Private Dublin

Discover the action-packed new thriller in the Private series, from the global bestselling author of the Alex Cross novels. 
 
A star-studded movie premier in L.A. descends into chaos when a shooter opens fire on the crowd. 
 
The culprit escapes and boards a plane to Dublin, Ireland. 
 
Jack Morgan, the head of the world’s largest private detective agency, is at the premiere and his partner Justine is badly wounded in the shooting. 
 
Following the gunman to Dublin, Jack soon realises that this is much bigger than a single shooter. What Jack thought was a random act of violence was actually a targeted attempt on his life. 
 
To ensure the safety of those he loves most, Jack must find the person who is so intent on his downfall ­– and eliminate them once and for all. 
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PRAISE FOR THE PRIVATE THRILLERS 
 
'An exhilarating and totally satisfying read' NB MAGAZINE 
 
'A breakneck fast, brutally good page-turner' DAILY MAIL 
 
'Hits the ground running and the pace never misses a beat' DAILY EXPRESS 
 
'Yet another fine outing from the master of thrillers' CITY A.M. 
 
Private Dublin was picked as one of 25 novels for 2025 by Sunday Independent, Ireland

James Patterson (Author) JAMES PATTERSON is one of the best-known and biggest-selling writers of all time. Among his creations are some of the world's most popular series including Alex Cross, the Women's Murder Club, Michael Bennett and the Private novels. He has written many other number one bestsellers including collaborations with President Bill Clinton, Dolly Parton, and Viola Davis, stand-alone thrillers and non-fiction. James has donated millions in grants to independent bookshops and has been the most borrowed adult author in UK libraries for the past fourteen years in a row. He lives in Florida with his family. Adam Hamdy (Author) ADAM HAMDY is a bestselling author and screenwriter. His most recent novel, The Other Side of Night, was an NPR best book of 2022 and a New York Times best thriller of the year, and has been described as ingenious and deeply moving. He is the author of the Scott Pearce series of modern spy thrillers, Black 13, Red Wolves and White Fire, and the Pendulum trilogy. Keep up to date with his latest books and news at www.adamhamdy.com.

A star-studded movie premier in L.A. descends into chaos when a shooter opens fire on the crowd. 
 
The culprit escapes and boards a plane to Dublin, Ireland. 
 
Jack Morgan, the head of the world’s largest private detective agency, is at the premiere and his partner Justine is badly wounded in the shooting. 
 
Following the gunman to Dublin, Jack soon realises that this is much bigger than a single shooter. What Jack thought was a random act of violence was actually a targeted attempt on his life. 
 
To ensure the safety of those he loves most, Jack must find the person who is so intent on his downfall ­– and eliminate them once and for all. 
_______________________________ 
 
PRAISE FOR THE PRIVATE THRILLERS 
 
'An exhilarating and totally satisfying read' NB MAGAZINE 
 
'A breakneck fast, brutally good page-turner' DAILY MAIL 
 
'Hits the ground running and the pace never misses a beat' DAILY EXPRESS 
 
'Yet another fine outing from the master of thrillers' CITY A.M. 
 
Private Dublin was picked as one of 25 novels for 2025 by Sunday Independent, Ireland

(Private 19)

Private Monaco

From the bestselling thriller author, experience this action-packed novel now available in paperback. 
 
'It's no mystery why James Patterson is the world's most popular thriller writer ... Simply put: nobody does it better.' JEFFERY DEAVER 
 
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The clock is ticking. 
 
To save her life you must take another. 
 
When Jack Morgan is invited to the luxurious Monaco coast to set up a new Private office, it seems like the perfect opportunity to relax in an iconic destination. 
 
But the vacation is quickly cut short when Jack's partner Justine is abducted. 
 
The kidnappers send Jack clear instructions - and a gun. If he wants to see the woman he loves again, he must take a life in exchange for hers. 
 
Jack soon becomes entangled in a dangerous conspiracy that will come to a head at the Monaco Grand Prix. 
 
Hours from disaster, Jack must find Justine and her kidnappers - and put a stop to whatever they have planned next. 
 
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Readers can't get enough of Jack Morgan and the Private series... 
 
***** 'The action is fast, fierce, and breath-taking... this is a roller-coaster of a ride... I heartily and highly recommend that you don't miss this one.' 
***** 'Easily my favourite series... full of non-stop action, this book will keep you invested.' 
***** 'Kept me hooked all the way till the end!' 
***** 'Another top notch read. I love the Private series with Jack Morgan, Justine and the gang. Couldn't put it down.' 
***** 'Once again another awesome book in the series.' 
 
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MORE PRAISE FOR THE PRIVATE THRILLERS 
 
'Great action sequences ... breathtaking twists and turns' ANTHONY HOROWITZ 
 
'An unmissable, breakneck ride' JAMES SWALLOW 
 
'Exhilarating, high-stakes action' LESLEY KARA 
 
'An exhilarating and totally satisfying read' NB MAGAZINE 
 
'A breakneck fast, brutally good page-turner' DAILY MAIL 
 
'Hits the ground running and the pace never misses a beat' DAILY EXPRESS 
 
'Yet another fine outing from the master of thrillers' CITY A.M.

The clock is ticking. 
 
To save her life you must take another. 
 
When Jack Morgan is invited to the luxurious Monaco coast to set up a new Private office, it seems like the perfect opportunity to relax in an iconic destination. 
 
But the vacation is quickly cut short when Jack's partner Justine is abducted. 
 
The kidnappers send Jack clear instructions - and a gun. If he wants to see the woman he loves again, he must take a life in exchange for hers. 
 
Jack soon becomes entangled in a dangerous conspiracy that will come to a head at the Monaco Grand Prix. 
 
Hours from disaster, Jack must find Justine and her kidnappers - and put a stop to whatever they have planned next. 
 
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PRAISE FOR THE PRIVATE THRILLERS 
 
'Great action sequences ... breathtaking twists and turns' ANTHONY HOROWITZ 
 
'An unmissable, breakneck ride' JAMES SWALLOW 
 
'Exhilarating, high-stakes action' LESLEY KARA 
 
'An exhilarating and totally satisfying read' NB MAGAZINE 
 
'A breakneck fast, brutally good page-turner' DAILY MAIL 
 
'Hits the ground running and the pace never misses a beat' DAILY EXPRESS 
 
'Yet another fine outing from the master of thrillers' CITY A.M.

A murdered priest. A city full of secrets. (Private 18)

Private Rome

A priest is murdered and a Private agent is the number one suspect. 
 
Jack Morgan is in Rome celebrating the opening of a new local Private office, when the party takes a deadly turn. Private agent Matteo Ricci is found at the party standing over the body of a dead priest with a gun in hand, swearing he did not kill the man. 
 
As Jack tries to prove Matteo's innocence, he uncovers a much deadlier conspiracy - which leads him straight to the heart of the Vatican. 
 
With corruption closing in on all sides, Jack must decide who he can trust before the city falls. 
 
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Readers love Private Rome . . . 
 
'Excellent start to finish' 
'Action packed and thought provoking' 
'I just couldn't put it down' 
'Brilliant' 
'Addictive' 
 
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PRAISE FOR THE PRIVATE THRILLERS 
 
 'Great action sequences ... breathtaking twists and turns' ANTHONY HOROWITZ 
 
 'An unmissable, breakneck ride' JAMES SWALLOW 
 
 'Exhilarating, high-stakes action' LESLEY KARA 
 
 'An exhilarating and totally satisfying read' NB MAGAZINE 
 
 'A breakneck fast, brutally good page-turner' DAILY MAIL 
 
 'Hits the ground running and the pace never misses a beat' DAILY EXPRESS 
 
 'Yet another fine outing from the master of thrillers' CITY A.M.

Patterson knows where our deepest fears are buried... there's no stopping his imagination

A writer with an unusual skill at thriller plotting

No one gets this big without natural storytelling talent - which is what Jim has, in spades

Patterson boils a scene down to a single, telling detail, the element that defines a character or moves a plot along. It's what fires off the movie projector in the reader's mind

A priest is murdered and a Private agent is the number one suspect. 
 
Jack Morgan is in Rome celebrating the opening of a new local Private office, when the party takes a deadly turn. Private agent Matteo Ricci is found at the party standing over the body of a dead priest with a gun in hand, swearing he did not kill the man. 
 
As Jack tries to prove Matteo's innocence, he uncovers a much deadlier conspiracy - which leads him straight to the heart of the Vatican. 
 
With corruption closing in on all sides, Jack must decide who he can trust before the city falls. 
 
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PRAISE FOR THE PRIVATE THRILLERS 
 
'Great action sequences ... breathtaking twists and turns' ANTHONY HOROWITZ 
 
'An unmissable, breakneck ride' JAMES SWALLOW 
 
'Exhilarating, high-stakes action' LESLEY KARA 
 
'An exhilarating and totally satisfying read' NB MAGAZINE 
 
'A breakneck fast, brutally good page-turner' DAILY MAIL 
 
'Hits the ground running and the pace never misses a beat' DAILY EXPRESS 
 
'Yet another fine outing from the master of thrillers' CITY A.M.

A brutal attack. An agent missing. (Private 17)

Private Beijing

After Private Beijing is targeted, Jack Morgan must investigate a deadly plot in unfamiliar territory in the latest instalment of the bestselling Private series.

Private Beijing is ripped apart after an attack leaves three agents dead and the head of the team missing. 
 
With the Beijing branch in turmoil, Private's owner and global head, Jack Morgan, immediately gets on a plane from LA. 
 
Soon after Jack lands in China, another Private office is attacked. It's clear that the entire organisation is under threat. 
 
As Jack launches a global investigation from unfamiliar territory, he will need the loyalty of his team now more than ever. 
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Readers are loving Private Beijing 
 
'Does not let up! 
'Superbly written' 
'Tense, suspenseful, edge-of-your-seat stuff' 
'Addictive, fast paced and thrilling story' 
'An exciting, exhilarating, explosive, high octane political thriller' 
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PRAISE FOR THE PRIVATE THRILLERS 
 
'Great action sequences ... breathtaking twists and turns' ANTHONY HOROWITZ 
 
'An unmissable, breakneck ride' JAMES SWALLOW 
 
'Exhilarating, high-stakes action' LESLEY KARA 
 
'An exhilarating and totally satisfying read' NB MAGAZINE 
 
'A breakneck fast, brutally good page-turner' DAILY MAIL 
 
'Hits the ground running and the pace never misses a beat' DAILY EXPRESS 
 
'Yet another fine outing from the master of thrillers' CITY A.M.

No one gets this big without natural storytelling talent - which is what Jim has, in spades.

LEE CHILD, bestselling author of the Jack Reacher series

Patterson boils a scene down to a single, telling detail, the element that defines a character or moves a plot along. It's what fires off the movie projector in the reader's mind.

James Patterson is the gold standard by which all others are judged.

IAN RANKIN, bestselling author of the Inspector Rebus series

Patterson knows where our deepest fears are buried... there's no stopping his imagination.

STEVE BERRY, bestselling author of the Colton Malone series

Private Beijing is ripped apart after an attack leaves three agents dead and the head of the team missing. 
 
 With the Beijing branch in turmoil, Private's owner and global head, Jack Morgan, immediately gets on a plane from LA. 
 
 Soon after Jack lands in China, another Private office is attacked. It's clear that the entire organisation is under threat. 
 
 As Jack launches a global investigation from unfamiliar territory, he will need the loyalty of his team now more than ever.

(Private 16)

Private Rogue

A new thriller in James Patterson's bestselling Private series, featuring private investigator Jack Morgan

In Afghanistan, a US Special Forces pilot is shot down during a covert mission. 
 
In New York, a mother is forced to flee with her two young children. 
 
A wealthy businessman approaches Jack Morgan, head of Private - the world's largest investigation agency - with a desperate plea to track down his daughter and grandchildren, who have disappeared without a trace. 
 
What at first seems to be a simple missing persons case soon escalates into something much more deadly, when Jack discovers the daughter is being pursued by highly trained operatives. 
 
As Jack uncovers more of the woman's backstory, the trail leads towards Afghanistan - where Jack's career as a US Marine ended in catastrophe . . . 
 
Jack will need to face the trauma of his past to save a family's future. 
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Readers love Private Rogue . . . 
 
'Excellent!' 
'A fast-paced, easy to read thriller' 
'Does not fail to please with its twists and turns' 
'Roll on the next one' 
'The kind of brilliant storytelling that makes me power to the last page' 
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PRAISE FOR THE PRIVATE THRILLERS 
 
'Great action sequences ... breathtaking twists and turns' ANTHONY HOROWITZ 
 
'An unmissable, breakneck ride' JAMES SWALLOW 
 
'Exhilarating, high-stakes action' LESLEY KARA 
 
'An exhilarating and totally satisfying read' NB MAGAZINE 
 
'A breakneck fast, brutally good page-turner' DAILY MAIL 
 
'Hits the ground running and the pace never misses a beat' DAILY EXPRESS 
 
'Yet another fine outing from the master of thrillers' CITY A.M.

In Afghanistan, a US Special Forces pilot is shot down during a covert mission. 
 
In New York, a mother is forced to flee with her two young children. 
 
A wealthy businessman approaches Jack Morgan, head of Private - the world's largest investigation agency - with a desperate plea to track down his daughter and grandchildren, who have disappeared without a trace. 
 
What at first seems to be a simple missing persons case soon escalates into something much more deadly, when Jack discovers the daughter is being pursued by highly trained operatives. 
 
As Jack uncovers more of the woman's backstory, the trail leads towards Afghanistan - where Jack's career as a US Marine ended in catastrophe . . . 
 
Jack will need to face the trauma of his past to save a family's future.

(Private 15)

Private Moscow

Jack Morgan is battling to uncover a conspiracy that leads him all the way to Russia in the heart-stopping new thriller in the bestselling Private series

An invitation from an old friend draws Jack Morgan into a deadly conspiracy . . . 
 
On a cold January morning, Jack Morgan stands inside the New York Stock Exchange with his former US Marine comrade whose company is being launched onto the market, eagerly awaiting the opening bell. 
 
But before the bell rings, a bullet rips through the air and finds its mark. 
 
In the aftermath of the murder, the victim's wife hires Jack to find the killer. As the head of Private, Jack has at his disposal the world's largest investigation agency. What he discovers shakes him to his core. 
 
Jack identifies another murder in Moscow that appears to be linked. So he heads to Russia, and begins to uncover a conspiracy that could have global consequences. 
 
With powerful forces plotting against him, will Jack Morgan make it out alive? 
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Readers love Private Moscow . . . 
 
'Yet another amazing addition to the series' 
'Full of adventure, excitement and thrills' 
'Another brilliant thriller from a master of the genre' 
'I loved every twist and turn' 
'A fast-paced, well-plotted page-turner' 
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PRAISE FOR PRIVATE MOSCOW 
 
'An unmissable, breakneck ride into Moscow's dark underworld' James Swallow 
 
'Great action sequences. Breathtaking twists and turns' Anthony Horowitz 
 
'The first Private outing for couple of years, but it's been well worth the wait' Keighley News 
 
'An exhilarating and totally satisfying read.' NB Magazine 
 
'Exhilarating, high-stakes action set in sub-zero temperatures, but so fast-paced you won't have time to feel the chill!' Lesley Kara

Patterson and Hamdy team up for an unmissable, breakneck ride into Moscow's dark underworld.

James Swallow, bestselling author of NOMAD

Great action sequences . . . breathtaking twists and turns.

Exhilarating, high-stakes action set in sub-zero temperatures, but so fast-paced you won't have time to feel the chill!

Lesley Kara, bestselling author of The Rumour

The first Private outing for couple of years, but it's been well worth the wait . . . As always in a Patterson novel there's lots of action and plot turns as Jack tries to discover the secrets that unite the murder victims as he gets tangled up in the murky world of espionage

There's enough action, adventure and excitement to fill two chunky blockbusters in Private Moscow which makes for an exhilarating and totally satisfying read. Last year I would have described it as a perfect holiday novel, now I'm saying it's an ideal companion for shaking off the new semi-isolation blues. Unlike a lot of high-octane thrillers, which can be overblown and under-serious, Private Moscow has a finger on the pulse of world affairs, a grounded seriousness that gives it gravitas and makes it an altogether more intriguing read.

An invitation from an old friend draws Jack Morgan into a deadly conspiracy . . . 
 
On a cold January morning, Jack Morgan stands inside the New York Stock Exchange with his former US Marine comrade whose company is being launched onto the market, eagerly awaiting the opening bell. 
 
But before the bell rings, a bullet rips through the air and finds its mark. 
 
In the aftermath of the murder, the victim's wife hires Jack to find the killer. As the head of Private, Jack has at his disposal the world's largest investigation agency. What he discovers shakes him to his core. 
 
Jack identifies another murder in Moscow that appears to be linked. So he heads to Russia, and begins to uncover a conspiracy that could have global consequences. 
 
With powerful forces plotting against him, will Jack Morgan make it out alive?

James Patterson

Adam Hamdy

One secret could destroy a city… 
 
A covert operative is murdered on the streets of Tokyo, hunted down by a masked assassin and silenced before he can expose what he’s stolen. 
 
With his final breath, he delivers a message that crosses continents: Get Jack Morgan. 
 
Private detective Morgan arrives in Tokyo to find a city on edge. 
 
As the investigation unleashes a chain of deadly events, it’s clear he’s stepped into something far bigger – and far more dangerous – than a single killing. 
 
Could he be the next target? 
 
 
PRAISE FOR THE PRIVATE THRILLERS 
 
'An exhilarating and totally satisfying read' NB MAGAZINE 
 
'A breakneck fast, brutally good page-turner' DAILY MAIL 
 
'Hits the ground running and the pace never misses a beat' DAILY EXPRESS 
 
'Yet another fine outing from the master of thrillers' CITY A.M.

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