What series set in San Francisco, California was written by the author of Alex Cross? 
Women's Murder Club (TV series):  The series is set in San Francisco, California, and is based on the series of novels by the same name written by James Patterson. James Patterson:  Among his works are the "Alex Cross", "Michael Bennett", "Women's Murder Club", "Maximum Ride", "Daniel X", "NYPD Red", "Witch and Wizard", and "Private" series, as well as many stand-alone thrillers, non-fiction and romance novels.
Women's Murder Club