MT Review: Private Vegas (Hardcover)

I've finished "Private Vegas" the 4th book in his Jack Morgan series by James Patterson.

Las Vegas is a city of contradictions: seedy and glamorous, secretive and wild, Vegas attracts people of all kinds -- especially those with a secret to hide, or a life to leave behind. It's the perfect location for Lester Olsen's lucrative business. He gets to treat gorgeous, young women to five-star restaurants, splashy shows, and limo rides -- and then he teaches them how to kill.

Private Jack Morgan spends most of his time in Los Angeles, where his top investigation firm has its headquarters. But a hunt for two criminals leads him to the city of sin -- and to a murder ring that is more seductively threatening than anything he's witnessed before. PRIVATE VEGAS brings James Patterson's Private series to a sensational new level.

About the Author

James Patterson has had more New York Times bestsellers than any other writer, ever, according to Guinness World Records. Since his first novel won the Edgar Award in 1977 James Patterson's books have sold more than 240 million copies. He is the author of the Alex Cross novels, the most popular detective series of the past twenty-five years, including Kiss the Girls and Along Came a Spider. He writes full-time and lives in Florida with his family.

Product Details
Series: Private
Hardcover: 384 pages
Publisher: Little, Brown and Company (January 26, 2015)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 031621115X
ISBN-13: 978-0316211154

My Review:

This was a very fast paced thriller from beginning to ending that never stopped!

The villains were very vile and disgusting people who got away because they had immunity but they sure got their comeuppance at the end!   YEAH!

I'm glad that Justine has a found a new guy that she really likes and who treats her right!  I feel sorry for Jack though we he finds out who it is at the end!

TOMMY is back and bad as ever!

4/5

Thanks Hachette Book Group Canada for sending me this book to review, greatly appreciated!

MT Review: Private India: City on Fire

I've finished "Private India" by James Patterson.

When Jack Morgan opens the Mumbai branch of Private, the world's most elite detective agency, he hands the reins to top agent Santosh Wagh. Now, in this teeming metropolis of over thirteen million people where the guilty have everywhere to hide, Santosh goes on the hunt for one elusive killer. A killer who is targeting seemingly unconnected women and placing strange objects at their death scenes in a series of chilling rituals.

As the Private team races to find a link that will lead them to the next victim, an unseen menace threatens to destroy the agency from within - and plunge the city into chaos. With countless lives hanging in the balance, Santosh must confront the demons of his past before Private India meets an explosive end.

About the Author

James Patterson has had more New York Times bestsellers than any other writer, ever, according to Guinness World Records. Since his first novel won the Edgar Award in 1977 James Patterson's books have sold more than 240 million copies. He is the author of the Alex Cross novels, the most popular detective series of the past twenty-five years, including Kiss the Girls and Along Came a Spider. Mr. Patterson also writes the bestselling Women's Murder Club novels, set in San Francisco, and the top-selling New York detective series of all time, featuring Detective Michael Bennett. He writes full-time and lives in Florida with his family.

Product Details
Series: Private
Paperback: 384 pages
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing (November 11, 2014)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1455560820
ISBN-13: 978-1455560820

My Review:

3/5

Thanks Hachette Book Group Canada for sending me this book to review, greatly appreciated!

MT Review: Private L.A. (Hardcover)

I've finished "Private L.A." the 7th book in his Private series by James Patterson.

Private Jack Morgan investigates the disappearance of the biggest superstar couple in Hollywood.

Thom and Jennifer Harlow are the perfect couple, with three perfect children. They maybe two of the biggest mega movie stars in the world, but they're also great parents, philanthropists and just all - around good people.

When they disappear without a word from their ranch, facts are hard to find. They live behind such a high wall of security and image control that even world-renowned Private Investigator Jack Morgan can't get to the truth. But as Jack keeps probing, secrets sprout thick and fast -- and the world's golden couple may emerge as hiding behind a world of desperation and deception that the wildest reality show couldn't begin to unveil. Murder is only the opening scene.

About the Author

James Patterson has had more New York Times bestsellers than any other writer, ever, according to Guinness World Records. Since his first novel won the Edgar Award in 1977 James Patterson's books have sold more than 280 million copies. He is the author of the Alex Cross novels, the most popular detective series of the past twenty-five years, including Kiss the Girls and Along Came a Spider. Mr. Patterson also writes the bestselling Women's Murder Club novels, set in San Francisco, and the top-selling New York detective series of all time, featuring Detective Michael Bennett. He writes full-time and lives in Florida with his family.

Product Details
Series: Private
Hardcover: 448 pages
Publisher: Little, Brown and Company; First Edition edition (February 10, 2014)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0316211125
ISBN-13: 978-0316211123

My Review:

3/5

MT Review: Private Berlin [Hardcover]

I've finished "Private Berlin" the book in his Private series by James Patterson.

Product Description

Private Berlin has the extraordinary pace and international sophistication that has powered The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo and Patterson's #1 bestseller The Postcard Killers.

IN EUROPE'S MOST DANGEROUS CITY

Chris Schneider is a superstar agent at Private Berlin, Germany headquarters for the world's most powerful investigation firm. He keeps his methods secret as he tackles Private's most high-profile cases - and when Chris suddenly disappears, he becomes Private Berlin's most dangerous investigation yet.

AN INVESTIGATOR IS SEARCHING

Mattie Engel is another top agent at Private Berlin, gorgeous and ruthlessly determined - and she's also Chris's ex. Mattie throws herself headfirst into finding Chris, following leads to the three people Chris was investigating when he vanished: a billionaire suspected of cheating on his wife, a soccer star accused of throwing games, and a nightclub owner with ties to the Russian mob. Any one of them would surely want Chris gone - and one of them is evil enough to want him dead.

AND SHE'S AFTER MORE THAN THE TRUTH

Mattie's chase takes her into Berlin's most guarded, hidden, and treacherous places, revealing secrets from Chris's past that she'd never dreamed of in the time they were lovers. On the brink of a terrifying discovery, Mattie holds on to her belief in Chris - in the face of a horror that could force all of Europe to the edge of destruction and chaos.

About the Author

James Patterson has had more New York Times bestsellers than any other writer, ever, according to Guinness World Records. Since his first novel won the Edgar Award in 1977 James Patterson's books have sold more than 240 million copies. He is the author of the Alex Cross novels, the most popular detective series of the past twenty-five years, including Kiss the Girls and Along Came a Spider. Mr. Patterson also writes the bestselling Women's Murder Club novels, set in San Francisco, and the top-selling New York detective series of all time, featuring Detective Michael Bennett. He writes full-time and lives in Florida with his family.

Product Details
Hardcover: 448 pages
Publisher: Little, Brown and Company (January 21, 2013)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0316211176
ISBN-13: 978-0316211178

My Review:

I have a major headache so I will post my review when I feel better, sorry everyone!

4/5

Thanks Hachette Book Group Canada for sending me this book to review, greatly appreciated!

MT Review: Private London [Paperback]

I've finished "Private London" the book in his Private series by James Patterson.

Product Description

The next explosive book in James Patterson's #1 bestselling Private series!

For Hannah Shapiro, a beautiful young American student, this particular nightmare began eight years ago in Los Angeles, when Jack Morgan, owner of Private -- the world's most exclusive detective agency -- saved her from a horrific death. She has fled her country, but can't flee her past. The terror has followed her to London, and now it is down to former Royal Military Police Sergeant Dan Carter, head of Private London, to save her all over again.

In central London, young women are being abducted off the street. When the bodies are found some days later, they have been mutilated in a particularly mysterious way. Dan Carter's ex-wife, DI Kirsty Webb, is involved in the investigation and it looks likely that the two cases are gruesomely linked.

Dan Carter drawn on the whole resources of Private International in a desperate race against the odds. But the clock is ticking ... Private may be the largest and most technologically advanced detection agency in the world, but the one thing they don't have is the one thing they need -- time.

About the Author

James Patterson has had more New York Times bestsellers than any other writer, ever, according to Guinness World Records. Since his first novel won the Edgar Award in 1977 James Patterson's books have sold more than 240 million copies. He is the author of the Alex Cross novels, the most popular detective series of the past twenty-five years, including Kiss the Girls and Along Came a Spider. Mr. Patterson also writes the bestselling Women's Murder Club novels, set in San Francisco, and the top-selling New York detective series of all time, featuring Detective Michael Bennett. He writes full-time and lives in Florida with his family.

Product Details
Paperback: 400 pages
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing; Reprint edition (December 4, 2012)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1455515558
ISBN-13: 978-1455515554

My Review:

Eight years ago Jack Morgan owner of Private (the world's most exclusive detective agency) saved Hannah Sharpiro's life from a horrible death in Los Angeles.  Hannah had to watch unspeakable acts bestowed upon her mother because he father refused to pay ransom money for their freedom.

Hannah is a young and beautiful American student who has fled her country but now her past has caught up with her in London.  Now it's up to former Royal Military Police Sergeant Dan Carter head of the London Private Office to save her once again.

Dan Carter's ex-wife DI Kirsty Webb is assigned to the horrifying cases of women being abducted from the streets and a few days later their mutilated bodies are found.  Then when Hannah is abducted Kristy finds a link that ties the two horrifying cases together.

This was a very fast paced thriller with lots of action: murder, rape, hypnotic suggestion, kidnapping, organ thievery ring an organized crime.  I did feel like there was a London feel to the story and the characters were well developed.

3.5/5

Thanks Hachette Book Group Canada for sending me this book to review, greatly appreciated!

Books in series:

1.  Private
2.  Private #1 Suspect
3.  Private Games
4.  Private London
5.  Private Berlin -  January 21, 2013

MT Review: Private Games [Hardcover]

I've finished "Private Games" the 3rd book in his Jack Morgan series by James Patterson.

Product Description

On your mark

Private, the world's most renowned investigation firm, has been commissioned to provide security for the 2012 Olympic Games in London. Its agents are the smartest, fastest, and most technologically advanced in the world, and 400 of them have been transferred to London to protect more than 10,000 competitors who represent more than 200 countries.

Get set

The opening ceremony is hours away when Private investigator and single father of twins, Peter Knight, is called to the scene of a ruthless murder. A high-ranking member of the games' organizing committee has been killed. It's clear to Peter that this wasn't a crime of passion, but one of precise calculation and execution.

Die

Newspaper reporter Karen Pope receives a letter from a person who calls himself Cronus claiming responsibility for the murders. He promises to restore the Olympics to their ancient glory and to destroy all those who have corrupted the games with lies, corruption, and greed. Immediately, Karen hires Private to examine the letter, and she and Peter uncover a criminal genius who won't stop until he's completely destroyed the modern games.

About the Author

James Patterson has had more New York Times bestsellers than any other writer, ever, according to Guinness World Records. Since his first novel won the Edgar Award in 1977, James Patterson's books have sold more than 240 million copies. He is the author of the Alex Cross novels, the most popular detective series of the past twenty-five years, including Kiss the Girls and Along Came a Spider. Mr. Patterson also writes the bestselling Women's Murder Club novels, set in San Francisco, and the top-selling New York detective series of all time, featuring Detective Michael Bennett. He writes full-time and lives in Florida with his family.

Mark Sullivan is the author of eight mystery and suspense novels, including Rogue, forthcoming in October 2012. He lives in Montana with his wife and sons.

Product Details
Hardcover: 448 pages
Publisher: Little, Brown and Company; First Edition edition (February 13, 2012)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0316206822
ISBN-13: 978-0316206822

My Review:

This book is set at the London Olympic Games in 2012 where a mad man and his three followers are eliminating Olympic athletes and people associated to the Games who have cheated by using performance drugs and being undetected by drug tests.

Private operative Peter Knight is assigned the case when his mother's fiance and a high-ranking member of the organization community is found brutally murdered in his home garden.  Karen Pope, a reporter is sent a package with a letter that claims responsibilities for the crime because the Olympics are an insult to the Olympic spirit.

This book was fast paced with twists and turns that lead to a thrilling conclusion.  The main villain is extremely delusional and the murder scenes were well described and interesting.

4/5

Thanks Hachette Book Group Canada for sending me this book to review, greatly appreciated!

Other books in series:

1.  Private
2.  Private #1 Suspect

MT Review: Private #1 Suspect (Jack Morgan) [Hardcover]

I've finished "Private #1 Suspect" the 2nd book in his Jack Morgan series by James Patterson.

Product Description

Unsolvable cases

Since former Marine Jack Morgan started Private, it has become the world's most effective investigation firm -- sought out by the famous and the powerful to discreetly handle their most intimate problems. Private's investigators are the smartest, the fastest, and the most technologically advanced in the world -- and they always uncover the truth.

Impossible murders

When his former lover is found murdered in Jack Morgan's bed, he is instantly the number one suspect. While Jack is under police investigation, the mob strong-arms him into recovering $30 million in stolen pharmaceuticals for them. And the beautiful manager of a luxury hotel chain persuades him to quietly investigate a string of murders at her properties.

The #1 suspect is Jack Morgan

While Jack is fighting for his life, one of his most trusted colleagues threatens to leave Private, and Jack realizes he is confronting the cleverest and most powerful enemies ever. With more action, more intrigue, and more twists than ever before, PRIVATE: #1 SUSPECT is James Patterson at his unstoppable best.

About the Author
James Patterson has had more New York Times bestsellers than any other writer, ever, according to Guinness World Records. Since his first novel won the Edgar Award in 1977, James Patterson's books have sold more than 230 million copies. He is the author of the Alex Cross novels, the most popular detective series of the past twenty-five years, including Kiss the Girls and Along Came a Spider. Mr. Patterson also writes the bestselling Women's Murder Club novels, set in San Francisco, and the top-selling New York detective series of all time, featuring Detective Michael Bennett. He writes full-time and lives in Florida with his family.

Maxine Paetro is the author of three novels, two works of nonfiction, and the coauthor of seven books with James Patterson. She lives in New York with her husband.

Product Details
Hardcover: 432 pages
Publisher: Little, Brown and Company; First Edition edition (January 2, 2012)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0316097403
ISBN-13: 978-0316097406
My Review:

Jack Morgan is a ex-marine who owns the glitzy Private Security agency that everyone goes to help them investigate tough cases.

Jack returns home exhausted to find his former girlfriend Colleen murdered in his bed.  All the evidence points to Jack being the culprit especially when his own gun is found near his home.  Jack vehemently proclaims his innnocent and now it's up to his Private employees to prove his innocence.

On top of this he has three other cases going on. The first is mobster client Carmine Noccia who wants him to investigate the hijacking of his shipment of thirty million dollars worth of Oxycodone.  Why would Jack take this case?

The second client is beautiful and desperate owner of three upscale chain hotels who is losing business.  Someone seems to be killing men who use escort services in their rooms.  The owner and all the guests are keeping secrets.

Finally a film star might be guilty of statutory rape, kidnapping and murder.  But are they really guilty - you will have to read to find out!

Also Jack's love life is going downhill when his current girlfriend finds out his former one isn't really former as she should be.  I hope they resolve their problem since I really like them together.

I really enjoyed this book with it's interesting and intriguing characters, fast paced action and twists and turns.

4/5

Thanks Hachette Book Group Canada for sending me this book to review, greatly appreciated!

Other Books in Series:

1.  Private

 

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