Karl Parker’s corporation is being floated on the stock market and he’s invited his old friend Jack Morgan, head of the Private Investigation company to be there with him and his family. Karl is assassinated just before he rings the bell and Jack is hired by his widow to investigate. What Jack discovers changes everything he thought he knew about Karl and leads him to Moscow. He teams up with Dinara and Leonid the two operatives at Private Moscow and further murders lead them to the discovery of a secret operation that has put Russian agents in prominent situations in the US and threatens national security.

This is a well paced book which keeps you engaged the whole way through. A good read.

Thanks to Netgalley, the publishers and authors for the ARC of this book in return for an honest review.

Another brilliant thriller from a master of the genre.

I have long been a fan of the James Patterson Private series, so I was expecting good things from this book.

I have to admit that even so, I found it better than I expected.

Jack, the owner of Private, a multinational detective agency, answers a call to visit a former mentor, who clearly wants to tell him something, When his friend is killed, and an anti capitalist group takes responsibility, his widow asks Private to investigate, setting off a chain of events that send Jack round the world to find his killer.

Jack soon finds himself in a situation nobody had bargained for, and is forced to rely on his wits and physical prowess just to stay alive.

Simply brilliant. If you like Jack Reacher, a good whodunnit, an action thriller or a suspense novel, or simplybenjoy a rollicking story, you have to read this, The series as a whole is fine, and yhis book is a stand out addition to it.

this was a god read by James Patterson. I am steering away from the Cross series as it is to soppy, but the Private series really has my attention. This one went back and forth from USA to Moscow and had a couple storylines, but it definitely was worth my time reading and I really enjoyed it. Will look forward to more in the Private series with Adam Hamdy as co-writer.

I enjoyed this story a lot. I've always been a fan of espionage thrillers and this one was very interesting to read. Though, the plot is not very unique when it comes to Russia and America having their people deeply embedded in each other's organizations. But the assassin, the chase, and the investigation in Russia was very captivating. Jack Morgan's character is so well written, cool as a cucumber but tough as nails. Loved it ! The dash from the embassy in Russia and the subsequent flight action was very thrilling and a little unbelievable how everything worked out in Jack's favour. But, I don't mind, it was a good escape. The final layer of this espionage scandal was terrifying, in the sense that everything is so unpredictable when it comes to world politics. The countries need to keep dodging traps laid by their competitors. Such a high stakes game, this !

And in all this thrilling drama, can you believe we even got a heartbreaking scene and a subsequent show of loyalty and friendship. Wow !

I've always enjoyed James Patterson series, but surprisingly this is the first Private series book I've read. Something which needs to be corrected asap.

Private Moscow is a fast-paced, high-octane thriller. The kind we’ve come to expect of both Patterson, and Hamdy. I quickly got hooked with this one, and I didn’t want to put it down. Great characters, a really well thought out plot and packed with action, it’s a great addition to the Private series. Highly recommended!

Fast paced, alarmingly quick in telling a new story James Patterson doesn’t disappoint with this book. Private Moscow starts in New York and one of Jack Morgans best friends being shot right in front of him
Then the true story starts taking us to Moscow and the failing Private Moscow headquarters with its two paid investigators. Jack is following clues left by his best friend showing him his friend was not a traitor but leaving Jack no idea what is happening
This book is fantastic red doesn’t disappoint in any way I loved every twist and turn

This book took me along in true James Patterson style. Full of adventure, excitement and thrills. I really enjoyed this page turner of a book. Would highly recommend. Thank you to Netgalley and the publishers for letting me review this book.

Jack's back!!
Private Moscow was fast paced and full of energy! It's well written and action packed! I thought the characters were strong, especially Jack, Dinara. and Leonid. It didn't disappoint my expectations after reading other books from this series.

Action and adventure in another in the Private series of books. Catching up with the characters is always good and the stories are always fast paced. A good read.

Thank you to NetGalley, the publisher and author for this ARC.

I haven’t read any of the author’s Private series before. It initially took me a short while to get used to the characters and I felt the book got off to a thrilling and great start. I was hooked from beginning to the end, I liked the characters, there was so much action and the last quarter of the book had me on the edge of my seat. A very believable and well thought out and executed plot from the authors. The writing style is different to what I’ve read before which took time to become familiar with. Didn’t affect my enjoyment of the book though. If you like spy, espionage books I would recommend this.

Fast paced storyline and full of action. Introduced some great new characters as part of the private series.

Just had the pleasure of reading this via #NetGalley and it's a great edition to the Private series for all those familiar with Jack Morgan and some other well known characters. There are introductions to some new editions too. Equally a good story even if you haven't read any of the Private stories before. Fast paced to keep you on the edge of your seat all the way through. It has my recommendation.

This is the first James Patterson I have received from NetGalley despite requesting each of his books as they become available. I have read all the Private series and this makes a nice change to be set in climes that are not hot and sunny and all American lifestyle. I really enjoyed it and completed the reading in 2 days - that is no reflection on the writing style or content just my need to get to the climax of this excellent novel. It was all I have come to expect from this series my only disappointment is that one of the characters which was shaping up to appear in several more Private stories got stabbed ! Shame.
Highly recommended !

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!!

Action packed book as is always the case with the Private series. This is exactly what I was hoping for and wasn't disappointed. Another little gem by James Patterson that needs no introduction.

Disclosure: I'd like to thank the publisher for my advanced reader copy. This is my honest review.

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This is a fast paced, well plotted page turner. I didn’t expect anything less. Its nice to read the next of the ‘Private’ series but it’s a stand alone read if you haven’t ready any of the earlier books.

Jack Morgan is asked by his mentor to meet him before an important meeting only to witness his murder in a crowded room. Jack is determined to find the killer and when the widow asks him to investigate, he ends up chasing leads half way across the world.

Private’s Moscow branch isn’t doing any where near as well as the other branches in the company, but then a top Russian business man asks them to investigate the recent brutal murder of office worker, Yana, and it looks as though things are picking up. As both investigations continue, it looks as though they may be connected. A great read as always.

Thanks to netgalley and the publishers for an ARC in return for an honest review.

I absolutely love James Patterson's books and you can understand why he is considered one of the best , if not THE best in the game. His books are fast paced and they grip you from the first page to the last. This one certainly lives up to that description. This latest in the Private series is a welcome addition and sees the action take place in New York and then Moscow. Goodies, baddies, shoot outs, kidnappings - this book has it all. Brilliant book and 5 stars all the way.

Another Page Turner from James Patterson 📖📚

Whilst Private Moscow is part of the Private series, if you've not read the previous books, this would not affect your reading of this one. Private Jack Morgans main focus is to find the person who assassinated his good friend Karl Parker. Karl invites Jack to an open evening, which ended very differently to how he thought it would, although Karl actions suggests he felt the evening had a very sinister feel... Jack then goes on the chase after the assassin. Putting together snippets of information Karl hoped Jack would find and piece together, leaves Jack questioning if he really knew Karl at all.

Then there's Private Moscow, Dinara and Leonid are investigating the murder of Yana Petrova, minimal information given by the man who took on the help of Private Moscow, investigating this puts them in grave danger.

Many things going on in this book, Jack in his usual precarious situations. Another great read from James Patterson, I've read many of this authors books, do not disappoint.

Thank you to NetGalley and Random House UK, Cornerstone for the arc of Private Moscow by James Patterson and Adam Hamdy.

This follows Karl Parker who is a former Marine and a African-American telecoms magnate. He is killed during an attempted kidnapping that goes badly wrong. His wife, Victoria, hires Jack who is an old comrade and friend, to find out what the truth actually is....
In Moscow, Yana Petrov, a office worker, is horrifically murdered in what seems to be a gangland execution. Dinara Orlov, the head of Private Moscow, is made an offer she can’t turn down so she agrees to investigate Yana's death and circumstances around it

Jack and Dinara uncover old secrets and a geopolitical conspiracy.... but what are they....

I love all books written by James Patterson he is such a great writer and i love how he writes and structures his work, it had me gripped and on the edge of my seat till the very end!!

5 Stars⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Recommend

James Patterson is an all time favourite author of mine and I have read much of the Alex Cross series as well as previous Private books. Private Moscow is another which does not disappoint. The storyline was gripping and had a good twist which I couldn't have predicted (a definite plus in my eyes). Set across the States and Moscow (obviously), the realistic descriptive detail helps you imagine the scenes as you read. I like the way it transitioned from one part of the story and characters (Jack Morgan in New York with Karl Parker) then to Moscow (Dinara Orlova and Leonid Boykov). Initially there doesn't seem to be a link and it gradually becomes clearer as the novel continues. I enjoyed the way the personal relationships build up (Jack and Karl) (Dianara and Loenid) showing more background and detail as the book progresses. The use of short chapters is one of the reasons I love James Patterson as it maintains interest and keeps you wanting to read the next bit. Recommended!