Adam Hamdy

Discover the action-packed new thriller in the Private series, from the global bestselling author of the Alex Cross novels. _______________________________In L.A., a star-studded movie premiere 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''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 the brand new thrilling novel in the globally bestselling Private series from Sunday Times bestselling author James Patterson, a brutal murder investigation pulls Jack Morgan to Tokyo where he must uncover a dangerous conspiracy. ---------------------------------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.

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_______________________________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._______________________________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.'' _______________________________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.

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?

Zlo, kterému teď musí čelit, je ještě temnější a démoničtější. Zjišťují to všichni ti, kteří s ním vedli boj: anglický fotograf John Wallace, londýnský policista Pat Bailey i agentka FBI Christine Ashová. Už nejde jenom o osamělého psychopata -- o toho ostatně nešlo nikdy --, jejich protivníkem je celé velké spiknutí, do něhož jsou zapojení mocní tohoto světa. Zlo, kterému musejí čelit, vychází i z nich samotných a je větší a silnější, než jaké mohou sami zvládnout.

Zlo, kterému teď musí čelit, je ještě temnější a démoničtější. Zjišťují to všichni ti, kteří s ním vedli boj: anglický fotograf John Wallace, londýnský policista Pat Bailey i agentka FBI Christine Ashová. Už nejde jenom o osamělého psychopata -- o toho ostatně nešlo nikdy --, jejich protivníkem je celé velké spiknutí, do něhož jsou zapojení mocní tohoto světa. Zlo, kterému musejí čelit, vychází i z nich samotných a je větší a silnější, než jaké mohou sami zvládnout.

'One of the best thrillers of the year' - JAMES PATTERSON, bestselling author.A photo-journalist is targeted for death in this high-concept, white-knuckle ride deep into a shadowy conspiracy. If you love Lee Child's JACK REACHER series and Terry Hayes' I AM PILGRIM you won't be able to put this down.'James Patterson calls it "one of the best thrillers of the year", and it is plain to see why...told at a great pace, has a strong central character and a snaking plot' - Daily MailYou wake. Confused. Disorientated.A noose is round your neck. You are bound, standing on a chair.All you can focus on is the man in the mask tightening the rope.You are about to die.John Wallace has no idea why he has been targeted. No idea who his attacker is. No idea how he will prevent the inevitable. Then the pendulum of fate swings in his favour. He has one chance to escape, find the truth and halt his destruction. The momentum is in his favour for now. But with a killer on his tail, everything can change with one swing of this deadly pendulum...You have one chance. Run.