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Who is this book for? Readers who enjoy fast-paced thrillers with intricate plots and strong character development.

Topics JusticeRevengeSurvival
MoodSuspenseful, Tense
RomanceMinor Subplot
ViolenceModerate
Explicit scenesSuggestive Themes
If you have a big bank account and an even bigger problem, you're going to want Private on the case.Former US Marine Jack Morgan runs Private, a renowned investigation company with branches around the globe. It is where you go when you need maximum force and maximum discretion. The most influential men and women on the planet come to Jack daily – and his investigators use the most advanced forensic tools to make and break their cases.In L.A., Jack is already deep into the investigation of a multimillion-dollar gambling scandal and the killings of eighteen schoolgirls when he learns of a horrific murder close to home: his best friend's wife and Jack's former lover, has been killed. It nearly pushes him over the edge. Instead, Jack pushes back and devotes all of Private's resources to tracking down her killer. And Jack doesn't have to play by the rules. Readers love Private . . .'Enthralled from start to finish''Great introduction to the Private series''Could not put it down''James Patterson is absolutely brilliant''Great characters, interesting and varied plots and lots of unexpected twists' PRAISE FOR THE PRIVATE THRILLERS'Great action sequences ... breathtaking twists and turns' ANTHONY HOROWITZ'An unmissable, breakneck ride' JAMES SWALLOW'Exhilarating, high-stakes action' LESLEY KARA'An exhilarating and totally satisfying read' NB MAGAZINE'A breakneck fast, brutally good page-turner' DAILY MAIL'Hits the ground running and the pace never misses a beat' DAILY EXPRESS'Yet another fine outing from the master of thrillers' CITY A.M.

Language

en

Published on

02/03/2011

Pages

489

Format

Paperback

ISBN

9780099550068

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