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Kill Me If You Can
James Patterson

Kill Me If You Can

Quick Answer

Read "Kill Me If You Can" as the 24th book in the Standalone Novels sequence. This follows the recommended publication order to preserve character development.

Sequence Warning

⚠️ Do NOT read before "Cold Nights, Warm Hearts" (Book 23)

❓ Can I skip this book?
❌ No — Required

This book is essential to the core narrative and character development.

Verdict Insight: As the 24th installment, this volume is critical for following the central narrative progression and plot development.

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A poor art student living in New York stumbles on a bag of diamonds . . . but they come at a price in this unforgettable novel from the world's #1 bestselling author.   Matthew Bannon, a poor art student living in New York City, finds a duffel bag filled with diamonds during a chaotic attack at Grand Central Station. Plans for a worry-free life with his stunning girlfriend Katherine fill his thoughts—until he realizes that he is being hunted, and that whoever is after him won't stop until they have reclaimed the diamonds and exacted their revenge.   Trailing him is the Ghost, the world's greatest assassin, who has just pulled off his most high-profile hit: killing Walter Zelvas, a top member of the international Diamond Syndicate. There's only one small problem: the diamonds he was supposed to retrieve from Zelvas are missing.   Now, the Ghost is on Bannon's trail but so is a rival assassin who would like nothing more than to make the Ghost disappear forever.
Next Recommended Book

Gabriel's Angel

Book #24 of 524 in Series

Complete Series Reading Order

Publication Order

Preserves character reveals and plot twists exactly as the author intended.

Chronological Order

May spoil surprises but improves timeline clarity for deep lore fans.

Order Confidence

high Confidence

Why this order?

Our team of curators analyzes publication history, author interviews, and internal narrative continuity to establish the definitive reading sequence. This ensures zero spoilers and maximum narrative impact.

Why This Order Is Confusing

Many reading lists for Standalone Novels conflict because early publishers often labeled short story collections as standalone novels, or rearranged internal chronologies for marketing. This guide follows original author intent and narrative continuity to settle the debate for good.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I skip reading Kill Me If You Can?

This book is essential to the core narrative and character development.

Can I read Kill Me If You Can before Cold Nights, Warm Hearts?

No. We recommend reading Cold Nights, Warm Hearts first. Kill Me If You Can is the 24th book in the series and follows the core narrative established in earlier volumes.

Is Kill Me If You Can required reading for the Standalone Novels?

Yes, it is a core installment in the series reading order and contains critical character development and plot progression.

What comes after Kill Me If You Can in the reading order?

The next recommended book after Kill Me If You Can is Gabriel's Angel (Book #24).