Another action-packed thriller from James Patterson. This one part of the Private Detective Agency and set in America and Moscow. The plot is complex but begins with the murder of a friend of Jack Morgan. Investigating this takes Jack to Moscow and puts him and his colleagues in danger a number of times. The plot twists and turns and this is high speed action but didn't grab me totally. ( )

nice story but as with all Private Book a little bit light - ok for the bus. ( )

Jack Morgan is invited by his his friend and former US Marine comrade, Karl Parker, to meet him before the launch of his company on the New York Stock Exchange, only to witness his friends's assassination before the opening bell is rung.

Jack is approached by the victim’s wife to find her husband's killer irrespective of the cost. He accepts the case, and his investigation leads him to Russia.

Meanwhile, Private Moscow, which is currently out of any active cases, gets hired by a top Russian businessman asks them to investigate the murder of Yana Petrova. With minimal amount of information in their hands, Dinara and Loenid set out to investigate which in turn puts their lives at risk.

Jack identifies that the two murders might be linked, and with the help of his Private Moscow associates begins to uncover a conspiracy that could have global consequences.

Having followed the Private series over the years, I can confidently say that this is yet another amazing addition to the series!

This book, like all the others, screams action right from the word go. It is a fast paced exciting thriller that kept me hooked on right till the end. The build up to the end was awesome.

What I like most about the Private series is that it takes us readers around the world and into a high-stakes game of sleuthing and action. And this book was no different! Highly enjoyable read.

Thank You NetGalley and Random House UK, Cornerstone for this ARC!! ( )