James Patterson is an American author and philanthropist whose works include the Alex Cross, Michael Bennett, Women’s Murder Club, Maximum Ride, Daniel X, NYPD Red, Witch and Wizard and Private series. He has also written many stand-alone thrillers, non-fiction and romance novels. As a generous supporter of universities, teachers colleges, independent bookstores, school libraries and college, he has donated millions of dollars in grants and scholarships with the purpose of encouraging Americans of all ages to read more. The Maximum Ride series centers around Maximum Ride and her “flock” – Fang, Iggy, Nudge, Gasman and Angels.  They are more than just ordinary kids; except they have wings – and fly. James Patterson’s new book “Hawk,”  co-authored with Gabrielle Charbonnet, is a story for a new generation of Maximum Ride fans.  It will be released Monday July 6, 2020.

“Hawk” is the story of 17 year-old Hawk who is growing up hard and fast in post-apocalyptic New York City until a perilous destiny forces her to take flight. Ten years ago, a girl named Maximum Ride fought to save the world but then she disappeared. Now she is just a fading legend, remembered only in stories. Hawk does not know her real name, who her family was, or where they went. The only thing she remembers is that she was told to wait on a specific street corner, at a specific time, until her parents came back for her. She stays under the radar to survive until a destiny that is similar Maximum Ride’s forces her to take flight. Someone is coming for her. Except it is not a rescue mission but an execution.