Another fast-paced intriguing plot from the Private series. Although the Moscow office is very small it has two interesting characters in Dinara Orlov the head of Private Moscow and Leonid Boykov who used to work for the police. Starting off in New York where an ex former marine friend of Jack Morgan head of Private gets murdered. His friend leaves clues that only Jack can decipher which leads him to Moscow. Jack and Dinara chasing down the assassin in a Russian winter adds to the overall atmosphere that leads back to the States where they must chase down a high-level sleeper agent. The overall plot is just about believable, but the momentum of the book makes it a great read. I love the Private series and long may they continue to be written. Thank you Netgalley for the chance to read this

The first Private book I've read, in fact the first Patterson, and it won't be the last! A very fast moving book, full of action and a few surprises along the way and even a smidgen of romance. When his friend Karl Morgan is murdered in front of him, Jack Morgan is hired by his wife Victoria to find out why her husband was targeted. It soon becomes apparent that Karl was not person he thought he knew and he soon uncovers intriguing links leading to Russia and suspicion of espionage. Split into a lot of small chapters made it very easy to read although it also made it easy for me to think I'll .just read one more. A fantastic read!

#PrivateMoscow #NetGalley You know when you pick up a James Patterson book you are in for a treat and this series is one of his best. Fast paced with lots of action and short chapters which make me want to keep reading 'just one more chapter' until way into the night! I love the character of Jack Morgan who will stop at nothing to see his task through to the end. I look forward to many more in this series. An excellent 5 star read.

This story reads like a film. The reader feels like they are in a cinema and not leaving until the credits roll. With so many books in this series, there's always the wonder that the style and series will dry up and become less entertaining. This is clearly not the case here, as this trip between the USA and Russia proves that entertainment is high on the list.
With over 100 short chapters there is always the need to keep turning pages and move along. I enjoy short chapters because it gives me a chance for a tea break or any excuse to complete a quick job. This fast paced film style writing keeps you moving from chapter to chapter and no time for tea.
The research feels good, as though the writers know Moscow and everywhere they visit in the book. The realism rings true throughout (not that I've been a private eye in Moscow with gun slingers and drug runners as friends).
The writers kill off a main character, but not when the reader expects, so the element of surprise works well.
This is a master writing expedition and makes me want to get the next in this series as soon as possible.
Who knew that a team of old soldiers and police officers would come to the rescue? Patterson knows how to work the veterans well, maintain the emotions running high and rekindles a love match that may go further one day...

I have read all of the Private books and have to say that it is one of my favourite series of his. Jack Morgan is a fantastic character and will stop at nothing to get the job done. These books can easily be read as a stand alone so don’t worry if you haven’t read the other books. These books are full of action and adventure, plenty of shoot outs and car chases.
Jack Morgan is with his friend and former Marine, Karl Parker at the New York Stock Exchange to celebrate his company going public. They are about to ring the bell when Karl is shot dead by an assasin. Karl’s wife hires Private to find his killer. When a female office worker is murdered in Moscow Jack sees links to his case and jumps on a plane to Russia. This is the beginning of a wild and crazy ride that could have serious political implications. Recommended.

It's action all the way with Private Moscow, a thriller by James Patterson and Adam Hamdy .
The assasination of Jack Morgan's best friend, a former US Marine, causes Jack to bring to bear the resources of his investigation company in searching for the killer and the reason why he was so cruelly gunned down at the very pinnacle of his career. They are soon on the trail of a string of similar assasinations seemingly by the same man. The trail eventually leads to Moscow (hence the title) where it is discovered that there is a common thread amongst those murdered. Apparently it's all to do with lifetime sleepers. This is where the story lacks originality, there have been films and books written about this possibility. Sadly, as soon as the thread linking the murders to a programme of deep infiltration was discovered, the rationale for the killings was all too obvious. The book was an exciting read with hardly a dull moment. It lacked a degree of depth but the pace countered that. The lack of originality caused me to knock a star off. The chapters were short making it an ideal, dip in and out of type of novel.

Jack Morgan has come to watch his friend and former US Marine comrade ring the famous bell at the New York Stock Exchange, but just as the bell is about to be rung, Jack’s friend is assassinated and all hell breaks loose. Jack and his company ‘Private’ are hired by the widow to find the killer at all costs.
‘Private’ get to work, and not long after, other deaths are linked and leads point to Moscow. Jack arrives in Russia and things go from bad to worse when a discovery is made that could change the world. Morgan must use all his skills to thwart his enemies but time is ticking. Can he and ‘Private’ stop a plot of epic proportions before disaster strikes?
James Patterson and Adam Hamdy have taken the ‘Private’ books to a whole new level with this novel. With a great storyline and action packed scenes from start to finish and with more twists than a helter skelter. My favourite in the series so far.
Just brilliant.

With thanks to NetGalley for the ARC.

Jack Morgan, who owns a highly successful private detective agency with offices around the world, is invited to New York by an old friend, Karl Parker, who is then assassinated at the New York Stock Exchange. Jack knows that Karl had been trying to tell him something and promises his dead friend's wife that he will find the killer. After following a trail of breadcrumbs left for him by Parker, Jack finds himself travelling to Russia where he works with his Moscow office and uncovers a plot that could get himself killed.

First off, I want to say that I have not read the rest of the series. In fact, I did not know that this was even part of a series until after I had read it. I am, however, an avid reader of the Alex Cross books so I am used to Patterson's style of writing, and one thing he does well is create tension, especially during car chases and other such high pressure scenes.

The other thing that Patterson does (which I really dislike) is create characters that have problems with relationships. I know that being a police officer or private detective means a lot of committment to their jobs but come on, not everyone is the FBI, or similar job roles, is unlucky in love. I imagine Patterson creates these flawed characters to make the story interesting but honestly, it's boring.

Another thing James Patterson does is change from 1st to third person depending on the chapter. The main character, Jack, will be written from the first person perspective, but any other characters will be written in third person, and it can take some getting used to.

All in all, I really enjoyed the story and was kept on the edge of my seat for the duration. Despite being the fifteenth book in a series I found it extremely easy to read and didn't feel like any back story not provided would have been necessary, but I do think I would like to read more.

A fast paced thriller from beginning to end and very worthy of 4 stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Private Moscow is another page-turner and high-octane action thriller by James Patterson.

Karl Parker is murdered on the stock exchange floor as he is about to ring the opening bell. Jack Morgan, there to celebrate his friends’ success, immediately springs into action, chasing the murderer through the snowy streets of New York City, relentless in his pursuit to find out who killed his mentor and why. A mysterious group calling themselves the 99 claim responsibility and continue their killing spree, declaring to have targeted wealthy individuals (the 1%), because of wealth inequality. But Jack Morgan suspects the 99 group has a different motive altogether.
Karl Parker’s widow hires Private, Jack Morgan's multi city detective agency to find the killer. Soon the case interlaces with a very different murder in a different city: Moscow! Here, Dinara Orlova and ex-KGB agent Leonid Boykov run Private's Moscow office, desperate for a new case. When an oligarch asks them to investigate the murder of a local woman and Jack Morgan arrives in Moscow, Dinara and Jack realise their cases are connected. Together, they hunt the orchestrators of the killings, leading them into the underbelly of Moscow.

In true Patterson fashion, the book is incredibly fast-paced and keeps the action going until the very end. The plot is at times far fetched, but definitely very enjoyable. Characters are well-developed. As with all Patterson books, it was very well-written and the plot flowed.

The chases around NYC were fun to follow on the map and brought back fond NYC memories.
I didn't know any of the characters, but not having read any of the previous books in the series was not a problem and the plot was easy to follow.

This was the first book of the private series that I read - mostly to tie me over until the next Alex Cross book, but after reading this book, I will definitely pick up more books from the Private series.

Jack Morgan is invited to meet an old friend who he hasn’t seen in years. As his friend begins an announcement to share news of his company being launched into the market, he is assassinated.

As Jack begins to investigate the truth behind his friend’s murder, he starts to question if he ever really knew him at all. From New York to Moscow, James Patterson takes us on a page turning ride.

Although it is number 15 in the Private series, it can be read alone. Each book is set somewhere different and he has written this series with a number of different writers so I’d be interested to read some others to see if this change of writers affects the style and voice of the books.

This book brought about the usual elements in an action/thriller/crime book. We have Jack Morgan, our ex-marine main character, a murder, a criminal gang and a little bit of a love interest. Think along the lines of books and movies like Jack Reacher, Mission Impossible, James Bond (without the martinis and suits) and you’ll have a rough idea of what’s in store here.
If you read that and thought, ‘yes, I love those series,’’ then you’ll probably quite enjoy this one.

This isthe first book in the private series that I have read but it won’t be the last.
What a book that from the very first page draws you in and then you are caught. It is a whirl wind of a thriller and five stars all the way
Can’t recommend it enough

I have always loved reading James Patterson books and this one didn’t disappoint. Loved all the action and drama from the beginning and loved the spy aspect to the story!

Private Moscow is the fifteenth instalment in the Private series and provided you can suspend your disbelief at some of the happenings, you are in for a wildly entertaining and dangerous high stakes thriller. Karl Parker, a former Marine and noted African-American telecoms magnate, is killed during an attempted kidnapping that goes badly wrong. His wife, Victoria, hires Jack Morgan, an old comrade and friend, to get to the truth. In Moscow, Yana Petrov, an unassuming office worker, is brutally murdered in what looks like a gangland execution. Dinara Orlov, the head of Private Moscow, is made an offer she can’t refuse and agrees to investigate Petrov’s death. Battling against the odds and compelled to face difficult truths, Jack and Dinara uncover old secrets and a geopolitical conspiracy that will permanently change the balance of global power.

Right from the off, like the master storyteller he has proven to be, Patterson had me invested in the characters and in the compulsive, addictive and fast paced action. One of the aspects of these books that keep you reading is the short, snappy chapters allowing you to read just one more before sleep. Also, there is action in every single chapter which makes it difficult to put down. There is a tonne of mystery and intrigue in this thoroughly entertaining, heart-thumping espionage thriller and the suspense and tension is slowly and expertly ratcheted up over the course of the novel. What worked very well to build atmosphere was the setting — the frigid conditions of a Russian winter and the general political and social situation in Putin's Russia add an extra enigmatic air to it all. It builds to an explosive, high-octane conclusion which drew the story to a close perfectly. Many thanks to Century for an ARC.

Private Moscow by James Patterson and Adam Hamdy is book 15 in the Private series and a 5 star read.
Head of the world’s largest detective agency, Jack Morgan heads to New York to visit his best friend, but he sees him murdered in front of his eyes, Jack sets out to find the murderer and this takes him to Moscow where not everything is as it seems.
This is a fast paced thriller with a gripping storyline, it’s just what I’ve come to expect from a James Patterson book.

I voluntarily reviewed an advanced copy of this book through Netgalley.

Jack Morgan is back in this next instalment of the Private series.
Jack is visiting a old friend in New York where he is launching his new business deal.
What happens next shocks Jack to the core a murder right in front of him.
Jack goes of to Moscow to hunt for the killer but will he make it out alive?

A fast paced thriller with lots of action. The short chapters add to the suspense.

Thank you to Netgalley for my copy.

An excellent thriller, fast paced and action packed. It's highly entertaining and gripping, a page turner I couldn't put down.
I liked the world building, the characters and the storytelling.
It's like one of those action movie that requires a lot of suspension of belief but you love because they're a lot of fun.
Highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.

I don’t know what I was expecting, but it wasn’t this. The story was fast paced but for me lacked that little something that has gripped me with Patterson’s other books. There were bits I skim read (fight scenes that were written in some detail) as I don’t find those interesting. The last section of the book moved quickly and the conclusion was a satisfying one. General synopsis - A man who runs an international a Private detective agency sees his best friend shot by an assassin, he attempts to track down said assassin and uncovers a deep rooted agency programme instigated by the Russians. Would I read anymore of what looks to be the beginning of a series, yes if they were freebies, but I’m not sure that I’d buy them.

It is a while since I have read any books by James Patterson and this one most certainly did not disappoint. Action from start to finish, a little unbelievable but who cares! I presume that partnering with Adam Hamdy made Patterson move onto a spy thriller. This book was well written and most definitely a page turner.

I've read several of the Private series books - but not all 15!!
If you've read one before, you know exactly what you'll be getting. The usual quick paced, short-chapter, thriller with a plot to just accept and enjoy and not think about it too much... Equivalent of the midern film action blockbuster.
It doesn't disappoint in this regard and another one I enjoyed if nothing ground-breaking.
James Patterson and the co-authors have hit a winning formula and are continuing to run with it.
Roll on number 16.

Many thanks for the preview arc.