Sorry James, but this is a really crappy book. The person’s name written in big red block Private is a book written by James Patterson (and Maxine Paetro) who is a well known author of crime thriller novels. That’s right people, the person who you thought wrote the book (ie. This was the first time (that I know of) that I read a book that has a “ghost writer”. The story line is all over the place, the characters are completely undeveloped and the “reveal” at the end is totally predictable. Private is a book written by James Patterson (and Maxine Paetro) who is a well known author of crime thriller novels. Overall, a total fiasco, so I recommend skipping this altogether.more There are no real surprises, no real thrills, and characters that had potential do not get properly developed.
This novel is no exception, after we read about the NFL case, the mob asking for stuff, the junkie brother, the serial killer of teenage girls, and the couples that want want to switch partners, we end up with quick shallow resolutions to each of the plots and are left wondering what the hell where the authors trying to achieve with all this. They create so many sub-plots that none of them gets the attention they deserve and we end up with a jumbled mess. I truly don't understand the need for doing this, which is something I have been noticing a lot in these Patterson collaborations lately. We are given plot after plot, many of which have no real point when you consider what the main story is.
When we find out about Jack's evil twin we can't help by read full speed ahead. Then we get presented with the first case, involving the assassination of the wife of one of Jack's best friends and things keep looking up. The set up for the story was very good, with an interesting main character, Jack Morgan, who has a complex past, an unusual private investigation agency, and some engaging characters. When I started reading this book, I was feeling like I had made a great decision.
As a result, I had mixed feelings about whether to give this series a chance or not. Nevertheless, Paetro has done a good job with some of the books on the Women's Murder Club series (though she has also delivered some duds in that one). The set up for the story was very good, w Very good start and then it fizzles out.Īt this point, it is clear that the Patterson collaborations are 100% written by the second author. At this point, it is clear that the Patterson collaborations are 100% written by the second author. It's fast-paced, interesting, and a little twisty in the end.more If you like gore-less crime mysteries, I highly recommend this one.
He and his ace team of investigators, plus a forensic scientist, a psychiatrist, and a computer hacker have their hands full with the murder of Jack's best friend's wife (and Jack's former lover), an NFL gambling scandal, and the as yet unsolved serial killing of several local schoolgirls.Īs if those three high profile cases weren't enough, Jack gets unintentionally entangled with The Mob, his twin brother comes around causing all kinds of trouble, and his girlfriend is looking for a commitment. The main character is Jack Morgan, owner of Private, a renowned investigation company. This book was totally plot driven and moved at lightning speed. Holy complications, Batman! I've never read anything like this before. My husband and I had to drive to Atlanta, so I chose this book, as I thought he'd enjoy it more than the paranormal fantasy stuff that I prefer.
I hadn't ever read anything by James Patterson and I figured that was the perfect opportunity to do so. The main character is Jack Morgan, owner of Priv I had gotten this audio book a while back as an Audible Daily Deal. ? Holy complications, Batman! I've never read anything like this before. I had gotten this audio book a while back as an Audible Daily Deal.