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Private

By: James Patterson
Narrated by: Peter Hermann
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Brought to you by Penguin.

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.

©2010 James Patterson (P)2010 Penguin Audio Crime Murder Mystery Suspense Thriller & Suspense Exciting Scary Fiction Marriage

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I normally love James Patterson books but this has too many plot lines which made all of them very weak.

Disappointing

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First time listening to this series. Very enjoyable, not overly descriptive which keeps the pace moving. Several mini plots throughout. Overall very enjoyable.

Decent pace!

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Wasn’t sure at first but glad I persisted. Will get the next instalment. And looking forward to it.

Enjoyed

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Loved it, even if the narrator did have a dodgy Irish accent. Plenty to keep you guessing. Another great book from James Patterson

Twists and turns

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It's ok but not up to the usual James Patterson standards, in my opinion.

ok but predictable

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