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Private L.A. (Private, 3) Hardcover – February 10, 2014

by James Patterson (Author), Mark Sullivan (Author)

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Private Jack Morgan investigates the disappearance of the biggest superstar couple in Hollywood.

Thom and Jennifer Harlow are the perfect couple, with three perfect children. They maybe two of the biggest mega movie stars in the world, but they're also great parents, philanthropists and just all-around good people.

When they disappear without a word from their ranch, facts are hard to find. They live behind such a high wall of security and image control that even world-renowned Private Investigator Jack Morgan can't get to the truth. But as Jack keeps probing, secrets sprout thick and fast--and the world's golden couple may emerge as hiding behind a world of desperation and deception that the wildest reality show couldn't begin to unveil. Murder is only the opening scene.

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"Private will grab you from page one and force you to sit there until you turn the very last page. A great start to new a series from the master of fast-paced thrill rides."―lorisreadingcorner.com

"Slick and suspenseful."―BookLoons.com

"PRIVATE mixes action, mystery and personal drama...Patterson and Paetro may well be on their way to rivaling--and possibly surpassing--the popularity of their Women's Murder Club series."―BookReporter.com

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James Patterson has had more New York Times bestsellers than any other writer, ever, according to Guinness World Records. Since his first novel won the Edgar Award in 1977 James Patterson's books have sold more than 300 million copies. He is the author of the Alex Cross novels, the most popular detective series of the past twenty-five years, including Kiss the Girls and Along Came a Spider. He writes full-time and lives in Florida with his family.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Little, Brown and Company; Large Print edition (February 10, 2014)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 448 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0316211125
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0316211123
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.5 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 1.13 x 9.25 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #776,026 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #35,848 in Suspense Thrillers
- #40,031 in American Literature (Books)
- #70,786 in Mysteries (Books)

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James Patterson is the most popular storyteller of our time. He is the creator of unforgettable characters and series, including Alex Cross, the Women’s Murder Club, Jane Smith, and Maximum Ride, and of breathtaking true stories about the Kennedys, John Lennon, and Tiger Woods, as well as our military heroes, police officers, and ER nurses. Patterson has coauthored #1 bestselling novels with Bill Clinton and Dolly Parton, and collaborated most recently with Michael Crichton on the blockbuster “Eruption.” He has told the story of his own life in “James Patterson by James Patterson” and received an Edgar Award, ten Emmy Awards, the Literarian Award from the National Book Foundation, and the National Humanities Medal.

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Debra badger

great book

Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2023

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I do love the Private series. I just don’t like it when some of the characters for, the regulars. Makes me sad.😢

Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2014

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James Patterson, with co-writer, Mark Sullivan, has put together his third “Private” novel staring Jack Morgan, owner and operator of a powerful worldwide investigative agency. Morgan is immediately overwhelmed with murder cases.
A group known as “No Prisoners” is terrorizing Los Angeles with random group massacres and threatens to up the ante if the City doesn’t meet their outrageous monetary demands. Private is asked by the mayor of L.A. to discretely resolve the murders before her city falls into panic mode.
A powerful Hollywood couple and their children are reported missing after returning to Los Angeles from filming a movie in Vietnam. Jack Morgan is tasked by the head of the film production company to investigate their disappearance before the media gets wind of it. The case quickly turns international. As if Jack Morgan hadn’t enough on his plate his errant twin brother, Tommy, is charged with murder. Tommy, hoping to get off the hook for murder at any cost, threatens to implicate Jack in the murder if his demands for money and ownership of Jack’s company are not met.
The triple-plotted story is action packed, never slows, and consistently holds the reader’s attention. Truth and reality are often stretched to their limits but Patterson and Sullivan skillfully weave a story of intrigue to keep the pages turning.
Private L.A. is a fun read. I give it a 4 out of 5 rating.

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Reviewed in the United States on October 24, 2023

Great

WOW! That is all I can say!

Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2014

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Patterson has done it again!

Movie stars kidnapped with their children! A crime mogul out to take the PRIVATE agency by any means possible! One of the detectives in an emotional breakdown after a violent attack! Mexican drug lords trying to take out the PRIVATE detectives! And, through it all a crazy serial killer blackmailing the City of Los Angeles and killing its citizens!

Why, it is enough to leave the reader's head spinning. How can one small group of PIs handle so much in so little time; and yet, they believe that they can, even though they are seriously injured one at a time! One has a broken back, one a violent attack leaves her in a sort of trance, another has a head wound. How can they continue? The excitement is compelling. The characters are carefully drawn and the settings change by the moments.

In typical Patterson fashion, Jack holds things together while jetting from place to place, wounded physically, no sleep and comes up with an ending that defies the imagination of the reader. You gotta read this one!

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Reviewed in the United States on June 12, 2019

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Note that I've only posted 3 Stars but this is simply because I haven't red this novel, "Private L.A." because I have a few other books in the "Private" series to read yet. I've read quite a number of James Patterson novels and have enjoyed every one of them. Perhaps, after I do read this and I remember to return to this rating, I will followup on the book review.

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Mickey

Didn't think I'd like it but I did.

Reviewed in the United States on May 13, 2014

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This was the first Patterson book that I bought in the "Private" series and I was concerned that I might not like it but decided to give it a try. It turned out to be pretty good. An easy and entertaining read which helped me escape from real life for a few hours. I usually enjoy reading Connelly, Crais, Kellerman and Grafton but I wind up reading a lot of Patterson if only because he's so prolific and, almost always, very entertaining. I think his Cross series is sensational but he did leave us hung out to dry (and buy) with the "ending" of the last Cross book which never really ended. It just stopped. They should have put "to be continued" on the cover. I'd recommend Private LA but not Private Berlin and I do think I'm going to give Private London a try.

Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2015

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Great..
JAMES DARING, when will you you write a Great book w/out Co-Writers WRITTING your Book's.
You put YOUR q name First so your (Fan's) Me, Who's read ALL of your books.. My Mum (RIP)
Used to take turns buying them .. She was also a Great fan. Your first Books we're amazing, They we're yours.. I get that every month you have a new book .. I've do enjoy the writer of whom ever is Cowritting. I still Love them. In fact my Kids bought me the #14 of the women club.. Love the Ladies.. I feel like they're my Friends.. Which means I care for them. Anyway.. Keep Doing You James. I wish I had the money I've spent buying your Book's, So I can keep buying your new release book's.Most I have to wait until they've gone to paperback.. But I don't mind..
God Bless you in so many ways.. You're a Amazing writer WHICH means you must be a Great Friend..
Thanks for Many.... Year's of Reading You.!!!

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Excellent and Fast-Paced Thriller

Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2016

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This book is James Patterson at his best. I read the book overnight because of the pace and all the action. The book actually goes back and forth between two cases - one a kidnapping and the other an over-the-top extortion scheme. The action is non-stop even for a Patterson novel. The small chapters drive the stories forward at a relentless pace, dragging you along with them. If you love thrillers or already a Patterson fan, this book is for you. You will get your money's worth in spades. I think you will also be dragged along on this impossibly satisfying double story line, and then head for the bookstore for more books in this series. Take my advice to start this book when you have nothing planned the next day because you will need it to recuperate from your marathon reading session. Enjoy!!!

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Dr. Tim Parker

Enjoyable read

Reviewed in Canada on November 16, 2021

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I've worked my way, out of order, through most of the Private novels, and this is one of the better books in the series. I enjoyed the tale, the mysteries, and the character development. I got the "one more chapter" syndrome several times, which is always a nice experience when you're hooked in a story. Definitely a recommended read.

Mrs F Duncan

Private no.7

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 12, 2023

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As always a fantastic read. Superb from start to finishing a couple of surprises. Off to get the next in the series. X

me

Schnell gelesen

Reviewed in Germany on November 1, 2015

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Ich bin ein Fan von James Patterson und lese fast alle seine Buecher. Dieses habe ich mal wieder sehr genossen, da es bis ziemlich zum Schluss ein Raetsel war. Kann ich nur empfehlen fuer Leser die gerne Krimis moegen.

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AK

Awesome

Reviewed in India on October 8, 2015

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As always James Patterson!!!! Read all private series will have to wait Till January 2016 when next private comes in !!!!