Private [Hardcover]

I've finished "Private" by James Patterson.

Product Description

The police can't help you

Former CIA agent 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 secrets of the most influential men and women on the planet come to Jack daily -- and his staff of investigators uses the world's most advanced forensic tools to make and break their cases.

The press will destroy you

Jack is already deep into the investigation of a multi-million dollar NFL gambling scandal and the unsolved slayings of 18 schoolgirls when he learns of a horrific murder close to home: his best friend's wife, 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.

Only one place to turn: Private

But Jack doesn't have to play by the rules. As he closes in on the killer and chooses between revenge and justice, Morgan has to navigate a workplace love affair that threatens to blow the roof off his plans. With a plot that moves at death-defying speeds, Private is James Patterson sleekest, most exciting thriller ever.

My Review:

I highly recommend this book if you love a well written book with great characters and a fast read!

Storyline:  There are three storylines in this book and they were all well written and fleshed out!  The first is called the Schoolgirl murders which 18 young girls were killed and mementos taken as trophies!  The second has to do with multi-million dollar NFL gambling scandal which involves his uncle's businesss.  The third is the killing of his best friend's wife (who used to be Jack's old lover)!  This one almost pushes him over the edge literally!

Characters: All of the characters were well written and you get the feeling you know them somehow!  I feel compassion for Jack because he's suffering from nightmares from his ARMY days (they are really quite frightening) and to learn that your ex lover was killed the way she was!  He remembers her as the fun loving girl but wait until he finds out she's not as innocent as he though she was!

Romance: Jack is involved with his assistant Colleen who just turned 25!  He's not in love with her but enjoys her company while she's more emotionally involved (wants to get married and have kids, etc.).  Wait until you find out what drastic measures she takes near the end (you will have to read to find out!)  He used to live with Justine a fellow collegue in a house they both bought together and it's been two years since they split up!  Lucky for them they are still friends and actually working together!

Justine is now involved with Bobby the DA (who's suppose to be on the verge of a divorce) but you will also have to read to find out what happens! 

Killer(s): The main killers were just sick and really enjoyed their killings (had no remorse) and they were pretty graphic on how they killed them.

4.5/5