidly approached. In a city of sin, how would he write his own legend as a king? And facing the entanglements of all sorts of beautiful women, how would he resolve them?！

Krishiella Mortcombe, the princess of the Mortcombe Empire, was wrongfully killed by Vaughn Rosiello—the Emperor of the neighboring empire, the Rosiello Empire. After her death, she found herself alive in the body of her 18-year-old self—5 years prior to her death. She then decides to change her fate and claim the Emperor for herself. But is the Emperor really her fated love? What if there is someone better waiting for her? How will her fate change, and how will things end? Will she suffer the same fate or will she be able to change it for the better? Content Warning: Some chapters may contain scenes that readers might find gruesome and traumatizing, which includes abuse, harassment, kidnapping, and torture. ***** Updates every Friday. I might not be able to update every week if I'm busy with school works.

Growing up in the shadow of hardship, Eshan never imagined his life would amount to anything extraordinary. Struggling to find his place in a world that seemed to offer him little, he thought he had finally found a sense of belonging in the bustling corporate grind of the city. But destiny had other plans. One fateful night, a celebration spirals into an unexplainable phenomenon, and Eshan awakens in a place beyond imagination—a mysterious island where reality itself feels twisted. With no explanation and no way back, he discovers five enigmatic "newborns" that will change his life forever. As he unravels the island's secrets, Eshan realizes he has been thrust into a conflict far larger than himself, one that spans worlds, timelines, and unimaginable powers. Survival is only the beginning, and each step forward leads him closer to a truth that could reshape everything he thought he knew. But the gifts he has been granted come with a price, one that could tear him apart—mind, body, and soul. How far will Eshan go to claim his destiny? And what will it cost him? In a world where the past and future collide, and power is both a blessing and a curse, Eshan’s journey will decide the fate of not just one life but countless others. A tale of mystery, survival, and impossible choices begins...

I woke up to find myself married to a queenly beauty who happened to be the CEO of a company. Not only did I gain a wife, but also a house and a car. What's that? You're eyeing my wife? You're asking for trouble! First, taste my Immortal Palm technique, followed by a strike of Palm Thunder that will send you straight to meet Yama. Kid, pay attention. This is the fate of anyone who dares to lay a finger on my woman!

A mysterious System led a mercenary, a love-stricken ghost, a deity seeking to regain power, all mounted on an Eastern dragon striving for survival, journeying through the myriads of worlds! The wheels of history, yet again they fucking moved forward! Rebirth, cultivation, alchemy, defying fate—you name it! Beautiful ladies, reverse harem, gods, monsters—not a single one missing! Everything is in "Top Grade Pure Beauty CEO"

[The big boss female lead + system + male lead’s rebirth + sweet pampering + trashing slags + 'mutual life-saving'] When Su Yuqing woke up from suffocation, she was already at a live streaming event, and her step-sister who had pushed her into the sea was in the arms of her former fiancé, "Little sister, don't misunderstand, I have nothing to do with Chenan, you…" Just having bound with the Truth System, Su Yuqing said, "Don’t. I have nothing to do with that kind of man." On site: "??!!" Live chatroom: "!!?? " One day, a reporter asked, "Miss Su, what do you think about the online comments accusing you of using your influence to commit violence and bully newcomers?" With a lifted eyelid, Su Yuqing said, "Ah, I don’t have any thoughts on it; she got what she deserved!" Reporter... Famous director's official announcement of the lead actress in the movie changed in less than half a day, netizens denounced Su Yuqing for playing tricks. In the afternoon, Su Yuqing took an interview: "Her acting skills qualify her for the lead role? I snatched this position to save everyone's eyesight." Half an hour later, she rose to the top of the trending searches! After the movie wrapped up, Su Yuqing's romance with Actor He was revealed. Reporter: "Miss Su, as everyone knows, Actor He is the unreachable pinnacle of the entire entertainment industry. How did you manage to win him over?" "I didn’t." Beside her, He Suyan said, "It was me who kept pestering her." Reporter... Netizens: They testify, indeed it was Best Actor Sir who kept pestering! —— Author's completed works 'Following the Divine Path' 'Transported to an Era Where the Whole Family Is Abhorrent' 'Farmhouse Eldest Sister: Max-Level Boss Busy Farming'

On the surface, Chen Fan was just an ordinary college student, but in secret, he was a powerhouse that made all the big shots tremble in fear! Having never been a student before, how was he to play this role? "All my friends are living well, while all my enemies are repenting in Hell!!" —— Chen Fan.

“Unfazed Detective James” is a riveting journey through murder, betrayal, and redemption, where every clue unveils a new twist, and innocence is never guaranteed.

Naraya Maharani has spent 5 years of marriage full of love from her husband, but no household is without tests. The marriage he was in felt empty without the presence of a child between them, he had tried various methods but to no avail. Until one day he had to accept a bitter reality that made him so hurt. Will Raya be able to pass the marriage test she is undergoing?

NOTICE: I restarted the book as "Top Idol: Rise of the Versatile Superstar", it's better and more streamlined/focused. Please add it to your library.