WOW action packed it took me on a journey and it made me feel I was part of it, I felt all the emotions of the characters, it’s the first time I have read this author and it will defiantly not be my last

An enjoyable read.  I have never read anything by this author again, but after this I will add him to my list.

Now I will openly admit that when I received this ARC I actually had a little dance.. and then rang my mum in happiness Haha.

I am the biggest James Patterson fan, I've read 95% of his books and each one never fails to amaze me. Thanks to my mums reading choice and bookshelf, she got me hooked on them at around 11 years old and I've never looked back! (Thanks Mum)

I adore the Private Series and was really happy to see a new collaborator on the scene (I've previously read Pendulum by Adam Hamby). I loved the way that Adam's writing style also shined through on this one and pushed it into another direction from the rest of the series.

A story of espionage, international deception, assassinations and that underlying question of "are we what we present ourselves to be"?

James Pattersons character development is always spot on, they literally come alive and this book is no exception.  The secondary characters seemed to take on a life and story of their own and bring even more interest to a riveting storyline.

This has got to be my favourite of the series and that's saying alot!! I don't think I took a full breathe throughout. Action packed from the very first paragraph.

I loved the fact that their was another strong, gritty female character in Dinara who still showed her vulnerability and her relationship with her second in command Leonid warmed my heart. Her backstory is strong yet it's her character and personality that shine through from the very beginning.

Once again Justine, Sci and Mo-Bot are cleverly written into the background yet still in the forefront. The investment James puts in the characters always shows, even more so in this read!

As all of the authors books the short, snappy chapters are always a bonus, always allowing you to quickly read "just another chapter ".

Whilst Private Moscow is the 15th in the series it could definitely be read as a stand alone so don't be put off if you haven't read the previous novels.

An exciting,  exhausting espionage thriller that had me on the edge of my seat with it's high speed momentum.

A truly gripping, thrilling, atmospheric,  action packed, heart thumping, addictively AMAZING read that have the biggest 5* I can give.

The highest thanks to netgalley and Random House UK for the ARC.

I received this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest, independent review.

Private Jack Morgan is invited by an old friend, a former US Marine comrade, to the New York Stock Exchange, to witness his company being launched onto the market. But just as the opening bell is about to ring, a gunshot rings out and hits its target.

As head of Private, the world's largest investigation unit, Jack is hired by the victim's wife to find the killer. But he discovers another murder in Moscow that is linked to that of his friend's, so heads to Russia and starts to uncover a consipiracy that could have global consequences.

I must admit, although this is the fifteenth book in the series, it was the first I had read by James Patterson. However, it will certainly not be my last.

Jack is new to me, but I found I was drawn in to the story, and character, quickly, and loved the suspense and tension of the book, helped by the short chapters. The build-up with fantastic, and it was like being right in the centre of an action-packed movie.

A little over the top at times, with no dull moments, but extremely entertaining throughout.

Another brilliant read from James Patterson in this series. The action starts on page one and doesn't let up until the end. Starting a cold and icy America you are soon transported to an even colder Moscow which has a Private office run by a female and an older retired policeman. Jack is there to help them but soon he is the one needing help and is amazed at how many people he can rely on.  Political departments  versus political departments sound as bad as you can imagine. Will Private Moscow survive to fight another day?

James Patterson never lets me down, Private Moscow is the latest in the Private series and it is just as good as all the other books in the series.  I really looking forward to the next Private book.

An exhilarating read. The storyline kept me hooked throughout. All James Patterson fans will love this book!

Took a while to get back into the swing of Private books as it's been a while since the last one. Once into it though it's as good as previous ones and thoroughly enjoyable. As usual with James Patterson's books you always want to read 'just one more chapter'. Hope it's not as long till the next one.

Typical fast paced ‘Private’ novel,

Can be read as a stand alone which is great and it keeps you hooked from the start.

Easy to read and enjoyable.

This is the 15th book in the ‘Private’ series so if you’ve read any of the previous books you will know what to expect.  If not, then you have been missing a great series.

Jack Morgan, the owner of Private, returns and as always trouble is always close by.  Jack is invited to the New York Stock Exchange by his friend, Karl Parker, but suddenly Karl is murdered right in front of Jack.  Who would want to kill Karl ? Why did Karl invite Jack to the Stock Exchange ?

Meanwhile is Russia an office worker, Yana Petrov is killer in a bomb attack.  Dinara, the head of Private Moscow, is called in to investigate the murder.  Jack soon finds himself in Moscow working with Dinara to find the truth about the two murders.

If you are familiar with the Private series this will not disappoint.  As always it is a fast paced thriller that will have you racing through the pages.  It has a bit of everything and you will be totally engrossed in the Moscow scene, full of conspiracy theories and secrets but will Jack get to the truth before it’s too late !!

Thank you to Random House UK, Cornerstone and NetGalley for a digital copy of this book.

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.