James Patterson – Books – Private
PRIVATE
When the police can’t help you and the press will destroy you, when you need maximum force and maximum discretion, there’s only one place to go—Private, the detective agency that will get the job done, even if they have to break a few rules to do it.
Private Agency Profiles
Jack Morgan: The Leader
Jack served in the Marines, where he saw action in Afghanistan and was involved in a helicopter crash that killed most of his squadron. After returning from duty, he took over and rebuilt Private, the agency founded by his father, Tom. Jack restored the first-class reputation Private lost after Tom’s Incarceration and death, opening up offices all around the world.
Jack has a twin brother, Tommy, who takes after his father and with whom he has an intense rivalry. Tommy enjoys tormenting Jack and even has gone as far as to threaten to kill him.
With his cool demeanor and good looks, Jack is a ladies’ man who has trouble settling down due to his inability to share his innermost thoughts and feelings with others.
Justine Smith: Second-in-Command
Justine is number two at Private. A psychologist by trade, she uses her smarts, training, and determination to solve cases.
Formerly, Justine and Jack dated seriously. They even went as far as to buy a house together, though she moved out when the relationship ended.
Rick Del Rio: Investigator
Rick served in the Marines with Jack and is the only other survivor of Jack’s helicopter crash in Afghanistan. Rick got into some trouble upon his return home from the service, but after a four-year prison term during which he spent his time studying criminal law, he accepted Jack’s offer to come work for Private.
With a quick temper, Rick has the tendency to get himself into hot water when on a case.
Emilio Cruz: Investigator
Emilio is an investigator at Private. Once a world-ranked prizefighter, he stepped out of the ring and became a police officer. Eventually he left the force and worked as a private investigator for the District Attorney’s office before joining Private.
He has a bulldog-like tenacity when it comes to getting the truth, and long hair that he usually keeps in a ponytail.
Seymour Kloppenberg, aka “Dr. Sci”: Chief Criminologist
Seymour, also known as “Dr. Sci,” is Private’s chief criminologist. He loves technology and always has the most advanced new gadgets in his state-of-the-art lab. When not running analyses in his lab, he likes to video chat with his girlfriend, Kit-Kat. He also loves horror movies.
Maureen Roth, aka “Mo-bot”: Computer Specialist
Maureen goes by the nickname “Mo-bot.” She’s the computer genius for the Private team. In her fifties, she’s still young at heart with tattoos and spiky hair.
Timeline of Cases Solved (Newest to Oldest)
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This thrilling addition to the bestselling Private series transports readers inside the halls of the Vatican itself when a priest is murdered—and the new lead agent at Private is the number one suspect. Jack Morgan, ex-Marine helicopter pilot and CIA… Read More
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In Afghanistan, a US pilot is shot down during a covert mission. In New York, a mother is forced to flee with her two young children. Finding the connection between the two will lead the Private team right into a… Read More
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In this action-packed thriller, an invitation from an old friend draws Private Investigative agency founder 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… Read More
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A secret and the British crown make a murderous combination in this page-turning suspense novel in the #1 bestselling Private series.Private, the best investigation unit in the world, has agents who are the smartest, fastest, and most technologically advanced in… Read More
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In the #1 bestselling series, Jack Morgan teams up with the head of Private India to solve a high-stakes case: one by one, people are missing-and they have to find them before they’re dead.Santosh Wagh quit his job as head… Read More
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In the #1 bestselling series, Private’s Jack Morgan must hunt down a killer before the Olympic games begin in Rio.Rio de Janeiro, Brazil knows how to throw a party. So it’s a natural choice to host the biggest spectacles in… Read More
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Someone is targeting the most powerful people in Paris . . . and only private investigator Jack Morgan can make it stop.When Jack Morgan stops by Private’s Paris office, he envisions a quick hello during an otherwise relaxing trip filled… Read More
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When the CEO of a research company disappears without a trace, Private Investigations has to catch a brutal killer-a killer headed straight to the victim’s door.Craig Gisto has promised Eliza Moss that his elite team at Private Sydney will investigate… Read More
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Private investigator Jack Morgan is on the hunt for a murderer in Las Vegas-and the murder ring he uncovers is unlike anything he’s ever seen.Las Vegas is a city of contradictions: seedy and glamorous, secretive and wild, Vegas attracts people… Read More
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When Jack Morgan opens a branch of Private in Mumbai, a mysterious killer threatens to destroy the agency-and the city-from the inside out.When Jack Morgan opens the Mumbai branch of Private, the world’s most elite detective agency, he hands the… Read More
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When Hollywood’s golden couple goes missing, Private’s Jack Morgan is the only one who can solve the mystery.Thom and Jennifer Harlow are the perfect couple, with three perfect children. They maybe two of the biggest mega movie stars in the… Read More
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The world’s most exclusive detective agency opens a new office-in Australia!With the best detectives in the business, cutting edge technology and offices around the globe, there is no investigation company quite like Private. Now, at a glittering launch party overlooking… Read More
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An investigator in Berlin is on the brink of a terrifying discovery that could throw Europe into chaos in this tense thriller-perfect for fans of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.Chris Schneider is a superstar agent at Private Berlin, Germany… Read More
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Former Marine Jack Morgan always uncovers the truth. But in James Patterson’s unforgettable thriller, he faces his most shocking case yet.Since former Marine Jack Morgan started Private, it has become the world’s most effective investigation firm–sought out by the famous… Read More
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The world’s most renowned investigation firm is in charge of security for the Olympic Games. But when a killer strikes hours before the event, they must stop him in his tracks.Private, the world’s most renowned investigation firm, has been commissioned… Read More
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In James Patterson’s #1 bestselling Private series, the world’s most exclusive detective agency hunts London’s most mysterious killer.For Hannah Shapiro, a young American student, the nightmare began eight years ago in Los Angeles, when the owner of Private-the world’s most… Read More
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Former Marine pilot Jack Morgan runs Private, a prestigious investigation company. But the world’s darkest secrets can only stay private for so long . . . Private: it’s where you go when you need maximum force and maximum discretion. The… Read More
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Private Bookshots (Not Part of Main Series)
Private: The Royals
Private: Gold