Maximum Ride

14-year-old Maximum Ride, better known as Max, knows what its like to soar above the world. She and all the members of the 'Flock' Gang, Iggy, Nudge, Gasman and Angel, are just like ordinary kids only they have wings and can fly.

James Brendan Patterson (born March 22, 1947) is an American author. Among his works are the Alex Cross, Michael Bennett, Women's Murder Club, Maximum Ride, Daniel X, NYPD Red, Witch & Wizard, Private and Middle School series, as well as many stand-alone thrillers, non-fiction, and romance novels. His books have sold more than 425 million copies, and he was the first person to sell 1 million e-boo …