Loved James Patterson - who else will I enjoy?

[Manchestermummax3]

Haven't read much for more years than I can remember (or want to admit to!) so rather out of touch with what's popular.
Want to add some reads to my Christmas list.

As the title suggests, I remember avidly reading the Alex Cross series & a few stand alones. Which other crime/thriller authors would appeal to me?
I like a quick moving plot, dark/sinister characters especially.

Help MNers! 🙏

Harlan Coben?
Peter James.

Jo Nesbo, Camilla Lackberg ?

I find James Patterson a very easy read ( and that suits me well at the moment). So JD Robb's Lt Eve Dallas series might suit.

I used to like Karin Slaughter with Sara Linton - not so keen on the Will Trent.

Also Michael Connolly continues to be excellent. Just try the Poet.

I enjoyed Helen Durrant and her 'dead' series first one is 'dead wrong' you don't need to read them in order, but definitely start with the first book.

Thank you everyone, have added to my phone notes for my next charity shop/library visit 😁