I wouldn’t trust you if you were the last life raft leaving the Titanic.”-max — James Patterson Copy Share Image
“I had made a friend. My second one in fourteen years. I was on a roll” — James Patterson Copy Share Image
They aren't the brightest crayons in the box -Max(saving the world and other extreme sports) — James Patterson Copy Share Image
Don't ever leave me again." -Max I won't. I won't not ever." -Fang — James Patterson Copy Share Image
He gives my hand a tight squeeze, but that desperation, that urgency between us is gone. No insecurities. Max and Fang. Fang… — James Patterson Copy Share Image
And there I was, pretty as heck, brown eyes, a few freckles, fashion challenged, and a bad attitude. Max II. — James Patterson Copy Share Image
“It means the third rail has seven hundred volts of direct current running through it. Touch it and you're human popcorn” — James Patterson Copy Share Image
So there you have it, the extent of my charms: brown hair and eyes like unbarfed chocolate. I'm a lucky girl." -Max — James Patterson Copy Share Image
Max, if you survive your final test, can you steal me one of those magic outfits for me?" I'll try to get… — James Patterson Copy Share Image
Jackpot, Max! Jackpot!" It was Fang and he was giggling hysterically. For those of you just joining us, Fang doesn't giggle, esspecially… — James Patterson Copy Share Image
What test?" Asked Nudge. "Max, you're incorruptible." "Only by power." I said. "You haven't tried chocolate yet. — James Patterson Copy Share Image
Oh no! Don't drag us away from Antartica and take us to the playground of the rich and famous! Not that briar… — James Patterson Copy Share Image
Hi, Max," she said, pushing her shades up onto her curls. "I hope your wearing sunscreen," i said, “your gonna have hella… — James Patterson Copy Share Image
“He gave me a warm smile, and I blinked, realizing he was cute. I'd never really had the luxury of noticing cuteness… — James Patterson Copy Share Image
What I said yesterday didn't mean anything! I love everyone in the flock! Plus, it was the Valium talking!" "Uh-huh. You just… — James Patterson Copy Share Image
And Flock Rule Number Two is, Don't argue with Max or you'll live to regret it." I spun and stomped out to… — James Patterson Copy Share Image
I whirled around and saw no one. No psychotic mad scientists, anyway. "Jackpot, Max! Jackpot!" It was was Fang, and he was… — James Patterson Copy Share Image
“I look like prep school Barbie," Nudge complained, as she entered the kitchen. She caught sight of me in my uniform and… — James Patterson Copy Share Image
Huh - Why is Max in the kitchen?" Dr.Martinez: "We're cooking." Gazzy: "She's just keeping you company, right?" Dr.Martinez: "No, she's cooking."… — James Patterson Copy Share Image
Every other person in the world would have looked at it and thought, Max would hate this. It was girly. It was… — James Patterson Copy Share Image
“There is one bright side to this," said Fang. Yeah? What's that?" The new and improved Erasers would mutilate us before they… — James Patterson Copy Share Image
“I choose you ," he said very softly, " Max ." Then his hard, rough hand tenderly cuppoed my chin, and suddenly… — James Patterson Copy Share Image
“He could totally be your boyfriend," [Angel] went on with annoying persistance. "You guys could get married. I could be like a… — James Patterson Copy Share Image
“Max. God, but she was stubborn. And tough. And closed in. Closed off. Except when she was holding Angel, or ruffling the… — James Patterson Copy Share Image
“Your kidding" i said. "we've escaped from top- security prisons, lived on our own for years, made tons of smarty-pants grown-ups look… — James Patterson Copy Share Image
The idea for Maximum Ride come from the earlier books of mine called When the Wind Blows and The Lake House, which… — James Patterson Copy Share Image
“It never works out! *kicks rock, it hits a window, sirens go off* (iggy) Uh oh. (max) Up and away guys! Come… — James Patterson Copy Share Image
When are you going to trust me Max?" asked Fang. "When I go completely bonkers," I laughed. — James Patterson Copy Share Image
I love you Max,"Fang said..."God, Max I love you so much." I know. I thought. I've always known — James Patterson Copy Share Image
You're just here for the ride. For the incredible, indescribable Maximum Ride. --Max's Voice — James Patterson Copy Share Image
Yes, Max, you are going to die. Just like everybody else. Thank you, Confucious. — James Patterson Copy Share Image
Fang? Are you- like Max?" asked Dr. Martinez. "Nope,"he said, sounding bored. "I'm the smart one." I resisted the urge to kick… — James Patterson Copy Share Image
It was a little weird that they were friends. But then, maybe freaks just tended to find each other. — James Patterson Copy Share Image
“The next forty-five minutes in that office was about as much fun as a day at Disney World—when it’s pouring rain. And all there… — James Patterson Copy Share Image
As we go through this transition where a lot more people will be reading on devices, nobody is paying enough attention to make sure… — James Patterson Copy Share Image
Max—you have a bigger mission than finding the flock's parents. Focus on helping the whole world, not just your friends. I held my wings… — James Patterson Copy Share Image
You're lying through your fangs," Iggy accused. Fang tried to play innocent--but "innocent Fang" is an oxymoron, so it didn't work. — James Patterson Copy Share Image
There are reasons people seek escape in books, and one of those reasons is that the boundary of what can happen is beyond what… — James Patterson Copy Share Image
I get up every morning and chop wood, and I pretty much do it seven days a week, and I like to do it.… — James Patterson Copy Share Image
Witihin seconds the headhunter had lost control of his car and it squealed, sliding sideways right into several other cars. Cool!' said the Gasman. — James Patterson Copy Share Image
“It was scary. More than Sara could possibly know. More than anybody ought to know, or ever would. History wasn't for the general public--it… — James Patterson Copy Share Image
Did I want a dog? No. Did I need a dog? Also no. We were six kids running for our lives, not knowing where… — James Patterson Copy Share Image
I'm a girl who has been tamping down her emotions and keeping them tightly guarded her whole life. And that works really well for… — James Patterson Copy Share Image